Posts tagged labor doula
Mattie Gudger

Birthwork first sparked her interest when she was a support person for a childhood friend whose experience taught me a lot of good, and bad things. Mattie enjoys educating and empowering mothers and families during pregnancy, childbirth and beyond, because the more we all know - the better we can all do.

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Ryleigh Santoriello

Ryleigh first became interested in all things pregnancy, labor, and birth at a young age and it has grown into her passion. Ryleigh loves to support families in their pregnancy and birth journeys! She says her best skill as far as comfort measures go is massage. She also is great at being a calming presence in parents journey’s. Ryleigh also works as an Office Assistant for High Country Doulas, so you might’ve had an email or two from her!

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Nellie Hensley-Ahrens

Nellie’s passion for pregnancy, labor, and family began when she was a little girl. She has always loved nuturing new life through gardening, caring for animals, and supporting families. Birth work is her calling and she couldn’t imagine life without it. Nellie is ProDoula certified as a Labor and Postpartum Doula. She is also C.P.R. trained through The American Heart Association.

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Caroline Bracey

Caroline began advocating for maternal and infant care after struggling with her own perinatal mental health. These experiences helped her recognize a significant gap in the support system available to birthing people, new parents and infants, especially in rural North Carolina communities. Through her relatable and compassionate presence, Caroline has become a trusted ally for individuals and families navigating the transformative journey of pregnancy, childbirth & parenthood.

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Chauntay White

While on her own journey through motherhood she found herself not only researching for her own pregnancies and births, but for friends and family as well. Chauntay soon became a source of knowledge, support, and reassurance for many families. This fueled her desire to provide support and guidance to those parents' own journey as a doula

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April Everhart

April believes that women have been created for this great task of childbirth, and she is committed to continuing to serve women and families as they embark upon this incredible, transformative journey to becoming a parent.

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Brooke Henderson

Brooke has been in love with all things, High Country ever since she graduated from App State in 2020.  After receiving her Bachelor's in Social Work, she realized that she had a strong passion for helping women and children. 

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