The Doulas
Who We Are
Katie Hirsch
Founder & Doula
Katie is a wife, mom of 5 and dedicated doula. Previously a stay-at-home mom with a plan of getting her RN to be a L&D nurse, she discovered birth work in a new light. She got certified as a Birth Doula through Childbirth International and started her doula business as a solo entrepreneur. Following rapid growth of her solo career and ambitions to bring more comprehensive support to her community, she decided to launch a doula partnership with her cousin, Cierra! She remains dedicated to furthering her growth and education in birth work in order to provide the best, unwavering support to mothers as they navigate the incredible journey of childbirth.
Qualifications: Certified Birth Doula (CBD), Body Ready Method ® Pro, Hypnobabies® Hypno-Doula (HBHD), Midwifery Assistant, Fertility Doula
Cierra Hock
Doula
Cierra is a wife & mom to a baby boy! Previously a nurses assistant on the Mom & Baby unit at Bethesda North, she developed a strong passion for supporting moms through childbirth and immediate postpartum. She certified as a birth doula through ProDoula and joined in Katie's mission to positively impact maternal outcomes and satisfaction in her community.
Qualifications: Certified Birth Doula (CBD) , Postpartum Doula