Central North Carolina Birth Community
Embracing The Matriarch
The next phase, holding space for community. As I have moved through the natural rhythms of my life cycle, I find myself at another threshold, a place of in-between. I am moving out of the time of motherhood, but I have yet to enter the time of the Crone. This is the time of the matriarch. this is a time of weaving, connecting and guiding….
I look forward to this next phase and bringing the wisdom and experience of my years to aspiring and new birth professionals.
I hope to reach a broader audience in the coming years through my downloadable educational materials/courses for both families and birthworkers. For those who are just starting out in birthwork or are expanding in their business, I will be providing virtual support via coaching calls and resources that can be used with clients & in classes. I will continue to foster networking opportunities with established community connections. In this way, I will also strive to support other women-owned small businesses in our area.
Community building Circles for Homebirth & Motherhood support will be ongoing for birthing folks in the Triangle. To stay up to date on Events, check back to this page or sign up for emails at the bottom of this page!
Free Community Events
Homebirth Circle
December 8, 2-4pm, Pittsboro
Homebirth curious? Planning a homebirth?
Homebirth Families looking for connection and support!
Motherhood Journey Circle
January 11, 2-4pm, Pittsboro
Who is it for? Mamas & Nurslings
Past and present clients & community members who are
seeking connection through the childbearing continuum
Education, classes & resources
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A variety of group & private Childbirth Education classes for parents
Holistic Birth Ed, Home Birth Prep, Postpartum Prep, Comfort Measures
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Digital courses & guides to use as handouts for your clients and in your classes. Download through the shop!
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Virtual & In Person Doula Coaching
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Useful and practical homemade items & digital resources for Birth Pros & parents for pregnancy, birth, postpartum & beyond
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Your Digital Doula
Hypnobabies
Words from the Community
“Where do we start with Gabe?! I've seen her in action in the homebirth setting. I've witnessed her fulfilling her calling to serve birthing people. From her calm demeanor to her keen awareness, she has what's needed to truly support someone during the labor process. I've observed her as she brought focus and reassurance to a panicking mother. She has held hands, squeezed hips, and wiped brows with grace and humbleness.
Gabe is a true asset to any birth space and I feel fortunate to have worked alongside her as a midwife. She certainly makes my job much easier! ”
— Amber Rodriguez, CPM of Sankofa Birth & Wellness
“At Ohana, we value respect for birthing autonomy, experience, kindness, hard work, and thoughtful, responsive care. We’ve attended births with Gabe, and she personifies these qualities in a doula. Her presence in the birthing space is reassuring, grounded, and warm. At the same time, she’s always working for her client, observing the care team, and making adjustments that enhance her client’s experience. Honestly, we just love walking into a labor and seeing that Gabe is there! And we also love the idea of working with doulas who have mentored with Gabe…we know those doulas will embody the same compassionate and thoughtful care as Gabe.”
— Laura Gray, CNM of Ohana Midwifery
Local Community Partners
Holistic Care Providers
UNC Midwives
Chapel Hill OBGYN
birth Photography
Amanda Ditzel, Raleigh Birth Photography
Katrina Williams, Fifty Two Hundred Photo + Film
Katie Jackson, The Doula Lens
Placenta Encapsulation
Restoring Balance, Chapel Hill
Andrea Denali, Hillsborough
Pelvic PT
Dr. Lori O’Neill, PT, DPT, Vitality Physical Therapy LLC, Chapel Hill
Krysten Spurrier, The Perinatal Pelvis, Hillsborough
Prenatal Yoga
Whole Mama Yoga, Chapel Hill/Carrboro
Homebirth Midwives Central NC
Nancy Harman, CNM, Birthwise of Central NC, Triad/Triangle/Sandhills nwharman@gmail.com
Laura Grey, CNM, Ohana Midwifery, Triangle & Fayetteville areas ohanamidwiferyandwellness.com
Rose Watson Ormond, CNM Triad/Triangle, Hawrivermidwifery.com
Sacred Haven, Raleigh/Fayetteville areas 919-524-5345
Gentle Spirit Home Birth, Raleigh Area
Special Beginnings Midwifery, Mebane Triad/Triangle Areas
Patricia Funk, CNM, Triad/Triangle Areas Formed and Foreknown Midwifery Services
Postpartum Doulas
Suzanne Masse, Pittsboro/Chapel Hill
Johanna Wright, Triangle/Triad
breastfeeding support
Heather Grissom, IBCLC, Chapel Hill
Jessica Altemarra, IBCLC, Chapel Hill
Leslie Stern, CNM, IBCLC, Durham
Chiropractor (webster)
Janelle Sturtz, Hillsborough
Dr. Alisha Davis, Raleigh
Acupuncture
Carrboro Community Acupuncture Clinic
Armonia Health LLC, Durham
Christa Wroblewski L.Ac,RYT, Riverwell Acupucture, Hillsborough
Therapist
Roxanne Rosenburg, LPC, PMH-C, Pregnancy, Adoption, & Trauma Anchor Perinatal Wellness
herbalists
Lea Clayton, Greenheart Healing Arts
Belinda Lashea, CNM, Bear Root Midwifery
Fertility Education
Allison Koch, Hillsborough QuantumCrone
Donna Zubrod, Cary Seven Generations Reproductive Wellness
Massage/Energy therapists
Wanda Sundermann, Massage & CST
Joanne Dahill, Arvigo & Prenatal Massage
Gabe Lazarus, Reiki Practitioner
Mary Justus, Massage/Polarity/Reiki
Janice Durand, Massage/Polarity Therapy
Allison Koch, CNM, Shamanic Healer