Doulas of Raleigh

04/22/2026

Could there be any more stress in our daily lives? We know there’s a lot going on these days.

April is Stress Awareness Month and it’s important not only to recognize stress but also to manage and reduce it.

This might look like limiting doomscrolling, moving your body, taking mindful breaths, or setting healthy boundaries.

If that feels like a lot, start with just one thing. What’s your favorite way to reduce stress? Comment below ⬇️

04/21/2026

Having a cesarean with your first baby does not automatically mean all future births must be cesarean. In fact, recommends vaginal birth over repeat cesarean whenever possible 💙

Have you ever heard of a VBAC? It stands for Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. Talk with your provider about your options and what may be best for you.

04/20/2026

Join Doulas of Raleigh for a gentle morning walk designed for connection, fresh air, and community ⬇️

Bellies & Babies Walk
📅 April 24th
🕚 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (weather permitting)
📍 Outside the Sertoma Arts Center

All pregnant and postpartum moms and babies are welcome. Come meet other moms and moms-to-be while enjoying some light movement and time outdoors.

No registration needed, just show up and look for Heather in her Doulas of Raleigh shirt. Feel free to message us with any questions. We’d love to see you there 💙

04/19/2026

Cesarean recovery takes time and care ❤️‍🩹

✨ Avoid lifting anything heavier than your newborn
✨ Keep your incision clean and dry
✨ Take medications as prescribed for pain relief
✨ Add gentle movement into your day
✨ Ask for help with childcare and household tasks

A postpartum doula can be an added layer of support while recovering from a cesarean.

04/16/2026

From overwhelmed and exhausted to confident and supported ✔

04/16/2026

This week is Black Maternal Health Week.

Did you know that Black women are 3-4 times more likely to die due to pregnancy-related causes than white women?

At least 80% of these deaths are preventable.

This week we highly encourage you to support organizations and platforms who are working to improve these statistics. We recommend following and supporting to support local change.

Consider donating to Equity Before Birth this week and attending their 5th Annual Dance for Black Maternal Health ⬇️

Equity Before Birth’s 5th Annual Dance Party for Black Maternal Health
📅 April 17th
🕑 5pm-7pm
📍 Museum of Life and Science in Durham

Will we see you there?!

04/14/2026

✨Doulas of Raleigh is hiring ✨

We’re looking to add more postpartum doulas to our team who can provide overnight support for clients. If you are a trained and certified postpartum doula, please send your cover letter and résumé to info@doulasofraleigh.com.

If you’re interested in learning more about how to become a postpartum doula, reach out to us! Kelly will be teaching a Postpartum & Infant Care Doula Training in Raleigh on April 17th and 18th (in person), and we’d love to have you join her.

04/13/2026

Have your expectations of the postpartum stage not matched your lived experience? That is very normal.

If you need help navigating this stage, consider hiring a Doulas of Raleigh postpartum doula. The most important thing our doulas do is provide active listening and emotional support as you navigate your new normal 💙

04/12/2026

This Cesarean Awareness Month, Heather’s sister Ashley shares her journey through three cesarean births. She opens up honestly about the emotions, challenges, and lessons along the way.

Read her full story on our blog (🔗 in bio).

Every birth looks different and that is also true for Cesarean sections. Read about the 3 different C-section birth stories -and her tips for recovery-shared with us by a past client.

04/08/2026

Happy Passover to all of our families who celebrate ✨

04/08/2026

Say hello to Alicia Taylor, one of our Doulas of Raleigh affiliated doulas! Swipe to learn about Alicia, the services she offers, and what us and our clients have to say about her 💙

04/07/2026

The International Cesarean Awareness Network has designated April as Cesarean Awareness Month.

This month ICAN works to raise awareness on all topics around cesarean birth, including how to reduce preventable cesareans, provide more support for recovery, and to help advocate for those wanting a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

At Doulas of Raleigh, we know that cesareans can be planned or unplanned, but we want you to know that you have options and we’re here to support your choices 💙