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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
  • Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator
  • 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 
  • First Aid & CPR Certified 
  • 2020 MOMS Maternal Mental Health certificate
  • Postpartum Support International certificate in Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care
  • Postpartum Support International certificate in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy
  • “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

Aida

Aida is a childbirth educator, Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, newborn care educator, birth doula, postpartum doula, certified VBAC specialist, infant feeding specialist, placenta encapsulation specialist, belly-binding specialist, UNC OR doula, Child Passenger Safety Technician, and is fluent in Spanish. Aida runs several local community breastfeeding and pregnancy support groups. She is also the Postpartum Support International Coordinator for our NC regional area.

Amber

Amber

Amber is a childbirth educator and postpartum doula. Amber has extensive experience supporting military spouses in her work through Fort Liberty New Parent Support and Family Advocacy Programs. Amber's passion is to educate and promote mental health and wellness throughout the birthing and postpartum journey.

Calvina

Calvina

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.

Carrie

Carrie

Carrie is a postpartum doula and sibling care doula with a passion in children’s development and perinatal mental health. Carrie is also an editor of an independent mental health information and news website.

Cassidy

Cassidy

Cassidy is a birth doula, postpartum doula, placenta encapsulation specialist, certified VBAC specialist, UNC OR doula, belly-binding specialist, sibling care doula, and Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). Cassidy specializes in trauma-informed support. She volunteers as a 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.

Courtney

Courtney

Courtney is a labor doula, VBAC specialist, childbirth educator, and Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). Courtney holds a graduate degree in Public Health, serves as a public health educator for child safety initiatives, and leads continuing medical education for OBGYNs at our local area health education center.

Da'raille

Da'raille

Da'raille is a birth doula, postpartum doula, sibling care doula, certified VBAC specialist, 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.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a postpartum doula and sibling care doula with extensive private childcare experience prior to certifying as a postpartum doula. She is a military spouse and is also bilingual in English/Spanish.

Lilly

Lilly

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.

Lori

Lori

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.

Madison

Madison

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.

Payton

Payton

Payton is a birth doula, postpartum doula, and a sibling care doula. 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

Sophia

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.

Taylor

Taylor

Taylor is a birth doula, UNC OR 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.

Tenisha

Tenisha

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.

Tonya

Tonya

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.
A Special Note To Military Families

Central Carolina Doulas are members of the Fort Bragg/Fort Liberty or Camp Lejeune military community. Several of our doulas are military spouses and/or veterans. With this in mind, 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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