Doula Services

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Our Doula Services provide physical, emotional, and educational support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Available exclusively to families enrolled in Parents as Teachers, our trained doulas help you feel confident, informed, and supported throughout your birthing journey.

From prenatal visits to labor and delivery, our doulas offer personalized care that complements your medical team. We focus on your needs and preferences, ensuring you feel heard and respected every step of the way.

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Phone: 757-397-2121

Email: homevisiting@theupcenter.org

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Personalized Birth Support

Our doulas provide one-on-one guidance and comfort during pregnancy, labor, and delivery—tailored to your birth plan and preferences.

Postpartum Guidance

We continue supporting you after birth, helping you adjust to life with your newborn through resources, encouragement, and hands-on assistance.

Empowered Choices

We share evidence-based information so you can make informed decisions about your care and your baby’s care.

Encouraging positive birth experiences

Doula support has been shown to improve birth outcomes, increase satisfaction, and provide a smoother transition into parenthood. For Parents as Teachers families, it’s an extra layer of care during one of life’s most important moments.

Asyia Jackson

State Certified Full-Spectrum Doula

I am a state-certified full-spectrum doula with a heart for serving families through education, advocacy, and hands-on support. I empower parents through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by combining evidence-based knowledge with compassionate care to create a grounded, personalized experience for each client.

My mission is to hold space for families as they grow—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I’m motivated by helping parents feel seen, supported, and confident throughout their journey into parenthood. Outside of work, I love expressing myself through dance.

Jasmine Kittrell

Birth & Postpartum Doula

I support individuals and families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by providing education, advocacy, and compassionate care. My approach combines evidence-based information with emotional, physical, and informational support to help families feel confident and prepared throughout their journey.

I’m passionate about helping people understand their options, advocate for themselves, and make informed decisions about their care. I enjoy creating safe, inclusive spaces where families feel supported, heard, and empowered as they begin this new chapter in their lives.

Doula Services

Smith Family

For many new parents, the days after giving birth can feel overwhelming—filled with sleepless nights, new routines, and uncertainty. But for two families supported by T

Smith Family

For many new parents, the days after giving birth can feel overwhelming—filled with sleepless nights, new routines, and uncertainty. But for two families supported by The Up Center’s doula program in the spring, that transition home was met with confidence, calm, and care.

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Jessica

When Jessica began preparing for her first child, she had a clear vision of what she wanted—a calm, unmedicated birth. Her doula at The Up Center helped her craft a det

Jessica

When Jessica began preparing for her first child, she had a clear vision of what she wanted—a calm, unmedicated birth. Her doula at The Up Center helped her craft a detailed birth plan, walking her through comfort measures, pain management techniques, and the unpredictable nature of labor. Together, they talked through every possibility and gathered resources so Jessica could feel informed and con

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Lucia

When Lucia found out she was expecting her first child, she felt both excitement and uncertainty. As a single mother, she knew she would need extra support, but she was

Lucia

When Lucia found out she was expecting her first child, she felt both excitement and uncertainty. As a single mother, she knew she would need extra support, but she wasn’t sure where to find it. That changed when she met one of The Up Center’s doulas, during a community outreach event.

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Latoya

Latoya, an expecting mother, now preparing to welcome her seventh child, has shown remarkable strength in the face of loss and uncertainty. After losing her sixth baby

Latoya

Latoya, an expecting mother, now preparing to welcome her seventh child, has shown remarkable strength in the face of loss and uncertainty. After losing her sixth baby to RSV complications in the NICU, she is now navigating a new pregnancy with concerns about her baby’s heart health.

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Amelia

When Amelia first learned she was carrying twins, excitement quickly turned to worry. Doctors prepared her for an early delivery, expecting the babies to arrive between

Amelia

When Amelia first learned she was carrying twins, excitement quickly turned to worry. Doctors prepared her for an early delivery, expecting the babies to arrive between 30 and 32 weeks. As her pregnancy progressed, new concerns arose—one baby was positioned breech and the other transverse, making a cesarean section seem inevitable.

Parents as Teachers

Partnering with families in Norfolk and Portsmouth from pregnancy through kindergarten, offering home visits, developmental screenings, and activities to support learning and development at every stage.

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Healthy Families

Supporting expectant and new parents in Norfolk with regular home visits, parenting guidance, and resources to help children grow up safe, healthy, and ready to learn.

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Dad 2 Dads

A peer-support program for fathers enrolled in Healthy Families, connecting dads with mentors who share parenting experiences, encouragement, and resources to help them succeed in their role.

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