Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in East Providence, RI

Birth is not something I view as a medical event to be managed — it’s a profound, transformative rite of passage. I believe women are far stronger than our culture gives them credit for, and my role as a doula is not to “save” or direct you, but to protect your space, guard your autonomy, and remind you of your own power when things feel intense. I had a home birth myself, and that experience deeply shaped how I see birth: as something instinctive, sacred, and worthy of respect — whether it unfolds at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital. I support families who want evidence-based information without fear-based pressure. I believe informed consent matters. I believe your intuition matters. And I believe the hands attending your birth should feel steady, calm, and safe. My approach is grounding, honest, and deeply supportive — I will meet you exactly where you are, without judgment, and help you feel confident walking into your birth knowing you are prepared, supported, and never alone.

Hi there! I'm Chelsea – a wife, stay-at-home parent of two, certified birth and postpartum doula, and babywearing educator based in Connecticut. With over two decades of experience working with children and families, my journey includes a master's degree in education and 11 years of teaching music to students from PreK through grade 12. My path to becoming a doula was inspired by the isolating and challenging nature of the postpartum months. Having navigated this journey myself, I realized the importance of support during this period. I aim to alleviate the isolation many face by offering guidance and understanding. Having been the first in my friend group to experience parenthood, I understand the complexities and uncertainties. My role is to provide a compass, steering you away from the confusing and sometimes overwhelming information available online. Join me in creating a supportive community, where I offer education, solidarity, empowerment, strength, and empathy to ease your transition into parenthood

Hi, I’m Heidi Terpening, CFSD, BPCE, founder of Azure Coast Doula. I am a maternal-child health clinician with over 27 years of nursing experience supporting individuals and families across the full continuum of care. My nursing career has taken me through NICU, labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, maternal-child health, pediatrics, community health, and school nursing. In these roles, I have supported families through routine and high-risk pregnancies, medically complex births, NICU admissions, postpartum recovery, and the many transitions that come with welcoming and caring for a new baby. These experiences have given me a deep respect for both the clinical and emotional sides of perinatal care, and a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, patient advocacy, and family-centered support. Over time, I came to understand that families often need more than medical care alone—they need continuity, reassurance, education, and someone who can help them feel grounded during moments of uncertainty. This understanding led me to full-spectrum doula work, where I now combine my clinical background with continuous emotional, physical, and educational support. Through Azure Coast Doula, I walk alongside families during pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, pregnancy loss, NICU stays, and medically complex situations. My role is to provide calm, consistent presence and clear, evidence-based information so families can feel informed, supported, and confident in their decisions. I strive to meet each family exactly where they are, honoring their unique needs, values, and experiences without judgment. In addition to doula support, I offer placenta encapsulation, newborn education, and hands-on newborn care guidance. These services are rooted in my nursing experience and are designed to ease the transition from hospital to home, helping parents feel more prepared and confident as they begin life with their new baby. The name Azure Coast Doula was inspired by the calm strength and resilience of the Adriatic coast of Croatia—a place that reflects the energy I hope to bring into every family’s experience. My work is grounded in clinical expertise, steady presence, and compassionate care, with the belief that every family deserves to feel supported, respected, and never alone in their journey. It is an honor to support families through some of life’s most meaningful and transformative moments.

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.

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.

Here at Life In Me we help create positive birth experiences for mama’s and their families. Whether it is your first pregnancy or third, feeling supported by a knowledgeable professional gives you the peace of mind you need to enjoy the life you are about to bring into this world.

I am Maya (they/them/theirs), a full-spectrum doula and care worker in Providence, RI. I am a Certified Perinatal Doula (CPD) and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and in-network with most RI based medical insurances! I offer prenatal care, labor & delivery support and postpartum, including overnight, support to folks of all genders and family structures - it's always a pleasure to work with fellow queer & trans people / families as well as others who are neurodivergent and disabled! I love caring for anyone in the fourth trimester and helping my clients get rest, nourishment and inner & outer peace throughout their pregnancy and postpartum experiences. 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. Thanks for reading and hope to connect soon!

Hi, I’m Emily! I’m a Certified Perinatal Doula (CPD) and artist based in Providence, Rhode Island. I’ve been supporting birthing families since 2022, but my path to this work started long before then. Living with endometriosis shaped my understanding of how essential it is to feel seen, heard, and supported in healthcare. When I was first learning how to navigate life with endo, I needed someone who could inform, empower, and walk with me through the unknown. Now, I’m honored to be that person for others as a doula. I’m committed to inclusive, compassionate, and evidence-based support. My approach is rooted in deep listening, genuine connection, and a belief that birth can be a powerful, joyful, and transformative experience. I offer support across four pillars: physical, emotional, informational, and advocacy, so that you and your birth partner feel informed, respected, and confident throughout your journey. I also accept Rhode Island-based insurances including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Neighborhood, United, and Medicaid. I’ll help you explore your options, prepare for the unexpected, and make choices that reflect your values. I work collaboratively with your care team to create an easeful, grounded birth environment so you can focus on birthing your baby, your way.

mom, Boston-native, singer, songwriter, Global IT Project Manager and founder of a non-profit organization A.R.T.S. Foundation Inc her personal mission and commitment as a doula, is to provide a safe birthing experience for all black mommas. Her unique vision for being your personal doula can be described as Transforming Pain into Passion. As a fellow momma who has experience with high-risk birth, I am committed to providing emotional support. In her own words what makes her special: My ability to see the bigger picture and being a naturally loving person. I deeply and profoundly care that you have a birthing experience that you can be proud of. As a trauma-informed, mental health advocate and momma, I know the challenges & I am here to be your personal birthing coach!

Hello! My name is Jordyn! I am a licensed CNA and an experienced postpartum night nurse! I am here to make mom’s and babies life easier and more comfortable!

Birthing Magic provides holistic, trauma informed, intuitive and evidenced based services for personal healing, mental wellness, conscious conception, mindful pregnancy & birth, lactation care and infant health. Nurse Sherri has well over a decade of experience working with women and families within the Healing Arts, Sacred Birthing Arts, Integrative Health, and Mental Wellness. She intuitively integrates her vast skillsets for optimal mind, body, and spiritual wellbeing. Her practice is tailored to suite your needs holistically through all stages of life, especially the childbearing year. It is her passion to help you remember your inner magic, birth & nourish your babies, heal from within and make informed health decisions.

Encouragement you deserve for the nourishment they need!

Ashley's journey into the realm of motherhood was marked by challenges, particularly with postpartum anxiety following the birth of her son. The experience, not aligning with her envisioned childbirth, significantly impacted her postpartum transition. This prompted Ashley to delve into the intricacies of childbirth, recognizing a pressing need for maternal support during both the birthing process and postpartum period.Motivated by her own transformative experience, Ashley decided to pursue a homebirth with her daughter, finally obtaining the birthing and postpartum support she had sought. This pivotal moment inspired her to undergo comprehensive training as a birth and postpartum doula. Ashley's commitment to her role is evident in her diverse training background, including certifications from CAPPA, Newborn Mothers Collective, and Birth Arts International. Ashley is currently undergoing training to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and is actively accepting clients under the guidance of her mentor. As part of her commitment to supporting mothers, Ashley extends special discounts for those opting for homebirth and for repeat birth clients.

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!

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.

¡Hola! I'm Marly and I'm a trained birth and postpartum doula currently working towards DONA certification. I am passionate about families and attachment, and always in awe of childbirth and babies. Through my work as a mental health therapist, I came to realize how precious birth and postpartum are in anchoring attachment. So here I am! A little about me - I'm a mom to three awesome little ladies, and wife to an active duty sailor. In my free time I like to read, nap and sometimes jog/run. Thank you for your consideration!

My name is Leimary Morales Llopiz from Massachusetts. I am Hispanic owner and founder of Circle of Life Doulas LLC and Grief Means Love as a Doula - Trauma and Grief Specialist who supports and offers professional guidance through all aspects of life from Birth, Postpartum, Bereavement and infant loss, to spirituality support a loved one to transition to the other side with facilitation, guidance and awareness. In 2021 I became a Full Spectrum Doula to provide a safe space through navigating to provide services in all the stages of life through education, guidance, empowerment. My experiences has led me to build relationships with providers and hospitals to best advocate for and listen to fill in the gaps and see better outcomes for families as a Supporting Light During the Journey of childhood. I began this work because of my own experiences with my pregnancies and not being heard or having the support I needed especially after delivering preemies. You can reach me through phone or text at (508) 509-3193 or leave a message here.

Hi, I'm Meghan Nichols- mom, birth doula and founder of The Dorchester Doula Collective. My passion for all things birth began while preparing for conception and pregnancy with my son. What started as light reading quickly turned into a deep dive into physiology and evidence based birth, and I completely fell in love with the beauty, strength and transformative nature of pregnancy and birth. My goal as a doula is to help my clients feel empowered in their birth choices so they can experience a supported and deeply satisfying birth. To support that journey, I provide foundation education, connect clients with providers and resources that nurture both physical and mental well-being, and help women cultivate confidence in their own strength, intuition and capabilities as they prepare for motherhood. I believe birth has the ability to unlock a woman's strength in the most profound way, and I feel deeply honored to support women as they step into motherhood with confidence, knowledge, and trust in themselves.

Hello family, my name is Natasha Barros and I'm a full spectrum Doula, which means I can support your prenatal, labor, postpartum and infant care needs. I love, love to educate. I'm resourceful and I find joy in sharing information that gives my mommas/families confidence in their journey. My passion is seeing people thrive in whichever way that looks for them. I love what I do and its not a job, but a calling. I've been a Doula for 4 years and have assisted in over 50 labors, and served many more families. I will travel by flight, if you need me too as well!

I am an RN/Doula working 35 years in Maternal Child Health. My philosophy is that everyone deserves individualized support, and access to the information they need, to make the right decisions for their bodies and family. I believe that supportive care and unbiased, accurate information, allow for a healthier and safer outcome. Prenatal, Birth, and Postpartum Doulas effect a better client/patient experience.