Emerald Doulas was born out of the need to create a cohesive, personalized, inclusive community for new and expectant families in and around Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh NC.

Combining their years of experience supporting and nurturing new parents and their newborns as solo doulas, founders (pictured from left to right) Melanie Patrick, Ashley Collins, and Suzanne Lee are proud to have created the North Carolina Trangle’s first full service and comprehensive Doula Agency, which opened in January 2016.

Why ‘Emerald’ Doulas? 

Emeralds are precious gemstones (the State Gem of North Carolina, in fact), which are long thought to promote love and hope, and quiet an anxious or troubled mind. Emeralds can be used to bridge together the hearts of people and are also said to bring wisdom and reason to their wearers.

Like our namesake, our gentle guidance and nurturing eases the minds of new parents, who are faced with many decisions before, during, and after birth. Emerald Doulas strive to be a collaborative part of your birth and postpartum care, never replacing your partner or family; but rather providing an addition level of care for you when you need it the most.

We simplify and enhance the lives of new parents, whether this is your first or your fifth baby. Because we offer support options for pregnancy through your postpartum time, your new family can rely on our web of comprehensive and professional support. It's unlike anything else offered in the Triangle, and it's so much more than doula support, alone. Truly. 

Emerald Doulas’ clients feel cared for, valued, heard, and most importantly, bonded as a family as you navigate through the tender moments of early parenthood.