About Us

What We're All About

In 2020, I opened my doula business as Beautiful Beginnings Doula Services. Through my work with families in the Triangle, I saw a need for not only birth and postpartum doula support but also feeding help, connection with other parents, and education about all your options. I am passionate about helping parents achieve their goals for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Welcome to The Beginnings Center. I can’t wait to meet you!

Supporting Families

I originally started supporting parents because I loved kids and it seemed the best way I could help children was to help their parents. And now? I support families because I want parents to know that they matter. The person you were before you got pregnant matters. The parts of you that you wonder if they will come back matter. Your feelings and experiences matter. Your pain and heartache matters. Who you dream you will one day be matters. You matter, and I hope you never forget.

Madelene Martin
Founder
Our Vision

Who We Are

"Being a mom is the best reason you'll ever have to take care of you." -Unknown

From our prenatal meetings to our last postpartum visit, I want you to feel comfortable being yourself and taking on your new role as you see fit. As your doula, I won’t make decisions for you, but I do offer evidence-based education and help you learn all of your options for you to make your informed decision. I help you achieve your goals and dreams for you and your family, regardless of what those goals are, without judgement. Through support and encouragement, you can feel confident and competent in your pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.

Competent care

I am trained and certified. I value current care standards, and continuing education allows me to better serve you.

Evidence-based support

I care about giving you up-to date information. I give my clients current research, and let them make the best choice for their family.

Non-judgmental listening

I know you receive unsolicited parenting advice. I strive to not add to the noise but to listen and support your decisions and feelings.