Metropolitan Doulas

04/20/2026

We're so excited for our friends at who are welcoming THE on May 6th at 7pm!
Reserve your spot now to hear Jen talk about her new book,

04/15/2026

We are always honored to be a part of such a special time in your lives. Thank you to our amazing client families who trust us to nurture, comfort, and support them in their most memorable season.

02/18/2026

This Black History Month, we honor the legacy, strength, and sacred labor of Black mothers, birth workers, and families. 🤎

From community midwives and doulas to advocates fighting for safer births, Black women have always been at the heart of healing and generational resilience.

Black families have long built love, brilliance, and resistance in the face of systemic barriers. Every lullaby sung, every birth supported, every child nurtured is part of a powerful lineage of survival and joy.

This month, we celebrate:
✨ The mothers who lead with courage
✨ The birth workers who hold sacred space
✨ The families who embody resilience and hope

Black history is not only found in textbooks — it lives in the arms of mothers, in the wisdom of grandmothers, and in the future being born every day.

10/17/2025

New Client Testimonials - Fall 2025

09/09/2025

Have you considered booking postpartum doula support but don't know what kind of help is right for your family? Check out our blog about the kind of support a daytime doula can offer - and stay tuned for our upcoming post about overnight support!

Find out how day doulas can support your postpartum recovery and what a typical day looks like. Why choose a daytime doula? Let us count the ways!

08/07/2025

We did it! With your help, we've been named Best Doula! Thank you for voting, and thank you to our doulas who really are the BEST!

07/29/2025

We're looking to add a few experienced, passionate postpartum doulas to our incredible team! If you've completed your postpartum training and want to join a doula-owned agency committed to providing top-notch support to families in the DMV area, please complete our application to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!
metropolitandoulas.com/dc-doula-jobs/

07/09/2025

New Hub, Same Swap! 📦👚👟🧸
Come Swap til you Drop at our new Villa Community Hub: 3920 Lansing Ct, Dumfries, VA 22026

⏰ 1-3pm Swap will be held in the back yard of Villa following our MOMentum Circle Support Group (held in the back room 11am-1pm)!

🎟️ Swap iS FREE, with $5 ticket available for kids who want to play in the Mini Villa play gym between 11am-3pm

07/04/2025

The Metropolitan Doulas office will be closed today, July 4th. Enjoy your weekend!

07/01/2025

🗣You already love Metropolitan Doulas [& we love you back!🫶]; now help the rest of DC discover us, too! Voting begins *today* - you can vote for us once per day, now until July 31st.
🏆 Vote here: https://washingtonparent.com/washington-parent-picks/ #/gallery/?group=510471

06/19/2025

Our office will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth. This year, Juneteenth holds great significance as our world continues to confront both overt and systemic racism. We invite you to take a moment today to honor the history of a hard fought road to freedom.

06/15/2025

Dads - they make so many of our favorite memories. Wishing you a happy Father's Day!