Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Bridgewater, NJ

Hi, I’m Catherine — a Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula and mom who believes every mother deserves to feel supported, heard, and cared for. My approach is rooted in “mothering the mother,” providing a safe, judgment-free space where families can feel confident and informed throughout their journey. As a birth doula, I support families through unmedicated births, inductions, epidurals, VBACs, and cesarean births. I use comfort measures like movement, positioning, breathing, counter-pressure, massage, and hands-on support while helping families understand their options and advocate for themselves. As a postpartum doula, I focus on caring for the whole family while making sure mom is cared for, too. From newborn care and feeding support to postpartum recovery, nutritious meals, and helping you get the rest you need, my goal is simple: to help you feel supported, confident, and cared for during one of the biggest transitions of your life.

My name is Christina, and I am a Full Spectrum certified Birth and Postpartum Doula serving families NATIONALLY . I am based in New York. Yet I travel to where I’m needed to assist my families . I’ve been a part of the birth community since 2016 and hold a Full Spectrum Doula certification through Birth Arts International. Supporting families during this transformative chapter of their lives is my passion. I’m honored to walk alongside them—not only through birth but also as they adjust to the early weeks of newborn and infant care.

Welcome to Gentle Hands Maternal And Newborn Care Services Hello, I’m Vennessa Beason, a compassionate maternal and newborn professional dedicated to supporting families with evidence-based care, education, and nurturing support through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and newborn adjustment. With over 11 years of professional healthcare experience, I bring both clinical knowledge and heartfelt care to every family I serve. I am trained and certified through the International Doula Institute as a Birth Doula, Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator and Perinatal Nutrition Educator. I am also certified through ICT Academy as a Newborn Care Specialist, Sleep Coach, and in Infant/Child CPR. In addition, I am a Certified Medical Assistant with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Administration, which strengthens the professional and holistic support I provide. My approach blends education, advocacy, practical support, and gentle care to help families feel informed, confident, and supported. Whether you are preparing for birth, navigating postpartum recovery, seeking newborn guidance, or desiring overnight support, I am honored to walk alongside you in this journey. At Gentle Hands Maternal And Newborn Care Services, my mission is simple: to provide compassionate, skilled, and personalized care for mothers, babies, and families from bump to beyond.

I have 10 years of postpartum care experience in China, specializing in preparing nutritious meals and assisting mothers with recovery. Extensive experience in newborn care, including twins and premature infants. Gentle, easy-going personality with an organized approach to work. Available for both daytime and nighttime postpartum services.

Hello Parents, my name is Calynn. I am a compassionate doula/Newborn care Specialist dedicated to supporting birthing people and families through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. I provide emotional support, physical comfort, and informed guidance so my clients feel confident, respected, and empowered throughout their birth journey. I am a mother of 2 boys, with both of my boys I had 100% natural birth. I also want to bring the experience to mother’s wishes or choose to have that experience. My boys empowers me to go out every day to help families to experience the joy of motherhood/ parenting.I want to bring this experience to families all over America on day.

Services include a comprehensive Client Intake and interview meeting. Two prenatal visits (preferably one in your home), birth plan support and planning, materials and resources created for your keeping, continuous support from active labor through the hour+ after your birth, and one postpartum visit at your home. I’ve been a middle and high school teacher and administrator for 24+ years and bring a wide breadth of experience in educating you specifically how you need it, including tailored materials and resources. I believe staying in contact and feeling connected, especially during the third trimester is helpful and can be comforting. Being informed, knowledgeable, and empowered in your decisions can truly have amazing effects on your, and your partner’s, birthing experience. The more you know, the less you fear. This is your birth. I’m here to support you, how you best feel supported.

Liz Eidelman is a mom of two daughters and a DONA International Doula & Birth Photographer from New Jersey. Shaped by her own birth experiences, Liz was called to support mothers in achieving empowerment through their own births. Her practice is rooted in deep mental and emotional support, specializing in natural deliveries and encouraging clients to look beyond the confines of what society tells us birth should be and instead look deep within to find their most fearless and capable selves. Liz is a Birth Becomes You Certified Birth Photographer and will soon be certified as a Hypnobirthing Educator (HBCE) in summer 2026. She supports clients from the onset of pregnancy all the way through postpartum, offering sage wisdom & sisterly kinship to every woman she serves.

As a nurturing doula with a wealth of experience, I bring a compassionate and supportive presence to families during one of the most transformative times in their lives. With five children of my own, I understand the joys and challenges of parenthood firsthand, and my two grandchildren have only deepened my passion for nurturing and guiding others. I strive to create a warm and reassuring environment, helping new parents feel confident and empowered in their journey. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, ensuring that every family I work with feels valued and cared for as they navigate the beautiful complexities of bringing new life into the world.

International board certified lactation consultant. I help with all feeding issues breast-feeding, bottlefeeding bottle, refusal, pumping trans fitting baby wearing and much more. I do at home in office and telehealth and I take some insurance.

Hi! I was born and raised in Peekskill, NY, and currently split my time between Westchester County and New Jersey. I’m a compassionate and intuitive birth doula dedicated to creating a calm, supportive, and empowering experience for every family I serve. My approach combines hands-on doula care, active listening, emotional reassurance, and a grounding presence to help clients feel seen, informed, and confident throughout their journey. I honor each person’s unique needs, preferences, and birth experience while offering gentle, intentional support. My goal is to create a space where you can breathe deeply, trust yourself, and feel cared for every step of the way.

Hello, my name is Katia Almada, and I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula dedicated to helping families feel supported, confident, and cared for as they welcome their new baby. Through my practice, Golden Hour Doula, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. My goal is to create a calm, nurturing environment where parents can focus on bonding with their baby, recovering peacefully, and feeling empowered in their journey into parenthood. In addition to birth and postpartum support, our team offers specialized newborn travel support for families with babies 0–4 months old. Whether you’re traveling for vacation, family visits, or special occasions, we can accompany your family and provide expert newborn care, feeding support, lactation guidance, and overnight assistance, allowing you to travel with confidence and peace of mind. We are available for both domestic and international travel, ensuring your family receives professional, personalized support wherever your journey takes you.

I believe that pregnancy and birth are powerful life experiences that deserve care, education, and continuous emotional and physical support. My goal is to create a safe, calm, and supportive environment where families feel informed, confident, and heard. I am committed to helping clients understand their options, advocate for their needs, and make decisions that align with their values and birth preferences. Through encouragement, comfort techniques, and evidence-based information, I support families throughout pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. My mission is to ensure every family feels respected, empowered, and supported during one of the most important journeys of their lives.

Michelle is the owner of Baby, Please Birth Services Agency located in NJ but with a team serving the metropolitan areas of (NY, PA & CT) as well as Baltimore. She is a certified Doula and certified Childbirth Educator teaching the Bradley Method ®, and her own Holistic Course expressly for The Birth Center of NJ of which she is the Doula Director. Michelle serves on the National Black Doula Association (NBDA) Advisory Board where she revised the doula training curriculum to enhance the needs of Black Doulas working in systemically racist environments. As a NBDA Doula Instructor and Doula Mentor she spends her time providing critical thinking skills for her students to be successful and competent in their fields. She is also a Poppy Seed Health Advocate supporting birthing persons virtually where access otherwise would not exist financially. In addition, she established the NJ Virtual Doula Program for Overlook Hospital by galvanizing over 40 local doulas to volunteer their time during the COVID crisis. Michelle recently cross-trained with DONA International to build on her expertise as an educator. She is co-founder of The NJ Birth Justice Collective and Board Chairperson of The Perinatal Health Equity Initiative fostering awareness to Black Breastfeeding Families and Infant Mortality. Michelle tirelessly works in the birth industry since 2005; helping over 600 families navigate their birthing spaces, offering training for birth professionals while ensuring birth justice through state and national initiatives, serving on non-profit boards and panels, enhancing the platform through blogs and podcasts. A mother of two wonderful children born by amazing natural birth experiences. She has been married for 28 years to an incredible man who shares her birth passion, he teaches childbirth education classes with her to share the partner perspective. Michelle empowers others by offering education, support and advocacy. Michelle is also a full time Chemical Engineer working for a German Based company. She holds degrees in Chemistry, Mathematics and Chemical Engineering.

Jaymie is a proud mother of two. After having a VBAC with a doula she decided that a doula was instrumental in having her voice heard during the time of birth. She knew that empowering women during their pregnancy and allowing them to find their voice was something that she was passionate about. Helping families find the calm within using mindfulness, meditation and breath work is only some of the techniques used to manage labor. Going through and utilizing spinning babies and the rebozo are helpful tools in the birthing space. Whether clients want a natural unmediated birth, or the use of an epidural I am happy to help you get the birth you desire and support you through your decision making process. Always remember… your birth… your choice… your voice! It is an honor and a privilege to be part of your birth team. Jaymie would love to set up some to talk and see if you are a good fit:)

My name is Nubia Sormane Paula I'm a Doula, founder of Heart to Heart Love Doula Care, I'm Brazilian serving NJ/NY. Since a very young age with the i gave been in love with the miraculous life journey. As a 9 years old I was a colector of parents and babies magazines, helping family members with their babies made it easy to see how much I loved and wanted to be of service. And years later here I'am. From conception to birth, Postpartum and beyond. Every new birth is a new experience and lesson, my goal is to make every single family feel special, respected , listenned to, filled with knowledge and reminded of how powerful pregnant and birthing bodies are. Let's embark on this Journey together ❤️

Her passion for childbirth began in her birthing her four children within five years and learning the amazing power of the mind, soul, and body in physiologic birth and thereafter. Becoming a DONA trained Doula has given her the professional skills and resources to help other birthing people and their partner(s) awaken and tune into this power. As your Doula, she is honored to hold space for you and meet you where you are along your reproductive journey. She will provide emotional, informational, and physical support and hold your hand as you learn to advocate for your preferences in what is the most personal and sacred time in your life. By encouraging you to feel confident, fully supported, in control of your choices, and well equipped with the tools and comfort measures, her goal is to help you optimize any path your birth takes. She especially wants to do all she can to educate the community about the power of birth support, increase access to these evidence based services, and work with BBIPOC and trans and queer birthing people who often experience trauma and inequitable care along their gestational journey. As a Latinx Doula, she is a strong proponent of reclaiming and honoring the cultural roots of birthing communities and their traditional practices. Elizabeth is bilingual in Spanish.

I am passionate about birth and experienced in helping families experience a glorious birth and journey into postpartum and parenthood. My support centers around evidence-based education, informed consent & collaborative advocacy. I have experience with unmedicated & medicated births, VBACs, C-sections. I also hav experience with NICU babies, special needs babies & mothers who deal with mental health ailments and other ailments.

Hi, I’m Cheryl! The heart behind Your Favorite Doula LLC. I’m a Certified Full Spectrum Doula with over 20 years of experience caring for children and families, and supporting families has truly always been at the heart of what I do. I provide support through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, newborn care, and pregnancy loss, with the goal of making sure every family I work with feels heard, cared for, informed, and supported. I’m also a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, and Newborn Care Specialist, which allows me to continue supporting families well beyond the birth itself. Whether we’re preparing for labor, working through feeding challenges, navigating those first few weeks with a newborn, helping you get some much-needed rest, or simply figuring things out together... I’m there. My approach is nurturing, hands-on, and judgment free. I’ll educate you, advocate for you, encourage you, and remind you that your voice matters. I’m not there to tell you what your birth or postpartum experience should look like. I’m there to help you feel confident making the choices that feel right for you and your family. I'm called Your Favorite Doula for a reason... I want you to feel like you have someone in your corner who genuinely cares about you, your baby, and your experience

I wanted to take some time for you to get to know me, the CEO and Founder of Reverence Birth. I was born and raised here in New Jersey by my wonderful Colombian parents. I was fortunate that my parents taught me Spanish and raised me with many different Colombian traditions. I also enjoy spending time with my loved ones, as well as my two beautiful cats, Cheese and Bloom. However, growing up, I was not only an only child but also battled many lifelong chronic conditions. Let’s just say, as a Latina woman, I understand how it feels when receiving care at a medical center can be daunting. This is why I embarked on the path of helping many vulnerable populations from different communities. I am well-acquainted with, and have experienced, the health disparities, inequities, and inequalities that many of you may have faced and felt. Therefore, I am using what I love to do, which is educating and supporting women and their families during pregnancy and all the way through their postpartum period. I strongly believe that all women and their families deserve to be helped, supported, heard, and respected. That's exactly what you will receive with us here at Reverence Birth. Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out!" -Melanie Betancur

Zen Holmes is the founder of Comfy Momma Prenatal and Postpartum Support and offers doula services, lactation counseling, prenatal massage, prenatal yoga and guided meditations aimed at reducing fear and preparing the mind/body to relax during childbirth. She also offers childbirth education, newborn care and breastfeeding classes. Zen is a Midwifery Assistant and a Midwifery Student at Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery. Zen is a DONA certified birth doula and a Carriage House Birth trained postpartum doula. She is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and a Certified Integrative Lactation and Feeding Specialist (ILFS). Zen received her certification as an Evidence Based Birth Instructor and offers to most up to date research in her classes. She is also trained in hypnobirthing and mindfulness. She uses visualizations, massage and sound therapy to help laboring moms feel grounded, relaxed and confident during the birthing process. Zen Holmes has been a NYS licensed massage therapist, specializing in prenatal and medical massage for 20 years. She is also a Reiki practitioner. She has 3 pregnancy massage certifications (MotherMassage, Loving Pregnancy Massage, and Bodywork for the Childbearing. She is also a proud mother of 5 amazing adults.