Doulas of Raleigh

06/04/2026

This is your daily reminder that there is no such thing as a perfect parent ☕

06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month from Doulas of Raleigh! We celebrate and support all families, all identities, and all paths to parenthood! Wishing everyone a joyful and affirming Pride Month 🌈

06/02/2026

Looking for a chance to get outside and connect with other local moms? Join Doulas of Raleigh for our next Bellies & Babies Walk 🌿

Whether you're expecting, newly postpartum, or bringing your little one along, we'd love to see you there.

Bellies & Babies Walk
📅 June 5 & June 26
🕚 11 AM–12 PM (weather permitting)
📍 White Deer Park, Garner

There's no need to register. Simply find Heather in her Doulas of Raleigh shirt when you arrive. We'll be gathering at the new sprayground.

Send us a message if you'd like more information. We hope you'll join us!

06/01/2026

Labor and birth can sometimes be unpredictable. Your doula can help you navigate the changes along the way and make sure that you still know your options for the situation at hand 💙

05/29/2026

Imagine what we could do if we just mastered the art of time travel. If we could go back in time and visit our newly postpartum selves ⏳

If we could walk into all of that overwhelm and exhaustion and tears and just scoop our past selves up. Imagine if we knew then what we know now…

Check out our latest blog post to continue reading.

Imagine what we could do if we just mastered the art of time travel. If we could go back in time and visit our newly postpartum selves. If we could walk into all of that overwhelm and exhaustion and tears and just scoop our past selves up. Imagine if we knew then what we know now…

05/29/2026

One thing we’ve learned during our nearly 10 years supporting families is that new parents need sleep! If you’re considering lining up overnight postpartum doula support so you can get more sleep during these early days, don’t wait!

We are booking up for Summer due dates so reach out today 😎

05/27/2026

You’re invited! Our Childbirth Education + Newborn Care classes give you evidence-based information so you can feel more confident heading into birth and postpartum ⬇️

Childbirth Education Class
📅 Friday, June 27
🕒 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
📍 Doulas of Raleigh

In this four-hour class, you and your partner will learn:
✨ The stages of labor and birth
✨ How to communicate your needs and preferences
✨ Interventions, benefits, and risks
✨ Comfort measures, positioning, and practical coping tools

Newborn Care Class
📅 Friday, June 27
🕒 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM
📍 Doulas of Raleigh

Learn the basics of caring for your newborn with confidence, including:
✨ Feeding and soothing
✨ Sleep and safety
✨ Diapering and bathing
✨ What to expect in the first weeks postpartum

When preparation meets support, birth and postpartum can feel less overwhelming and more empowering.

Visit our website or reach out to sign up 💙

05/26/2026

Our labor doulas work collaboratively with your nurses and care providers to give you the best support possible during labor and birth.

We are not on opposite teams, but rather different parts of YOUR team. Your doula will ensure that your team understands your preferences and will help facilitate communication between you and your providers 💙

05/25/2026

Whether you choose to exclusively breastfeed, bottle feed, or combination feed, our support helps you stay ahead of challenges and thrive as you confidently feed your baby 💙

05/22/2026

Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can develop during pregnancy and in the days and weeks after birth. It can increase the risk of complications for both birthing parent and baby, including HELLP syndrome, a life-threatening condition.

Today is World Preeclampsia Day. Awareness matters. Early recognition and quick action can save lives.