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Yvonne Gatling

Hampton, VA Service range 70 miles N/A

Birth Fee

Not specified

Black Doula

Birth Fee

Not specified


Birth Doula Experience

3 years and 8 births attended


Birth Doula Certifications

  • DONA International - Certified Birth Doula

Doula Training

  • Academy of Certified Birth Educators, April 2018
  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, January 2021

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 3

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth


College Education

BA/BS


Special Services Offered

  • Photography - Birth
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

labor and delivery support, CD(DONA)

Languages Spoken

  • English

Service Area

Hampton, VA Service range 70 miles N/A

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Client Testimonials for Yvonne Gatling

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Amanda

9/5/2021

I had the privilege of having Yvonne as my doula for both of my pregnancies. Yvonne was such a blessing to my husband and I throughout the pregnancy, delivery, and post-partum journey. I knew very little about birth when I first got pregnant and Yvonne coached and guided me towards resources and knowledge in order to equip me confidently for delivery day. Her support, wisdom, patience, and nonjudgmental demeanor impacted my entrance into motherhood in such positive ways! I would highly recommend her to any momma-to-be. 

Ashley Muscarella

8/9/2021

I was introduced to Yvonne when I was pregnant with my third baby. I knew it was the right birthing team that my experience in a hospital room wouldn't be bad, and thankfully this was the case! Yvonne's visits up until labor were informative and I love her she is including my husband in them. She help me come up with a birthing plan and when I chose to be in juice she even walked me through the options I had and I felt confident choosing a gentle induction. Yvonne helped hold me when our baby was coming and when I asked my husband to stay with the baby she stepped up to be my partner when I was being evaluated and getting stitches. She comforted me through tears and reminded me of how strong I was; her calm presence is exactly what I needed in that moment. I knew having a Doula was important but I didn't know how much of an impact Yvonne was going to have on my whole experience. I am so grateful for her passion expertise!

Shara Norman

8/7/2021

During our first meeting, I knew Yvonne was going to be everything I needed and more in a Doula. Even though this was my second birth I was still nervous about it all but Yvonne made me feel comfortable and more confident about the labor and delivery process. She was patient, kind, encouraging and informative. I could not have gotten through this process without her practical advice, calming spirit and expertise.

Not having the support and presence of  my child’s father was very hard for me but Yvonne helped fill that emptiness more than she knows. On the night of my delivery, I informed her I was going into labor and she stopped whatever she was doing to be by my side.

During labor and deliver she walked me through different exercises along with helping me with the baby after delivery; she was there from start to finish. I  was even able to deliver my baby without  any medication and I could not have done that without the guidance and support from Yvonne. 

Birth Availability for Yvonne Gatling

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