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

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.

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.

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

Hi my name is Symone. I am a birth doula and soon-to-be photographer. I am the face of Cozy Nest Doula Services in Tonawanda New York and I would be honored to work with you.

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!

At BirthWise Buffalo, we offer Christ-centered doula care, childbirth education, and lactation support designed to nurture both body and spirit. Whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating labor, or adjusting in the postpartum season, we provide evidence-based guidance and compassionate presence every step of the way. Our heart is to serve your family with dignity, encouragement, and faith-filled care.

Mom and daughter duo, Patricia Conner and Colleen Young, have expertise as birth doulas and postpartum care. During your time with The Doula’s Daughter our goal is that you will feel respected, loved, and cared for. Our hope is that you walk away feeling confident in your birth choices and receive unwavering support. We will provide you with evidence based research along with years of experience find a birth or postpartum plan that is best for you and your growing family.

Beth is a Dona International certified Birth Doula who was born and raised in the Buffalo/Niagara community. After having her own family and realizing the importance of healing women at their most vulnerable and important time, she decided to dedicate herself to empowering the women in her own community. With a passion for supporting without bias and letting people make their own choices, she is able to help others feel confident enough to finally advocate for themselves and feel comfortable. Beth is a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, as well as a safe sleep ambassador who can help her clients through any and all aspects of pregnancy and birth. She also is a Breastfeeding Peer Advocate, that will support your family no matter how you choose to feed your baby! Certified and experienced in placenta preparation, so please feel free to inquire about those services as well!

It is my goal to help you feel informed and empowered during your pregnancy and delivery. Whether you are planning a hospital birth or home birth, to get an epidural or go without, I am here to provide unbiased support for you. The day you meet your new baby is one that you will remember forever. I hope to help make this experience a positive one!!

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.

My name is Shavonne Stevens (Seneca, Wolf Clan) and I reside on Seneca Nation Territory in Irving, NY. I am a Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula and Lactation Counselor. My goal is to help empower new parents and families and provide guidance during their birth and postpartum experiences. I know I have done my job when my clients are calm, confident and prepared for any transition parenthood may take them. I am honored to share my knowledge and provide support throughout your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey!

Id like to show women and families how empowering pregnancy and birth can be. Birth is a sacred and deep journey and my role is to walk beside you. I can offer you things like reassurance, physical comfort, and can provide you with evidence based guidance with your needs/wants. The main goal is for you and your family to feel safe, respected, and fully supported as you welcome your baby.

Hello there! I'm Marissa I'm a Birth and Postpartum Doula, a Somatic Birth Trauma Healer and trained in Closing of the Bones Ceremony. I'm located in Hamilton, Ontario. I have 3 sons- 9,4 and 1.5. I'm very blessed to have experienced a hospital birth, unassisted birth and a free birth. I've spent so much time unraveling the beliefs I held about birth so I could heal my birth trauma and have my dreams births, which I did! I'm so passionate in support Mothers in their journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I want ever Mother to stand in her power in her birth and birth the way SHE DESIRES. I love spending time in nature, cooking, dancing and teaching children at a forest school I work at!

Hi! My name is Ella and I am a birth and postpartum doula serving primarily the Hamilton, Haldimand/Norfolk, & Brantford areas. I have always had a passion for all things pregnancy, birth and babies. I found my passion for birth work while searching for my own doula for the birth of my son last year! I truly believe that birth can be a calm, peaceful experience with the proper education and preparation. In my free time I enjoy physical activity whether that be indoor or outdoors, family time and a good latte.

Lara Esrey (they/them) is a queer non-binary full spectrum doula & educator. They offer doula support for birth, postpartum, abortion & loss. They also teach childbirth & postpartum preparation prenatal classes, offer lactation support, and are a community herbalist. Lara is trauma informed and approaches this work from a person-centred standpoint.

Angie Stenback is a woman deeply inspired by nature, passionate about all she undertakes, and dedicated to inspiring others. She channels this passion into her work at The WOMB™, collaborating with an exceptional team of experts in pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. Angie's mission is to cultivate an environment that is healing, loving, and supportive, fostering a shared desire among team members to make a positive impact on families during these pivotal life stages. Angie works with a team that are trained to: - Ease emotional distress - Assist a birthing person to discover their own strengths and coping mechanisms - Ease physical pain and discomfort - Encourage ideal fetal positioning - Encourage smoother, easier and more joyful birth experiences - Reduce the rate of medical interventions - Facilitate communication between birthing person and medical staff - Assist partners in advocating for the birthing person’s wishes and preferences - Teach partners how to support their loved one through the birthing process

Hello everyone! My name is Brianna Biehler. I am a trained Birth and Postpartum Doula. I was also certified in Placenta Encapsulation at one point. I have had both hospital and home births with my three children. I believe pregnancy and birth can be a calm environment and I provide a judgement-free zone.

Hello, my name is Ashura. I am a certified birth and postpartum Doula. I am very passionate about supporting new families during this transformative time. I’m known for my compassionate approach and i believe in empowering new parents with knowledge and support. I love helping families navigate the challenges of early parenthood and celebrate the joys of welcoming a new baby with confidence and ease. My passion for Doula work stems from witnessing firsthand the transformative power of postpartum support during my own journey as a mother and few families and friends i supported. I believe in creating a nurturing environment where families can thrive. My Doula services includes practical support with newborn care, breastfeeding, baby soothing, and light household tasks, as well as emotional and informational support. I'm also very passionate about providing personalized care. outside of Doula work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, spa date, cook and clean, because i believe a clean environment is good for peace of mind. I'm excited to connect with you and learn more about your birth and postpartum journey!

I'm Gio Aiello, the passionate founder and CEO of Mindful Mommy Doula Matchmaking Agency. What started as a solo doula practice in 2017 has blossomed into a thriving community of 40+ doulas who have collectively attended hundreds of births and supported countless women. My journey from solo practitioner to leading a team of dedicated professionals has been incredibly rewarding, fueled by a deep commitment to empowering families with love, acceptance, and intention throughout their birth processes.