Cris Puccia Van Grol

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Birth Doula
Canandaigua, New York
7 years of experience
About me

Hello! My name is Cris. I’m a trained birth doula based in Canandaigua, NY. I became a doula because I experienced first-hand the difference that preparation and support have on birth and postpartum outcomes. I love connecting with families and acting as a compassionate presence throughout this major life transition. My practice involves prenatal meetings that focus on the three ways of knowing: intuitive knowing, personal knowing, and modern knowing; reliable and steady support during labor and birth for both the birthing parent and partner; and presence throughout the fourth trimester. In my free time, you'll find me creating memories with my husband and two sons, and at the YMCA training for my first triathlon!

Education

Bachelor of Science, Entreprenuership and Marketing (2020)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training, Carriage House Birth (NYC) (2018)

Childbirth Educator Certification, Doula Trainings International (2020)

Childbirth Educator and Mentor Training, Birthing from WIthin (2026)

Memberships and affiliations

Birthing from Within

Specialties
Birth Doula Childbirth Education Hospital Birth Natural Childbirth Postpartum Life
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Medicaid
Service introduction

If you're ready to dive into holistic birth preparation or are searching for a doula to help you navigate birth with confidence and resilience, I would be honored to support you.

Packages
Prenatal Support
One-hour prenatal session (virtual or in-person) designed to explore childbirth topics that are most important to you, including: the three ways of knowing, physiological birth, variations of normal, comfort techniques and pain coping strategies, support from birth partners, cesarean birth, the golden hour, the first weeks with newborn, and the fourth trimester. (Rate covered in full for medicaid members).
$99.00
USD Flat rate
Birth Support
Continuous doula support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early postpartum period, includes: 3 - 5 prenatal meetings, a mix of in-person and virtual sessions; unlimited phone, text, and email support throughout pregnancy; 24/7 on-call availability beginning at 37 weeks of pregnancy until your birth; continuous support during labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period, with access to back-up doula support as needed; and 1 - 2 postpartum meetings to process your birth experience and provide in-home support (mix of in-person and virtual). Rate covered in full for medicaid members. Payment plans and sliding scale rates are available for clients paying out-of-pocket.
$1,800.00
USD Flat rate
Upcoming classes
Morning Table: A Community Doula Support Call
Online event
A free, weekly gathering for expecting parents to explore the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of birth and early parenthood through focused topics, birth art, and open Q&A. ꩜ Intentional Structure We’ll blend modern childbirth education, open discussion, and reflection to create an experience that feels both focused and fluid, while helping you align your birth plans with what matters most to you. ꩜ Collaborative Energy Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself. Hearing how others navigate options can help you identify what options you have in your own journey. ꩜ A Supportive Space Rooted in respect for individual choices, so everyone can feel seen and supported, and make any realignments from a place of clarity rather than pressure. ꩜ Grounded Facilitation Led by Cris, a doula and Birthing from Within mentor, who will hold space and encourage meaningful participation.
Free event
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Nearby cities
Rochester, NY