A doula's service may include:

• Providing physical, informational, and emotional support
• Assisting before, during, and shortly after birth
• Advocating for client birth preferences
• Working with midwives to promote healthy delivery
• Working with doctors to promote prenatal care

Doulas do not perform any medical procedures, provide medical advice, or manage high-risk pregnancies. A doula is not a substitute for a midwife or doctor.

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Do I qualify for doula services?

To receive a community-based doula through this program, you must already be enrolled in a home-visiting program in Guilford County. Ask your professional or home-visiting coordinator to submit a referral in order to apply.

Doula services Include:

• 2 prenatal appointments
• attending birth in person
• continuous labor support
• 1 postnatal appointment during the first week after childbirth

Chanetta Arnold

I am a proud mom of three precious jewels. My hobbies are crafting, traveling and giving from the heart. In becoming a doula, I have found my passion. I have had some great experiences with my clients. Being able to show support whether big or small has been priceless. Being present at the most important thing a woman can do which is childbirth is unbelievable. I have clients that have ended as friendships, I must say I’m blessed!

Daijah Dixon

As a Queer Black Doula, I recognize the importance of identity in all settings, especially birth work. That’s why I intentionally uplift my clients’ voices and celebrate who they are; YOU deserve to be heard and genuinely cared for. Through my services I aim to give birthing people a sense of security and control during their entire birth experience!

Kahiliah Moore

I have 12 years of experience in the healthcare industry as a CNA. After the birth of my daughter in 2017, I became an advocate for breastfeeding, which led to me becoming a Certified Lactation Counselor in 2018. I later became a doula to serve the women in the community either in person or virtually. I’m the owner of K & K Lact and Moore. My goal is to help prepare women for birth in as many ways as possible throughout the entire laboring process. I will help women achieve birth as an informed and supported woman. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Qua Sharpe

I am Qua Sharpe, born and raised in High Point, North Carolina. I am a clinical therapist and the owner of Birthing A Better You, providing birth and postpartum services. I am extremely passionate about mental, maternal, and infant health. I enjoy working with families to ensure they feel fully and adequately prepared for childbirth, labor, and postpartum by providing physical, emotional and educational support. As your doula, my goals are to provide a safe, unbiased, nonjudgmental space for you and to provide current evidence-based information so that you have the power to make informed choices over your body, baby, and birth.

Kayla Croutch

I love working with children. Over the years, I began to grow a love for mothers as well as children. I then started working for a company that serves first time mothers as they begin a new journey into motherhood. I became a doula back in 2021 and became a postpartum doula in mid 2023. It brings me joy and happiness to be able to support moms the best way I can during the most exciting yet challenging time in their lives, while encouraging women to tap into a "superpower" they didn't know they had. As your doula, I vow to make you feel seen, heard, and important. Remember mom, you're just as important as the baby.

Lauryn Fairley

I am originally from the High Point/ Greensboro area. As a student of medical anthropology, I have developed a deep passion for contributing to research projects and population-based research and have worked towards the improvement of public health initiatives and the reduction of health disparities on the micro and macro levels. I am confident that my academic coursework and prior work experiences qualify me for this role. My innate social skills, experience with project coordination, and collaborative nature will lend well to this research project. I have a passion for public health concerns, specifically rates of breastfeeding in the Black-American community. I enjoy working autonomously and collaboratively with others.

Tamieka Smith

Experience with non-profit program for first time mothers and having support is important in having a successful childbirth. My ultimate goal is to be a support system and advocate for mothers, along with giving mothers the courage to express their needs and wants for birth. My mission is to reach as many mothers as possible and to help ensure they have a safe birth with the expected outcome. I strongly feel that no woman should give birth alone. I am very passionate about childbirth and look forward to working with the families in the community.

Angelica Villanueva

Hello, my name is Angelica Villanueva. As a doula, I am passionate about promoting healthy, non-traumatic outcomes for both moms and babies, especially amid the maternal and infant mortality crisis we are facing in the US. Every woman deserves to feel confident and empowered during the childbirth journey and I am committed to educating and supporting my clients every step of the way. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment during your journey to motherhood, amplify your voice and body autonomy, and encourage confidence in your body's ability to give birth to your baby. I am honored to be a part of such a special moment in your life and look forward to working together to achieve a positive childbirth experience.

I am thrilled to serve as your bilingual doula. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Global Studies with a concentration in Global Health from UNC-Chapel Hill, I have a unique background that has prepared me to serve as a compassionate and knowledgeable doula. My experience in the research realm includes topics ranging from geopolitical racism in NC and mental health in minority communities to early indicators of healthy child weight. Additionally, as I pursue my goal of becoming a doctor, I work as a nursing assistant in a Children's Trauma and Surgery unit, where I have received training to become a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and gained a deep understanding of the importance of accessible and equitable healthcare.

Hola, mi nombre es Angélica Villanueva, como doula, me apasiona promover resultados saludables y no traumáticos tanto para las madres como para los bebés, especialmente en medio de la crisis de mortalidad materna e infantil que enfrentamos en los EE. UU. Todas las mujeres merecen sentirse seguras y empoderadas durante el proceso de dar a luz y me comprometo a educar y apoyar a mis clientes en cada paso del camino. Mi objetivo es crear un entorno seguro y de apoyo durante su viaje hacia la maternidad, amplificar su voz y autonomía corporal, y fomentar la confianza en la capacidad de su cuerpo para dar a luz a su bebé. Me siento honrada de ser parte de un momento tan especial en su vida y espero trabajar juntas para lograr una experiencia de parto positive.

Estoy encantada de servir como su doula bilingüe. Cuento con una Licenciada en Ciencias en Psicología y Estudios Globales con especialización en Salud Global de UNC-Chapel Hill, tengo una formación única que me ha preparado para servir como doula compasiva y bien informada. Mi experiencia en el ámbito de la investigación incluye temas que van desde el racismo geopolítico en Carolina del Norte y la salud mental en las comunidades minoritarias hasta los indicadores tempranos de un peso infantil saludable. Además, mientras persigo mi objetivo de convertirme en médica, trabajo como asistente de enfermería en una unidad de Trauma y Cirugía Infantil, donde recibí capacitación para convertirme en Técnico de Seguridad de Pasajeros Infantiles (CPST) y obtuve una comprensión profunda de la importancia de una atención médica accesible y equitativa.

 
The Community-Based Doula Program is managed by Every Baby Guilford, a collective action movement building collaborative solutions within the community to disrupt longstanding health outcomes and racial disparities in Guilford County. Learn More