Aida Algarin, Owner of Central Carolina Doulas, sitting on a couch in the lobby of the downtown Fayetteville office.

Meet The Agency Owner

Aida Algarin

Welcome to Central Carolina Doulas! Central Carolina Doulas was born from my passion to provide high-quality pregnancy and postpartum support services to families in central North Carolina. 

I believe that confidence is key and support is the cornerstone of one’s birth and postpartum journey. With this in mind, I have assembled a team of doulas that share in this vision and maintain the same high standards in providing compassionate support to expecting families.  With a prior career in project management, I have a trained eye for spotting talent in individuals and experience in building high-performing teams. As a result, Central Carolina Doulas has rapidly grown into the premier doula agency in our area. 

If you had asked me ten years ago about leading a doula agency, I would have honestly responded, “What’s a doula?” I had never come across doulas in any professional capacity or even understood the need for one. My perspective changed when I experienced the birth of my first baby in my late 30s and faced the challenges of a high-risk pregnancy, a NICU baby, breastfeeding issues, and feeling lost in my identity as a new mother. I never imagined how struggling with my transition into motherhood would eventually change the trajectory of my life and career. 

Seeking to connect with other mothers, I turned to a local mother support group called Breastfeeding Social of Fayetteville, and quickly stepped into a leadership role. Through my volunteer work in the lactation community, I met a local doula who later invited me to learn more about becoming a doula. Shortly after accepting that invitation and completing labor doula training, I opened my first solo doula business Aida Algarin Birth Services. I earned additional professional doula credentials in postpartum & infant care, infant feeding, childbirth education, and placenta encapsulation. Due to the success and expansion of my solo doula practice, I am now the founder and owner of a full-service doula agency: Central Carolina Doulas. 

I believe that preparing for motherhood and being a mother requires courage, strength, and humility. It takes the courage to recognize and push through fear, the strength to speak up as we push through challenges, and the humility to recognize when we need help, and ask for it. It is with this in mind that I welcome you to experience what real support feels like with Central Carolina Doulas.

Aida

Aida’s Professional Experience, Workshop Training and Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Bryant University
  • Certified Labor Doula
  • Certified VBAC Specialist
  • UNC OR Doula Support for Cesarean Births
  • Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula
  • Infant Feeding Specialist
  • Bengkung Belly-Binding Specialist
  • Childbirth & Newborn Care Educator
  • Baby-Wearing Educator
  • Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
  • Blood Borne Pathogens Safety 
  • Spinning Babies Practitioner
  • First Aid & CPR Certified 
  • Postpartum Support International Maternal Mental Health Certificate
  • “When Survivor’s Give Birth” Sexual Trauma Training for Birthworkers
  • Bereavement Support
  • Safe Kids Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST)
  • Bilingual: English/Spanish

Aida’s Community and Non-Profit Leadership

Meet the Central Carolina Doulas Team

Aida Algarin

Aida Algarin

Aida is a Childbirth Educator, Newborn Care Educator, birth doula, postpartum doula, certified VBAC specialist, infant feeding specialist, placenta encapsulation specialist, belly-binding specialist, Child Passenger Safety Technician and is fluent in Spanish. Aida is trained in Spinning Babies and UNC OR doula support. You can often find Aida providing expertise to local community breastfeeding and pregnancy support groups.

Da'raille Marshmon

Da'raille Marshmon

Da'raille is a birth doula, postpartum doula, sibling care doula, certified VBAC specialist, trained in Spinning Babies, and trained in UNC OR doula support. With years of extensive experience in early childhood education prior to becoming a certified doula, Da'raille is a perfect fit for families seeking exceptional sibling care and expert support during their postpartum transition.

Cassidy Villano

Cassidy Villano

Cassidy is a birth doula, postpartum doula, placenta encapsulation specialist, belly-binding specialist, and sibling care doula. Cassidy is currently certifying to teach yoga and specializes in trauma-informed support. Cassidy is a volunteer court-appointed special advocate where she advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Cassidy lives in Dillon, SC and provides support for our southern NC families.

Payton Myers

Payton Myers

Payton is a birth doula, postpartum doula, sibling care doula, and is trained in Spinning Babies labor support. Payton is located in Jacksonville, NC at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune where she supports our Eastern NC coastal clients near Jacksonville and Wilmington.

Sophia Alvares

Sophia Alvares

Sophia is a postpartum doula, placenta encapsulation specialist, belly-binding specialist, sibling care doula, and IBCLC (lactation consultant). Parents benefit from having Sophia's advanced infant feeding knowledge and compassionate support by their side during their postpartum journey.

Madison Mawson

Madison Mawson

Madison is a postpartum doula, sibling care doula, baby-wearing educator, and IBCLC (lactation consultant). Madison's ability to attune to emotions and shift support to meet our client’s needs makes her an invaluable key to any postpartum support plan. She has a positive attitude that she brings with her compassionate care and advanced infant feeding support.

Lilly Rodas

Lilly Rodas

Lilly is a certified postpartum doula and sibling care doula. With a background in interior design and organization methods, Lilly enjoys helping families who seek assistance setting up their nursery and preparing for baby's arrival. Lilly is also a healthcare professional, military spouse, and avid member of the CrossFit community in Southern Pines.

Taylor Cutter

Taylor Cutter

Taylor is a birth doula and sibling care doula. Taylor is a military spouse and CNA experienced in providing in-home care. She is originally from Colorado and currently lives in Red Springs, NC with her husband, four children, and over 40 farm-raised animals on their homestead.

Tonya Baker

Tonya Baker

Tonya is a birth doula and certified postpartum placenta specialist. Tonya resides in Pinehurst where she homeschools her children and supports many of our Moore County families.

Lori Kelly

Lori Kelly

Lori is a birth doula located in Lillington. She is DONA-trained in labor, postpartum, and lactation support. She also is certified labor doula with ProDoula.

Skylor Guernsey

Skylor Guernsey

Skylor is a sibling care doula with extensive experience in private childcare. She is also a certified birth doula and aspires to become a midwife. Skylor is a military spouse and volunteers with Deployed Love, a non-profit community that supports military families while their loved ones are deployed.

Tenisha Billups

Tenisha Billups

Tenisha is a birth doula, postpartum doula, and military spouse. Tenisha is our Office Administrator at Central Carolina Doulas. With prior experience working at a birth center, Tenisha's vast general knowledge and customer service ensures every client feels welcome when contacting our office.

Calvina Ellerbe

Calvina Ellerbe

Calvina is a postpartum doula, sibling care doula, and childbirth educator. She holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) and is an Associate Professor in UNC Pembroke's Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. Her passion for education extends beyond the college classroom. Calvina homeschools her five children and is a certified instructor in The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth.
A Special Note To Military Families

Our Central Carolina Doulas are all affiliated with the Fort Bragg or Camp Lejeune military community. As military spouses, we have a personal understanding of the sacrifice required from our military families. We recognize your unique needs and strive to provide the support you deserve.

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