Nubian Natal Care
helping create safe, beautiful birth experiences
helping create safe, beautiful birth experiences
Get the support you and your baby deserve.
As a community-based Birth Work Company, Nubian Natal Care focuses on evidence-based care and equity in maternal and infant health. With a mission to help create safe and beautiful birth experiences, Nubian Natal strives to provide immeasurable information, resources and support to Mothers, partners and families during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, often referred to as the Fourth Trimester. Nubian Natal Care knows that having a Doula is not a luxury, it is a necessity.
Nubian Natal invites you to schedule a free, no obligation consultation to discuss plans for your birthing experience and to explore ways in which Nubian may be able to help you achieve your goals. Thank you for allowing Nubian Natal the opportunity to honor & serve you during such a momentous occasion.
-Eve Akins
Our suppoRt services
Proudly Serving
Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas including:
Concord, Kannapolis, Landis, China Grove, Salisbury, Harrisburg, Huntersville, Indian Trail, Matthews, Mint Hill, Monroe, Pineville & Waxhaw
full Birth package
$1200
Hospital & Birthing Center Birth Services
- Unlimited Phone Support throughout the duration of pregnancy (call or text)
- Two in-person prenatal visits
- One virtual prenatal visit
- One Provider Prenatal Visit
- Personalized Birth Plan
- 24//7 on-call support starting at 36wks
- 24hr active birth support
- First Latch or First Feed Support
- One postpartum follow-up visit within first week after birth
- Breastfeeding, Newborn Care & Postpartum Resources
- Postpartum Care Package
- Custom Name Onesie for baby
- $50 off Placenta Encapsulation Service
Birth & beyond package
$1500
Scheduled Cesarean or VBAC Birth Services
- Unlimited Phone Support throughout the duration of pregnancy (call or text)
- Two in-person prenatal visits
- One virtual prenatal visit
- One Provider Prenatal visit
- Personalized Birth Plan
- 24/7 on-call support starting at 36wks
- 24hr active birth support
- First Latch or First Feed Support
- Two postpartum follow-up visits within first two weeks after birth
- Breastfeeding, Newborn Care & Postpartum Resources
- Postpartum Care Package
- Custom Name Onesie for baby
- $50 off Placenta Encapsulation Service
twin birth package
$1750
Twin Pregnancy & Twin Birth Services
- Unlimited Phone Support throughout the duration of pregnancy (call or text)
- Three in-person prenatal visits
- Two virtual prenatal visits
- One Provider Prenatal visit
- Personalized Birth Plan
- 24/7 on-call support starting at 35wks
- 24hr active birth support
- First Latch or First Feed Support
- Two postpartum follow-up visits within first two weeks after birth
- Breastfeeding, Newborn Care & Postpartum Resources
- Postpartum Care Package
- Custom Name Onesies for babies
- Custom Twin Mom & Dad shirt for parents
- $50 off Placenta Encapsulation Service
homebirth package
$2250
Planned Homebirth Services
- Unlimited Phone Support throughout the during of pregnancy (call or text)
- Two in-person prenatal visits
- One virtual prenatal visit
- One Provider Prenatal visit
- Personalized Birth Plan
- 24/7 on-call support starting at 36wks
- 24hr active birth support
- First Latch or First Feed Support
- Two postpartum follow-up visits within first two weeks after birth
- Breastfeeding, Newborn Care & Postpartum Resources
- Custom Name Onesie for baby
- $50 off Placenta Encapsulation Service
postpartum services
$40/hr
**Minimum of 4hrs scheduled per week**
- Postpartum Care Package
- Postpartum Resources
- Choice of Lactation or Womb Healing Tea
- Newborn Care- diaper changes, feeding, bathing, soothing, etc
- New Mom Care- Nourishment, Hydration, Foot Soak, Belly Binding, etc
- Mom & Baby Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Light Meal Prep
- Postpartum/Newborn Doctor Appointment Support **$50 flat rate up to two hours**
placenta encapsulation
$300
**Discount provided to Doula Clients**
- Prenatal placenta consultation & placenta logistics planning
- Placenta pick up after birth
- Placenta preparation & encapsulation
- 90 Prepared Placenta Capsules
- Umbilical Cord Keepsake
- 30min postpartum visit to discuss dosage, storage and best care practices
additional services
(prices vary)
New Sibling Preparation $225
Childbirth Prep & Education $225
GENTLE REMINDER: Minimum non-refundable 40% deposit required on all services at time of service agreement. Payment Plans available upon request.
Meet Your Doula
doula/ δούλα/ duːlə/ doúlē/ δούλη
“one who serves”
THYAIS LEWIS, CD
Certified Holistic Birth & Postpartum Doula
Thyais has enjoyed advocating for and supporting birthing families in and around Charlotte, North Carolina since 2015 with experience in both medicated and unmedicated, cesarean, twin, VBAC, single parent, teen births and many others.
As an evidence-based and community-based birth worker, wife and mother of many with her own personal birthing experiences, life has aligned Thyais with her God-source spark in the birth work community. She adores holding space and helping provide the information, education, and support that all families deserve to ensure that their birthing experiences are both wise and enjoyable. Thyais holds a delicate place within her being and birth work for Black Maternal Health and Birthing Justice.
Thyais has an educational and professional background in child development, healthcare and healthcare advocacy. Thyais has trained as a Certified Holistic Birth Doula through W.I.S.E Community Doulas with experience in many complementary healthcare modalities including nursing, medical billing, nutrition, aromatherapy, reiki and other natural comfort measures.
Thyais owns and operates Nubian Natal Services, LLC in which she provides Birth Work and Doula Support. She is also the creator of The Black Birth Blueprint® in which she advocates and holds educational seminars and roundtable talks to provide insight on what Black Birth Experience and Birth Justice should look and feel like for Black and Brown Families in Modern Medicine.
Testimonials
...And a Queen will
turn pain into Power.
ALWAYS
How Nubian Natal Care
is helping create beautiful birth experiences
"Thyais carries such a warm and healing energy with her! Even during times when I thought I was about to loose my mind lol... She illuminated grace and brought peace! Forever my favorite Doula!"
- iyana Douglas
"I thought I didn't need a Doula, but years before my baby God knew that I needed Thyais! She is more than a Doula, she is a friend"
- Sa'ri P
"She is one of the most gentle-spirited and warm hearted people ever. Very compassionate, understanding and supportive. Everything I didn't know I needed as a black woman. Thyais & Nubian Natal Care just GETS it!"
- Zha robinson
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Doula? A trained non-medical support professional who provides expert guidance and support during pregnancy and childbirth related events
Why do I need a Doula if I already have family support and my doctor or midwife? Doulas provide you AND your family with emotional, informational, and physical support during pregnancy, childbirth and the immediate postpartum period. Doulas can significantly improve your entire birth experience!
What are the benefits of having a Doula? Shorter labor, better birth outcomes, reduction in cesarean rate, reduction in epidural request, reduction in Pitocin use and induction rate, reduction in forcep or other potentially unsafe intervention and helps transition into your new family dynamic.
Can I or should I have a Doula if I am not having a natural or vaginal childbirth? Absolutely! Nubian offers services for all births and there a many benefits to having a Doula for a cesarean birth.
What if I cannot afford to hire a Doula? Nubian Natal knows how important and beneficial it is for EVERY family to have a Doula and will work with each birthing person on an individual or collective level to ensure that services can be provided in the most affordable way possible. Please contact Nubian if you have concerns surrounding your ability to afford services or care. There may be resources available to help!
Are Doula Services covered by Insurance or Medicaid? In North Carolina, Doulas and Doula Services are not currently covered by Medicaid. Some individual or private insurance plans may cover or reimburse the cost of Doula Services. Please check with your insurance provider. NOTE: Some insurance companies may request a letter of Medical Necessity from your provider for Doula Services.
