LGBTQ+ Affirming Doulas in Boston, MA

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39 LGBTQ+ Affirming Doulas near Boston, MA

Danielle Forte (she/her)

Providence, Rhode Island

Danielle Forte (she/her)

Certification verified NPI verified Accepts insurance

Danielle is a DONA International trained Labor and Birth Doula, NICU-Informed Doula, and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She is currently accepting birth clients through her doula practice, Wholehearted Birth Support. For the past decade, advocacy and empowerment have been at the heart of Danielle's clinical practice. This foundation led to a natural transition into birth work. Danielle arrived at birth work driven by a passion for supporting families with complex fertility journeys, providing trauma-informed birth support and increasing access to LGBTQIA2S+ affirming doula care. Danielle also cares deeply about improving perinatal mental health experiences and access to care, supporting NICU families, and facilitating full family wellness through offering postpartum planning guidance. Her approach to doula care is grounded in deep respect for her clients autonomy and choices, creating authentic connections, and providing compassionate evidence-based support. Pregnancy and birth can be unpredictable and expectant parents may find themselves in uncharted territory. Danielle provides a calm and steady presence and attuned, collaborative support throughout your pregnancy journey and birth experience. Danielle works in concert with the birthing parent and their support system to understand their birth preferences, concerns, and their hopes for their birth experience. She deeply honors the unique and personal journeys that bring people to parenthood, and seeks to understand her client's history prior to birth to inform the individualized care they would benefit from during labor and delivery. Advanced training in perinatal mental health and perinatal loss allow Danielle to not only provide supportive care during pregnancy and birth, but to create a holding environment through any pregnancy outcome. Times of great transition are deserving of tender support and care. Danielle's utmost hope is that time spent together leaves you feeling connected to needed support and with memories of an empowering birth experience.

Nicole Rizzo

Providence, Rhode Island 14 years of experience

5.0 (5 reviews)

Nicole Rizzo Background checked · Nov 2026 Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in Rhode Island, last 60 days

Certification verified Accepts insurance

My approach to postpartum care is warm, practical, hands-on, and down-to-earth. I focus on nurturing both new babies and new parents equally. I offer support with everything from setting up the home for the baby’s arrival, showing parents how to read their baby's cues, demonstrating soothing and care techniques, newborn massage, establishing sleep and feeding patterns, and finding a rhythm that works for their new family. I offer experienced newborn care alongside thoughtful support for postpartum recovery. Sometimes that's preparing a sitz bath, offering postpartum massage, making space for rest by caring for the newborn myself, or simply being a compassionate ear. My care is grounded in evidence and experience, while always respecting each family's individual needs, preferences, and traditions. With a background in culinary arts and fine dining, I also love preparing nourishing meals that support healing and recovery during the postpartum period. I love nothing more than supporting new families through the fourth trimester, aiming to leave the whole family feeling confident, calm, and well taken care of.

Recent review

Thank goodness we found Nicole! We received a gift certificate from a friend for her registry concierge service. At first we weren't sure we would use it. But we went for it and she spent several sessions helping us set up our registry in a way that fit our family. We loved it so much that we hired her to come help us set up the house before the baby came, and then contracted her for daytime visits for the first three months of our girl's life! She will always be a member of our clan. Without her, we would have wasted an immense amount of time and money figuring it out on our own and taking energy away from each other and our baby. Thank you Nicole! 💕💕

- Maria H.

Tia Middleton

Manchester, New Hampshire 4 years of experience

5.0 (13 reviews)

Tia Middleton

Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

Tia is DONA international certified Birth Doula, Lactation Counselor and CAPPA Certified Prenatal Educator. Tia is passionate about the care of birthing people’s mental health and wellbeing; her goal is to help birthing peoples achieve their most positive birth experience. Tia uses movement, positioning, education, words of encouragement and affirmations to guide her clients through the stages of labor. She is very passionate about prenatal education, and strives to provide evidence based, unbiased information to all expecting parents. Tia believes a beautiful birth story is something to behold for a lifetime. There is nothing you can’t achieve when given the right amount of support, love, care, and self-determination! Tia is from southern NH where she lives with her husband and three children. In her free time, she enjoys spending the day in the sun with her family, gardening, crocheting and volunteering within the community. “I believe in the power of advocacy, compassion, and education during this vulnerable and momentous time. Everyone deserves someone to be a trusted guide, confidant, and friend with continuity of care through pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Holding space for families, offering encouragement, and helping them navigate the labyrinth of birth excites and inspires me.” — Tia

Recent review

Working with Tia was one of the best decisions we made for our pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. From the very beginning, she brought such wisdom, warmth, and intentionality into every interaction. In our prenatal visits, she patiently walked us through what to expect, explained interventions in a way that felt clear and empowering, and gave my partner practical guidance on how to support me during labor. She also shared so much valuable lactation education that set us up for success once our baby arrived. When the time came for labor, Tia was absolutely incredible. She created such a safe and calming space, offering comfort and encouragement in every moment. She helped my partner feel confident in how to support me both physically and emotionally, and I will forever be grateful for how she helped us walk through that experience together. She was also the best advocate, ensuring that my wishes were honored and that we felt truly cared for and seen. Even after birth, Tia’s support didn’t stop. She has been a steady, compassionate presence—answering questions, easing worries, and guiding us as we step into this new season of parenthood. Her postpartum care has been just as meaningful as her presence at birth. Tia is a gift. She pours love and intentionality into her work in a way that is truly rare, and I can’t imagine having walked through this season without her.

- Reilly W.

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