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.

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.

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.

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.

Emily Greenslit

Boston, Massachusetts

5.0 (1 review)

Emily Greenslit

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

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!

Recent review

Emily is incredibly kind and caring! She has such a comfortable and supportive presence, it's so easy to feel safe around her.

- Becca C.

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.

Hannah DeMoss

Boston, Massachusetts

Hannah DeMoss

4 years of experience

Hello! I’m happy to cross your path in your search for a doula. I am a trained birth doula with experience serving a range of clients, but I have a particular passion in serving those who have been affected by violence. I am motivated to promote an atmosphere where my clients can explore what they need to feel safe and grounded, with the intention of helping my clients build a more positive and trusting relationship with their body. My healing-centered approach centers autonomy and promotes my client’s wisdom in decision making and creation of their birth plans that tailor to their needs. I have experience serving clients who are survivors of sexual violence and community violence. In my 9-5 job I support hospitals in becoming more trauma-informed and survivor-centered. Please reach out if you are interested in talking more about my services. Wishing you a healthy and positive pregnancy and birth!

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.

Nancy Figuereo

Boston, Massachusetts

5.0 (2 reviews)

Nancy Figuereo

4 years of experience

Hello! My name is Nancy and I am a birth and postpartum doula in the greater Boston area! I am 26 years old and believe everyone deserves an empowering and loving birth experience and postpartum journey. I have been a Doula for about a year now and an OBGYN nurse for about 3 years. This is all I have loved to do and I hope to continue to provide evidence based and professional care to all.

Recent review

Nancy was amazing as a doula! I was nervous as this was my first baby and being a person of color. Nancy was there throughout my entire pregnancy.

- Jasmin M.

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

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.

Olga Nikitina

Watertown, Massachusetts

Olga Nikitina

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am certified as a BRM pro and trained as CAPPA birth doula. Using knowledge about birth biometrics I can help to prepare your body for a childbirth and better recovery after. I have personal experience in hospital, home and solo birth.

Jamie-Lee Lightbody

Revere, Massachusetts

Jamie-Lee Lightbody

3 years of experience

My name is Jamie-Lee I am a RN and certified birth and postpartum doula. Looking for thr opportunity to help women during labor& postpartum.

Heather Lydon

Bellingham, Massachusetts

5.0 (1 review)

Heather Lydon

5 years of experience

Hi! My name is Heather and I’m a birth & postpartum doula out of Bellingham, MA. I have 2 young kids and was inspired in my own pregnancies and deliveries to become a family support worker during the incredible transition of welcoming home a new baby. My number one goal is advocating and educating the families I work with from day 1 so everyone can have the childbirth experience they deserve. I have been working as a doula for over a year and have served 7+ families as a doula and newborn care specialist during that time.

Recent review

I cannot say enough about Heather’s compassion and knowledge when it comes to pregnancy and postpartum care for both baby and mama. Throughout my pregnancy, Heather would check in on me to see how I was doing, and she checked in on me right away following my daughter’s birth. She provided a listening ear when I needed to share the scary bits of my birth story, and used her personal experiences to share advice and guidance. She is so dedicated to maternal health and is an amazing advocate and support person!

- Hallie W.

Cassie Vagianos

Bellingham, Massachusetts

Cassie Vagianos

6 years of experience

Hi I’m Cassie! Homeschooling mother of seven, here to support you with knowledge and compassion, and give you back the control in your birth!

Jacqueline Laferriere

Framingham, Massachusetts

Jacqueline Laferriere

4 years of experience

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!

Jocelyn Santos

East Providence, Rhode Island

Jocelyn Santos

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I've been professionally practicing as a birth and postpartum doula for seven years, with nearly double that time supporting family and friends. My belief in the innate power of birthing individuals guides me, as I aim to uplift what's already within them. Through a blend of training, experience, and holistic support, I see myself as your birth companion, enhancing existing support without replacing it.

Rebecca Desa

East Providence, Rhode Island

Rebecca Desa

8 years of experience

My name is Rebecca. I have two little girls Scarlet and Emma who inspired me to become a Labor Doula. I loved birth so much that I decided to become a Childbirth Educator. I love supporting clients and their partners through pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum.

Maya Gutmann-McKenzie

Providence, Rhode Island

Maya Gutmann-McKenzie

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am Maya (they/them/theirs), a full-spectrum doula and care worker in Providence, RI. I am a certified perinatal doula (CPD) and in-network with most RI based medical insurances! I offer prenatal care, labor & delivery support and postpartum support to folks of all genders and family structures. Abortion support has become a central part of my offerings in the last year. My practice is trauma informed and driven by consent. ZiZ Care aims to hold people in their wholeness and meet folks where they are at. My approach is one that has been shaped by years as a care-worker as well as a lifetime of living as a queer, trans and disabled person. Thanks for being here!