Doula, (n): A woman caregiver who supports a mother through pregnancy, birth and postpartum



Shannon Dent

Shannon Dent is a holistic doula in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her care is centered around the mother's needs. She provides physical and emotional birth support through massage, movement, nutrition, and learning. With a background in Midwifery and Natural Birth, she helps mothers stay calm and confident throughout their pregnancy and labor.
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Serving as a third support person at Novant Hospitals, Atrium, Natural Beginnings, and homebirths. I accept HSA.​

Holistic Care from Blossom to Bloom

"I was helping a mother with the midwives at Novant Presbyterian.  I held her hips as she swayed back and forth.  She moaned and breathed deep as I brought her more water and helped her walk when she needed.  We all felt such a deep connection in the room.  In hushed voices we waited as the mom pushed and tears welled in my eyes as the mother and father held their son for the first time.  There is nothing more precious than this". 

Birth Doula - $1,100

​Enjoy your birth with the help of Shannon as your doula. Relax to the sweet scent of lavender, warming oils on your skin and the soft glow of candles all around you. Shannon will set up your birth room to encourage a state of deep relaxation and remind you to breathe deeply during this challenging yet unbelievably beautiful time. She will use hydrotherapy, warm compresses, different positions and hip-squeezes, to allow the rushes to guide your baby out with minimal tearing. Take part in prenatal childbirth education that offers a full spectrum approach to your pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
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Placenta Encapsulation - $250

  • ​Reduces Postpartum Depression
  • Reduces postpartum bleeding
  • Encourages an increase in breastmilk supply
  • Restores your uterus to original state
  • Increases Oxytocin
  • Balances estrogen and progesterone
  • Good source of Iron, fiber, protein, potassium, and phosphorus

Postpartum Care - $30-$40/hr

Need Sleep? Someone to hold your baby so you can shower? Shannon is an amazing postpartum doula. Relax with her home-cooked meals that will keep you nourished and well-fed. Pamper yourself with foot massages and snuggle with your baby while Shannon loads the dishwasher, folds your laundry and draws you a bath. She will light candles and help you have a peaceful and beautiful transition into motherhood. ​

Pregnancy Baskets and Goods - $7.00 - $65.00

Sibling Doula - $450


​Hire Shannon to watch your child during your homebirth. She has been a nanny for years and offers full-spectrum care to watch your child during birth. She will feel like part of the family as she cares for your child during this intimate time, getting him snacks, going in to see mom, taking a nap, playing outside.
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"The son and I played together while the mother labored so that the father could take care of the mother. When the contractions were closer together, we walked into the bedroom and saw his little sister being born. It was a magical experience for everyone. One I will never forget. everytime I visit, he describes how his baby sister was born, smiling as he does. Birth is meant to be enjoyed with the support of loved ones around you." Shannon Dent
I grew up watching my grandmother's calm hands as she helped women labor.  

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