“Her presence exudes a unique mix of extreme tranquility and extreme strength, and she inspired us to keep calm and focused as we navigated all aspects of our hospital birth experience.” -Natalie
Hi, I’m Carling (she/her).
Calm, patient and compassionate, I draw on 20 years of caregiving experience and 9 years working in reproductive healthcare, to help my clients build confidence and feel grounded throughout pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and bodyfeeding. As an IBCLC and full-spectrum doula, I provide non-judgemental support and prioritize my clients’ comfort, autonomy and wishes. I honor that each person’s experiences are unique, and expectations, joys, and fears are different. My encouraging, dependable and nurturing presence makes me an invaluable addition to your support person.
I’ve been in Baltimore for 10 years and really value the community I’ve connected with here. People are making meaningful and impactful change in this city and it’s an honor to work alongside some of them. Getting to know other providers who share similar values as me is important so that I can connect my clients to quality and warmhearted care. During my time in Baltimore I have been active with the Baltimore Doula Project and SURJ.
Beyond lactation and doula work, I am a solo parent to an active and outgoing toddler. I like camping, hiking, rock climbing, gardening, and being with friends. I find happiness in sharing meals, working on house projects, cuddling with animals, and dreaming of off-grid living.
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My Values
Inclusive Care. I value the full spectrum of identities and experiences. I appreciate your uniqueness and I bring no assumptions about who you are, where you come from, and what you’ve been through. I provide care without judgement.
Proud To Be Queer. I’m a queer woman and I love working with queer and LGBTQI+ clients. I can help identify queer and trans affirming providers, practitioners, and other resources.
Anti-Racist. I am actively committed to learning about, identifying and and fighting against racism.
Pro-Abortion. Abortion is healthcare and I support the right to choose abortion.
Reproductive Justice for All. All humans have the right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities (SisterSong).
Who I Serve
I welcome partnered, poly, and solo parents of all races, ethnicities, socio-economic statuses, of all abilities, and of all religious and spiritual affiliations. I welcome people who are LGBTQIA+, neurodivegent, have mental health conditions, have a history of trauma, and use drugs. I work with folks of all ages.
Training and Education
UCSD Pathway 2 IBCLC Program, 2023
Childbirth Education Training, Whole Body Pregnancy, 2020
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider, 2020
Spinning Babies Trained, 2019
Certified Birth Doula, DONA International, 2016
Trauma-Informed Doula Training, Wildcat Birth, 2017
Abortion Doula Training, Baltimore Doulas for Choice, 2016
Birth Doula Training, DONA International, 2015
Bachelor of Science, College of Charleston, 2008
CPR, First Aid Certified, Current
Member of the Maryland Birth Network
