Lactation or Breastfeeding

Jennifer Zeitler

December 9, 2021 by

Birth advocacy and empowerment are my jam. I strive to encourage birthing families to gain practical knowledge and amplify intuitive body knowledge. Doulas’ work is more to me than back rubs and ice chips. It’s about creating a team to increase the likelihood of a beautiful birth memory and a smooth transition into the fourth trimester (postpartum).

I am the mother of seven amazing humans and a Mom-mom to three sweet grandsons.

My journey into birth work was rooted in my unique experiences with my own seven pregnancies, labors, and births. I also attended the births of my closest friends, acting as their “doula” before I knew this was an actual profession.

In 2008 I participated in a Doulas of North America (DONA) doula training. I completed my certification process in 2009 and have attended 82 plus and counting births. I obtained my Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) in 2014 and truly enjoy informing and educating birthing families.

In 2021 I obtained a When Survivors Give Birth workshop facilitator certification. I am launching this one-day workshop in 2025 with Momease. I currently teach Weekend Childbirth, Childbirth 123, Baby care, and Breastfeeding at Momease.

I also teach Childbirth Education and Breastfeeding 101 and offer birth doula services at my local pregnancy center. Serving the underserved is a true passion of mine.

Shante Ferguson

December 8, 2021 by

Shanté is a mother of 5 sons, two grandsons, and one granddaughter. I was a pediatric medical assistant for 14 years, and before that, I was a caregiver for an elderly couple. So my call to serve and support people was recognized early in my life. Being a mother and caring for others has always made my heart smile, and that’s just one of the many reasons I know I was meant to do this work.

I come from a big family; my grandmother on my father’s side had ten children and 33 grandchildren, and the list grew. She is the one that raised me, so I was always around lots of families. She fed the neighborhood homeless people and would get blankets, hats, gloves, and socks whenever she could go for them. For holiday meals and even Sunday dinner, sometimes it was very usual for us to have extra heads at our table. I share that information with you because the caring gene is deeply rooted in me.

It was a difficult decision for me to walk away from medical assistant work to try my own thing, but, I’ve got to be honest, it was the best thing I’ve ever done next to having children and marrying my soulmate. When I’m supporting families through my doula work, breastfeeding assistance, or placenta encapsulation, it is a feeling that I can only describe as genuine happiness for me and for whomever I am supporting because I know that I am giving them my all.

My work doesn’t feel like work, I get butterflies every time the phone rings, and I know it’s time to support a family no matter what time it is. I don’t know if that magical feeling will fade once I’ve been doing this work full-time for a while, but I certainly hope not. My hobbies are plants, meditation, and caring for/supporting others.

When I took the doula training, I remember thinking, “Great, I’m about to be in a room full of tree huggers”. It was nothing I expected, and two years later, I hugged a tree for the first time, and my soul knew that I had been missing this magical gift from nature. I encourage people always to embrace trees, especially if they’re into nature.

Shante is available by appointment on any of the following Doula Services/Packages:

Private Baby Care Basics Class
Doula on Demand
Personalized Full Services Labor Doula Services
Team Labor Doula Services
Planned C-Section
Welcome Baby Home Package
Baby Care Basics at Home

For Labor or Postpartum services, please select the location as “VIRTUAL.”

You can enter your Estimated Delivery Date in the calendar to view Doula’s availability.

Then complete Momease’s client intake form, and a Momease Representative will contact you to confirm Doula’s schedule and set up an interview.

Janna Martin

December 8, 2021 by

My passion for birth work began early, inspired by my mother, who was a childbirth educator. When my husband and I were expecting our first child in 2002, we prepared with Bradley Method classes. The knowledge and confidence we gained through that experience shaped my desire to help others navigate the transformative transition into parenthood.

In 2011, I became a certified Bradley Method instructor and birth doula, and in 2019, I added postpartum doula certification through DONA International to support families beyond birth. My goal is always to empower parents, helping them build confidence in their choices and their ability to care for their newborn.

As of 2025, I’ve had the privilege of supporting nearly 70 families through labor and/or postpartum care, and teaching well over 100 families in childbirth education classes. In 2024, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from George Mason University, and I look forward to continuing my work in maternal and infant health as a registered nurse.

Private Childbirth Class (In-Person or Virtual/Home)
Doula on Demand
Team Labor Doula Services
Welcome Baby Home Package
Baby Care Basics at Home

Vanessa Hanible

August 30, 2021 by

I have been a Birth & Postpartum Doula since December 2015. My experience working with women dealing with domestic and sexual violence allowed me to see the importance of educating and empowering women throughout many stages of life. Many families are unprepared for the adjustment to parenthood. I enjoy helping parents to navigate the emotional, physical, and relational changes that occur after the birth of their baby. I have trained in Perinatal Mood Disorders & Anxiety to assist clients in identifying normal or concerning hormonal and emotional changes during the postpartum period. In 2021, I became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultation (IBCLC). I have experience supporting birthing folks during birth, infant care, breastfeeding, parenting education, self-care, and postpartum recovery. I have helped almost 60 families in their homes in the DC metro area in the past six years.

I am an IBCLC, Birth & Postpartum Doula. My first experience with childbirth was in 2013, helping my cousin labor until 9cm before she had an unplanned cesarean section. I felt my cousin was not given the time or the support needed throughout her pregnancy and birth. That experience taught me the importance of women having proper education and support to feel empowered during pregnancy and birth. I believe that childbirth is a powerful and transformative experience. I enjoy watching mothers become empowered by birthing their babies.

I graduated from Tennessee State University with a Degree in Public Health. I trained through Mamatoto Village in the Fall of 2015 as a labor/postpartum doula and breastfeeding coach. I have assisted clients who have planned & unplanned cesareans and medicated and unmedicated vaginal births. Since becoming a doula, I have trained on Spinning Babies, Perinatal Mood Disorders, Healthy Parent-Child Interactions, and Lactation. In addition, I have led childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care classes, educating hundreds of families in the past six years.

Vanessa is available by appointment on any of the following Doula Services/Packages:

Private Childbirth Class (In-Person or Virtual/Home)
Doula on Demand
Personalized Labor Doula Program
Personalized Full Services Labor Doula Services
Planned C-Section

For Labor or Postpartum services, please select the location as “VIRTUAL.”

You can enter your Estimated Delivery Date in the calendar to view Doula’s availability.

Then complete Momease’s client intake form, and a Momease Representative will contact you to confirm Doula’s schedule and set up an interview.

Jasmine Wigfall

August 14, 2024

Carolyn Alexander

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Callie Hodge

August 14, 2024

Carolyn Alexander

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Regina Jenkins

April 4, 2023

Carolyn Alexander

Regina is a mother, doula, peer counselor, and student nurse. My journey in birth work began watching my mother serve the women in our community. She was the first Black […]

Samuel Rodriguez III

April 4, 2023

Carolyn Alexander

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Tim Blake

April 4, 2023

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I’m Tim Blake, a CPR/AED/FA Instructor Trainer I work for several training centers throughout the region. I am certified in the following: American Heart Association National Council Safety Association American […]

Jennifer Zeitler

December 9, 2021

Carolyn Alexander

Birth advocacy and empowerment are my jam. I strive to encourage birthing families to gain practical knowledge and amplify intuitive body knowledge. Doulas’ work is more to me than back […]

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