Postpartum Doula Support in Northern Virginia & Virtual Postpartum Support for Families Nationwide.

Hello and Welcome! I'm Maricar Hornilla, owner of Along Came a Doula, a new parent and infant care business that specializes in the healthful aftercare of birthing families.

Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your baby, and on your desire to secure the best possible support as you recover from giving birth and tap into your new role as a parent!

I know that planning and preparing are the corner stones of comfort and peace. These things, combined with taking tangible actions, eliminate anxiety, reduce fear, and create space for a sense of calm and peace. They equip us to settle in and relax while allowing the process to unfold as it will. It brings with it, the feelings of safety and security.

Having a baby can be exciting yet overwhelming time in a family's life. In fact, you may even be experiencing  some of these feelings now. Having the exceptional care and support of a postpartum and infant care doula can reduce some of that overwhelm.

As  an expectant parent you have high aspirations and dreams for your newborn. Without question you want to have the most peaceful and healthful experience possible. Having the knowledge, support, and reassurance you desire is absolutely essential. 

I place my primary focus on each family's adjustment to life with a newborn, while prioritizing their infant's emotional, mental and physical development.

As individuals transition into couples, and couples transition into families what matters most is that they feel seen and heard while making the decisions that best suits themselves, and their children. Trust that your individual needs will be met, and your expectations for newborn care will be far exceeded. Having the support of a doula has proven to give both you and your baby a head start on developing the systems and strategies that align with your parenting philosophies, and enable your family to thrive!