Meredith (they/them) is a Birth Doula, Sibling Doula, & Full Spectrum Doula certified through Birthing Advocacy

Meredith has been a doula since 2014 and holds a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology (the study of movement), as well as a master’s degree in Social Work. Advocating for reproductive justice and an end to disparities in perinatal care are what drives them to provide personalized and compassionate care to each person they support. They have supported folx birthing for the first time, as well as those adding additional children to their families. They have experience with VBACs, inductions, medicated, and unmedicated births, people who have experienced loss, single parents, and they are particularly adept at helping partners feel confident and engaged in the birth room. As a non-binary birthworker, Meredith is passionate about supporting Queer folx seeking an advocate as they navigate the healthcare system and prepare for parenthood. Meredith also speaks and understands Spanish.

Meredith lives with their partner and kitty, Nyx in Durham and enjoys spending time in the mountains and near bodies of water, camping, reading sci-fi books, and baking bread.

Meredith’s Education, Trainings, & Certifications:

  • November 2014: Full Circle Doula Training, International Center for Traditional Childbearing

  • May 2018: Masters of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago

  • Fall 2020 - Winter 20201: Full Spectrum Doula Training & Certification, Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings

  • March 2021 & January 2022 : The Pelvic Floor: Prenatal & Postpartum, Sonia Reiter, OTR/L

  • April 2021 : Preparing the Body for Birth training, Teri Nava Anderson/Harmony Doula

  • Summer 2021 : Postpartum Doula Training, Whole Body Pregnancy

  • November 2021 : Lactation for Doulas, East Bay Lactation Associates

  • Winter - Spring 2022 : Birthing Beyond the Binary, King yaa

  • April 2022 : Eliminating Stigma against People who use Drugs, Cornerstone Doula Trainings

  • May 2022 : Gilligan’s Guide for Doulas, Ann Gilligan, RN

  • July 2022 : Abortion Doula Training, Holistic Abortions

  • October 2022: Operating Room Doula Training at UNC Hospital

  • Winter - Spring 2023: 200h Yoga Teacher Training, Global Breath Yoga & Meditation Center 

  • October 2023: NICU training with Hollis Wakefield, the NICU Doula 

  • November 2023: Homebirth for Doulas, Cornerstone Birthwork Trainings