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Joanne Dahill LMBT NC#458 Journey of Motherhood Joanne certified as a birth doula with DONA in 1999. In addition to her doula services she offers support prenatally through pregnancy massage and teaches both Calm Birth® prenatal self-healing and Hypnobabies® Hypnosis for Childbirth classes. Joanne’s goal as a doula is to reflect to each woman her strength, capacity and grace, to be a resource as needed and to provide a calm, loving presence at this precious time of life. By offering each family she serves individualized instruction in HUG™ Your Baby and Baby’s First Massage®, she hopes to make the first days and weeks with a new baby easier for all. Joanne lives in Durham, has two daughters of her own, and a lovely grandchild. |
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Julie McBurney Blissful Births & Placenta Bliss Julie has attended births throughout the Triangle since 2005. The birth of her first born created a passion for birth and breastfeeding. Now Julie has attended over 440 births as a DONA Certified Birth Doula, and 13 years supporting breastfeeding in her community as a credited leader. Julie hopes to guide you through your journey into parenthood, as a Birth Doula, a Childbirth Educator, IPPA Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, or Bridge To Breastfeeding (Bodyfeeding/Chestfeeding) Facilitator. Julie lives in Raleigh with her husband, 3 children and their dog. |
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Andrea Denali, NC LMBT #18346 Luminous Body Andrea is a mother of two amazing young adults and has been walking alongside families as a professional doula and childbirth educator since 2005. She offers holistic, experienced care in the childbearing years through unique prenatal classes, bodywork, birth doula care, and ongoing support postpartum. She practices also as an ALPP Certified Lactation Counselor, IPPA Trained Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, and Birthing From Within® Facilitator. Andrea is a licensed massage and bodywork therapist with private studios in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough (formerly with Restoring Balance). Her intention as a birth guide is to support the vibrant health of families as they navigate the unknown, easing the process of birthing + parenting in body, heart, and mind through deep connection and self-discovery. |
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Johanna Wright Loving Hands Doula Care Johanna is a DONA Certified Birth Doula and has been supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum since 2009. She has training and experience in a wide range of additional services, including sibling doula support, lactation support, belly binding, and postpartum care including overnight support. Clients often comment on her quiet, calm, and comforting presence. Her desire is to see families grow in confidence and joy as they experience nurturing care through birth and parenting. Johanna lives in Mebane with her husband and their three children. |
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Mariam Lam Designated Doula Mariam is a DONA Certified Birth Doula and Certified Lamaze International Childbirth Educator. Mariam brings a “back-to-basics” approach utilizing traditional and proven methods of physical and emotional support, along with hands-on prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum support. Her mission is to provide others with the prenatal, labor, and birth support that everyone deserves. Mariam resides in Durham, with her husband and two children. In her spare time, she enjoys being near friends and family, nature walks, crocheting, and cooking with her son. |
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Devon Linton Handel Birth and Breath Devon is a Birth Doula and Yoga Instructor. Devon has offered support for birthing people & their partners in the Triangle area since early 2014. Devon's passion is working with couples and people as a guide on the path to parenthood; helping to normalize & make special the pregnancy, labor, birth, and early postpartum experience. She brings a calming presence, knowledge and experience with physiologic birth, and evidence based education. Devon is also certified in prenatal yoga, and offers private sessions with clients in their homes. She lives in Pittsboro with her husband and their two daughters, dogs, cats, and backyard chickens. |
Welcome Our Newest Doula To The Triangle Doula Collective
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Raya Sagdejeva The Durham Doula Raya, whose name rhymes with Maya, is DONA Certified and has been offering Birth and Postpartum Doula support since 2019. She loves to help families navigate the challenges and anxieties that may arise during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. With her gentle guidance, clients find themselves well-prepared to welcome each new addition with confidence and joy. Raya also loves to watch new parents blossom as they learn to be experts in being their new baby's parents - and to help siblings become proud big brothers and sisters as well. Raya lives in Durham with her two daughters whom she co-parents with their dad - and loves her non-totally-traditional family very much. |
With heartfelt thanks to our founding and former members not currently serving
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Jamie Jackson
Birth is Beautiful Founder of the Triangle Doula Collective |
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Erin Luben
ErinLuben.com Former Member of the Triangle Doula Collective Michelle McCafferty
Beyond Birth Former Member of the Triangle Doula Collective |