Kristen Criscitelli

New York, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Kristen Criscitelli

16 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! My name is Kristen and I am a registered dietitian with over a decade of experience and a certified lactation counselor. I have worked with countless clients helping them optimize their health prior to and during pregnancy, through their fourth trimester, and throughout breastfeeding as well. Over the years I have helped parents feel confident when feeding and nourishing themselves (and their little ones)! My method is surprisingly simple. I provide you with the latest scientific information, personalized for your unique needs, while working through all the external and internal influences that determine your food choices. I have a child of my own and experienced firsthand the ups and downs of pregnancy, as well as the difficulties many face when breastfeeding (and eventually starting solids!). Together, we work to achieve the goals you set out to accomplish, and I’m there cheering you on every step of the way!

Recent review

Kristen was extremely helpful and supportive with providing information for nursing/ feeding infants with food allergies and sensitivities. She is very knowledgeable in the field and provided really useful tips and advice when it came to identifying the allergy, adapting diet while nursing, weaning to formula, as well as introducing solids. Highly recommend!!!

- Heather D.

Winnie B.

New York, New York

Winnie B.

3 years of experience

Hi there, I'm Winnie. I know that welcoming a baby into the world is one of the most meaningful transitions a family can experience. As your doula, I’m here to support you through it with care that’s steady, thoughtful, and tailored to your needs. My role is to provide calm, knowledgeable support—whether that means helping you prepare, being fully present during labor, or checking in during those early postpartum days. My approach is practical, personal, and rooted in respect—for your body, your choices, and your goals for this experience. I believe every birth is unique. I take time to listen, to understand your preferences, and to help you prepare with clarity and confidence. I’ll walk alongside you with the kind of support that adapts when things change, and holds steady when you need it most. Our first conversation isn’t about pressure—it’s about connection. You’ll have space to share what you’re hoping for, ask questions, and get a feel for how I work. If it feels like the right fit, we’ll move forward together. Whether we connect months before or closer to your due date, I’d love to hear from you when the time feels right. My Values in This Work: • Advocacy that respects your decisions • Cultural awareness and sensitivity • Emotional and physical safety • Respect for your pace and preferences • Centering your voice in every step • Honest communication and transparency • Confidence built through clear, informed support My Experience: I’ve worked as a birth and postpartum doula for 2 years, supporting over 15 births in hospitals, birth centers, and home settings. My experience includes both medicated and unmedicated labors, VBACs, inductions, and support for first-time and returning parents. I offer both virtual and in-person support, and I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each family. From preparing a birth plan to hands-on labor support, I’m here to help you feel prepared, heard, and cared for—every step of the way.

Brielle Davis

New York, New York

Brielle Davis

10 years of experience

Hello everyone, my name is Brielle, and I am a birth worker supporting families through both home and hospital birth experiences. All aspects of comprehensive birth support are my passion, and I believe deeply in empowering families to make informed choices that align with their values and circumstances. Coming from a background that honors both traditional wisdom and evidence-based practices, I believe birth can be a transformative experience when families feel genuinely supported and heard, regardless of their chosen birth setting. My practice serves as a bridge between different approaches to birth, bringing personalized, mother-centered support into all birthing environments. I'm guided by three core principles: Trust in women's innate capacity and their ability to make the best decisions for their families, Presence that creates calm space for families to process and navigate their birth experience, and Respectful Witnessing - being fully present for families without imposing my own agenda on their journey. With almost nine years of experience as a doula beginning in New York City, I've supported families across diverse settings and circumstances. My understanding of birth support has been enriched through studying with traditional practitioners internationally, and I come from a family lineage of midwifery that spiritually informs my approach to this work. My approach focuses on empowering families to access their own strength and wisdom wherever they choose to birth, combining time-tested support techniques with respect for modern medical care when needed. I believe every family deserves compassionate, knowledgeable support that honors their unique path to parenthood. Reach out if you'd like to connect on an intro call!

Jeanette  Sawyer Cohen

New York, New York

Jeanette Sawyer Cohen

16 years of experience

Specializing in maternal mental health - including high sensitivity, anxiety, trauma, and parenting stress. Co-founder of a group practice that offers psychotherapy and parent coaching in NYC and Westchester.

Shamar Clarke Armstrong

New York, New York

5.0 (2 reviews)

Shamar Clarke Armstrong

12 years of experience

As a Newborn Care Specialist with 10 years of experience, I am dedicated to providing families with expert, personalized care during one of the most important transitions of their lives. I have worked extensively with both single newborns and multiples, always focusing on creating a nurturing, peaceful environment. My approach is rooted in building trust and providing families with the confidence and knowledge they need to thrive. With a deep understanding of newborn care, I tailor my services to meet each family’s unique needs, ensuring a smooth and joyful transition into parenthood.

Recent review

We hired Shamar as a night nurse a few nights a week for the first 8 weeks of our daughter's life. Shamar was calm, warm, supportive, professional, and helped us build foundational sleep habits with our baby. We are so grateful for her support and expertise!

- Danielle W.

Rebecca Donsky

Brooklyn, New York

Rebecca Donsky

8 years of experience

After a chronically sleep deprived first year with my son, sleep training saved us. This experience inspired me to become a certified child sleep consultant. In 2018, I completed 16 weeks of intensive training with the Family Sleep Institute and Little Monster Sleep Solutions was born. I believe in safe sleep, vaccines, and following the AAP recommendations. I use a variety of sleep training methods customized for each individual family - as no two children are alike, neither are their sleep plans. My recommendations are heavily research-based with some (safe) anecdotal suggestions thrown in for fun!

Anne Wallen

New York, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Anne Wallen

33 years of experience

Hello! It is an honor to support you in your unique journey of parenthood. I am a mother of 6 and have been serving in the maternal health field for over 30 years. This is such a special time for families and my desire is to reduce stress and increase knowledge so that parents can flow confidently through this sacred life transition.

Recent review

Anne was my doula for both of my kids and I credit her to a smooth pregnancy and delivery. Anne was available for all my questions, including when I got Covid while pregnant, and offered my guidance and even a recommendation that totally “cured” my symptoms (!). She also guided my husband and I in education on pregnancy, birth and parenting, provided helpful resources and advocated for us. Both my children were “sunny side up” during labor which made delivery challenging. I swear that if it wasn’t for her, I’d have had to have a c-section which I was hoping wouldn’t happen. Considering how difficult it was to push my kids out, if Anne wasn’t there to offer positioning tips, relaxation tips, or breathing tips, I really don’t believe I would have been able to push my babies out. I am so grateful to have met Anne and had her part of these incredible milestones!

- Alyssa B.

Lindsay King

New York, New York

5.0 (2 reviews)

Lindsay King

16 years of experience

I’m a Newborn Care Specialist, Infant Sleep Coach, and Postpartum Doula dedicated to helping new parents feel confident, supported, and truly seen. With a background in evidence-based newborn care, I guide families through those early weeks with calm, practical support—whether that’s establishing healthy sleep foundations, navigating feeding, or easing the mental load that comes with life-changing transition. With over 15 years experience supporting new families, my approach is gentle, individualized, and rooted in what’s biologically normal for babies. Based in NYC and available virtually, I’m here to make your nights smoother, your days lighter, and your parenting journey a little easier.

Recent review

Lindsay is an amazing and reliable professional. She is thoughtful, compassionate, and very knowledgeable. I would love to get to work with Lindsay again in the future, and think anyone would be lucky to work with her.

- Alison S.

Aleisha Peters

New York, New York

Aleisha Peters

9 years of experience

Hi! I’m Aleisha a trained Newborn care specialist (8years), CPR certified and fully vaccinated. I am a kind, reliable, caring, trustworthy, attentive and organized individual who thrive to be the best at what I do. I’m fantastic with babies and work as a team with parents to make transition into parenthood as smoothly and enjoyable as possible. I’m located in New York and I’ve worked mainly in Long Island, Westchester, Manhattan area where I have provided superior services to some of the most wonderful families. My service includes but not limited to: - cleaning baby’s room - cleaning baby’s bottles - doing baby’s laundry -Guidance and Education on baby’s care -feed baby - sleep train at appropriate age and weight - engaged/ stimulate baby for age appropriate developments - stroller walks - overnight service - daytime service - 24hrs service - scheduling

Deborah Birnbaum

Brooklyn, New York

Deborah Birnbaum

11 years of experience

I am a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator who is committed to supporting "YOUR birth". I offer up-to-date, evidence-based information to expectant moms so that they can make informed decisions about their pregnancy and birth. I have experience in VBAC and other "complications." I also offer some vital information for Torah-true Jewish moms.

Vicki Bloom

New York, New York

5.0 (10 reviews)

Vicki Bloom

16 years of experience

I have been helping to improve birth experiences in NYC and Westchester County for over a decade. This is my philosophy: You don’t become a different person when you become pregnant, begin labor, enter your birthing space, or bring your baby home for the first time. You’re still you, having an intense and transformative life experience. As your doula, I take the time to learn who you are and what will help you and your family to feel comfortable, informed, prepared, and ready to engage with your birth, both in advance and through the ever-changing moments of the birth process. I am passionate, flexible, and comforting, but also grounded, no-nonsense, and strongly evidence-based.

Recent review

First of all, I must commend the Doula Project itself as an invaluable advocate. Sometimes the medical establishment views us within categories--especially when we are unusual as a result of identity--while the Doula Project listens to us as individuals in order to advocate for us to have the birth closest to our ideal within the context of medical wisdom. From the start I really appreciated Vicki's encouraging me to ask questions, to determine what the range of choices was, and to understand the benefits and risks of each decision. In my own case, I did decide because of advanced maternal age and medical advice to have an induced labor. Vicki was there to meet me at the hospital when I checked in, and she made sure that between her and her Doula Project partner on my case, I always had a doula to advocate for me from start to finish, through 27 hours of labor and beyond. Indeed, Vicki took the first photo of my baby, within minutes of her birth! From our first pre-birth meeting, Vicki correctly identified me as a physically fit person who would benefit from maintaining a physically active relationship to my labor and delivery. I brought a yoga mat and pilates ring to the hospital, and Vicki advocated for my being able to use them, even though my baby had to be monitored throughout the induced labor: we set up my yoga and pilates equipment right next to the bed, and Vicki advocated for periodic breaks from the monitor, especially in light of the fact that my baby was doing so well throughout. When I delivered my daughter, I surprised a number of the doctors, including one who thought a C-section would be a foregone conclusion, by delivering vaginally, after only about five minutes of pushing. I am very grateful to Vicki for her steadfast advocacy that led to such a positive birth experience for me and my daughter.

- Georgette F.

Sandra Remy

New York, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Sandra Remy

3 years of experience

My name is Sandra Remy and I am a childbirth educator, doula, peer breastfeeding counselor, social worker, and proud mother of 4! I enjoy pulling from all of these roles and utilizing them to support my work with expectant mothers and their families. I believe that birth is a sacred process and should be treated as such. I also believe that having the birth experience that you desire takes preparation and intentional planning which is why I am a strong advocate for childbirth education. Having knowledge of the process of birth places you in a better position to advocate for yourself, baby, and family. It further develops your self-confidence and your confidence in your innate ability to give birth, and this is key to curating the birth experience you desire. If you are seeking someone who will: see you, hear you, respect your intellect and intuition, while also being compassionate, patient, and supportive of you as you prepare to birth you baby, then I encourage you to get in contact with me.

Recent review

Sandra is such a delightful soul. Her knowledge of doula work is phenomenal which makes the birthing process comforting and bearable. She works with both parents to ensure that they are prepared for possibilities. As a client, she has taught me breathing techniques, birthing exercises, how to be accepting of help, the birth phases and much more. She has become part of my family and I am honored to have her as my doula and now friend.

- Sharifa L.

Chamaine Lucas-Jones

New York, New York

5.0 (3 reviews)

Chamaine Lucas-Jones

13 years of experience

My name is Chamaine, I am Birthing Postpartum Doula with a deep commitment to supporting families through one of life’s most transformative experiences. I bring a nurturing presence and a calm, reassuring approach to help create a warm and comforting environment where parents feel truly supported and valued. My mission is to offer compassionate, knowledgeable care to families welcoming new life—guiding them through both the joyful moments and the inevitable challenges with patience, empathy, and expertise. In addition to my core practice, I have experience working in kosher kitchens and providing attentive, respectful care for infants following their bris, ensuring families feel confident and cared for during this sacred time.

Recent review

We had the pleasure of having Chamaine support and guide us for the first five weeks after our daughter was born via C-section. As first-time parents returning home after a difficult pregnancy followed by a brief NICU stay, we felt very overwhelmed and anxious about entering the new phase of our lives. Chamaine was like a ray of sunshine entering our home, providing us with an instant sense of warmth and comfort. She made a concerted effort to connect with and care for our entire family, including our newborn daughter, our (extremely needy) dog, and both of us parents. We’ve gleaned so much valuable knowledge from Chamaine that we will surely carry with us throughout parenthood. We couldn’t have asked for someone more nurturing, responsible, thoughtful, and attentive to care for our daughter, and it brought us so much peace to know that she was in such great hands each day and night. We were so lucky to have had Chamaine as our baby nurse, and none of us (dog included!) could have gotten through this challenging adjustment period without her. We appreciate her tremendously and she will always be a very special part of our family!

- Sarah H.

Johanny Luna

New York, New York

Johanny Luna

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I’m Johanny Luna, mother of two and lifelong New Yorker, devoted to supporting birthing individuals and families through one of life’s most transformative experiences. I believe birth deserves compassionate, respectful care that honors each person’s unique journey. With over a decade in healthcare, I offer holistic support that blends evidence based knowledge with ancestral wisdom. As a bilingual doula, I’m especially passionate about empowering diverse communities to make informed choices and feel truly seen and supported through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. My work is rooted in trust, respect, and the belief that reproductive health thrives in strong, connected communities.

Carolynn Soba

New York, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Carolynn Soba

2 years of experience

As a current c-section mom of 2 under 2, I want to bring happiness, joy and education to new and seasoned mothers. I love to provide a judgement-free zone to parents of all kinds and strive for success. I currently live with my husband and daughters in The Bronx, NY. In my free-time I love to be outdoors, study astrology, and cook. I’m excited to connect with you!

Recent review

Carolynn was a such a HUGE help during our first week home with our baby girl. She came in with the calmest energy (even when we were a mess tbh), made sure I was eating, resting, and not losing my mind, and somehow always knew what both my sweetie and I needed. She helped me with breastfeeding, newborn care, and more. And yes, I actually got to nap… She was supportive, kind, funny, and zero judgment. Idk how we would’ve made it through that first week without her. We saw her a few times after that until we felt comfy to take on the world as a new family.

- Ashley G.

Shama Hinds

New York, New York

Shama Hinds

11 years of experience

Hello mama I’m a Newborn Care Specialist- NCS works in the home I usually starts the day you come home with baby or the day of home birth. I work towards empower new parents to become confident in their new roles, by helping establish good feeding and sleeping routines and habits. They typically work overnight or work 24/7, for up to 3-4 months. I Will usually take on full care of your newborn overnight so parents can rest, with the exception of bringing baby to feed with the nursing parent. I am highly trained to educate and empower the parents in those first few months with their baby, which can often feel overwhelming .My philosophy includes helping families establish healthy routines, especially around feeding and sleep, by employing gentle, developmentally supportive techniques in a safe environment.

Ansar Muhammad

New York, New York

Ansar Muhammad

5 years of experience

It was in 2019 that I interviewed my grandmother about her birthing experience, she told me about her mother, and how in the south at that time it was common to have a home birth, and your neighbors would serve as seasoned midwives and doulas. I felt called to this story, of your village coming to provide you with support and care at your most vulnerable. As a birth and postpartum doula, I have served over 100 families from all walks of life, offering calming, comforting support to them and their support system! I believe in providing physical, informational and emotional support to the families I work with. I meet every family I work with where they are in their journey and offer the kind of comfort and advocacy that is needed for a beautiful and holistic experience. My mission is to make sure you have the birth or postpartum experience you want, and to aim higher than safety

Claudine Meyers

New York, New York

Claudine Meyers

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Experienced newborn care specialist for singles or multiples care. Postpartum doula .Cpr, first aid and aed certified and fully vaxxed willing to travel . Has worked between Nyc and Florida and willing to work in other states .

Judy Singer

New York, New York

Judy Singer

9 years of experience

Judy is a Registered Dietitian and received her Master's in Public Health Nutrition from New York University. She is passionate about helping women support their bodies through the life-changing experience of starting and growing a family. Whether it's learning to nourish yourself through pregnancy, supporting your healing postpartum, or building healthy habits and relationships around food for you and your little ones, Judy is here for it all. A mom of 3 young girls herself, Judy understands the complexities of navigating early motherhood and how difficult it can be to prioritize your own health. Judy will help you learn to tune into your body and establish easy, sustainable, healthy routines for you and your family.

Denise Bolds MSW, Ed.D, CD(DONA), CLC, CBE

New York, New York

Denise Bolds MSW, Ed.D, CD(DONA), CLC, CBE

13 years of experience

Certified birth Doula, DONA International, CLC, childbirth educator, supporting high-risk pregnancies: VBACS, Advanced maternal age & more. Certified lactation counselor, placenta encapsulation services. Childbirth Instructor. Supporting Hospital and birth center births. Supporting NYC and Northern New Jersey. 12 years and 325 births of experience. I am a Black birthworker. Carrot Certified Provider