Congratulations!

You’re pregnant! You are so excited to hold that sweet little baby…but you’re also concerned. Not only about being a parent (although that sometimes keeps you up at night). You’re concerned about your birth. You’re smart, you’re educated, you know your rights as a birthing person. But you’re worried you’ll have to fight to get what you want. You know you have a lot of good information about birth options, but you want a guide. An advocate for both you AND your partner. Someone on your side during your most vulnerable and challenging moments. That’s where a good labor support person comes in.
Silver Spring Doula Can Help!
love your birth.

Meet Your Doulas

Finding your perfect doula is a really personal journey. What sets Silver Spring Doula apart from the crowd is professionalism and compassion. We have an unwavering dedication to helping you craft your own best birth – as YOU define it. We are independent, ToLabor-certified birth doulas serving all areas of the greater metro DC area. Your baby’s birthday is a day that you will remember for the rest of your life. Let us help your family make beautiful memories! We have provided caring, compassionate birth doula and placenta encapsulation services to more than 200 families in the Maryland suburbs, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia.

More About Us & Our Training
What does a doula do?
The dictionary definition of a doula is a Greek word meaning “woman’s servant”. Nowadays we use that word to describe a trained labor support professional. In the simplest terms, doulas give birthing families support. Emotional, physical and informational support before, during, and after their birth. Okay, I hear you saying, sounds GREAT! But what does that translate to in practice? What does a doula do?
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midwife holding model of pelvis educated pregnant woman on birth

Doulas...

are always on your side, supporting you without judgment. Your body, your birth - your way.

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a mother using a midwife for a hospital birth holds her newborn in her arms after a water birth

Doulas...

are experts at the physical and emotional aspects of birth. Your doula can help you have a faster, more comfortable birth.

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Doula in Silver Spring

Doulas...

work for you and your partner. You always have your doula's undivided attention.

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We have a special place in our hearts for people who...

envision and plan for a peaceful, empowered birth and are open to letting the process unfold as it needs to.

love to talk, laugh, and eat good food.

see the world as basically a pretty good place that just needs a little bit of love.

aren’t afraid to make waves, but can do it in a kind way.

might have a hidden love of cult TV shows and sci-fi . . . but probably wouldn’t talk about it too loudly!

testimonials
For any women considering using a doula, I strongly recommend Jenny. I was finally able to have the stress-free birth I wanted and deserved.
Amanda M.
One thread of calm in our upended world was Rose. Using a doula - specifically Rose - was a perfect way to have a happy and healthy delivery.
Emily
Jenny is awesome! She really empowered my husband to take the active role we envisioned. As a physician, she has my most enthusiastic recommendation!
Sarah M.
Our birthing time was a long and challenging one and Rose was with us for every moment of it. We made several hard and unanticipated decisions during this birth: some, in hindsight, that we might have done differently. But the one thing we wouldn't change was Rose.
Carrie & Hillary
Jenny was the single most pivotal person in helping my birth experience turn out as successfully as it did. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Sarah E.
Rose has a very special place in my heart. I had been a bit concerned that my mother wouldn’t be able to attend my birth because she was out of town, but Rose filled that void as closely as anyone possibly could, I think. I recommend Rose without hesitation.
M.

We believe in evidence-based maternity care.

Let’s face it. Birth is weird. And everyone – from your mom to your doctor to your college roommate – has something to tell you about it. They all know what will happen, what has to happen, or what can’t ever in a million years happen. But the fact is, a lot of that stuff they tell you is a myth based on nothing more than tradition or provider preference. In this quick little guide, you’ll get an evidence-based overview of 10 common myths about labor and birth. Get a free copy for requesting a consult!

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In recognition of the profound disparities

in birth outcomes between white and BIPOC birthing people, and in an effort to prioritize racial equity in birth, Silver Spring Doula donates a portion of each of their birth client fees to DC/MD/VA local Black birth organizations such as Mamatoto Village and B.I.R.T.H Equity Maryland.

All are welcome here.

Silver Spring Doula and My Gentle Birth, LLC are woman-owned and proud to serve the LGBTQIA+ community.

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