Anastasiia Starukhina

About me

Hi! I am a mother of 6, a doula, and a lifelong student of the art of caring for women. My own journey through motherhood has taught me that becoming a mother is not simply about having a baby. It is a profound transformation of the body, identity, relationships, emotions, and the way we see ourselves. This is what brought me to doula work. I believe women deserve to be cared for just as deeply as their babies are. I love the quiet, ordinary moments of postpartum life — making nourishing food, helping a tired mother finally rest, holding a baby while she takes a shower, listening without judgment, or simply sitting beside her when words are not needed. I am especially passionate about whole-person postpartum care. When a mother wants it, I incorporate gentle body-based practices such as restorative breathing, movement, self-massage, abdominal and back care, grounding, and relaxation. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I meet each woman where she is and follow her needs, preferences, culture, and boundaries. My background in birth and postpartum care, combined with my experience as a mother and my love of learning, has shaped the way I work: deeply practical, deeply compassionate, and deeply human. I don't come into a home to tell parents how to do things. I come to help them feel held, capable, and less alone, while they find their own way. For me, doula work is not just a profession. It is a way of honoring the enormous work of becoming and being a mother.

Education

BD (2011)

Certification and training

DONA (2025)

Specialties

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Accepted insurance

Service introduction

From birth preparation and education to labor, postpartum recovery, and beyond, I help women explore their fears and beliefs, make informed choices, and find their own path through birth and motherhood. My work also includes gentle body and mind recovery, meaningful ceremonies such as Blessing of the Way and postpartum rituals, and compassionate support every step of the way

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