About Us
Tara Dopson
Owner, Student Midwife, Doula, CLC
Hi, I’m Tara! I am a Certified Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Consultant, and Student Midwife. My Journey into birth work was heavily inspired by the birth of my last baby 16 years ago. After a scary delivery with a premature baby, and weeks in the NICU it was clear to me that I wanted to provide support to other families in their own journey. I can remember feeling so isolated and unheard during our journey. I didn't know how just yet, but I knew I wanted to bridge that gap. I spent my first couple of years supporting families as a Newborn Care Specialist, and Post Partum Doula as they began the 4th trimester. 8 years ago I followed my calling to birth work
and have been able to support hundreds of families bringing their little ones into the world. I have supported births in a wide variety; in hospital, at home, birth centers etc. My biggest
passion is home birth however, I feel birth can be beautiful anywhere with the right support. It is of most importance that each family I work with feels safe, heard, supported, and educated so they can make the best decisions for them. I love to empower women to realize the strength that they have within them. I'm a huge advocate of family centered care, and if you already have kiddos I'm sure you’ll see me on the floor playing with them and talking to them about babies and birth. I live in Stephens City with my husband, and I have five kids ranging from 16-22. Last year I earned a new title when my daughter welcomed my first grandchild at home. When I am not working I love to adventure. I love to explore the nature of other countries, skydive, conquer trails in the Jeep with my husband, or anything that involves the water.
Trainings and Certifications
Certified Birth Doula, CBI
Hypno-doula, Hypnobabies
Certified Lactation Consultant
CPR Certified,
adult and infant AHANRP Certified
Certified Birth Assistant
Bereavement Doula
NRP Advanced Provider