Adonica Shaw

Boston, Massachusetts

Adonica Shaw

17 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Adonica Shaw is a Certified International Health Coach, doula, student midwife, and patient advocate. As the founder and CEO of Wingwomen, she's a powerful voice for women who are navigating their reproductive health. She built the platform after a Preeclampsia diagnosis in 2017. The experience later became a catalyst for creating the telehealth company which also provides access to health coaching to women with Endometriosis and PCOS. As a women's health advocate, she serves on the Birth Equity Accountability through Measurement (BEAM) Advisory Panel on the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). She is a Patient Advocate for the Preeclampsia Foundation and Momma’s Voices where she regularly collaborates with institutions like Stanford Medicine and the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative to drive awareness for initiatives around Preeclampsia and maternal health.

Jodi Utter

Boston, Massachusetts

Jodi Utter

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I am a mom of 5 adult children, a retired school nurse and a long time postpartum and birth doula. I live in the Boston area and love to support families as they build confidence in parenting their baby.

Courtney Key

Boston, Massachusetts

Courtney Key

7 years of experience

Hi there! I’m Courtney and I’m a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant with Sleep Wise Consulting. I’m so excited about the potential opportunity to work with your family. My husband, myself, and our two wild and sweet boys, Alexander and Owen, live just south of Boston, Massachusetts. I’m originally from upstate NY (go Yankees), and relocated to Boston after graduating from Providence College in 2007. I have been working as a Pediatric Sleep Consultant for over 2 years and have worked with more than 250 families. I look forward to connecting and helping your family become well rested!

Rachel Freedman

Boston, Massachusetts

Rachel Freedman

4 years of experience

Hi! My name is Rachel Freedman and I’m here to help you with all things baby! I am a certified childbirth educator and doula! Currently, I am a student at Simmons University studying Public Health, and I am set to graduate in December of 2023. I fell in love with doula care due to its caring and relationship-driven nature. I am here for you, to be the helper that you need during this life-changing experience. My birth philosophy is that pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood is the experience of a lifetime that you have the ability to shape. You are in charge of your pregnancy, your birth, and your baby. I am simply here to provide physical, emotional, and informational support.

Joann Thelusma

Boston, Massachusetts

Joann Thelusma

7 years of experience

As a doula, I not only bear witness to the birth of babies, but to the birth of parents. I watch in the background as parents harness their strength to unspeakable levels, welcoming the newest, littlest members of the family with emotions that swell and carry the room. As you draw from your inner core strength, physically and spiritually, I am in awe. And I recognize that you deserve continuous support services throughout the first year of your child’s life to ensure optimal outcomes for your beautiful family. Learn more about the principles that dictate Aila Birth Village by clicking here. Aila, pronounced I-la, means “from the strong place”. As such, I am committed to providing you with the support and resources you need to effectively build up your family. My expanded services now include antepartum support, birth support, postpartum support, childbirth education, breastfeeding education, infant sleep consultations, and even a special Back to Work planning program. I believe that you have a fundamental right to experience a beautiful birth as you define it. I recognize that this is a sacred, transformative time for you and your family, and I will treat it with authentic reverence. This means your feelings should be heard, your preferences should be honored, your reproductive rights respected, your heart protected, and your body enveloped with the love and support of your birth team. To this end, I provide you with evidence-based tools and resources that places you and your baby’s needs at the center. No matter the setting of birth - hospital, birthing center, or home birth – and no matter the type of birth – vaginal, c-section, or via surrogate - your birth can be empowering. My hope is that my support is virtuous and exemplary and this is reflected in how you feel during our time together.

Rachel OConnor

Burlington, Massachusetts

Rachel OConnor

5 years of experience

My name is Rachel and I am a Board Certified Registered Nurse, mom, wife and the founder of Beautiful Dreamer Pediatric Sleep Consulting for ages 0-3yr old. 🥱 We offer a few different levels of plans from a Q&A plan to be able to ask any of your sleep related questions, our Newborn Guide for babies 0-12 weeks and Personalized Sleep Plans with all different levels of support based off your family’s needs. Want to start getting the sleep you ALL deserve?! Book your free evaluation call today, I’d love to chat!

Hannah McDuffie

Boston, Massachusetts

Hannah McDuffie

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hey everyone! I'm Hannah, and I'm a Physical Therapist specializing in Orthopedics and Pelvic Health. I am passionate about empowering my patients by educating them about their symptoms and the best management tactics. I enjoy helping my patients return to activities that they love with less discomfort and pain. Outside of my life as a PT, I enjoy travelling, hiking, yoga, dance, and reading. I live in Boston and love exploring my city.

Rehema Smith

Boston, Massachusetts

Rehema Smith

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Rehema, and stepping into the role of a doula feels like a calling that has been growing inside me for some time. I am beginning a new chapter in my life’s journey as a doula. I have always been passionate about supporting others, creating safe spaces, and offering care that uplifts and empowers. Through my personal and professional experiences, I’ve learned the importance of listening deeply, honoring each person’s unique story, and showing up with compassion during life’s most meaningful moments. This new journey as a doula is about more than just birth work. It’s about being present, compassionate, and intentional in how I support families. I want to walk alongside people during one of the most powerful transitions in life, offering reassurance, guidance, and advocacy so they never feel alone. For me, this work is not just about welcoming new life, but about building trust, nurturing community, and honoring the power of women and families.

Desiree Collado

Lawrence, Massachusetts

Desiree Collado

Accepts insurances

I am a Doula, certified lactation counselor, and certified birth educator dedicated to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers parents to make informed decisions, build confidence, and feel supported every step of their journey. My approach is client-centered and holistic, honoring each family’s unique needs, values, and goals.

Beth Arinsburg

Arlington, Massachusetts

Beth Arinsburg

16 years of experience

Hi everyone! My name is Beth Arinsburg and I am a licensed speech language pathologist. I have over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages with a variety of communication disorders. Little Voices BIG Words, LLC is outpatient speech and language practice specializing in the treatment and evaluation of pediatric communication disorders. At Little Voices BIG Words, LLC we believe family involvement is key to success. We work closely with parents and caregivers to ensure that progress made in therapy continues beyond sessions.

Kathryn Noon

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Kathryn Noon

3 years of experience

I am passionate about maternal and child health - I began my work as a doula in hopes to improve birthing outcomes for women of all backgrounds and orientations. I have completed Birth Doula training and am in pursuit of my Doula Certification.

Andrea Roche

Newburyport, Massachusetts

Andrea Roche

14 years of experience

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I’m passionate about helping you achieve your health and wellness goals. Whether that is trying to conceive, expecting, breastfeeding or formula feeding— my focus is on you and your baby’s health and wellness. I hold a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Health Promotion and specialize in prenatal and postpartum nutrition and lactation support. In addition to seeing clients here, I also conduct research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital focused on maternal and child health across the lifespan. In my free time, I enjoy eating great food and hiking in nature with my wonderful husband and two baby boys! If you’d like my support, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll be happy to speak with you about your needs.

Haley Slavick

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Haley Slavick

10 years of experience

Being a nanny, especially one who works with infants, is a privilege that I do not take lightly and I appreciate the chance to support families during this big change. Across my almost 10-year career, I have worked full-time in a daycare center and six private homes, primarily with newborns and toddlers. I find joy in creating spaces that engage my little ones, planning activities that incorporate all areas of children's development, and seeing the outcomes of those efforts. Outside of the traditional nanny role, I received my birth and post-partum certifications from DONA International in 2021. Since then, I have attended two births and continue to volunteer assisting families in need of support. In 2023 I completed my Newborn Care Specialist training via Newborn Care Solutions to deepen my understanding of newborns, especially those born prematurely and with additional medical needs

Jenny Putnam

Newburyport, Massachusetts

Jenny Putnam

9 years of experience

As a certified birth doula, I understand the critical importance of in-depth prenatal education and a plan to cope with labor, especially for first-time parents. I am committed to helping my clients achieve their best possible birth. I am beyond grateful to have the opportunity to engage in such meaningful work. When I’m not supporting birthing clients, I am an independent book designer. I also enjoy kayaking the beautiful lakes and rivers near my home, knitting, exploring the history of New England, and gardening.

Makita Rudolph

Boston, Massachusetts

5.0 (3 reviews)

Makita Rudolph

31 years of experience

I have extensive experience spanning several decades in prenatal, postnatal, and newborn care, encompassing both in-home and in-hospital settings. My qualifications include being certified maternity nurse holding an NVQ Level 4 certification UK, licensed as a nurse in the US, completing Kraamzorg Dutch (Maternity) and Newborn training, certification as a lactation counselor . Additionally, I am an Lactation Counselor MBCP Mindfulness Birth Child and Parent Teacher, Childbirth Educator, an infant Sleep Specialist, and hold certifications as a Brazelton Newborn Behavioral Observation Teacher, Lactation Counselor, Pediatric/Adult CPR and First Aide. Having worked in over 25 countries, I have acquired valuable insights into the best practices in prenatal, postnatal, and newborn care. I find immense fulfillment in my profession, valuing how each and every family enriches the field with their distinct childbirth and infant needs and experience. My primary objective is to advocate for mindfulness and well-being among mothers, babies, and their families, supporting a smooth transition from pregnancy to the postpartum period. Enhancing parents' confidence and resilience in caring for themselves and their newborn baby during this life changing period.

Recent review

Makita is very professional caregiver for new borns and babies. She had been a great help for my family when my baby was 4 month old. She is proactive, patient and knowledgable in her field, and even identified early signs of torticollis in my baby. She was the only one that I could trust with my baby alone. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs professional and reliable care support.

- Kesai W.

Alessandra  Spaulding

Arlington, Massachusetts

Alessandra Spaulding

9 years of experience

I'm Alessandra. I'm a speech pathologist, toddler mom, and otter enthusiast who started Talk Time Boston because I am passionate about helping children communicate and supporting their families as they navigate their child's communication development.⁠

Kathryn Gouveia

Haverhill, Massachusetts

5.0 (1 review)

Kathryn Gouveia

24 years of experience

I'm Kathryn, a MA based certified pediatric sleep consultant and mom of three. My passion is helping families create healthy and happy sleep habits. My recommendations are grounded in science and sprinkled with lots of compassion and grace. I strive to meet families right where they are, create a totally individualized plan that supports their child's development and aligns with their parenting style and cheer them on as they meet their goals.

Recent review

it was awsome!!!

- hiiii i.

Megan Hughes

Newburyport, Massachusetts

Megan Hughes

20 years of experience

Hello! My name is Megan Hughes. I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Reiki Practitioner who is passionate about serving individuals with pelvic floor dysfunction. I have 16 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, and am a mother to two awesome kiddos. As a Reiki Practitioner, I offer a holistic approach to pelvic floor rehab, working to restore and improve energy systems in addition to healing physical manifestations. I am inspired to use my professional and personal experience to help those in need!

Deu Almeida

Boston, Massachusetts

Deu Almeida

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Plain and simple: I love all things pregnancy! After working in the music industry for nearly ten years, I experienced a deep and abrupt shift in my life trajectory upon becoming pregnant. Prior to my pregnancy, I had already declared my path of Maternal & Neonatal Health in my DrPH program, but experiencing the true miracle we call life confirmed that Maternal & Neonatal Health are in fact a huge part of my purpose, even so much so that I was willing to partially cut ties with the music business to fulfill this duty. That’s why and how I’m here for you today — I truly believe I was called to do this work. I’ve always had an interest in the unknowns of pregnancy. I was born with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and have lived my life with a star-shaped G-tube patch and midline incision scar that represent the intersectionality of pregnancy, what can go wrong and how we can fix it. And upon marrying my husband, a heart transplant recipient, I became even more enthralled by the specialty of disease prevention in infants. Many wonder why I took the DrPH path as opposed to a traditional MD degree, and the truth is that nothing I’ve ever done in my life was conventional. It is my belief that addressing Maternal & Neonatal Health issues from the standpoint of public health practice is not only effective, but is also fulfilling. As a public health practitioner, I address the risks and patterns of pregnancy complications as a population-wide problem. I’m not a medical doctor because I am not interested in treating these conditions: I am a public health doctor because I am committed to preventing them altogether.

Rebecca Coluntino

Boston, Massachusetts

5.0 (1 review)

Rebecca Coluntino

6 years of experience

Becky graduated with a masters in 2009. Birth + Postpartum day /evening 8-12 midnight/overnights; Occupational therapist; CPR certified. Email her for references of other happy families /for her full resume or for free 20 min discovery call.

Recent review

Becky is a fantastic birth and postpartum doula. She is passionate about continuing to learn and add to her skills, after becoming a doula from the OT world. She provides nonjudgmental support, and wonderful resources to parents!

- Kathleen S.