Our birthing services incorporate the very meaning of the word "doula" which originates from the Greek language meaning "a service of love," or a "service of honor." Similarly, in Bantu society this loving role is performed by a "N'sansi," a young woman who serves the pregnant mother through the pregnancy, birth, and post partum periods.

No matter the exact translation, contemporary doulas, like their early forebears, bring comfort, emotional, physical, and educational support for every phase of your journey into motherhood.

Our caring team of professional doulas and midwife assistants follow time-honored birthing care traditions coupled with sound medical protocols. All of us work together to ensure that your wellness, lifestyle and cultural birthing preferences are met.

Each Birthing Hands doula and midwife birth assistant joins our team not only with seasoned and expert skill, but also as women committed to ensuring that expectant mothers experience a safe and satisfying journey toward the birth of their babies.

The doulas who are members of the Birthing Hands team are certified by a nationally recognized organization as birth doulas with vast experience and skills. Many have advanced training in midwifery, breastfeeding, massage, acupressure, perinatal education, and other birth related specialties.  

We are keenly aware of and understand hospital protocols, doctors and medical staff directives, as well as their close relationship with patients. We also know that women choosing to have their babies in a familiar home setting or in the comfort of a birthing center expect the trusted services of an experienced midwife. Birthing Hands seasoned midwife birth assistants are regularly called upon by area midwives with the confidence that our services complement their birthing expertise.

Geographic areas of service:

Birthing Hands provides doula services and midwife birth assistant services throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area in home, birth center and hospital settings.  Hospitals and birth centers within the practice area:

District of Columbia

Maryland

Virginia