Doulas
…give your partner the tools to provide you with better support.
…are experts on the physical and emotional aspects of giving birth.Your doula can help you have a faster, more comfortable birth.
…are always on your side, supporting you without judgement. Your body, your birth, your way.
…work for you and your partner. You always have your doula’s undivided attention.
Jenny Corbett, DC Doula
Jenny and Rose serve all home births and birthing facilities including Washington Adventist Hospital and others in the DC metro area. Read more about their training and experience here!
Clients say...
Jenny was a warm, caring, and very supportive doula. She took the time to answer all of our questions and concerns. She taught us strategies on how to prepare for our birth and helped us with questions we had during the pregnancy. She was responsive and very helpful during the birthing process. She gave us information and helped talk us through ideas to help the birthing process go smoothly. She was flexible and respectful of my husband and my wishes. She was also very willing to follow up after birth and assisted us with further questions and concerns. I highly recommend Jenny and would love to work with her again for future pregnancies!
~Jenny H, Takoma Park, MD
Let's face it: birth is weird.
Who is the best pregnancy care provider in Takoma Park?
Well that’s easy. MAMAS! MAMAS midwives are certified nurse midwives (CNM) who attend home births in DC and Montgomery County.
Home births, I know. You’re thinking only hippies have their babies at home. Well, that’s not true at ALL. A ton of research supports the safety of home birth for low risk moms, and some studies even suggest that home birth is SAFER for low risk moms. Why? Simply put, at home, you are not subject to any of the common hospital interventions that can cascade and lead to a c-section. You have choices, support, and a compassionate, experienced PARTNER in your pregnancy and birth care.
MAMAS is consistently recognized by the American College of Nurse Midwives for their excellent outcomes, low hospital transfer rate, low c-section rate, low maternal birth injury rate (such as perineal tearing and other common birth injuries), high breastfeeding rate (currently at 100%!!), and high VBAC rate (well over 95%).
No, home birth is not for everyone. But if you want a low-intervention birth with experienced and supportive providers, MAMAS is the very best way to go!
takoma park Pregnancy, Birth, and Baby Resources
Pregnancy Care Providers
M.A.M.A.S.
Metro Area Midwives and Allied Services (home birth midwives)
7301 Garland Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
301-412-8800 or 301-674-9976
mamasmidwives@gmail.com
Breastfeeding
La Leche League of Takoma Park
Takoma Park Community Center, Rose Room
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Prenatal Massage
The Still Point Massage Therapy (Prenatal and postpartum massage)
1 Columbia Circle
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Pediatricians
Takoma Park Pediatrics
7610 Carroll Avenue, STE 400
Takoma Park, MD 20912
301-891-6141
Parent Groups
Takoma Park Attachment Parenting
Takoma Park Community Center – Lilac Room
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, MD
240-242-5794
info@takoma-ap.org
Sling library: slings@takoma-ap.org
Takoma Mamas
Mothers circle, meets weekly for moms of 0-4 month olds
416 Cedar Street NW
Washington, DC 20012
Prenatal Yoga
Willow Street Yoga
6930 Carroll Avenue, STE 100
Takoma Park, MD 20912
What a wealth of knowledge Jenny has on pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding! I felt much more prepared after meeting with her. Specifically, she really helped me focus on relaxing between contractions. without her I would have never realized that there were some breaks. She dealt with the nurses and midwives when I wasn’t able to. She knew my preferences and did a great job of helping me stick to them. My husband says her calm, professional demeanor was a benefit to us all. I highly recommend her caring doula services.
~Ximena B, Takoma Park, MD
Jenny was a fantastic doula. We had an exceptionally long and difficult labor that did not go at all according to plan, however Jenny was incredidbly helpful and supportive to both me and my husband the entire time. She gave us recommendations for comfort measures throughout labor, helped us with decision making when we faced tough options, and provided overall encouragement during some of the more challenging moments. In the end, she ended up being by our side for over 24 hours straight and never missed a beat. We couldn’t have asked for a better support partner during one of the biggest events in our lives. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for support during their labor.
~Megan N, Takoma Park, MD
Helpful Links for Takoma Park
Takoma Park, MD Official Site: www.takomaparkmd.gov
Takoma Park, MD Mapquest Map: Mapquest.com
Takoma Park, MD Homes for Sale: www.zillow.com
Main Street Takoma: www.mainstreettakoma.org
City Data Takoma Park: www.city-data.com
Proudly offering Takoma Park
birth doula services since 2013.
Call or text 202-486-7727 for more information.
areas we serve
Washington, DC; Silver Spring; Rockville; Takoma Park; College Park; Hyattsville; Kensington; Bethesda; Potomac; Columbia; Gaithersburg; Montgomery Village; Kentlands; Germantown; Olney; Alexandria; Arlington; McLean; Reston; Montgomery County; PG County; Howard County; Fairfax County
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.