“Charnise was a great resource and source of comfort for my family before, during and after the birth of our son. We are so grateful we had her guiding hand through this experience. From talking through the choices available to us for birth, to providing hands on support during delivery, to walking us through the basics of caring for a newborn, she was incredible.”

— Christine M. November 2021

“Charnise is a lactation angel! I struggled with low milk supply at the beginning and it was taking a long time for my milk to come in. Charnise was nothing but positive and provided some really helpful guidance on how to navigate the first few weeks of feeding. She never passed judgement, and her calm, thoughtful demeanor was just what I needed in those first few challenging postpartum weeks. We used her for two follow up visits- she helped us establish a feeding routine that works best with our family goals and schedules. She is also very responsive and checked in often on our progress. I would highly recommend Charnise to families in the DMV.”

— Caitlin G. October 2021

“Charnise was a fantastic birth and postpartum doula. Her calm, positive attitude at all times demonstrated her warmth and professionalism. She maintained her poise during a long, difficult labor and delivery. She was always ready with her experience and expertise while never stepping in too soon. She gave us space to think things through and decide what we wanted and she assisted with all our interactions with the medical staff at the hospital. Her postpartum and lactation consult visits were similarly great. She has been supportive and helpful, encouraging us as we learn more and more about how to be the best parents we can be for our daughter. We would recommend her to anyone looking for doula support.”

— Shadé V. August 2021

“Charnise is incredible! I was having issues early on with my little one gaining weight and she was able to visit us the day after I contacted her. She was so patient, kind and knowledgeable and truly made me feel confident at the beginning go my breastfeeding journey. I scheduled a follow up maintenance home visit and felt even more confident after she left. The fact that Birth and Milk Co. is a Black woman owned business just adds to its brilliance. I would recommend their services to all who want to feel confident during their nursing journeys.”

— Jamesa B. June 2021

“Thank you so much for being able to offer your services so quickly, efficiently, and gracefully. You've truly helped me get started on my breastfeeding journey and feel confident in my abilities. I so appreciate your help and kindness!”

— Megan B.

“I just wanted to say thank you again! [Baby E] continues to get better at nursing and I’m feeling a lot more confident moving forward. Your help is so appreciated!”

— Kelly D.

“Without the support of our doula Charnise, my husband and I could not have had the natural childbirth we envisioned. Her support took us through a totally unknown and new experience with such care and wisdom, and despite some hurdles, we were able to have the birth we had so hoped for.”

— BreAnna T. November 2019

“First I want to tell you how much my doctor loved you! She came in the next morning to tell me how she really loved the way you guided me through the delivery, and she asked me for your contact information to refer patients to you! ...I just wanted thank you from the bottom of my heart, you helped me bring the other half of my heart into this world. I can never thank you enough.”

— Corinne M.