Lauren, the Birth Doula - Sankofa Maternal Care Services

Lauren, the Birth Doula - Sankofa Maternal Care Services Birth & Postpartum Doula Services, Childbirth Educator, Future OBGYN Birth is personal. Birth is beautiful.

So often, we trust what we’ve seen and heard.

As your Doula, I will remind you to trust your body and help guide you to your most capable, confident, courageous selves. I support all bodies, all birthing persons — virtually and in-person. We talk through your plans and goals for the birth experience you want, and we discuss your birthing team. 

Let’s explore options that include prenatal support, childbirth education, providers and Choices, your rights as a birthing person, comfort measures, partner support, your postpartum care journey, and all of the physical/emotional/educational ways that I can assist you.

Birth is spiritual. I would love to be your Doula and help you beautifully birth at home, in a hospital or birth center, as you desire it.

Proud to be trained and educated by:
Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings
DONA International
GracefulFusion- Birth and Death Studies

Wishing you Love, Light, and Healing! Let’s face birth together.

- Lauren Graves�
Laurenthebirthdoula@gmail.com

01/28/2026
01/23/2026
01/20/2026

New original artwork ✨

Breastfeeding Support with Purple Orchid is a gentle yet powerful reminder that feeding a baby is both care and courage. This painting centers lactation as sacred work.

Art like this belongs in spaces where mothers and birthing people are seen, affirmed, and supported.

Laurenjturnerfineart.com

01/20/2026
01/17/2026

The death of a Black midwife following complications from giving birth has renewed difficult questions surrounding inequities in Black maternal health care. ...

01/15/2026

Dr. Aza Nedhari, 2025 WASHINGTONIAN OF THE YEAR ✨🏆

Today, gathered to celebrate Dr. Aza Nedhari, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Mamatoto Village, at their annual Washingtonian of the Year Luncheon 💜 ✨

This well-deserved award honors years of visionary leadership, relentless advocacy, and deep commitment to Black maternal health and birth equity across the DMV.

Since 2013, under her leadership, Mamatoto Village has:
✨ Served 3,500+ women and families
✨ Trained 250+ healthcare providers
✨ Maintained a 0% maternal mortality rate

Help us celebrate the leader, the labor, and the village that make this work possible!

Trust no one! Believe in your instincts!
01/13/2026

Trust no one! Believe in your instincts!

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Centreville, VA
20121

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17035957588

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