ABOUT
BIRTH PHILOSOPHY
Childbirth is supernaturally natural. It is euphoric, yet so real and raw. It is a self-transformative life changing experience from the inside out. There is life in its very essence and origin. Therefore, it must be kept sacred for both mother, child, and loved ones.
THE TRANSFORMATIVE MISSION
Our goal is for mothers to experience childbirth positively through intentional quality care and informative support. To become transformed in body, soul, mind, and spirit through the sacredness of birth. Lastly, to experience healing and wholeness of self through holistic birth doula and postpartum care.
CORE VALUES
Connection
Integrity
Compassion
Education
Healing
CHERILYNN WHITTEN
Owner and founder of Transforming Births Doula Service
DONA International Certified Birth Doula CD(DONA)
Certified Hypnobabies Hypno-Doula, HCHD
I have been a birth doula for over three years now, trained and certified with DONA International, and with 30+ births under my belt, I feel honored to be able to share my expertise and experience with women and families in the Raleigh, NC area. I approach birth holistically, serving those who want natural unmedicated hospital births, wellness center, or home births. I have had experience being a birth doula in all of those birth settings and would love to support you physically, emotionally, and mentally during childbirth. I passionately desire for women to connect with their whole selves; body, spirit, and soul to become fully transformed through birth whether it's your first or fourth child.
A bit about me. I grew up in North Carolina and I have traveled to 10 countries thus far. As a 29-year-old, I enjoy good local coffee and meandering about in nature! I married an incredible man a couple of years ago and we had our first daughter back in November born at home.
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ALEXA ROSE
Birth and Backup Labor Doula with Transforming Births Doula Service
DONA International Trained Birth Doula (DONA)
I am a certified trained doula with over 50 hours of training and am currently working towards my DONA International Certification. Having recently moved to the Raleigh area, I’m thrilled to serve women and families in this community.
I see birth as a sacred and transformative experience, and my mission is to help women feel empowered, supported, and deeply connected throughout the process. It brings me great joy to provide holistic tools that aid and honor the natural process of birth. Being by a woman's side as she brings new life into the world is a true privilege—one I embrace with compassion, care, and a servant’s heart.
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With five years of experience as a nanny, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for supporting families during life’s most meaningful transitions. Outside of my work as a doula, I love spending time in nature, cooking and baking, creating art (music, dance, painting, you name it), and traveling.
CATHY MLINARCIK
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
ProDoula Trained PPD-ICS, PES
I am pleased to offer my services as a ProDoula trained Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. I have always been passionate about birth, especially the fourth trimester, as it was a beautiful and challenging season for me with my four births. There are many benefits to choosing this time-honored method, including hormone recovery, increased milk supply, increased energy, and earlier post-partum recovery. My goal is to partner with you in holistically caring for your body and mind on your post-partum journey. I love the idea of ancestral medicine that has withstood the test of time. Using our body’s own resources, honoring the symbiotic nature of our biology. This is why placenta encapsulation is so relevant to postpartum healing and thriving for mama and baby!
I also love reading, I’m a total bibliophile, any time I get with my four kiddos and finding the best local restaurants wherever I am in the world.
Dr. Jenna Silver
Business Partner with Transforming Births Doula Services
PT, DPT, Cert DN, RYT 200, Pelvic Health Specialist Lvl I
Dr. Jenna Silver, has a heart to reach a diverse society and make a difference in how our world views physical health. She always strives to put the patient’s health and goals at the top of the priority list by empowering them to heal through education, as well as well-rounded practices. Jenna believes in a holistic learning and health style, and thus is a major spokeswoman for not just strengthening ones physique, but our mental and emotional health in tandem.
Located in the heart of theTriangle community, Go With the Flow Physical Therapy Clinic stands as a beacon of holistic health and wellness that provides 1 on 1 care. Catering to a broad clientele with diverse needs, our services are meticulously tailored to address a spectrum of physical concerns.
Mama Tribe Village
Welcome to your holistic healing hub!
Transforming Births Doula Service business partner and resources
Mom & community events
Our goal here at Mama Tribe Village is to be a resource hub for women that are looking for holistic wellness.
We have curated a nurturing group of natural wellness healers to provide you services from preconception to perimenopause. Our providers include a Functional Medicine PA plus women who offer newborn preparation classes, nutrition education, meal prepping & delivery, doula services, family chiropractic care, natural wellness solutions like hemp wellness & functional mushrooms, 1:1 support for clean living & much more.
We aim to be your hub for all of your holistic needs in the Triangle area & beyond.
In an effort to reach the most women, there is no charge to clients for utilizing this resource hub. For service pricing information, please click on the provider’s profile and see their website for additional information.
Welcome home and to healing!
"Transforming fear into bravery. Transforming past birth trauma into inner peace. Transforming doubts into freeing truths. Transforming your weakness into unwavering strength!"
