Hello Mamas! I am Ashley and I am so glad that you have found my lactation profile. I am a caring and compassionate lactation consultant that was inspired to enter lactation consulting after my first failed attempt to breastfeed my oldest daughter. After diving into breastfeeding education, I successfully breastfed my youngest son for sixteen months with the help of an amazing lactation consultant (see, even lactation consultants need lactation consultants). In 2020, I completed a Doctorate of Public Health degree where my research focused on breastfeeding success. For the past six years, I have been working in higher education, while volunteering for a breastfeeding organization. In September of 2020, I sat for and passed the IBCLC exam. I am also a certified lactation educator and provide prenatal educational classes. I am originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania and currently reside in Brooklyn, New York with my husband and two children. Being in NYC, I do have some favorite places including the MET and the American Museum of Natural History (because it’s my daughter's favorite).

I have been an IBCLC since 2007 offering both virtual and in-home visits to families for prenatal and postnatal infant feeding and lactation support. I help parents with a wide variety of topics in lactation and infant feeding. Some include preparing for lactation and infant feeding, returning to work, pumping and flange fitting, low milk supply, oversupply, oral function, oral restrictions, difficulty latching or feeding, positioning, introducing bottles, starting solids, nighttime nursing, weaning, and more. I have taken several advanced skills training in the areas of oral function, latching & positioning, and gut health. No question is too small or too big. I aim to support each dyad and each family in the way that makes them feel most supported and reach their infant feeding and lactation goals.

I am a pelvic health therapist in Stratford, CT. I help moms through pregnancy, birth prep, and everything after baby to support your health and your ability to do everything you want to do. I believe in a full body approach to pelvic health therapy to give you the best possible results. Truly understanding your goals allows me to create a customized plan just for you, because one size does not fit all! When I’m not treating clients, I am spending time with my husband and two pups Nala and Yoda - most likely out on the hiking trails.

I’m Rebecca, a certified Postpartum Doula serving families in Hamden County, MA and Hartford County, CT. Before becoming a doula, I spent over 10 years as a nanny caring for children of all ages. Now, I specialize in supporting parents and newborns through the unique, emotional, and transformative postpartum period. The postpartum phase can be both beautiful and overwhelming. With my training and hands-on experience, I offer practical support and emotional care—whether you need help during the day or restful overnight care. Imagine waking up to a well-fed, clean baby… with the laundry folded, bottles washed, Yes, it can be that kind of night. If this sounds like the kind of support you need on your postpartum journey, let’s connect! I offer a free 15-minute consultation to learn more about my services! And if your employer offers Carrot Fertility, Progyny, Maven, or you have an HSA/FSA—great news! I can accept those as well as private pay.

I believe every parent deserves a birth and postpartum experience where they feel supported, seen, and empowered. I provide continuous emotional and physical guidance, honoring each family’s unique choices and needs. My goal is to help families navigate pregnancy, labor, and postpartum with confidence, calm, and clarity. I strive to create a space where parents can focus on what matters most their growing family while feeling cared for every step of the way

Patricia Berg is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and a Diplomate Certified CranioSacral therapist. She was the first internationally to hold this designation. She has extensive experience in both filed. Patricia is a long-standing member of her professional organizations -ILCA and USLCA. She is active in NYLCA and The Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition. She is on the board of the International Consortium of Ankylofrenula Professionals. She has published and spoken internationally on a number of topics ranging from the use of nipple shield to the question of tongue tie being a “fad” Her focus when working with a family is to provide research-based information so that they can make an informed decision for themselves and their family. Ms. Berg provides support and resources as they travel on the parenting journey.

As a Catholic doula and wellness coach, I help Catholic moms achieve holiness through a body, mind, and soul approach to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I offer prayerful pregnancy planning and coaching through a uniquely faith-based lens, physically support and pray with mamas during labor as a birth doula, and continue to walk with them through postpartum doula services and ongoing wellness coaching rooted in God's design for your body. My Philosophy: - Pregnancy, labor, and postpartum are an experience of God and a call to holiness. - A mother's voice should ALWAYS be respected in her pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. - No mother should have to do all of this alone - physical and prayerful support changes everything. - Fitness and wellness for mothers is less about achieving standards and more about maintaining balance so we can better serve our families.

I am a self made business. My dream is to help low income people become families

Hi everyone! My names Theanna and I am a birth and postpartum doula as well a childbirth educator! I’ve known ever since I was little I was meant to work in the birth world and being a doula has opened my world up to so many amazing opportunities. After attending my first birth as a doula I knew that this is what I was meant to do. I’d love to schedule a consultation and talk about ways I can support you and your family through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Hi there, my name is Jessica Riocci. I'm a holistic psychotherapist who helps women through the initiations of pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. My therapeutic style is warm, nurturing, and intuitive. I offer in-person psychotherapy in Norwalk, Connecticut, and virtual psychotherapy for those in Connecticut and New York.

I enjoy supporting children, adults, and families as they navigate major life transitions, like pregnancy, blended families, and moving. I also work closely with chronic illness and chronic pain patients. My current research focuses on the ways in which healthcare providers can be better trained to support patients, avoiding medical trauma and gaslighting. I specialize in the use of drama therapy, a creative and embodied approach. Drama therapy uses play, metaphor, role, and story to help people of all ages, identities, and abilities to create meaningful change. Using a dramatic approach to therapy makes the process less scary and more approachable. By stepping into another role or placing our personal stories in metaphor, we feel safer to discuss difficult topics and explore new ways of feeling and thinking.

Hello my name is Amya, I am 21 years old. I was born and raised in the groton/newlondon area. I am the oldest out of 10, i have 5 sisters and 4 brothers. I love working with newborns and kids. I am a mother myself, My daughter just turned 4 months. Her name is Azariyah. Fun fact - my mom named all of her kids starting with the letter A, so i am keeping the trend going lol. I enjoy taking care of others it comes natural to me. Birth is such a beautiful experience to go through. To me there will never be enough time to soak it all in. Postpartum is very challenging with trying to heal, taking care of yourself and also taking care of your little one. Trust me when i say i know! Everyone parents different, and i am a parent who does not judge ! I would love to help you out with your little one and your transition to feel back to yourself again.

After birthing three children within a time span of five years, I couldn't help but recognize how overwhelming pregnancy, childbirth and parenting in general can be. I also had an unfavorable birthing experience with my first child. I was young, under-supported with financially limited options and felt "under-qualified" to be part of labor and delivery decision making. I simply left everything up to my obstetrician. I was told what to do and what not to do, what to take, where to go and even when to push. I was rarely asked for consent, but rather told what they were doing to me as they decided to do it. It all felt so clinical, as if I was in the hospital due to an illness rather than a healthy, natural event. I felt lonely, helpless and scared for three days straight. Needless to say, the experience left me wondering what could have been done differently and what choices each pregnant mother has to create a more empowered, positive birthing experience. ​ The moment I discovered doula work, it gave me a sense of relief learning that our society has a support system specially geared for the mother to be guided and assisted through this journey. I personally feel that our culture has brainwashed us to believe that childbirth is simply a painful burden to endure. (Cue television and movie clips where the laboring woman is screaming bloody murder and everyone is rushing around her as if there is a scary emergency to be remedied.) However, with the right knowledge and support, there can be such beauty and empowerment that comes with knowing all of your choices and feeling in control while fully trusting that your body has the capability and the strength to do exactly what it's meant to do - create new life and make miracles happen. ​ I am a certified labor doula (CLD) and certified postpartum doula (CPD) through CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association). I actively attend workshops, courses and continuing education classes on childbirth, hypnobirthing, fetal positioning, breastfeeding, postpartum, baby care basics and holding space for pregnancy loss in the Fairfield County, CT area. I am also Certified in Usui Reiki Levels I & II. ​ I am passionate about childbirth and I work incredibly hard to ensure that my clients have a positive and memorable birth experience however they may envision that to look like. My goal is for you to feel informed, respected and for your voice to be heard by your birthing team in your chosen birth environment.

Labor and delivery nurse and Lactation Consultant offering Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Classes online! Classes are mostly self-paced with online learning modules that can be done on your own time. Meetings are then held once per week for either four (accelerated class) or six (regular pace) weeks. Meetings offer an opportunity to review information with the instructor, ask questions, and meet other expectant parents with similar due dates. The curriculum for this class is extremely unique. You will have access to evidence-based information about your pregnancy care, birth options, and postpartum period that's created by the researchers at Evidence Based Birth®. Much of this information is only available to those who take this class! If you want to know how to make the BEST decisions for yourself and your baby, whether you're planning a home birth, unmedicated hospital birth, medicated hospital birth, or c-section, you've come to the right place.

I've been a Lactation Consultant in hospital practice for five years, in private practice for three years, a labor and delivery nurse for eight years, and am a newly certified childbirth educator. I provide evidence-based, nonjudgmental, trauma informed, holistic, root cause analysis breastfeeding support. I specialize in treating babies with "colic"/reflux/allergies- let's get your little one back to the happy baby you know they can be!

I provide support for expectant parents throughout their pregnancy and birth journey. I offer comprehensive prenatal, labor and delivery support, and postpartum assistance. I view my role as tour guide through pregnancy and birth, and I am here to support any decisions or preferences you have - this is your body and your baby. I want my birthers to feel feel empowered and confident throughout their birthing experience.

My name is Megan Mendoza, I’m a birth doula and am passionate about educating birthing people and helping them learn about their options when it comes to childbirth and postpartum. I have an incredible husband, David. Together we have two amazing and very energetic little boys Grover and August, and a sweet heart of a dog Lola. As a family we love to hike and travel as much as we can. While I was pregnant with our second (August) we traveled full time in a school bus converted into a tiny house. This is when I really found my voice to advocate for myself. Everyone thought (and told us several times!) that we were crazy for having a young toddler and expanding our family while we didn’t have a "typical" house. But I knew that it was possible and that I was going to have the birth I had dreamed about. A few months later I was able to have an empowered V-BAC birth. Through this experience I discovered my love for helping women find their own voices and to help advocate for themselves to have the empowered births they desire, whatever that may be.

Hi, I'm Briana – I’m a Christian, a wife and a mother with a passion for supporting families through their unique journeys. I offer a comprehensive range of doula services, including fertility, birth, postpartum care, pregnancy/infant loss support, and more, all of which you can learn about on my website. Additionally, I provide virtual services to offer education and emotional support every step of the way.

You knew having a baby was going to be hard during a pandemic, but things still didn't go according to plan. You didn't have the birth experienced you had always hoped for, and are now trying to care for your baby without all of your support systems and enjoyable activities. Now you're up all night googling to make sure you're doing all the right things to stay safe, and managing your loved ones differing ideas of that safety. You want the very best for your baby and you'd do anything to make sure that you provide a happy and healthy environment for your family. We all hoped 2022 would be different, but you can still learn new ways to be the best mom possible, both now during these continually difficult times, and going forward once things find the "new normal". Let's work together to create the family life you've always wanted, raising happy, healthy children, despite these difficult times. I know how difficult it is to plan your life as a new mom, especially now! Check my website and schedule a free video consultation so we can get to to know each other. Online scheduling available 24/7 in my secure portal for extra convenience. Scattered daytime availability at this time. Always feel free to email me directly for trusted referrals!

I am a Registered nurse for 40 years and an IBCLC ( lactation consultant ) for 30 years.