Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Albany, NY

Hi there, my name is Gadria (Gah-dree-ah)! I am a Birth & Postpartum Doula and a Certified Lactation Educator (CLE). I am also proud to be a Social Worker with an LMSW. There has always been a fascination for me around familial composition, while also strongly speaking up for how genetics are not the only factor that defines what family can be. By providing supportive, knowledgeable, and empathetic care, I strive to help you feel empowered as you recognize the capabilities of yourself, both physically and emotionally. My intentions lie in helping you access power, love, and serenity within your birth journey.

Certified childbirth education. Specializes in previous long/ difficult labor or birth. Perinatal Pelvic Biomechanics Specialist. Placenta processing services.

Birth is one of life's most transformative experiences and every family deserves to feel seen, heard and deeply supported throughout the journey. As a doula, I believe that my role is to walk beside you with compassion, evidence-based education and unwavering support. Whether your path includes an unmedicated birth, an epidural, induction, cesarean birth, or unexpected changes along the way, my goal is to help you feel informed, empowered, and confident in your choices. I strive to create a calm, judgment-free space where you can trust your intuition, ask questions freely and feel genuinely cared for. Above all, I believe birth is not about achieving a "perfect" experience—it is about feeling safe, respected and empowered. My hope is that long after your baby is born, you look back on your birth knowing you were supported with kindness, dignity and wholehearted care every step of the way. I am taking clients who are due in February and April 2027.

Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a Registered Nurse with experience in High- Risk Perinatal, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and NiCU. I am also a Certified Lactation Consultant. I am a mother of 2 little girls (3&5) in Averill Park and also was a high-risk mom and a Nicu mom. I have a tremendous amount of experience (10+ years) in this field. I am CPR and NPR certifed. Having additional support and an advocate for you/ your baby is SO important. I am happy to go to appointments with you, educate you on multiple topics, assist with buying baby supplies, setting up nursery, planning a baby shower, providing newborn and postpartum care and lactation support, or anything else you may need. Please feel free to contact me if you would be interested in discussing your needs or my qualifications/availability further. Thank you! I am looking to support you during this wonderful time in your life!

Hello, my name is Aisha Williams, and I am a dedicated Doula committed to providing compassionate, personalized support to families throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. I believe every family deserves to feel informed, respected, and empowered during this important life experience. My role is to offer emotional support, physical comfort measures, evidence-based information, and continuous encouragement while honoring your unique preferences and birth goals. Whether you're preparing for your first baby or adding to your family, I am here to walk alongside you with care, understanding, and advocacy. My goal is to help create a positive, confident, and supported birth experience while ensuring you and your loved ones feel heard every step of the way. It is an honor to be part of such a meaningful chapter in your life, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey to welcoming your little one.

Erica has been a birth and postpartum doula, as well as newborn care specialist since 2007. She is now focusing on overnight newborn care services.

Hello! My name is Isabel Jackson. I am a birth doula located in Berkshire County, MA. I was trained in 2022 by Warm Welcome Midwifery. I pride myself in supporting families during their transition as a growing family. I offer emotional support, physical support and family support during pregnancy, labor & delivery and the immediate postpartum. I can also offer lactation support.

I have been a maternal/child nurse & childbirth educator for many years. It has been my pleasure & my privilege to work with people, before, during & after their childbirth year. I believe information & support is critical during this exciting life experience. I strive to be a community resource to the families I work with. It brings me great joy to watch new families grow together.

Hello! I am excited to Offer support and education through pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum phase. Breastfeeding counseling available. Your birth, your choices! In addition to my Doula training, I have extensive personal experience as well, having given birth 10 times (2 births in which I was a Gestational Surrogate Mother) for two couples. Currently a student Nurse. I support all mamas in whatever specific birth plan you may have! Have also supported cesarean birth. Free consultation call or visit!

Hi, I’m Christine Hernandez — a doula, childbirth educator, and lactation counselor based in the Capital District. I’m passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey with evidence-based education and compassionate care. Alongside my work with parents, I also run Broadway Coffee Co. in Saratoga Springs, a community space created to caffeinate and connect new moms. I believe that no one should have to navigate new parenthood alone — and I love helping families feel supported, confident, and cared for as they grow.

My journey into birth work began after the birth of my first child . I often refer to this experience as the best and hardest time. I was astounded by the disparity of education, preparation, and namely support provided around birth and even more so postpartum. I became a passionate student and advocate of birth, and postpartum experiences in my corner of the world and the larger diaspora. My mission as your doula is to walk alongside you, providing information, comfort measures, resources, emotional support, advocacy and space. My intent is that you will feel you can confidently meet any of the dynamic set of challenges that come with childbirth, thanks to the knowledge and supportive environment you’ve created by using a doula. It is my belief that when a birthing person receives evidence based information, is in a safe space, with unconditional support; no one knows better what a birthing person needs better than the person giving birth. And it is your birth team’s job to listen. Many people believe there is a right or successful way to have a baby. This is not only untrue but a harmful mindset. No matter how your baby arrives, there is an opportunity to be one of the most empowering experiences of ones life. Every birth just like every person is unique and sacred. And each experience should be honored as such. My work began with the births of my two children, followed by passionately supporting my family and friends in their birth and postpartum experiences and captively listening to every birth story I could hear. It became clear to me, birthwork was the work I was always meant to do. I went on to pursue professional training. First completed my postpartum and lactation educator training with Jodi Congdon through CAPPA then rounding out my birth doula training with Debra Pascali Bonaro through DONA. I continue to stay motivated and inspired by every client I work with, continuing education courses, as well as a growing community of birthworkers who continue to share their own expertise, wisdom and knowledge, To which I am most grateful. My practice is named Due Care Doula because it is my firm belief that everyone deserves and benefits from professional perinatal doula support. And it should be considered, not an indulgence or optional, but rather the standard “due care”.

Katie Doyle is a CAPPA-trained doula and a childbirth educator with Birthing from Within™, an organization that conceptualizes birth as a rite of passage and emphasizes holistic education. Katie is also certified with the Body Ready Method™, a program geared to preparing the body for physiologic birth through intentional, functional movement and positioning. Katie supports both home and hospital births. In addition to birth work, Katie has also trained as a traditional herbalist and is an artist specializing in ultrasound and IVF embryo commissions. She is an avid gardener and maintains an organic herb and vegetable garden on her 9-acre homestead in Schuylerville, NY. Katie has a toddler son, whose birth led her deeper into her journey to serve and support local families.

Hello! I'm Angie, located in Berkshire county. I am a Full Spectrum Birth and Postpartum doula with experience in bereavement and sibling care. While I am not yet a mother myself, I am a proud aunt of many, natural doula, and caretaker with decades of hands on experience. My primary goal is to empower and instill confidence in birthing individuals and families from all walks of life. I firmly believe in your innate knowledge of what's best for you, guiding my approach to follow your lead. I offer gentle reminders and encouragement to trust in yourself, along with providing education, referrals, and hands-on assistance where needed. Whether your journey through birth and parenthood feels effortless or presents challenges, together, we'll navigate and triumph through it!

Homeschooling mama of 3 beautiful boys! Passionate doula.

Hello everyone! My name is Mery E Febrillet. Grateful to enter this beautiful world of birth by guiding families to positive and peaceful births, serving as a CCE/ Doula. I am thrilled to be a blessing to others! The first birth I helped with was amazing, and I loved every second of it. I look forward to supporting families in their unique birth experiences. Some fun facts about me: I love learning new things, cooking plant-based food, especially cheesecake, and giving random back massages to people I think may need it.

Hello! I’m a doula, massage therapist and acupuncturist going back 27 years, deeply passionate about supporting people throughout pregnancy and the childbirth experience. I developed a curriculum to teach doulas and expectant parents in Comforting Touch practices for birth, so they can feel confident offering touch to as a comfort measure to birthing people. I also offer a Comforting Touch for Babies class to extend the gift of touch to the little ones as well! If you need any support in this chapter of life, consider me a resource for hands-on support if you’re local to the NYC/Hudson Valley area, or a variety of virtual offerings wherever you are.

I'm a DONA-certified birth doula with a Master of Social Work from Columbia University, serving families in Kingston, Ulster County, Dutchess County, and throughout the Hudson Valley. With a decade of experience in social work, seven years of training and practice in Western herbalism, and my own journey through motherhood, I bring a compassionate, grounded, and holistic approach to birth support. My additional training includes Spinning Babies, Hypnobirthing, lactation support, and perinatal mental health. I combine evidence-based education, hands-on comfort techniques, and emotional support to help families feel informed, confident, and supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I believe that how we experience birth matters, not because there's one right way to give birth, but because every family deserves to feel heard, respected, and empowered in their choices. Whether you're planning a home or hospital birth, hoping for an unmedicated experience, or considering an epidural or other interventions, my role is to provide steady, nonjudgmental support tailored to your individual needs and preferences. Drawing on my clinical social work background, I offer a trauma-informed, body-positive, and inclusive approach, warmly welcoming LGBTQ+ families, single parents, and families of all backgrounds. My goal is to be a calming, reassuring presence and a trusted resource as you navigate the transformative experience of welcoming your baby.

Hi. My name is Erica, I am 35 and a mother of four. I became certified as a holistic doula in June 2024. I was lucky to have a doula for the birth of my first son and knew this was my calling. I advocate for all mothers decisions either natural births or medicated, and push for nurses and doctors to follow birthing plans to the best of their ability. I myself had three natural births and one c-section. I assist with any needs from pain management to help with breastfeeding. I am here to be the voice for mothers and babies during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum.

Hello everyone! my name is Amanda, & I have been working in childcare for over 5 years. I obtained my associate degree in early childhood education in 2021 and my doula certifications through the International Doula Institute in 2023. I have worked in various environments including an in-home daycare, a childcare center, and the homes of personal nanny clients. I chose to pursue doula work because of my innate drive to support others and provide the needed assistance to empower families in their abilities. I am beginning to create and grow my doula business and I look forward to connecting with families around my community! I have a calm and reserved personality type which allows space for everyone to be seen and heard. Outside of doula work, I enjoy working on sewing projects, home improvements, and visiting with family!

Congratulations to you on your pregnancy! What an exciting time. As a birth and postpartum doula, I offer flexible, compassionate, judgement-free doula care for families in the Western Mass, Berkshires, Southern VT and Southern NH regions. My practice is grounded in the belief that birth can be joyful and empowering with the right support and understanding. Birth can also inspire a deep, loving connection between birther, partner, and baby. Your birth experience is as unique and special as your growing family, and as your doula, I will listen and adapt throughout the birthing journey. I provide the emotional, physical, and educational support to help guide you and your birth team every step of the way. My own birth experience inspired me to become certified as a birth doula in 2018. I have since become a certified birth hypnosis doula through Hypnobabies® and also am the only certified Spinning Babies® Parent Educator in the Western Mass region. With a background in K–12 education and social justice, I’m deeply committed to supporting birthers and families from all backgrounds, cultures, genders, and identities with a caring, collaborative approach. I approach every birth as a special experience and will listen to and adapt to your needs.