Annapolis Area Doulas

01/27/2026

💛 This one feels really special to share. 💛

Fifteen years ago, Annapolis Area Doulas began with a small vision and a need. To make families feel supported, seen, and less alone during some of the most vulnerable and transformative moments of their lives. To create a community hyper local right here in the Annapolis Area.

Since then, we have had the honor of supporting thousands of families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, loss, and all the in between moments that do not always make it into the highlight reel. The late night texts. The quiet reassurance. The deep breaths. The steady presence when everything feels new or overwhelming.

Because of this community, we have been nominated for

What’s Up? Magazine’s Best of Annapolis 2026 🏆
in Health & Wellness | Midwife / Doula

If we have ever walked alongside you or someone you love, this is a small way to help us continue this work that we care so deeply about.

💛 Nominate us here:

https://bestofannapolis.whatsupmag.com/health-and-beauty/maternity-center-doula-midwifery

If the link does not take you straight to our category, here are the steps:
• Select Annapolis
• Choose Health & Wellness
• Then Midwife / Doula
• Search Annapolis Area Doulas

Your nomination supports more than a business. It supports 15 years of community care, trusted relationships, and showing up with calm, compassion, and heart.

With so much gratitude,
Carly & the Annapolis Area Doulas team 💛

01/09/2026

Anyone else have a shadow when they are home? My sweet best friend pup has decided my workday requires close supervision. Head on the table, eyes on me, never missing a beat 🐾🤍

01/07/2026

Nobody tells you how loud pregnancy and postpartum actually are.

Between Google, well meaning relatives, social media, and your own brain at 3am… it can feel like everyone has an opinion.

Our job is to help quiet the noise.
So you can tune into your instincts instead.

Support looks different for every family and that is exactly the point. 💛

12/31/2025

Our holiday season of giveaways continues with HUGE a team up with our favorite local car care folks! This giveaway is valued over $500!!!

🎉✨ NEW YEAR • NEW YOU • GIVEAWAY ✨🎉

New year. Fresh start. Big main-character energy.
We’re teaming up to help make it easier for you to take care of yourself this year!

Brought to you by:
💙 Annapolis Area Doulas
🚗 Crownsville & Millersville Automotive

🎁 ULTIMATE WELLNESS + REAL LIFE RESET PACKAGE

Because water bottles, good intentions, and a working car matter.

What you’ll win 👇
💧 Brand new Owala water bottle
🏋️ Bala weights
🧘 Yoga mat
🚶 Walking pad (hello steps without leaving the house)
🦺 Weighted vest
🔊 Vibration plate

PLUS the adulting bonuses:
✨ FREE Reiki session to reset your energy
🚗 FREE Oil Change so your car gets a fresh start too

HOW TO ENTER:

Like/follow each business page both on Facebook and Instagram and tell us one thing you are proud of in 2025. (We do check to make sure you have followed when we draw the winners! Each like/follow/share means a lot to us small business owners so we are glad to have you here! )

Bonus Entry Options: Tag a friend or share this post!

12/31/2025

Our holiday season of giveaways continues with HUGE a team up with our favorite local car care folks! This giveaway is valued over $500!!!

🎉✨ NEW YEAR • NEW YOU • GIVEAWAY ✨🎉

New year. Fresh start. Big main-character energy.
We’re teaming up to help make it easier for you to take care of yourself this year!

Brought to you by:
💙 Annapolis Area Doulas
🚗 Crownsville & Millersville Automotive

🎁 ULTIMATE WELLNESS + REAL LIFE RESET PACKAGE

Because water bottles, good intentions, and a working car matter.

What you’ll win 👇
💧 Brand new Owala water bottle
🏋️ Bala weights
🧘 Yoga mat
🚶 Walking pad (hello steps without leaving the house)
🦺 Weighted vest
🔊 Vibration plate

PLUS the adulting bonuses:
✨ FREE Reiki session to reset your energy
🚗 FREE Oil Change so your car gets a fresh start too

HOW TO ENTER:

Like/follow each business page both on Facebook and Instagram and tell us one thing you are proud of in 2025. (We do check to make sure you have followed when we draw the winners! Each like/follow/share means a lot to us small business owners so we are glad to have you here! )

Bonus Entry Options: Tag a friend or share this post!

12/28/2025

A little glimpse into my real life lately.
Post holiday calm, cozy chaos, and soaking in the slower mornings before the calendar fills back up.
This work is about supporting families through intense seasons, and these quiet moments remind me why rest, comfort, and feeling held matter so much.

From my living room to yours. 🤍
-Carly (Owner)

12/23/2025

This is your sign to stop pushing through and actually do something for yourself.

I snuck away to Even Keel Wellness Spas new location in Crofton recently and this facial was everything. So calming, so quiet, zero pressure to chat, and my skin walked out glowing in a way that clearly needed documentation. Hence the photo. Followed by a massage that had me melted into the bed ✨

If you’re a mom who’s been holding it all together through the holidays, this is such a good reset. Or send this to someone who still needs a last minute gift idea and let them take the hint.

And because we love a little fun…

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME 🎉
We’re giving away:
• ONE facial
• ONE 60 minute massage

Two winners. Twice the relaxation.

To enter:
• Like our Facebook + Instagram
• Like Even Keel’s Facebook + Instagram
• Tag a friend who deserves some downtime too

Winners will be announced New Years Day! 🥂
Good luck… we know so many of you deserve to be pampered and taken care of. ✨

12/11/2025

Big news over here. I’m officially a CPPS Certified Professional Pet Sitter.
He’s taken on the role of quality control and so far… he has notes 🐶✅. -Carly (Owner)

12/10/2025

🌟 New Blog Alert! 🌟

If your family loves twinkly lights, holiday magic, and exploring local gems, you’re going to love our newest post! ✨🎄

Your Guide to the Sweetest, Most Kid-Friendly Christmas Lights Around is officially live on the Annapolis Area Doulas website! We rounded up the coziest, most magical displays perfect for little eyes (and tired parents 😉).

Bundle up the kiddos, fill those travel mugs with something warm, and start planning your next festive adventure. ❤️

Read the full guide and let us know your favorite local lights to visit! 🎅✨

There is something about Christmas lights that just hits different once you have kids. Suddenly the glow feels a little more magical, the cold air feels a little more exciting, and every twinkling display becomes a memory you want to tuck away forever. Whether you have a tiny newborn snuggled…

12/10/2025

The final weeks of pregnancy are about rest, connection, and trusting yourself. You don’t have to do more.

12/06/2025

🚨 🚨 🚨 Giveaway alert 🚨 🚨 🚨

I was so excited to check out Recharge Odenton this week and wow… I didn’t realize how badly my body needed a reset until I walked out feeling like a whole new human.

As parents, we spend so much time taking care of everyone else that it’s easy to forget our own batteries need charging too. This visit was such a good reminder that caring for ourselves isn’t a luxury. It’s survival.

My absolute favorite part was the red light bed. It totally took me back to my tanning bed days but in a much healthier, feel good way. I also loved learning about a few of their other offerings like the salt booth, biofeedback therapy, cryotherapy, compression boots, and their kid friendly options. There’s honestly something for everyone and so much that can help during this wild germ season.

And truly… this makes such a great gift. A one day reset pass, a session in the salt booth, or a relaxing visit for someone who needs a breather. It’s the kind of gift that says “I see you, and you deserve a break.”

To celebrate my visit, we’re partnering with Recharge Odenton for a fun giveaway.

Win a free one day pass to Recharge Odenton

To enter:
• Like Annapolis Area Doulas on Facebook and Instagram
• Like Recharge Wellness Odenton Facebook and Instagram

Bonus entries
• Share this post
• Tag a friend in the comments
• Each tag counts as an extra entry

Good luck and here’s to parents getting the recharge we actually need.Winner will be drawn Tuesday December 9th.