Elise Alahakoon

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Yonkers, New York
5.0
About me

Hello! My name is Elise (she/her), and I’m a certified IDI full spectrum doula. I’ve worked with children for many years in my hometown of Toronto but when I moved to New York I decided I wanted to take my skills to the next level. I want to help the people in my community have empowering and informed pregnancies and births. I believe education and support are the keys to living a higher, elevated life. When I’m not working with birthing people and families, you can find me practicing yoga, meditating, painting, singing and dancing. I also enjoy watching comedies and sci-fi drama series with my husband and my cat, Mittens. I’m looking forward to connecting and getting to know each other more! -E xoxo

Education

Bachelor of Arts (2013)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification - International Doula Institute (2021)

Postpartum Doula Certification - International Doula Institute (2021)

Lactation Counselor Certification - International Doula Institute (2021)

Childbirth Educator Certification - International Doula Institute (2021)

Perinatal Nutrition Educator Certification - International Doula Institute (2021)

Credentials
CBE CD (BEST) CLC CPD
Specialties
Birth Doula Breastfeeding Support High-Risk Pregnancy Labor Doula Newborn Care Nutritional Counseling Positive Thinking Postpartum Doula Care
Languages

English, French

Service introduction

Hello! My name is Elise (she/her), and I’m a certified IDI full spectrum doula. I’ve worked with children for many years in my hometown of Toronto but when I moved to New York I decided I wanted to take my skills to the next level. I want to help the people in my community have empowering and informed pregnancies and births. I believe education and support are the keys to living a higher, elevated life. When I’m not working with birthing people and families, you can find me practicing yoga, meditating, painting, singing and dancing. I also enjoy watching comedies and sci-fi drama series with my husband and my cat, Mittens. I’m looking forward to connecting and getting to know each other more! -E xoxo

Packages
Birth Doula
Birth Doula Package: Starting at $1,500 5 x Prenatal Sessions Labor Support 1 x Postnatal Follow-up Session **Text support included. **Bi-Weekly Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping Sessions Included
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Doula
Postpartum Doula Packages Daytime Support: $45/Hr (Minimum 5hrs between 9am – 11pm) Personal Care -Assistance with post-birth recovery whether vaginal or cesarean birth -Cooking a set of meals/light housekeeping/laundry -Being a soundboard for all the questions weighing on you Baby’s Care -Assistance with breastfeeding, pumping, hand expression, and bottle feeding -Assistance with infant care including bathing, and soothing techniques like baby wearing -Sleep and Feeding strategy sessions Don’t know your schedule yet? That’s ok! We have an option to Pay As You Go. Pay As You Go Support is $60/hr (Daytime only). Payment plans available.
$45.00
USD Per hour
Lactation Counseling
Lactation Counseling Services We provide one on one counseling sessions that include: -Lactation education & resources -Assessment of chest, latch and baby’s lingual frenulum -Create a feeding plan **Text support included.
$175.00
USD Flat rate
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Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

Elise is really easy connect with - you immediately feel comfortable with her. She is warm, friendly, supportive and so patient. She is reliable and really wants to deliver the best care she can to her clients. I definitely recommend her.

- Dena G.

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