Meet April

Owner | Postpartum Educator & Overnight Newborn Specialist 

Hi, I'm April! I'm the owner of April’s Doula Services. I'm a Certified, Trauma-Informed Doula, Postpartum Educator and Craniosacral Therapist. I specialize in overnight newborn care, postpartum recovery, and offer CST to anyone looking for a deeper sense of calm and well-being. I lead a dedicated team of doulas who share my passion for helping families rest, recover, and thrive. I'm an approved provider through Carrot Fertility, allowing eligible clients to utilize their benefits for postpartum support. My passion is serving others during life’s most vulnerable transitions—whether welcoming a new baby, helping families thrive in their surrogacy journey or providing gentle sleep shaping techniques to exhausted families. 

Though I was born and raised in Delaware, life has taken me on quite the adventure! I’ve had the privilege of living in eight different states across the East Coast, Midwest, and South, forming deep connections with incredible people along the way. Now, I’ve settled into my forever home in South Carolina, eager to build relationships in my local community.

I’m a proud mom of two grown children, a former foster mom to a sibling group of four, and “Mum” to three wonderful grandchildren. I share my home with my high school sweetheart of over 30 years and our sweet blind rescue kitty, Minnie.

My journey into birth work began in the most unexpected way—by delivering my first grandchild at home! A few years later, I found myself delivering another grandchild… this time in the backseat of our car! Our wild story even made the news, landing us on ABC News, Tampa Bay Times, Good Morning America, and Daily Mail UK. You can check out my 15 minutes of fame below!

When I’m not supporting families, you’ll likely find me sipping coffee, adventuring with my grandkids, or seeking my next thrill—whether it’s ziplining through the Costa Rican rainforest, tubing in caves in Belize, snorkeling with manatees, or even swimming with sharks… uncaged!

As a pastor’s wife of 25 years, I believe in the power of service, love, and presence during life’s most tender moments. Whether you’re adjusting to life with a newborn or navigating the end-of-life journey, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, care, and a little bit of coffee.

If you're in Greenville, Greer, Anderson, Laurens, Simpsonville, Belton, Greenwood, Abbeville, or the surrounding Upstate SC areas, let’s connect. I’d love to chat over coffee and see how I or one of my team members can support you! ❤️

Meet Emilie

Birth Doula | Postpartum | Holistic Childbirth Mentor
 

Hello there, I’m Emilie — Orthodox Christian, certified birth doula, passionate postpartum caregiver, and mama to Eleanor and Benedict. I hold a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Christian Theology and Psychology. I’m married to James, an archaeologist with a love for digging up the past while I support new beginnings. After a whirlwind year of several moves and unexpected life detours, I’m finding my rhythm again. Benedict is finally night-weaned, and I’m ready to re-enter the birth space with renewed passion and presence. 

Every birth is as unique and dear as any one person — bringing its own beauties, challenges, and joys. My heart is to come alongside each individual family with calm, loving and tailored support fit for their needs. I’m experienced in VBAC, hospital and home birth support, and I approach each family with reverence, gentleness, and a deep respect for the sacredness of birth and the early postpartum period. I believe birth works well and that the female body is beautifully designed to do this good work — this belief shapes the way I teach and support my clients and it upholds me as I enter into the birth space with families. Birth is a normal physiological process; yet, even still, the time and space in which we give birth is sacred and holy as new life comes forth. My hope is to help mothers gain confidence in the fact that they were created for such a good thing and to provide support for the tender moments of early postpartum as mothers themselves are born. With the rise of modernism, most communities are too large or spread out for the village-like community where wise women and family members would care for the childbearing woman. Through educational, physical and emotional support, I am committed to help fill the gap that modernity has created by caring for and serving families.

When not engaged in all things birth, you can find me reading good books with hot tea in hand, designing and creating beautiful spaces in my home, and playing with my children and husband outdoors.

Meet Stephanie aka The Purple Doula

Birth Doula | Postpartum Doula
 

Hey, I’m Steph, AKA The Purple Doula! I’ve been supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum since my daughter was nine months old (she’s 10 now!). I’ve always been fascinated with childbirth, but it was my own transition into motherhood that sparked my passion and truly opened my eyes to how powerful, vulnerable, and life-changing it truly is. I believe in the body’s incredible, innate ability to birth and in providing evidence based information to help you make informed choices and trust your instincts.  The postpartum time holds a special place in my heart as well, for I feel it never truly ends, and those early weeks are raw, tender, and transformative. I get to witness and walk alongside new mothers who are finding their footing, their confidence, and their community. Whatever kind of birth and postpartum journey you are planning, my goal is to help you enjoy it all and feel calm, capable, and fully supported every step of the way.

I actually became a doula while still working as a hairstylist, and for years I did both! The two roles that might seem different but they share the same foundation: care, trust, and transformation. A lot of my hair clients even became doula clients and eventually lifelong friends. My many years behind the chair taught me how to truly listen, hold space, and meet people where they are — skills that naturally carried over into birth work. Along the way I also served as Co-President of The Long Island Doula Association, and also facilitated postpartum groups for new mothers, connecting birth professionals and families to strengthen the local network of support.

Now a stay-at-home mom who recently relocated to SC from Long Island, New York, I’m settling into a new chapter while continuing to pour my heart into helping families navigate birth and beyond. I’m a proud wife, mama & stepmom. I’m also a Star Wars lover, bookworm and a bodybuilder who loves baking sourdough, sharing real conversations, and reminding families that they already have everything they need within them. 

Whether it’s your first birth or your fifth, at home, in a birthing center, or in a hospital...I bring the calm, help you build that confidence and love on you right where you are at. I’m your doula who brings the good snacks, tissues for both the happy & sad tears, and zero judgment — because birth (and motherhood) are real, fun, emotional, messy, and magic all at once.

Meet Santana

Birth Doula | Postpartum | Overnight Newborn Care | Surrogacy & Adoption Mentor
 

Hi, I'm Santana. I have been happily married to the man of my dreams for 15 years, and together we are raising four wonderful children. I have experienced five pregnancies—including two surrogacies—and also grown our family through adoption, I share a deep personal understanding of the many paths to motherhood.

With over 16 years in the beauty industry as a hairstylist and six years as an educator, i have always been passionate about helping women feel confident, seen, and empowered. That same passion naturally led me into the birth experience and postpartum care, where my heart truly lives.

I am a faith-filled woman, that brings the love of Jesus into my care, leaning on Him as my foundation while creating a peaceful, grounded environment for the families i serves. 

I brings both professional expertise and real-life experience into every space I enters. My presence is calm, nurturing, and steady—allowing women to trust their bodies, their instincts, and their journey into motherhood.