LGBTQ+ Affirming Doulas in Boston, MA

Hello! My name is Emily and I am a DONA certified birth doula and yoga instructor in the Boston area. I became a doula because I am passionate about maternal health equity and believe that birth care is truly essential. As a doula, my number one job is to be your advocate in the birthing room— there is no reason why you can’t have a BEAUTIFUL and EMPOWERING birth, and I am here to support you through it. I can’t wait to get to know you and be a part of your birth story!

I have been dedicated to women’s health since the beginning of my public health journey. When I began university, I started volunteering with the Women's Resource Center on campus. This allowed me to plan events and educate students about sexual health and wellness. I was later hired on as a sexual violence educator as well. I was on the pre-medicine track, but realized that my true passions were helping improve health outcomes for people. I decided to get my Master's of Public Health at Boston University. Through the program, I dedicated a lot of my time to researching maternal health outcomes, especially for women of color. I have been fortunate to be able to use my passions for reproductive justice in my research at Boston Medical Center. Much of my work focuses on family planning and health disparities in repro spaces. In my work, I have been fortunate to work with amazing birth workers, which inspired my own doula journey. Birth should be an empowering and liberating experience for families, and I strive for this in my doula work. My approach is completely client-centered so that clients can feel supported and advocated for during their process. When I'm not engaged in birth work, I enjoy cooking, reading, and playing with my fur baby, Fezzik. My ultimate goal is to become a midwife so that I can continue centering reproductive justice in my work.

I’m a dedicated Newborn Care Specialist, Postpartum Doula, Montessori Educator for newborn to 3y and Level 5 CACHE Accredited Professional Nanny committed to helping families feel confident, supported, and truly prepared as they transition into life with a new baby. With a strong foundation in newborn development, responsive caregiving, and evidence-based practices, I provide hands-on guidance through those early weeks—whether that’s establishing healthy sleep habits, feeding support, or simply creating a calm, nurturing environment for both baby and parents. My approach blends professionalism with genuine compassion, meeting each family where they are and tailoring support to their unique needs, values, and routines. I believe in empowering parents with the knowledge and reassurance they need, so they can feel capable, connected, and at ease during one of the most transformative times in their lives. Learn more about me and the services I provide at www.meetyourmilestones.com

Hi and congratulations! I am an evidence-based birth doula who believes in grounded, science-backed practices + traditional methods. I will work with you and your birthing team to help you develop a birthing plan and help you to prepare for your unique birth. Whether it is your first, second, or fifth birth, each pregnancy is different, and each birthing experience brings it's own unique moments. I am so excited for you to be on this journey and want to commend you for seeking out a birth doula to add to your team! I know whoever you choose will be the right match for you.

My name is Sarah Tucker and I’m a birth and postpartum doula that specializes in trauma informed care, as well as perinatal and postnatal mood disorders. Doula work, for me is very much sacred, heart work. I practice by educating you on evidence based birth practices, but I also connect with you on a personal level as birth can be a very emotional event that requires feeling heard and seen. I also provide maternity, birth, and newborn photography, as well as placenta services

Hi all! My name is Mia DePaolis and I am a birth doula and certified babywearing educator based out of Boston, MA. I believe that birth is an aspect of life where we should not have to brave it alone. Full of unknowns, birth has the ability to take us to our breaking point and bring us out the other side as a new human. Channeling the inner strength to process and work through the beautiful challenge of birth is the key to an unmedicated birth and this is where I come into play! I use my experience as an athlete, nutrition coach, mentor, mother, and birth worker combined together to help you find your strength and support you in the birth you deserve.

I am the mom to 3 rambunctious boys and the co-founder of the Boston Birth Village! My sister and I provide birth doula services, postpartum doula services, childbirth education classes, postpartum groups, and much more!

I’ve spent more than 15 years supporting families through birth, postpartum recovery, and overnight newborn care. I began my career as a professional nanny, working closely with more than a dozen children over several years. In 2008, I was honored to be recognized as Nanny of the Year by Family Helpers, and the following year I was selected as a finalist to appear on ABC’s America’s Supernanny. In 2009, I trained as a Birth and Postpartum Doula. Around the same time, I became a parent myself. Experiencing the postpartum period firsthand gave me a deeper understanding of how vulnerable, complex, and important those early weeks can be. That experience ultimately shaped my decision to focus my work on supporting families during birth and the transition home with a new baby. Over the years, I have attended 112 births and supported more than 200 families, including 39 sets of twins, through postpartum and overnight newborn care. As my private practice grew, I founded Nightingale Night Nurses, an overnight newborn care agency based in Massachusetts. Through that work, I built and led a team of experienced Postpartum Doulas, Newborn Care Specialists, and nurses, creating individualized care plans for families seeking overnight and extended newborn support. Building on that foundation, I later expanded the work nationally under the name Well Supported Family, with a continued focus on ethical practices, professional sustainability, and high-quality, family-centered care. We would love the opportunity to support your family's postpartum experience.

I am a queer full spectrum doula and childbirth educator. My mission is to serve and affirm all individuals and family constellations surrounding their pelvic & perinatal health by educating, supporting, and witnessing their journey.

Hello prospective clients! I’m a postpartum doula and newborn care specialist located in Marblehead! I’m queer and a mama of 2 myself- so trust me, I get it! I have a true passion for supporting families in the postpartum period, specifically supporting you overnight so you can get some rest! I have experience with NICU babies, multiples, HIE, diabetes, tongue and lip ties, feeding struggles, feeding tubes, reflux, colic and more! I can help you walk through all the hard stuff that comes along with having a newborn, with some laughs along the way! I look forward to hearing from you!

Hi, My name is Jamie. I am a Pediatric Nurse, Internationally Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Postpartum Doula, Pediatric End of Life Doula and mother of 5 beautiful children. I have worked in various healthcare fields ranging from emergency medicine, primary care, schools, hospice, and lactation support since 2000. I have a passion for supporting families in all aspects of their pregnancy and postpartum journey. I realize each birth/ new addition to the family can look a little different to everyone. From birth, surrogacy, adoption to infant or pregnancy loss I’m here to provide non judgmental compassionate care and support. This new stage of life can feel exciting and overwhelming all at the same time. We will work together to answer your questions, ease your anxiety and fears. I believe education is the key to success and empowerment. I look forward to being a part of your team. You don’t have to do this alone, we’ve got this!!

Hi my name is Jess. I have always known that my gift is to help empower others. I will help support you and your family on this journey of healing and discovery. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. Thank you - I look forward to healing with you!

​Entera Doula Services strives to help families in the Greater Boston area, Cambridge, and Merrimack Valley Regions become educated about best birth practices and available options at their chosen birth place. I am a Full-Spectrum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Placenta Specialist, Herbalist, and Certified Lactation Educator. I have been attending births since 2005 and have been honored to witness over 420 births to date. I am certified as a Full-Spectrum Doula through Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings. I am certified to teach childbirth education through BACE-NMC and am a Certified Lactation Educator through CAPPA. I identify as Queer/Bi and I am bi-lingual in Spanish. Serious inquiries can connect with me via my website to learn more.

Hi there! Congratulations, expectant parent! I am a Certified Birth Doula & work in the Greater Boston area. I am passionate about providing access to birth support & am certified to take Mass Health members' insurance. I work with midwives in home birth settings; I work in hospitals in Boston, Framingham, Worcester, etc. This year, I was inducted into my college's Hall of Fame (sporty girl over here!) so I bring a physical strength alongside a deep serenity to all birth settings. I believe there is a sweet spot between kinetic intuition (let the person birth!!) & science therefore I arrive at this practice from this lens. I'm here to listen to what type of birth you're preparing for or beliefs you have as this is paramount to inform us (we're a team) & guide your birth in the most aligned & authentic way possible. When I am not on call, supporting pregnant people during prenatal visits, or nourishing folks during postpartum, I focus on building Earth Allies, my organic plant-based company that I founded in California. I am a mother to a two year old; I am in the process of adopting her out of the MA foster care system. May your pregnancy & birth be a positive one for YOU & your baby/babies.

I am no stranger to the learning curve of parenthood! I am committed to helping new families find their true north on this life-changing journey. I strive to validate and fulfill a family’s birth preferences through evidence based education, access to quality perinatal care, and personal empowerment. I let my intuition, expansive knowledge, and instinct guide my hands-on support style, and help create a nurturing environment that fosters confidence, self-advocacy, and love. I aspire to give birthing individuals and families the space to be themselves to create deep connections during this beautiful, miraculous and vulnerable time.

Hi, I'm Heather. I gave birth to twins during the pandemic, and my experience sparked a passion inside of me to support, educate and help others feel empowered on their own child birthing journeys! I believe that every person deserves to have a positive and empowering birth experience, and am committed to providing evidence- based education that supports achieving this goal. I have degrees in Sports Medicine and Education, and have spent over 20 years mentoring and coaching others. I love drinking earl grey tea, being crafty, and exploring the local beaches on the North Shore with my wife and 5 year old boys.

Hello everyone! I am a full spectrum doula and I currently have availability to take on birth clients. I am very passionate about working with birthing people and babies. I received my full spectrum doula certification from Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings in 2023 and I have been supporting families in this period of life for years. My experience is in doula care, infant day-care settings, nannying, non-profit work, and milk banking. My long term goal is to have an impact on marginalized communities. Doula care, especially support during the postpartum period, is seen as a luxury to many people, because it has become more inaccessible. I aim to serve all families and parents, especially those that are not always able to get the care that they need. I am also a certified breastfeeding specialist. Please check out my website here: https://www.fallingwaterdoulaservices.com. You can also email me at fallingwaterdoula@gmail.com. Thank you so much!

Trauma-informed, choice-inclusive, evidence-based doula, childbirth educator, photographer, and agency owner, providing support from infertility/TTC through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

I’m an intuitive and holistic birth doula helping you prepare mind, body and spirit for birth. I help you empower yourself to stay in the driver seat of your birth while being able to navigate the unpredictable. I am a guide throughout the entire journey from pregnancy to birth and beyond. I use modalities such as Reiki, EFT tapping, Body Ready Method and more. I specialize in working with midwives in and out of hospital and help you stay in the driver seat of your birth even when the unexpected occurs. I can create custom packages to fit your needs and I have flexible payment plans. I also lead a hands on immersive child birth preparation workshop. This is included for my doula clients but I also offer it to everyone looking to go deep in their preparation for the transformation birth brings. https://www.amotherisbornbirthing.com/events Contact me for a free consult today! www.amotherisbornbirthing.com All My Best Danette

Hi! I'm Naomi. I am a Certified Practitioner Midwife choosing to focus on providing birth and postpartum doula support. I keep my Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) cards active at all times. I am currently in the process of becoming certified as a postpartum doula. I believe that if women/birthing persons and their babies were truly supported in the way they most need, we would have peace on Earth. I decided to become a midwife and doula because I want to make the world a better place, and I believe the way to do that is to bring compassionate support to mothers and their babies. I received my training through Maternidad La Luz (birth center on the US/Mexico border) and the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA). I have attended around 150 births and have provided care for many newborns. I currently run Little Angel Doula and work part time as a midwife assistant for a local home birth practice. My philosophy centers around trusting the birthing body and trusting the process of transition into parenthood. I am a firm believer in the power of gentle touch and calm words, good rest, good nourishment, and laughter. I have confidence in my heart and my hands to be there for you and your child.