Meet The Team
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Berlin approaches pregnancy, birth, and postpartum as deeply transformative milestones that deserve to be honored with care and intention. Her own journey into motherhood revealed just how powerful and magical mothers are, and she’s dedicated to helping others recognize and embrace that strength through her doula work.

With a diverse background that spans cooking, farming, restaurant management, event coordination, yoga instruction, neurofeedback, lactation counseling, and—most importantly—motherhood, Berlin brings a rich blend of experience to every family she supports. Her work is guided by compassion, intuition, and an authentic commitment to nourishment and somatic care.

Berlin’s approach is rooted in hospitality and hands-on support, seamlessly blending education, movement, mindfulness, and practical help. She’s recently completed foundational Spinning Babies training and integrates these techniques into her doula care, alongside yoga, meditation, and nourishing meals for her clients. Lactation support and education are also key elements of her offerings.

Clients working with Berlin can expect to feel grounded, supported, and truly seen—held in a space where their needs are anticipated and their experiences are honored.

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My journey into birth work began at 18 when I became a certified birth and postpartum doula. For more than a decade, I’ve had the privilege of supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, helping them feel informed, empowered, and cared for during some of life’s most transformative moments.

Over the years, I have trained closely alongside community birth professionals and gained extensive hands-on experience supporting clients in home, birth center, and hospital settings. These experiences have deepened my commitment to evidence-based care, informed consent, and honoring each family’s unique values and goals. I believe birth exists on a spectrum of normal and that every person deserves compassionate, nonjudgmental support as they navigate their own path.

I am especially passionate about supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ families and helping address the disparities that continue to impact maternal and infant health outcomes. Creating inclusive, affirming spaces where clients feel seen, heard, and respected is at the heart of my work. 

Service Areas

• Baltimore City and County

• Anne Arundle County

• Howard County

• Harford County

• Carroll County

Certifications and Trainings

• CPM, LDEM (Licenced only in MD)

• NRP

• CPR & BLS

• Spinning Babies

• BEST (Birth Emergency Skills Training)

• Lactation Education

Since 2016, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside families as they navigate the life-changing experiences of birth and early parenthood. My work is grounded in calm, compassionate care and a deep respect for each family’s unique story. I believe birth is both powerful and sacred, and my role is to nurture your sense of safety and trust—offering unwavering emotional support, practical guidance, and evidence-based information at every step.

I strive to create a steady, reassuring presence during labor and the postpartum transition, helping families feel seen, heard, and empowered. Whether I’m supporting you through the intensity of birth or gently guiding you as you settle in at home, my goal is to foster an environment of peace, connection, and healing so you can focus on what matters most.

• CPR certified

• NPR certified

• Placenta encapsulation specialist

• Hypnobirthing coach

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Hi, I’m Drea—a birth worker devoted to holding safe, affirming space for women and families throughout pregnancy, labor, and the early days of postpartum. While I’m newer to doula work, I bring a fresh perspective, deep compassion, and evidence-based knowledge to every family I serve.

Grounded in a lifelong commitment to my community, I see birth work as a powerful way to support others with intention and heart. I am especially passionate about advancing birth equity, ensuring that all families feel respected, heard, and empowered throughout their birth experience.

My approach centers on truly listening, honoring your unique story, and helping you navigate your options so you feel informed and confident. My goal is for every client to feel seen, safe, and supported—whether you’re planning a hospital, birth center, or home birth—so you can welcome your baby with dignity, peace, and agency.

I look forward to walking alongside you and supporting your journey.

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Lucinda brings a wonderful energy and a genuine love of learning to everything she does. With a strong background in physical fitness and over a decade of experience in the wellness space, she’s always been passionate about helping others feel their best. Now, with her own children grown, Lucinda is thrilled to open this new chapter and devote her expertise to birth work—a field she’s long admired.

Her personal journey includes both a birth center birth and a hospital birth, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the many paths a birth experience can take. Lucinda deeply believes that education and individualized support can make all the difference for families, and she’s committed to empowering clients with both.

A true fitness enthusiast, Lucinda finds ways to move her body every day, whether it’s through structured workouts or simply staying active with her love for animals and babies. She’s excited to blend her wellness background with her passion for birth, bringing warmth, encouragement, and a holistic approach to every family she supports.

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Danica is a certified birth and postpartum/infant care doula based in Frederick, Maryland, who brings warmth, empathy, and a deep commitment to her clients’ birthing and parenting journeys. As a traveling doula, she meets families where they are—both literally and emotionally—offering grounded, hands-on support.

Her own experience welcoming her son during the pandemic highlighted the importance of compassionate, knowledgeable guidance, especially when support systems are limited. That time inspired Danica to become the steady, calming presence she wished she’d had as a first-time mom. Drawing from her background in healthcare and years spent advocating for others, she discovered her true calling in doula work. Danica’s approach is rooted in attentive care, inclusivity, and respect for each family’s unique values and beliefs. She strives to create a safe, judgment-free environment where all clients feel seen, heard, and supported. From the first contact through the transition home with a new baby, Danica is dedicated to being part of the village every family deserves, providing thoughtful guidance and unwavering support along the way.

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Gabby is a postpartum doula and newborn care specialist with over four years of experience supporting families through the pivotal postpartum period. Certified as a birth doula in early 2025, her journey began well before formal training, guiding friends, family, and clients through hospital births, home births, and everything in between. 

​Her passion for this work is deeply rooted in her own lived experiences. Gabby has personally navigated a homebirth transfer, an emergency cesarean section, and a hospital VBAC—each journey profoundly shaping her approach to care. VBACs hold a special place in her heart, and these experiences have made her the birth advocate, educator, and compassionate support person she is today.

​During labor, Gabby uses intentional movement and optimal positioning to encourage baby’s progress through the pelvis, guiding families with comfort measures, gravity, and body awareness—always honoring the birthing person’s comfort and autonomy.

Alongside her doula work, Gabby is pursuing a nursing degree to further expand the care she offers. Outside of supporting families, she enjoys spending quality time with her sons and tending her mini farm.

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Bria is a birth and postpartum doula, trained through DONA in August 2024, with additional certifications in Dancing For Birth and ongoing Body Ready Method Pro training. Her personal experiences—including pregnancy loss, infertility, precipitous labor, home birth transfer, breech birth, and emergency C-section—have all inspired her passion for supporting families through birth and postpartum.

A lifelong dancer and dance instructor since age 15, Bria also became a licensed physical therapist assistant in 2018, specializing in pediatrics. She brings a deep understanding of movement and body mechanics to her doula care, helping clients use movement to optimize birth and reconnect with their bodies postpartum. Whether it’s literally dancing during labor or fostering a mindful connection to one’s body, Bria empowers clients to trust their physiological instincts and navigate pregnancy, birth, and recovery with confidence.

Bria also draws on her seven years of pediatric PT experience to guide families in understanding infant gross motor milestones during the first year. Outside of her work, she enjoys exercising, reading, hiking with her two dogs, and spending time with her husband and two children.

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A fascination with birth began early for me—the first time I saw a birth video as a child, I was captivated by the magic and power of bringing new life into the world. I spent a decade advancing equity, building supportive communities, and promoting health in the nonprofit sector. As friends began their own journeys into parenthood, I found myself drawn into their stories, offering support, researching alongside them, and providing postpartum care—experiences that inspired me to follow my heart into birth work.

I completed my doula training with ToLabor and MaternityWise in 2024, and since then have supported many families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I am passionate about creating a calming birth environment, offering intuitive massage, and using creative positioning to encourage labor progress. I work closely with each family and their birth partners to foster supportive, empowering experiences.

To me, pregnancy and birth are profound adventures—opportunities to tap into strength, intuition, and community. My mission is to ensure no birthing person feels isolated or disempowered. Through holistic, evidence-based, and deeply personalized care, I help families navigate these transitions with confidence and connection.

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Hi, I’m Jessica — a steady, nurturing presence for families as they move through pregnancy, birth, and the tender early weeks of parenting. My work is rooted in calm, intuitive support and in helping you trust your own inner knowing as you shape a birth experience that feels right for your family.

Before stepping into birth work, I spent more than a decade as a 911 Police Dispatcher. Those years taught me how to stay grounded through intensity, hold space in uncertainty, and offer clarity when everything feels overwhelming. That steadiness is now woven into the way I support birthing families.

As a mother of four, and a bonus mom to two more, caring for others has always been the quiet thread running through my life. Doula work simply gave that calling a name.

These days, I bring a blend of childbirth education, newborn care knowledge, and lactation support to help families feel informed, confident, and deeply cared for. Whether I’m offering comfort measures in labor, supporting early feeding, or guiding you through the shifts of postpartum, my intention is always the same: to make sure you feel seen, supported, and never alone.

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Claire is a DONA-trained postpartum doula, mother, gardener, and creator who brings a grounded, holistic approach to every family she serves in the Baltimore and greater DMV area. Drawing from her own experiences in motherhood, Claire is dedicated to nurturing families during the profound transition of the postpartum period.

Claire’s care philosophy centers on the belief that supporting new parents is a holistic practice—blending practical guidance, emotional presence, and hands-on assistance. She provides practical support that starts before birth, offering education and thoughtful planning to help families feel prepared. Her emotional support includes active listening, postpartum mental health check-ins, and compassionate relational care. Claire’s hands-on expertise covers infant care, as well as meal planning and preparation, ensuring families are nourished and confident.

With a background as an herbalist and farmer, Claire weaves traditional wisdom and natural remedies into her doula practice, enriching the postpartum experience for every family. Community references are available upon request. Claire considers it a true honor to walk alongside families as they rest, heal, and grow in confidence during this transformative time.

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I’m a birth, postpartum, and sibling doula with a foundation in bodywork and holistic support. My journey began over 20 years ago as a certified massage therapist, infant massage instructor, and Reiki master. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with a wide range of clients, but supporting expectant and new mothers through prenatal and postpartum massage has always been closest to my heart. There’s something truly special about witnessing the connection between mother and baby, even before birth.

After retiring from massage work in 2022, I felt called to continue serving the birthing community as a doula. My birth doula training with The Matrona Foundation deeply resonated with me—their philosophy centers on creating an environment that invites families to witness and experience birth on their own terms, rather than managing the process. I’m also trained in Spinning Babies and hold a VBAC certification through The VBAC Link.

My postpartum doula training was completed with DONA International, further grounding my approach in evidence-based, client-centered care.

I proudly serve families in Frederick and Montgomery Counties, as well as Southern Pennsylvania near Gettysburg. My goal is to support you with knowledge, presence, and respect—so you feel empowered, confident, and cared for every step of the way.

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Whitney brings a grounded and empathic presence to birth support, shaped by her role as a public health practitioner as well as her own journey as a wife, mother, and aunt. Certified through The BirthWell in Baltimore, MD, she blends evidence-based care with holistic support, offering families nourishment through herbal remedies, and encouragement rooted in intuition and tradition. Known for her calming energy and thoughtful care, Whitney is a trusted source of birth and postpartum guidance within her community and beyond. Whitney prepares families for birth—including unmedicated, epidural, and cesarean—and supports them through labor and postpartum with knowledge, compassion, and steady reassurance. She is based in Silver Spring, MD and serves families throughout the DC Metropolitan region.

 

Hi, I’m Anna, a certified postpartum doula with a deep appreciation for the early days after birth and the way they shape a family’s rhythm.

My path into this work has been rooted in caring for the home. I’ve spent a lot of time cooking, tending to daily life, and paying attention to how small details affect how people feel. I’m especially drawn to supporting families through food, whether that’s preparing meals, keeping things on hand so you can actually eat, or helping make that part of the day feel a little easier.

I tend to think in terms of relationships and flow. The postpartum period can feel overwhelming, not just because of the baby, but because everything is shifting at once. I’m there to help things feel more steady and manageable as you find your footing.

I believe that caring for a baby starts with supporting the parents. In my work, I aim to be attentive, practical, and responsive to what each family needs. That might look like helping with the baby, preparing food, or quietly supporting the overall flow of the home.

Every family is different, and I don’t come in with a fixed agenda. My goal is to offer support that feels grounded, respectful, and realistic, so you can settle into your new role in a way that works for you.

Based in Germantown, I primarily serve families in Montgomery County and nearby areas, including parts of Frederick County and Carroll County.