Angie Gonzalez Birth & Postpartum Doula in North Adams, MA
About Angie
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!
Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing
Labor and Birth Support
*2-4 prenatal meetings, each lasting up to 3 hours, totaling 12 hours of in-person or virtual prenatal assistance *24/7 on-call availability via text, email, or phone from 38 weeks until labor *Continuous support during labor * 1 postpartum meeting offering up to 2 hours of postpartum assistance *Digital copies of educational packets on Pregnancy, Postpartum, Infant Feeding, and basic care. (physical copies available upon request) *Access to referrals for additional support as needed. *Travel up to 2 hours from North Adams MA.
Comprehensive Postpartum Support
*In-Person Support: - Four postpartum meetings, totaling 16 hours of personalized assistance. *Educational Resources: - Digital copies of Postpartum and Baby Feeding educational packets. - Physical copies available upon request. *Nutritious Meal Preparation: - Options for freezing for quick reheating or freshly made. *Herbal Blends: - Customized blends for strengthening tea or healing sitz bath soaks. * Household support: - Grocery shopping. - Light housekeeping. - Laundry * Childcare: - Support with newborn + sibling care *Resources and Referrals: - Access to a network of valuable resources. *Emotional Support *Travel up to two hours from North Adams MA This comprehensive package is designed to provide holistic support, addressing nutritional, emotional, and practical needs during the postpartum period. If you have any specific preferences or questions, feel free to discuss them with me.
Extended postpartum and Family Care Services
Family care services are a blend of extended postpartum support and nannying care. Family doula care is perfect for families navigating the transition from parental leave back to work, or at any point along your postpartum journey. These services are offered on an hourly basis for no less than 4 hours at a time. In this role, I offer: *Emotional support to parents *Loving and conscious care for child(ren), *Care of the household, including light dishes, tidying, laundry assistance, and meal prep. *This may also include overnight support which consists of feeding, changing, laundry and meal prep. *Travel up to two hours away from North Adams Ma. Any overnight support over an hour away will require a two consecutive day minimum commitment. *Overnight support fee increases by $10.
Placenta Encapsulation & Mementos
*Encapsulation of steamed and dried placenta. * Complimentary Placenta Print and Umbilical Cord keepsake when possible.
Lactation Consulting
Gentle, evidenced based support to help you feel confident and comfortable on your breastfeeding journey. This package includes personalized care, practical tips, and ongoing encouragement to help with things like latch, milk supply, and feeding routines, combo feeding and weaning—because you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Accepted insurance
MassHealth Message Angie to confirm coverage for your plan.What to expect
I offer comprehensive support packages tailored to various stages of the childbirth journey. My Labor and Birth Support Package includes extensive prenatal meetings, continuous labor support, and postpartum assistance, along with educational materials and referrals. The Comprehensive Postpartum Support Package offers personalized in-person support, nutritional meal preparation, herbal blends, childcare assistance, and emotional support during the postpartum period. Additionally, I provide Extended Postpartum and Family Care Services, offering emotional support to parents, childcare, household assistance, and overnight care. I also provide placenta encapsulation along with other mementos created from the placenta and umbilical cord. My flexible payment plans and pay what you can options ensure accessibility. I accept a variety of payment methods including MassHealth insurance.
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Certifications, training, and specialties
Certification and training
- Certified Holistic Doula through Springfield Family Doulas (2024)
- Certified Lactation Counselor (2025)
- Interdisciplinary Doula through Earths Natural Touch (2022)
Memberships and affiliations
- Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice
Languages
- English, Spanish
Credentials
Specialties
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Service area
Angie is based in North Adams, Massachusetts.