Our Team
A team dedicated to providing expert doula support and personalized care throughout your pregnancy journey
Leadership Team
Folasade Runcie
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When my sister, a Harvard-trained emergency medicine physician, struggled to navigate her pregnancy, it highlighted the massive gap that exists in maternal health. The unfortunate truth is women are vastly under-supported during pregnancy and are left with even less support and information during postpartum, after they've undergone a life-changing experience. Appointments are short, questions pile up between visits, and there are so many unknowns, especially for first-time mothers.
Women deserve expert support, trusted evidence-based information, and continuous care between appointments. That's why I built Doulala.
I bring experience in strategy and operations, scaling products from 0-to-1, and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth, where I developed Doulala through The New Venture Challenge.
Danyale Washington
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Danyale Washington is an Infant & Family Wellbeing Specialist and the CEO & Founder of Sweet Piece Solutions, based in the Chicagoland area. With a B.A. in Psychology, she is a Certified Sleep Consultant, Elite Advanced Postpartum & Infant Care Doula and Doula Trainer, Certified Infant Feeding Specialist, and New Parent Educator—all while being a devoted mom to two children.
Through workshops, training, and consulting, Danyale equips parents and perinatal professionals with the tools they need to navigate early parenting with confidence. At the heart of her work is a deep belief that strong, well-supported caregivers create thriving children. Her mission is to empower families with the knowledge, resources, and community to build a nurturing foundation for the children in their care.
Meet Our Team of Doulas
Antionette
Full-Spectrum Doula Support
Birth Trauma & PMADs Support
High-Risk Pregnancy & C-Section Support
Postpartum Care & Well-Checks
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Antionette provides compassionate, holistic support through prenatal, birth, and postpartum journeys. Rooted in the legacy of Black women in birth work, she holds sacred space for every birthing person's voice and commitment to reproductive justice.
Ashley
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After C-Section) Support
High-Risk Pregnancy & C-Section Support
Postpartum & Newborn Care
Sleep Safety Guidance
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Ashley became a doula after her own pregnancies revealed the need for support outside the medical system—someone who sees the whole person, not just a patient. She joined Doulala to make expert doula care accessible to families everywhere.
Full-Spectrum Doula Support
High-Risk Pregnancy & C-Section Support
Lactation Support
Childbirth Education
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Bailey
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Bailey became a doula to address the disproportionately high maternal mortality rates facing Black and Indigenous women. She provides knowledge, comfort, and advocacy so all families, especially those often overlooked, experience birth with dignity, peace, and joy.
Carolynn
High-Risk Pregnancy & C-Section Support
Postpartum Support & Well-Checks
Childbirth Education
Newborn/Postpartum Care
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Carolynn specializes in high-risk pregnancies and c-sections, providing care centered on emotional and physical wellbeing. As a mom of two, she understands this transformative journey and ensures you feel heard, supported, and never alone.
Cherita
Labor & Birth Support
Postpartum Support
Newborn/Postpartum Care
Sleep Safety Guidance
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Cherita brings years of experience supporting families through birth and postpartum, helping them feel informed and confident. As a mother of two, she understands this journey and is dedicated to being your trusted partner.
Danisha
Full-Spectrum Doula Support
Birth Trauma & PMADs Support
High-Risk Pregnancy & C-Section Support
Childbirth Education
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Danisha combines traditional wellness practices with clinical knowledge through her psychology background and trauma-informed approach. A Reiki Master Teacher and Full Spectrum Doula, she provides inclusive support for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and poly families, nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
Dawneshia
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After C-Section) Support
Postpartum Support & Well-Checks
Childbirth Education
Newborn/Postpartum Care
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After experiencing both a c-section and an empowering VBAC, Dawneshia became a doula to provide the support she wished she'd had. She's passionate about empowering mothers, especially postpartum. Her philosophy: it takes a village to ensure mothers thrive.
Keshia
Full-Spectrum Doula Support
Childbirth Education
Birth Trauma & PMADs Support
Lactation Support
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Keshia brings nearly 20 years of experience supporting families from the womb to the classroom, combining early childhood education and maternal health. Guided by education, advocacy, and compassion, she ensures no family loses their joy in birth due to lack of support.
Laila
Full-Spectrum Doula Support
Lactation Support
Perinatal Massage Therapy
Reiki/Energy Healing & Meditation
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Laila is a holistic full-spectrum doula, licensed massage therapist, and lactation counselor. She creates peaceful, heart-centered experiences through love, balance, and nurturing care, building sacred spaces where families feel empowered throughout their birth journey.
Morgan
Postpartum Support
Newborn Care
Lactation Support
Pediatric Sleep Consulting
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Morgan is a certified pediatric sleep consultant with over a decade of experience. As a mom of two and two-time surrogate, she brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to help families feel confident, rested, and supported.
Tatiana
Full-Spectrum Doula Support
High-Risk Pregnancy & C-Section Support
Lactation Support (Counselor & Educator)
Childbirth Education
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Tatiana is a full-spectrum doula specializing in lactation support, bringing years of experience as a breastfeeding counselor and educator. Bilingual in Spanish, she provides culturally sensitive care so families feel supported, informed, and empowered.
Teara
Full-Spectrum Doula Support
High-Risk Pregnancy & C-Section Support
Birth Trauma & PMADs Support
Meditation, Yoga & Sound Healing
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Teara brings a unique perspective as a former firefighter paramedic with over a decade in maternal health. She blends medical knowledge with mind-body practices like meditation, yoga, and sound healing to support families from preconception through postpartum and beyond.
Vanessa
High-Risk Pregnancy & C-Section Support
Prenatal & Labor/Birth Support
Postpartum Well-Checks
Meditation & Healing Modalities
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Growing up in the Bronx without adequate support, Vanessa learned resilience and the power of community. As a healer and spiritual guide, she approaches birth as sacred (not just medical) helping families feel truly seen, heard, and cared for.