Owner and operator at Doula Nathalie

Owner and operator at Doula Nathalie Doula Nathalie & Associates (established in 2018) provides a suite of birth and postpartum doula services in the Washington DC metropolitan area and Annapolis.

After a fulfilling career as an ICU nurse and a stint as a medical sales representative, I embarked on a globetrotting adventure with my family. In 2018, I decided to pursue my passion for supporting expecting parents by becoming a certified birth and postpartum Doula through DONA International. My husband and I are proud parents of three children who have now blossomed into young adults. Two of them are studying in The Netherlands, and our youngest is a rising senior in high school.

​I had the privilege of experiencing three distinct birth journeys. The first two took place in a hospital setting, with the first one being induced three weeks early due to medical reasons and the second arriving naturally around the due date. Our third child was born at home, offering a unique perspective on childbirth. Drawing from my nine-year background as an ICU/Cardiac Care nurse, I bring a wealth of knowledge from various medical settings to my role as a Doula. Every day, I am reminded of the immeasurable value of these experiences in guiding expecting parents through their pregnancy, labor, and delivery.

Join us for our upcoming Newborn Care & Basic Breastfeeding Class! This 4-hour comprehensive class is designed to help y...
12/30/2025

Join us for our upcoming Newborn Care & Basic Breastfeeding Class! This 4-hour comprehensive class is designed to help you feel more confident and prepared as you get ready to welcome your little one home. ✨

Led by Irene Kim, Certified Childbirth and Newborn Care Educator, the class covers newborn traits and behaviors, crying and comforting techniques, breastfeeding basics, diapering, bathing, and newborn health and safety.🤍

📍 Location: Strong Ties, 14812 Physicians Ln #161, Rockville, MD 20850
👉 Sign up: doulanathalie.com/group-childbirth-classes.html

This season, our hearts are so full.🤍We are endlessly thankful for every family who trusted us, and for every little mir...
12/25/2025

This season, our hearts are so full.🤍
We are endlessly thankful for every family who trusted us, and for every little miracle we had the honor of welcoming into the world. Thank you for letting us be part of such sacred moments.✨

12/19/2025

Curious about TENS for labor?

TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. It’s a handheld, battery-operated device that sends mild electrical impulses through the skin to stimulate nerve fibers.

In labor, TENS is commonly used to help reduce back pain while still allowing freedom to move, walk, and change positions.

If you’d like more information or are interested in renting a TENS unit, fill out our contact form 🤍
https://www.doulanathalie.com/contact-a-doula.html

Meet Sarah 🤍Birth & Postpartum Doula | Certified Breastfeeding Counselor | Professional NICU DoulaSarah is a compassiona...
12/16/2025

Meet Sarah 🤍
Birth & Postpartum Doula | Certified Breastfeeding Counselor | Professional NICU Doula

Sarah is a compassionate and dedicated doula who supports families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period with steady, nurturing care. She is deeply committed to ensuring every client feels seen, heard, and fully supported as they navigate informed decision-making that reflects their needs and values.

As a doula, Sarah brings evidence-based education, skilled comfort measures, and calm emotional support to every family she serves. She empowers parents through clear, research-supported guidance on labor, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding, fostering confidence and trust throughout the birthing journey.

Her professional credentials include:
✨ Birth & Postpartum Doula
✨ Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
✨ Professional NICU Doula

Sarah’s approach centers on compassionate advocacy, individualized care, and collaborative support, creating a respectful and informed environment as families transition into parenthood. 🤍

12/13/2025

12/10/2025

Meet Becky — our Operations Manager, mama of three, and leader of our New Mom Support Group 🤍
If you’re in the early weeks of postpartum and craving community, this group was made for you.

Over five weekly gatherings, Becky (with Nathalie joining the first session!) guides gentle conversations on feeding, sleep, emotional health, identity shifts, and everything in between. It’s a cozy, baby-friendly space where you can show up exactly as you are — spit-up, tears, joy, questions and all.

✨ Why parents love this group:
• Real connection with other new moms
• Practical tools for the postpartum season
• A supportive, judgment-free space

Sessions run Wednesdays, 10–11:30am.
January, March, and May 2026 groups now forming.
$225 for the full 5-week series.
Spots are limited (5–8 parents).

Reserve your place through the link in bio or email us at info@doulanathalie.com.

✨ We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with documentary photographer Mel Usry — a former Doula Nathalie & Asso...
12/08/2025

✨ We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with documentary photographer Mel Usry — a former Doula Nathalie & Associates client whose work beautifully captures pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey.

📸 Doula Nathalie & Associates clients now receive a special discount on Mel’s maternity, birth, and “welcome home” transition sessions.
Learn more about our expanded birth & postpartum packages at doulanathalie.com/specialized-care-services.html, or DM us for details!

Meet Jess 🤍
Birth Doula | Wife | MomJess has a background in all things pregnancy—from preconception and fertility to pr...
12/02/2025

Meet Jess 🤍
Birth Doula | Wife | Mom
Jess has a background in all things pregnancy—from preconception and fertility to pregnancy, labor, and postpartum healing and nutrition. Her own experience during the birth of her first child ignited a passion to walk alongside women through this deeply transformational journey.
As a doula, Jess’s approach is rooted in honoring the body’s innate ability to birth. She couples evidence-based information with her warm, maternal ability to hold and support women during life’s most precious moments. In addition to her doula work, she teaches childbirth education classes, helping families feel informed, prepared, and confident.
Her professional credentials include:
✨ Birth Doula
✨ Childbirth Educator
✨ Holistic Health Practitioner
Outside of birth work, Jess enjoys nourishing her family through wholesome cooking, spending time outdoors, moving her body, and creating peaceful, intentional moments at home. 💛

✨ Motherhood wasn’t meant to be done alone.Join our New Moms Support Group — a safe space to share, learn, and feel supp...
11/26/2025

✨ Motherhood wasn’t meant to be done alone.
Join our New Moms Support Group — a safe space to share, learn, and feel supported. 💛
You deserve a village, and we’re here to be yours.

11/20/2025

Hi, I’m Doula Nathalie 🤍
I’m so excited to introduce myself and share a little about the support my team and I offer at Nathalie & Associates. From pregnancy to birth and postpartum, we’re here to walk with you every step of the way.
Thank you for being here and for trusting us with your journey. ✨

✨ Empower your birth journey with knowledge and confidence! ✨Our Childbirth Classes are designed to help you feel prepar...
11/13/2025

✨ Empower your birth journey with knowledge and confidence! ✨
Our Childbirth Classes are designed to help you feel prepared, informed, and supported every step of the way.
Learn comfort measures, labor coping techniques, birth planning, and what to expect from start to finish — so you can make choices that feel right for you. 💛

Let’s make your birth experience positive and empowering!

Address

5206 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD
20814

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+12022791089

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Doula Nathalie

I am a Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula and a former ICU/Cardiac Care nurse

Besides that I teach private childbirth classes, babycare and basic breastfeeding.