Shannon Johns

Buffalo, New York

Shannon Johns

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

We are a group of certified and community Birth and Postpartum Doulas. We also provide breastfeeding, lactation support.

Shyana Broughton

Buffalo, New York

Shyana Broughton

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Welcome to Our Mommie Village. We love to support moms to be with a group model of care that addresses healthy mind, body and spirit from preconception through postpartum. We focus on building supports for the new mom to be to empower her as much as possible through her journey.

Morgan Gleason

Buffalo, New York

Morgan Gleason

5 years of experience

I started in this field as an infant nanny to my niece back in 2017. Since then I have worked in a variety of childcare settings. My time working at a daycare was spent in the infant room, caring for newborns and up. Most recently, I’ve been a nanny to two wonderful families who I’ve had the privilege of watching their babies grow from newborns to energetic toddlers. I’m extremely passionate about helping families care for their infants and young children.

Meghan Warner

Buffalo, New York

Meghan Warner

6 years of experience

I am a certified birth doula, with special training in VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and am also a Certified Lactation Counselor. I became a doula after my own empowering births and felt a calling to support families throughout birth and breastfeeding. I believe that birth is a unique, individual experience that deserves presence, encouragement, and support. Being a guide as one navigates the unknowns and weighs the decisions of birth is one of my greatest honors, next to being a mother. I believe that doulas can change the world by inspiring calm and confidence in birthing parents. I love the power of birth to connect couples and delights in helping them work as a team. Birth is a deeply transformative experience and one that I will guide you through with compassion and enduring support. I love spending time with my two toddlers and husband, going on nature walks, reading or journaling, and digging in my flower and vegetable gardens.

Alysa Johnson

Buffalo, New York

Alysa Johnson

3 years of experience

Hello! My name is Alysa! I am a mother, photographer, and faith-based, holistic-minded birth/postpartum doula working towards my certification. I have completed my trainings and am ready to start serving families! I provide support for labor, birth, and postpartum as well as birth planning services here in the WNY area. I am passionate about not only empowering birth, but empowering women as a whole. Our bodies are temples, birth is sacred, a natural physiological process that God created us to do! This process shouldn’t be feared, but respected and supported! Motherhood can be intimidating, even if this isn’t your first time around. My goal as your doula is to ensure that you feel heard, confident, and supported through each step of your journey.

Rhiannon Needham

Buffalo, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Rhiannon Needham

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi everyone! My name is Rhiannon and I have been a doula since 2019. I am a birth and postpartum doula, with additional knowledge in conception, fertility, and loss.

Recent review

I cannot recommend Rhiannon and her doula services enough! During my consultation, Rhiannon made me feel so comfortable, calm, and peaceful about the birthing process. She is such a smart, loving, and down-to earth person to have in your corner! I was so nervous about labor and delivery (and everything else that comes after!) But Rhiannon helped me with a birthing plan, (and postpartum plan) gave me GREAT TIPS, and most importantly, listened without judging me, my choices, or my many fears (no matter how small!) When pregnant, EVERYONE gives you advice, but Rhiannon really listens to what YOU want, and helps you to achieve that goal. I also utilized her postpartum services too, as I was very nervous about breastfeeding/pumping. She came to the hospital and gently explained how the pump worked (my little one was in the NICU) and sat with me as I went through that first time pumping. As she sat with me, we had such a wonderful conversation. She makes sure to focus on the Mama! Naturally most people are interested in the baby (and she was WONDERFUL with my little girl too) but she helped me feel like everything I was going through, and feeling was SO normal, especially when my hormones were making my emotions go up and down. It felt like having both a counselor, and a best friend by my side, at the same time. You will not regret using Rhiannon as your Doula! She will care for you, advocate for you, and most importantly, help you feel happy and calm about bringing your little bundle into the world!

- Jenny A.

Caitlan Wilber

Buffalo, New York

Caitlan Wilber

6 years of experience

I am a DONA-trained Postpartum Doula and owner of Sage Support. No experience of my life has been as foundation-rattling as having my first child. My husband and I lived far from family and friends, and - like most - our family had other day-to-day responsibilities that kept them busy. Add in a (short) NICU stay, early feeding challenges, and insufficient paternity leave, and I was a mess. In those early days, in between visits from our mothers and sisters, I constructed a tiny village of “nice ladies” - lactation consultants, speech language pathologists, a weekly breastfeeding group, and a psychologist - to put myself back together and stabilize my daughter’s eating. I believe that our country needs significant policy changes that better support families, birthing people, and infants. In the meantime, postpartum doulas can help fill that gap. I went through DONA postpartum doula and breastfeeding training in January 2021, and I’m working on the final requirements to be fully certified. I will work hard to support your family and refer you to other evidence-based professionals.

Janai Mckenzie

Buffalo, New York

Janai Mckenzie

6 years of experience

Hi, I am an experienced, compassionate postpartum doula /night nanny with over 4 years of expertise. With a calming presence and nurturing approach, I provide comprehensive guidance on newborn care, breastfeeding support, and sleep training. My friendly nature and attention to detail create a personalized experience for each family, offering emotional support and ensuring babies thrive during this transformative time. My professionalism, empathy, and genuine love for my work makes me a trusted companion for new parents.

Hallie Yockey

Buffalo, New York

Hallie Yockey

5 years of experience

Hey all!! My name is Hallie and I am a newly certified labor and postpartum doula in the Buffalo, NY area. After the birth of my first son in July 2021, I knew it was my calling to help others achieve a birth experience they could be proud of. Reach out to me and let’s chat! I’d love to add another member to the Blooming Baby family ❤️

Malissa Larson

Buffalo, New York

Malissa Larson

13 years of experience
Accepts insurances

MALISSA LARSON Certified doula (DONA) & Postpartum Doula, Authorized yoga teacher Level 1 Trained in Neonatal Resuscitation & Infant CPR Fully Vaccinated from COVID-19. Malissa has been a labor doula since 2014 and has attended over 70 births. A DONA certified doula, she is committed to lifelong learning and their standards and ethics. Other trainings include certification through DONA, Life Cycles in Buffalo, NY, Inspired Birth in NM, Neonatal resuscitation with Karen Strange and, Infant CPR, and proud to be a part of the doula team serving families at the Birthing Center of Buffalo. A yoga teacher since 2006, Malissa utilizes her experience before, during, and after birth. She’s taught in various yoga schools nationally including Albuquerque, NM, Buffalo, NY, and NYC including operating her school, Ashtanga Yoga Buffalo, from 2014-2021.

Candice Wyns

East Gwillimbury, Ontario

Candice Wyns

5 years of experience

I am an empathetic, caring, certified prenatal, labour and postpartum doula. I offer holistic care and advice to parents and families. I offer Forest walking, Motherwell parties, belly casting, and more.

Trudy Martens

Langton, Ontario

Trudy Martens

5 years of experience

Hi there, my name is Trudy Martens, a wife, and mama to 5 located in Langton Ontario. I have been passionate about pregnancy, birth and babies since I was little. I have been attending births since 2014. 2.5 years ago I became certified through Birth Arts International. My goal as a birth doula is to support you emotionally, and physically to the best of my ability and for you to have a positive birth experience. Also will teach you all the things pregnancy and birth the best I can!

Elizabeth Jasper

Snyder, New York

Elizabeth Jasper

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Elizabeth. I am a mom of eight. I am all about empowering and supporting expected moms on and during their birthing journey. My mission is to provide a calm and empowering birth experience. I also aim to remove the fear that most mother’s have about childbirth by ensuring you have the birthing experience that you will cherish.

Shareedah Al-Hark

Snyder, New York

Shareedah Al-Hark

15 years of experience

Hello I’m a Mother of 1 beautiful baby Boy. My Goal is to educate and prepare parents to bring their littles into the birth space safe. I am currently only taking private pay clients as early as not pregnant yet to almost due (no later than 32 weeks) and just want birthing support

Danielle Foti

Lockport, New York

Danielle Foti

13 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello all, I am a birth doula (DONA certified), placenta preparation specialist (WCPS certified), and childbirth educator (trained by ProDoula) serving the Western New York area. I also have a background in Biological Anthropology. I am passionate about using my cumulative knowledge to support and educate the pregnant & birthing people of my community, improving birth outcomes, and changing the narrative around childbirth. I've always been drawn to the non-clinical role of a doula, providing education with evidence-based information, supporting parents through pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond, and normalizing birth and breastfeeding in our culture. I strive to bring a calm, encouraging, non-judgmental presence into your birth space, along with a dash of humor.

Victoria Solfe

Shelburne, Ontario

5.0 (1 review)

Victoria Solfe

11 years of experience

As a mother of three, I understand firsthand the beauty and challenges that come with the postpartum journey. My work as a postpartum and birth doula is rooted in deep empathy and genuine care, qualities that have only been strengthened through my experience raising a special needs child. I bring calm, nonjudgmental support to families as they adjust to life with a newborn, offering both practical help and emotional reassurance. Over the past several years, I have supported families through both hospital and home births, navigating many different birth experiences and outcomes. I remain a steady advocate throughout, ensuring that families feel heard, respected, and empowered in every decision. My experience also includes childbirth education, lactation education, and newborn sleep support, helping parents feel prepared, confident, and informed from pregnancy through postpartum. My goal is always to nurture both baby and parents, creating a peaceful, supported environment where healing and bonding can truly thrive.

Recent review

Victoria was my Doula for both my first and second babies, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She not only provided real, evidence-based birth education, but she also made me feel completely comfortable and confident throughout my pregnancy and labour. Victoria was by my side every step of the way, offering calm reassurance, kindness, and incredible knowledge. Her support made such a difference, and her service was worth every penny. I’m so grateful for her care and highly recommend her to any expecting parent!

- Sheena R.

Amy Li

Whitby, Ontario

Amy Li

21 years of experience

Hello, my name is Amy, and I am a Registered Nurse, Psychotherapist. I have been supporting pregnant families and babies for over 20 years. If you are facing challenges in getting pregnant, having prenatal anxiety or postpartum depression, you are not alone. These experiences can leave you feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and even hopeless at times. Starting a new family is meant to be a happy time in our lives - a new milestone and a new beginning. However, it could also create mixed feelings that can be debilitating. You have tried to cope, but things are still not getting easier. Although stress is a natural response, it could take a toll on your mental health when it persists for too long. I offer a safe and supportive space to help you explore your concerns and navigate difficult decisions. We work collaboratively to uncover effective strategies for gaining more control of your mental health, confidently managing complex emotions related to pregnancy or parenthood, and being more resilient in maintaining your mental well-being. When you are feeling anxious or depressed, please know that help is out there. Take action today, a new beginning is waiting!

Nicole Rugani

Buffalo, New York

Nicole Rugani

3 years of experience

Learning about being a doula here to see how I’ll be able to cater to my future clients.

Ashley May-Smith

Cheektowaga, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Ashley May-Smith

2 years of experience

Hi everyone! My name is Ashley and I’m a birth doula servicing the Buffalo area. I was inspired to become a doula after helping my sister with the birth of my niece. As a doula, my job is to provide you with education, support, and to protect your peace during labor. Please feel free to reach out and see if my services fit your needs!

Recent review

Ashley was kind, patient, and caring. All that I could have asked for my birthing experience that was stressful for a variety of reasons. I cannot express enough how important it is for us all to have an informed advocate during the birthing process. I couldn’t recommend Ashley enough.

- Kelsey A.

Mikayla Davis

Buffalo, New York

Mikayla Davis

Welcome friends, my name is Mikayla Castilloux and I am a certified birth doula located in Buffalo, NY. I'm passionate about supporting families through every stage of pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with compassion, knowledge and calm reassurance. My goal is to help parents become empowered and informed, while feeling nurtured as they welcome their blessing into the world. While l'm not working with families, I love spending time outdoors, making memories with my family and watching a good movie.