The face behind Wombly
Anna Georgoulas, Founder
Hi, I’m Anna! I’m a practicing full spectrum doula and the founder of Wombly. I received my formal training with Carriage House Birth after the events of 2020 and started Dovely Doula, under which I attended births in clinical and home settings alike.
My journey started as a nanny, where I got to witness the quiet magic of newborns- their little cues, their needs, the rhythm of their early days. But beyond the baby care, I found myself drawn to the deeper layers of postpartum- the raw emotions, the shifts in identity, the deep need for support and understanding. Infant care has always been special to me, but what truly moves me is the connection I build with families in those first, fragile weeks of parenthood.
That pull led me to birth and postpartum work, where I now walk alongside parents during one of the most transformative times of their lives. Over time, I began to see how deeply interconnected birth is with every other facet of life-how transitions, whether joyous or challenging, all carry the same need for care, support, and understanding. It became clear that there is a need for community support beyond just birth- we need connection throughout all of life’s shifts. That realization led me to expand my work into full-spectrum care, holding space for individuals and families through every season of change.
My approach is rooted in warmth, intuition, and the belief that no one should navigate life alone. The kind of care I give to people who are navigating change is often raw, stripped back, and unglamorous, but this is the thing I treasure most. Whether it’s offering practical care, emotional grounding, or simply holding space, I’m here to remind people that they are seen, supported, and deeply capable. The interpersonal relationship one forms with their doula is unlike any other, and is not easily forgotten. There are few people on this Earth we often feel comfortable enough to be our true, unmasked selves with, and it has always been my highest honor and truest joy to gift that to others.
Beyond birth, here’s more of my background:
I’m a student midwife at MCU, an author, and a seasoned infant care provider. My love for the earth runs deep- I’m an environmentalist, both in advocacy and in field experience. In 2020, I published a YA novel through Barnes & Noble Press, but the real win for me was being able to donate part of the proceeds to the Jed Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to teen suicide prevention. I’m also the author of a children’s book called The Peace Dove.
I’m fluent in English and Greek, conversational in Spanish, and have been learning to ʻŌlelo Hawai’i from Kumu Kaliko as a sign of my deep respect for the islands and their culture. I am a trained phlebotomist, certified in CPR, and trained in adolescent water & swim safety. As a lover of film and media, I’ve done work as a photojournalist for the Long Island Herald and served as the Editor in Chief for NCC’s creative writing journal, Luna. Last summer, I lived and worked at a surf camp in the Costa Rican jungle- just me, the trees, and a lot of very opinionated howler monkeys.
I’ve worked consistently to expand my birth brand (Wombly was first known as Dovely!) and regardless of my other endeavors, have never shifted my focus from community outreach and building foundational relationships. The Dovely community raised money to send clothes to the children of Mapapa village in Zambia, where development depends primarily on donations and international visibility. Last year, I was invited by the League of Women Voters to be a panelist for a community discussion about reproductive rights during International Women’s Month, during which I spoke to the Hempstead/Baldwin community about accessibility to birth support and the driving factors behind birth disparities. Wombly has and will always offer kamaʻāina discounts to ensure accessibility of our services to kanaka maoli.
I believe that keeping an open mind has been my greatest superpower as I’ve grown into adulthood. It has taught me humility, confidence, and the art of balance. Birth work demands a lot of adaptability- anticipating needs, code-switching, cultural literacy- I am a mosaic of my experiences, and my experiences have gifted me these skills that I am forever honing.
