Meet the Team

Supporting Growing Families Throughout DC, MD and Virginia

Gabriell Garner, Founder and Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Newborn Care Specalist

Gabby

Doula | Childbirth Educator | Sleep Consultant

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Dale

Dale

Doula | Childbirth Educator | Lactation Counselor

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Tory

Doula | Childbirth Educator | Sleep Consultant

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Martie

Martie

Doula | Childbirth Educator 

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Nicole White

Nicole

Doula | Childbirth Educator | Lactation Counselor

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Portia

Doula | Lactation Counselor

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Bianca

Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) 

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Jocelyn Farmer

Jocelyn

Doula

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Lebo

Lebo

Doula

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Amy Owen

Amy

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

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Melissa

Melissa

Doula

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Inclusion Statement

inclusive, welcoming environment

We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where every family feels seen, valued, and supported. We recognize and honor the diverse identities, backgrounds, and
experiences of all individuals, understanding that every parent’s journey is unique. Our services are designed to be accessible and responsive to the needs of all families, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or cultural background.

We believe that true support comes from listening, learning, and adapting to the diverse needs of our community, and we are dedicated to providing compassionate, equitable care that empowers every mother and family we serve.

Gabriell (Gabby) Garner has more than 20 years of experience supporting children and families, with a professional background rooted in early childhood development, infant care, parent education, and maternal support. She began her career as an early childhood educator specializing in infants and toddlers before transitioning into program leadership, where she worked alongside families, educators, and curriculum specialists to create nurturing, developmentally appropriate environments for young children.

In 2017, Gabby’s work expanded into maternal and newborn care, providing hands-on postpartum support, newborn care, and parent education to families throughout the DC and Baltimore Metro areas. She has since completed extensive training in birth and postpartum doula care, childbirth education, newborn care, and pediatric sleep consulting, allowing her to support families throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the early stages of parenthood.

Today, Gabby is the Founder of Flourishing Mama Co., where she leads a collaborative team of maternal and infant support professionals serving families throughout the DC and Baltimore Metro areas. She also works with the Parent Connection team at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC), providing education and support to families following delivery.

With decades of experience working with children and families, Gabby’s approach is centered on evidence-informed education, individualized support, and connecting families with the resources they need to make informed decisions and feel confident throughout their transition into parenthood.

Qualifications & Certifications:

  • Birth & Postpartum Doula Certification (Madriella Doula Network)
  • Childbirth Educator Certification (Madriella Doula Network)
  • Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant (Center for Pediatric Sleep Management)
  • Newborn Care Specialist (Newborn Care Solutions)
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Martie Vinson’s journey into birth work began at 18 when she became a certified birth and postpartum doula. For more than a decade, she’s had the privilege of supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, helping them feel informed, empowered, and cared for during some of life’s most transformative moments.

Over the years, Martie has trained closely alongside community birth professionals and gained extensive hands-on experience supporting clients in home, birth center, and hospital settings. These experiences have deepened her commitment to evidence-based care, informed consent, and honoring each family’s unique values and goals.

Martie believes birth exists on a spectrum of normal and that every person deserves compassionate, nonjudgmental support as they navigate their own path. Martie is especially passionate about supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ families and helping address the disparities that continue to impact maternal and infant health outcomes. Creating inclusive, affirming spaces where clients feel seen, heard, and respected is at the heart of her work.

Qualifications & Certifications: 

  • Balanced Birth Support Birth Doula Certification
  • Balanced Birth Support Postpartum Doula Certification
  • CPR & First Aid Certified
  • Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)

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