ABOUT US
Doulas of Capitol Hill is a concierge doula agency of perinatal care providers offering physical, emotional, informational support and advocacy to pregnant, birthing, and postpartum people.
Our guiding principles are supporting families, building community, and growing our profession.
SUPPORTING FAMILIES: Working with a doula should feel as simple as sharing a cup of tea with a trusted experienced friend. Your doula will instill confidence, give encouragement, and share evidence-based information and physical techniques that make managing discomfort, asking questions, discussing fears, and celebrating change feel easy, safe, and empowering.
BUILDING COMMUNITY: We support our local businesses, neighbors, family, and friends through collaborative efforts. With our partner network, we provide more resources, hold events and support groups, network with other businesses to offer support services for our clients, help those in need. As a result, our community grows and thrives.
GROWING OUR PROFESSION: We believe that supporting women in the workforce with a livable wage and a work-life balance is an essential element to the success of our business. The more we can keep exceptional women in the field to gain experience and education the more we can elevate our profession and garner the respect it deserves among family, friends, and colleagues in the birth community.
STATEMENT OF INCLUSIVITY: We make sure every family receives non-judgmental, inclusive, and anti-racist professional support. Read our statement of inclusivity here
Our commitment to families at every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum includes our Unexpected Loss Guarantee, supporting in events of loss and miscarriage. Doulas of Capitol Hill is committed to supporting parents in all stages of pregnancy including loss or miscarriage. Should you experience a loss or miscarriage during the time of our service we will refund your payment in full, while still continuing to provide contracted services, emotional and physical support, and resources.
We recognize having a baby is a time in which memories are being made. We are honored to be invited into each family's story.
Let's Tell Your Story.
MEET OUR DOULAS
As you make the important decision of who to join you in support of your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey we know you’ll be factoring in each doula’s experience levels, personality, and trust. Doulas of Capitol Hill is excited for you to find the perfect doula for your family. We’re thankful for the opportunity to be part of your story.
All of our doulas are professionals and offer exceptional support and care. You can rest assured you are in good hands with any doula you choose. However, if experience is one of the most important factors in your choice, then please consider selecting a 5 Star Mentor as your birth or postpartum doula.
Our 5 Star Mentors are doulas who have achieved a 5-star level of experience and expertise to include:
Attending more than 50 clients
Mentoring other professionals
Hosting Doula of Capitol Hill Community Events
Continuing knowledge growth by earning 1 new CEU or professional certification every year
Received a 5-star review on Google, Facebook, or Yelp
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Jacquelin Knighton
5 Star Mentor
Co-Owner | Birth Doula | Newborn Care Specialist | Childbirth Educator | Certified Car Seat Technician
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Emily Smith
5 Star Mentor
Founder | Co-Owner | Operations Manager | Birth Doula | Postpartum Doula | Childbirth Educator | Certified Car Seat Technician
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Ashley Woosley
Social Media Manager
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Ty Lichtman
5 Star Mentor
Birth Doula | Postpartum Doula | Placenta Encapsulator | Childbirth Educator
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Rose Mwobobia
5 Star Mentor
Birth Doula | Postpartum Doula | Certified Breastfeeding Educator | Certified Childbirth Educator
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Celina Sargusingh
5 Star Mentor
Birth Doula | Newborn Care Specialist | Childbirth Educator
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Jada Gainer
5 Star Mentor
Birth Doula | Postpartum Doula | Placenta Specialist | Certified Lactation Support Counselor
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Charnise Littles
5 Star Mentor
Birth Doula | Breastfeeding & Lactation Consultant | IBCLC
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Ella Mink
Birth Doula | Newborn Care Specialist | Placenta Encapsulator
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Anuka Gazara-Anthony
Birthing and Breathing Childbirth Educator
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Lauren Graves
Birth Doula
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Brandi Beam
Certified Car Seat Technician
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Tania Yates
Personal Chef
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Asha Compton
Postpartum Doula
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Annie Seaman
Birth Doula
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Meg Escobar
Birth Doula | Postpartum Doula | Loss and Choice Support
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Renee Goodman
Birth Doula | Newborn Care Specialist
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Olga Kochergina
Birth Doula | Postpartum Doula
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Ollie Knight
Birth Doula | Postpartum Doula | Certified Lactation Counselor
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Chanice Harden
Postpartum Doula | Newborn Care Specialist | Sleep Coach
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Natalie Crane
Birth Doula | Newborn Care Specialist | Postpartum Doula
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Jessica Faulkner
Birth Doula | Postpartum Doula
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Genesha Michelle
Birth Doula
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Porsha Mitchell
Postpartum Doula
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Zina Dolan
Birth Doua
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Carrie Scott
Newborn Care Specialist
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J Trane
Birth Doula | Childbirh Educator | Placenta Ecapsulator | Loss Doula, Abortion, and Choice Doula
Our Story
Emily Smith started as a solo doula provider in 2009. As she worked with clients she knew that a network of doula providers offering a variety of experiences and services would increase the quality and sustainability of on-call care to families.
In 2015, Emily co-launched Doulas of Capitol Hill and was joined in 2021 by co-owner Jacquelin Knighton. Jacquelin had worked as a doula with Doulas of Capitol Hill and co-launched their sister company Doulas of Prince George’s County.
Today, Doulas of Capitol Hill is a concierge agency that
Supports pregnant and new parents in the Washington DC metro area
Offers a collaborative care model with healthcare professionals in and out of the hospital,
Provides continuity of care with a primary doula
Showcases a menu of necessary services available, from lactation to postpartum care, to affiliate relationships with community partners.
Doulas of Capitol Hill is proud to offer birth professionals a support team, a living wage, equitable access for new professionals, and a mentorship community with shared values of providing inclusive and anti-racist care.
SELECTING YOUR DOULA
We always say there's no right or wrong time to choose a doula. Choosing a doula earlier in your pregnancy offers you a greater selection and more time to build a relationship with your doula. But, it is never “too late.” Doulas of Capitol Hill can support you with our services from pre-conception through the baby’s first year.
There are four ways for you to choose the right doula support for your family:
"Late nights feeding the baby are always made nicer by knowing she'll be keeping me company. Our baby also loves Rose, he lights up whenever she arrives and greets him."
— Rachel