Cara Crowe
Over 900 families served since 2000
Supporting Families in the DC/MD/NOVA areas since 2009
Accepting Birth Clients due November 2026 onwards · Accepting Postpartum Clients due March 2027 onwards
"Birth Work has been my passion for the last 26 years. I am truly humbled to have been a part of over 900 births and supporting families in this transformational time in life. My philosophy gives room for ALL birth practices, natural, medicated or cesarean. May it be empowering."
I truly love to help families rest and recover as they navigate the newborn timeframe. With my nighttime postpartum doula and sleep consultant support, I enjoy seeing families thrive!
"Let the Beauty we love be what we Do…" ~Rumi
Birth & Private Childbirth Education Packages
Prenatal Meetings, Private Childbirth Classes, Labor Support on the big day & In Home Postpartum Support Options. Choose what is right for you.
Professional Birth Doula Packages
$3,000–$4,050Discounts offered for second/third time moms
- ✦In-person doula support in active labor
- ✦1.5-hour Prenatal Planning meeting in your home or virtually
- ✦Cara's Herbal Tea Blends for Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery, homeopathic and herbal recommendations
- ✦Variety of Guided Visualization and Meditation audio files
Nighttime Postpartum Support $50/hour
As a Certified Postpartum Doula, Lactation Consultant & Certified Sleep Consultant, I want to provide a presence for learning your baby's rhythms, feeding needs and helping your family achieve better sleep during my time in your home.
Private Childbirth Class
$525All in the comfort of your home
3.5-hour Crash Course to Birth — $525
Designed to Complement a standard hospital based class for more informed readiness
Private Comprehensive Childbirth Classes
$900-$1200Private classes (1 couple only) in your home OR live virtually
- ✦6-8 hours of Evidence Based Childbirth Education across 3-4 meetings
- ✦Topics: stages of labor, comfort techniques, interventions, preparing for postpartum
- ✦A Breastfeeding 101 Class and Additional Practice/Review is available in the 4 week series
Serving All Hospitals & Birth Centers in the Metropolitan DC, NOVA, MD and Baltimore/Annapolis Areas
What Families Are Saying
Over 900 families served — here are a few of their stories
"Cara was an absolute angel during my labor. She was calm, knowledgeable, and so incredibly supportive. I truly could not have gotten through it without her. She anticipated my needs before I even knew what I needed. I recommend her to every expecting mother I know."
Sarah M.
Bethesda, MD · Birth Doula
"We took Cara's private childbirth class and hired her as our birth doula, and it was the best decision we made for our pregnancy. Her class was thorough, empowering, and so much more personal than a group class. On the big day she was everything we hoped for and more."
Jessica & Tom R.
Arlington, VA · Birth Doula + Childbirth Class
"Cara's nighttime postpartum support was a lifesaver. As a first-time mom I was exhausted and overwhelmed, and she came in with such warmth and expertise. She helped us establish a sleep routine and gave me the confidence I needed. I cannot thank her enough."
Amanda K.
Washington, DC · Postpartum Doula
"I was struggling so much with breastfeeding and Cara turned everything around for us. Her lactation support was patient, practical, and incredibly effective. She stayed in touch and made sure we were thriving. We are still going strong at 10 months thanks to her!"
Lauren B.
Annapolis, MD · Lactation Counseling
"This was our second birth with Cara and we would not have it any other way. She remembered everything about our first experience and helped us have an even more empowering birth the second time. She is truly one of a kind — part doula, part friend, part miracle worker."
Priya & Raj S.
McLean, VA · Birth Doula
"After weeks of no sleep I reached out to Cara for sleep consulting and within days our baby was sleeping through the night. Her approach was gentle, realistic, and tailored to our family. I wish I had called her sooner. She is a true gift to new parents."
Megan T.
Silver Spring, MD · Sleep Consulting
Google Reviews
★★★★★ 5.0 · 7 reviews on Google
Keegan Cook Finberg
June 2024
"Cara helped me have the birth experience I wanted. She has so much expertise and was very supportive throughout the end of my pregnancy, early labor, labor, and postpartum."
Kaitlyn
July 2022
"Cara is exactly what I hoped for in a doula! She has a calming presence which helped me stay calm and so much experience/knowledge. We prepped with her private birth classes which were so informative and great it was just us to go at our speed and ask whatever questions we had. Cara is also one of the best listeners I have ever met. It seems like such a rare quality and I felt like she really listened to understand us, how we handle different situations, and wanted to help us have the kind of labor and birth we hoped for. When it came to the labor, we couldn't have done it without her! It was a HUGE relief for us having her as our trusted doula. I highly recommend Cara for birth classes and doula services."
Melissa Lubin
May 2022
"So incredibly thankful for Cara's support for my first birth experience! I cannot say enough positive things about her. She helped us in birth prep by developing our birth preferences together and by educating us on what to expect for labor and delivery. The day of she coached and guided me through every contraction, and more importantly, advocated on my behalf, while being a calm, reassuring presence. Highly recommend Cara as a birth and postpartum doula!"
Franz Strasser-Galvis
May 2022
"Cara was extremely helpful in our first few weeks at home with the baby. A calming influence with so much knowledge we couldn't have done it without her. Knowing another one of her visits was coming up made us relax, knowing that help was on the way."
Elizabeth Thomas
May 2022
"We used Cara for overnight newborn care for about 8 weeks — she's the best! She is so calming in nature and you instantly trust her with your newborn. It was such a luxury to have peace of mind and trust that your child is well cared for while you get a much needed good night's sleep. She also gave great advice on newborn care, breastfeeding, and self care after having a c-section. Cara is worth every penny!"
Edna Ezzell
November 2021
"I am so grateful to have Cara as my doula in helping me prepare for birth, throughout my labor, and in postpartum. I felt more informed about what to expect during labor and was able to approach it much more calmly and without fear. During my delivery, she was there to advocate for me and help me feel calm. She also provided postpartum care for myself and my baby, and the kindness and care she had for my little girl was so important in those early weeks."
Kristen Adamski
November 2019
"If you are searching for a Doula then you most likely already have a birth plan in mind. Cara will help you stick to that plan. I took private birth classes with Cara, where she provided my husband and I with the tools to prepare me both physically and mentally for my baby's arrival. When I went into labor, Cara provided guidance and helped get me into the right positions, keeping me calm and focused. I can honestly say my birth would've gone a lot differently if it wasn't for Cara. I highly recommend Cara for birth classes and doula services."
Certifications & Training
- ✦ProDoula Certified Birth Doula — Elite
- ✦ProDoula Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula
- ✦Certified Lactation Consultant
- ✦Certified Sleep Consultant
- ✦Certified Yoga Instructor
- ✦Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner / Naturopath
- ✦Supporting DC/MD/NOVA families since 2009
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