Nurturing health with compassion, guiding your journey with expertise, and embracing every new beginning
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- 456 Healing St, Suite 202, New York, NY 10001
Contact
- +1 (555) 123-4567
- info@dmvbirthalliance.com
Nurturing health with compassion, guiding your journey with expertise, and embracing every new beginning
Where every journey into motherhood is honored, supported, and deeply respected.
DMV Birth Alliance is a collective of knowledgeable and responsive doulas and perinatal health professionals dedicated to improving birth experiences across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Through compassionate care and community-driven support, we uplift expectant families with dignity, equity, and trusted guidance.
We offer culturally informed doula support, postpartum guidance, and advocacy, but our care doesn’t end at the delivery room! We understand that true maternal health equity means addressing the entire environment that surrounds a birth.
DMV Birth Alliance is a trusted collective of perinatal professionals serving families across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. With decades of combined experience, our certified doulas, educators, and advocates are united by one mission: to ensure that every birth experience is safe, supported, and affirming, no matter your path to parenthood.
Founded by a doula and maternal health advocate, DMV Birth Alliance has supported hundreds of families across the region offering not just care, but connection, dignity, and strength during some of life’s most important moments.
Community-rooted organization, we are committed to closing the gaps in care by providing identity-affirming, accessible support before, during, and after birth. We offer practical services such as doula care, postpartum planning, bereavement support, and resource navigation; centered on the voices and needs of those most often overlooked.
At DMV Birth Alliance, we provide a comprehensive range of services to meet the real and evolving needs of families across every stage, from preconception to postpartum.
Whether you’re looking for emotional support, physical comfort, education, or recovery care, our team is trained and trusted to support you every step of the way.
We know every family’s journey is different and so are your questions. Below are some of the most common things we’re asked.
If you don’t see your question here, reach out, we’re happy to help!
We support families throughout the Washington D.C. metro area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland counties such as Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Charles.
We recommend reaching out early in your pregnancy to take full advantage of our services and ensure availability. However, we welcome families at any stage.
Start by completing our brief intake form. You’ll then be invited to a live or recorded Meet the Doulas session and connected with our care team.
We operate as a group practice. This means you benefit from the expertise, training, and availability of our full team not just one doula. It also ensures uninterrupted support whenever your birth begins.
We support families throughout the Washington D.C. metro area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland counties such as Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Charles.
We recommend reaching out early in your pregnancy to take full advantage of our services and ensure availability. However, we welcome families at any stage.
Start by completing our brief intake form. You’ll then be invited to a live or recorded Meet the Doulas session and connected with our care team.
We operate as a group practice. This means you benefit from the expertise, training, and availability of our full team not just one doula. It also ensures uninterrupted support whenever your birth begins.
We support families throughout the Washington D.C. metro area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland counties such as Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Charles.
We recommend reaching out early in your pregnancy to take full advantage of our services and ensure availability. However, we welcome families at any stage.
Start by completing our brief intake form. You’ll then be invited to a live or recorded Meet the Doulas session and connected with our care team.
We operate as a group practice. This means you benefit from the expertise, training, and availability of our full team not just one doula. It also ensures uninterrupted support whenever your birth begins.
Absolutely. Our doulas are trained to amplify your voice, not replace it. We help you feel confident, informed, and respected in every decision-making moment.
Yes. Doulas support both the birthing person and their partner. We help your support team feel more confident, informed, and cared for.
Doulas work alongside your medical team, not in place of them. We’re there for physical and emotional support, while your provider manages clinical care.
Doula support is linked to lower rates of cesareans, shorter labors, and more positive birth experiences. While we can’t guarantee outcomes, we’re with you every step of the way, no matter how you birth.
We support families throughout the Washington D.C. metro area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland counties such as Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Charles.
We recommend reaching out early in your pregnancy to take full advantage of our services and ensure availability. However, we welcome families at any stage.
Start by completing our brief intake form. You’ll then be invited to a live or recorded Meet the Doulas session and connected with our care team.
We operate as a group practice. This means you benefit from the expertise, training, and availability of our full team not just one doula. It also ensures uninterrupted support whenever your birth begins.
Virtual care helps us reach more families with flexibility, convenience, and safety. Many classes and consults are offered online for comfort and accessibility.
Yes. We welcome anyone preparing to conceive, navigating loss, or needing postpartum support. Our community spaces and services are for all seasons of parenthood.
We support families throughout the Washington D.C. metro area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland counties such as Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Charles.
We recommend reaching out early in your pregnancy to take full advantage of our services and ensure availability. However, we welcome families at any stage.
Start by completing our brief intake form. You’ll then be invited to a live or recorded Meet the Doulas session and connected with our care team.
We operate as a group practice. This means you benefit from the expertise, training, and availability of our full team not just one doula. It also ensures uninterrupted support whenever your birth begins.
Yes. Our doulas are certified through respected organizations like DONA and Madriella, with ongoing training in CPR, food safety, trauma-informed care, and more.
Yes. Our team has supported births at all major hospitals and birth centers across the DMV. We’re familiar with the staff, policies, and processes at each.
We support families throughout the Washington D.C. metro area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland counties such as Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Charles.
We recommend reaching out early in your pregnancy to take full advantage of our services and ensure availability. However, we welcome families at any stage.
Start by completing our brief intake form. You’ll then be invited to a live or recorded Meet the Doulas session and connected with our care team.
We operate as a group practice. This means you benefit from the expertise, training, and availability of our full team not just one doula. It also ensures uninterrupted support whenever your birth begins.
We accept a variety of payment methods including cash, credit card, insurance (when applicable), and HSA/FSA funds. If you have a unique payment situation or need additional support, let us know, we’ll do our best to accommodate.
We will process insurance directly when permitted by your plan. However, some insurance providers require clients to submit claims themselves. If your plan does not allow us to file on your behalf, we will gladly provide itemized receipts and any necessary documentation so you can request reimbursement. We’ll do our best to support the process either way.
Yes. We can support clients using programs like Carrot, Maven, or Progyny and help with documentation for reimbursement.
We support families throughout the Washington D.C. metro area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland counties such as Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Charles.
We recommend reaching out early in your pregnancy to take full advantage of our services and ensure availability. However, we welcome families at any stage.
Start by completing our brief intake form. You’ll then be invited to a live or recorded Meet the Doulas session and connected with our care team.
We operate as a group practice. This means you benefit from the expertise, training, and availability of our full team not just one doula. It also ensures uninterrupted support whenever your birth begins.
Once we learn more about your preferences, timeline, and birth plan, our care coordinator will pair you with one of our trusted doulas based on availability and fit.
Yes! You’ll meet for at least one prenatal visit to build trust, discuss your birth plan, and prepare together for labor.
Birth doulas provide support during pregnancy and labor. Postpartum doulas help families recover, rest, and adjust after the baby arrives, typically through scheduled shifts at home.
Sibling doulas provide comfort, supervision, and emotional support to children during labor, helping them feel secure and involved while their parent focuses on birth. While we do not currently offer in-house sibling doula services, we’re happy to connect you with trusted professionals in our referral network
We support families throughout the Washington D.C. metro area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland counties such as Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Charles.
We recommend reaching out early in your pregnancy to take full advantage of our services and ensure availability. However, we welcome families at any stage.
Start by completing our brief intake form. You’ll then be invited to a live or recorded Meet the Doulas session and connected with our care team.
We operate as a group practice. This means you benefit from the expertise, training, and availability of our full team not just one doula. It also ensures uninterrupted support whenever your birth begins.
We support families throughout the Washington D.C. metro area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland counties such as Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Charles.
We recommend reaching out early in your pregnancy to take full advantage of our services and ensure availability. However, we welcome families at any stage.
Start by completing our brief intake form. You’ll then be invited to a live or recorded Meet the Doulas session and connected with our care team.
We operate as a group practice. This means you benefit from the expertise, training, and availability of our full team not just one doula. It also ensures uninterrupted support whenever your birth begins.
Once we learn more about your preferences, timeline, and birth plan, our care coordinator will pair you with one of our trusted doulas based on availability and fit.
Yes! You’ll meet for at least one prenatal visit to build trust, discuss your birth plan, and prepare together for labor.
Birth doulas provide support during pregnancy and labor. Postpartum doulas help families recover, rest, and adjust after the baby arrives, typically through scheduled shifts at home.
Sibling doulas provide comfort, supervision, and emotional support to children during labor, helping them feel secure and involved while their parent focuses on birth. While we do not currently offer in-house sibling doula services, we’re happy to connect you with trusted professionals in our referral network
Yes. Our doulas can support night shifts, helping with newborn care, feeding, light chores, and allowing parents to rest and recover.
We’ll support you before, during, and after, whether you birth vaginally or by cesarean. Our role is to help you feel seen and cared for in every scenario.
We do not provide sibling doula care or placenta encapsulation, but we’re happy to refer you to trusted professionals in our network.
We support families throughout the Washington D.C. metro area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland counties such as Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Charles.
We recommend reaching out early in your pregnancy to take full advantage of our services and ensure availability. However, we welcome families at any stage.
Start by completing our brief intake form. You’ll then be invited to a live or recorded Meet the Doulas session and connected with our care team.
We operate as a group practice. This means you benefit from the expertise, training, and availability of our full team not just one doula. It also ensures uninterrupted support whenever your birth begins.
Our doulas follow CDC guidelines, including staying up to date on vaccinations, masking when appropriate, and rescheduling if anyone in the home is ill.
We’ll adapt support based on symptoms and test results. In some cases, this may mean shifting to virtual care or rescheduling a visit to protect everyone’s health.
We support families throughout the Washington D.C. metro area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland counties such as Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Charles.
We recommend reaching out early in your pregnancy to take full advantage of our services and ensure availability. However, we welcome families at any stage.
Start by completing our brief intake form. You’ll then be invited to a live or recorded Meet the Doulas session and connected with our care team.
We operate as a group practice. This means you benefit from the expertise, training, and availability of our full team not just one doula. It also ensures uninterrupted support whenever your birth begins.
Yes. Our team provides compassionate care for families navigating miscarriage, abortion, or stillbirth. You’re not alone, we’re here to hold space and support you.
We support all birth plans, including epidurals and cesareans. Our goal is to help you feel safe and empowered, whatever your choices.
What sets us apart is not just what we offer – it’s how we offer it.
With intention, compassion and with the understanding that birth work is the front line of community care.