Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Highland Park, NJ

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I receive your inquiry with gratitude and happy for you to interview me during your quest for a doula. My fee includes, but NOT limited to, 2 in-person prenatal visits, support via all modes of communication, coaching in person & virtual from the point of contract through birth and first latch (if wanted), 1 postpartum visit. Please feel free to schedule a time to interview and I can send a Zoom meeting. https://calendly.com/eastwestdoulallc Some testimonials on: https://doulamatch.net/profile/35037/marianne-pane Warmly, Marianne BIO: Marianne Pane, a devoted mother of five, ranging from adults to teenagers, seamlessly blends her rich background as a Certified Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator with her studies in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Pacific College of Health and Science. Her extensive experience, spanning over two decades as a Project Manager and Logistician for major companies, has honed her skills in adaptability, resourcefulness, advocacy, organization, and negotiation. This skill set has been instrumental in her transition to the health and wellness sector, particularly focusing on maternal and pediatric health. Marianne’s journey includes profound experiences as an end-of-life caregiver for several family members, complementing her role as a Birth Doula, where she assists in celebrating the miracle of life. This unique balance of experiences reflects her deep understanding of the Yin and Yang principles central to TCM. In her role as a Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator, Marianne is committed to educating and coaching her clients, guiding them through the medical system with respect, integrity, and evidence-based information. She adopts a holistic approach, ensuring her clients are well-informed and empowered throughout their pregnancy journey. Marianne is trained in various techniques, including those from Spinning Babies® workshops, and uses tools like rebozo, birth ball, and peanut ball. HypnoBirthing® (The Mongan Method) is also in her array of services. As a student of Acupuncture and TCM, Marianne is skilled in techniques for natural labor induction, stress management, and pain relief. Her repertoire includes massage, auricular seeds, moxibustion, and other TCM modalities, all supported by evidence-based information. Marianne’s philosophy is simple yet profound: positivity breeds positivity. With this mindset, she encourages clients to make wise choices, fostering the belief that every day holds potential for achievement.

Michelle is the owner of Baby, Please Birth Services Agency located in NJ but with a team serving the metropolitan areas of (NY, PA & CT) as well as Baltimore. She is a certified Doula and certified Childbirth Educator teaching the Bradley Method ®, and her own Holistic Course expressly for The Birth Center of NJ of which she is the Doula Director. Michelle serves on the National Black Doula Association (NBDA) Advisory Board where she revised the doula training curriculum to enhance the needs of Black Doulas working in systemically racist environments. As a NBDA Doula Instructor and Doula Mentor she spends her time providing critical thinking skills for her students to be successful and competent in their fields. She is also a Poppy Seed Health Advocate supporting birthing persons virtually where access otherwise would not exist financially. In addition, she established the NJ Virtual Doula Program for Overlook Hospital by galvanizing over 40 local doulas to volunteer their time during the COVID crisis. Michelle recently cross-trained with DONA International to build on her expertise as an educator. She is co-founder of The NJ Birth Justice Collective and Board Chairperson of The Perinatal Health Equity Initiative fostering awareness to Black Breastfeeding Families and Infant Mortality. Michelle tirelessly works in the birth industry since 2005; helping over 600 families navigate their birthing spaces, offering training for birth professionals while ensuring birth justice through state and national initiatives, serving on non-profit boards and panels, enhancing the platform through blogs and podcasts. A mother of two wonderful children born by amazing natural birth experiences. She has been married for 28 years to an incredible man who shares her birth passion, he teaches childbirth education classes with her to share the partner perspective. Michelle empowers others by offering education, support and advocacy. Michelle is also a full time Chemical Engineer working for a German Based company. She holds degrees in Chemistry, Mathematics and Chemical Engineering.

My name is Theresa Archer I am a registered nurse, Dona Birth Doula and PP Doula. I am a highly skilled and dedicated birth doula and PP doula. I promote emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness through a strong holistic approach and expertise In reflexology. My goal as a birth doula/ PP doula is to provide exceptional individualized client care which includes promoting client’s emotional and physical comfort before birth, during the birth experience and in the post partum period.

Laura's passion for birth and family support began over a decade ago as a nanny of five children, before staying home with her own three boys. Currently, Laura is working with families to reduce fear and provide support during a major life event: Childbirth. As a mom herself, Laura has personally experienced a natural epidural-free delivery, a birth with epidural, and a cesarean birth. She specializes in VBAC support and emphasizes the importance of confidence and a feeling of security during the prenatal journey. Laura continues to support other moms and new families to navigate through the new experiences and challenges that pregnancy and parenthood may bring. Laura is the owner and founder of Princeton Doulas.

Hiring a doula who’s also a photographer seamlessly combines emotional support with the artistry of capturing intimate moments Beyond providing guidance during childbirth, a doulatog ensures that every poignant, transformative instance is beautifully documented, offering a dual role that enhances both the emotional and visual narrative of this profoundly personal journey

Her passion for childbirth began in her birthing her four children within five years and learning the amazing power of the mind, soul, and body in physiologic birth and thereafter. Becoming a DONA trained Doula has given her the professional skills and resources to help other birthing people and their partner(s) awaken and tune into this power. As your Doula, she is honored to hold space for you and meet you where you are along your reproductive journey. She will provide emotional, informational, and physical support and hold your hand as you learn to advocate for your preferences in what is the most personal and sacred time in your life. By encouraging you to feel confident, fully supported, in control of your choices, and well equipped with the tools and comfort measures, her goal is to help you optimize any path your birth takes. She especially wants to do all she can to educate the community about the power of birth support, increase access to these evidence based services, and work with BBIPOC and trans and queer birthing people who often experience trauma and inequitable care along their gestational journey. As a Latinx Doula, she is a strong proponent of reclaiming and honoring the cultural roots of birthing communities and their traditional practices. Elizabeth is bilingual in Spanish.

Hi, I'm Taylor Clarke-Cameron, a birth and postpartum doula and childbirth educator based in New Jersey. Since launching my doula practice in December 2024, I've had the privilege of supporting 15 families and attending 13 births, and every single one has deepened my commitment to this work. Before stepping into birth work, I spent over a decade as a school administrator — advocating for individuals, navigating complex systems, and building trust with families during some of the most pivotal moments of their lives. That foundation shapes everything I do as a doula: I show up informed, steady, and fully in your corner. My mission is simple: every birthing person deserves to feel informed, empowered, and supported — no exceptions. I am proudly affirming of all families, including single parents, multicultural and multi-religious families, LGBTQIA+ families, parents with disabilities, parents who are neurodivergent, and those growing their families through adoption. My Approach Universal Support, Personal Touch Birth is universal—it's happened across cultures, centuries, and countless galaxies of human experience. Yet YOUR birth is uniquely yours, a wonder that deserves celebration and support tailored specifically to your needs. Whether you're a single parent writing your own heroic story, part of a multicultural or multi-religious family blending beautiful traditions, navigating parenthood in the LGBTQIA+ community, a differently-abled parent, a neurodivergent parent, or creating your family through adoption—I am here for YOU. Your journey matters, your choices are valid, and your experience deserves nothing less than stellar support.

I am passionate about birth and experienced in helping families experience a glorious birth and journey into postpartum and parenthood. My support centers around evidence-based education, informed consent & collaborative advocacy. I have experience with unmedicated & medicated births, VBACs, C-sections. I also hav experience with NICU babies, special needs babies & mothers who deal with mental health ailments and other ailments.

Hi, I’m Cheryl — a Certified Full Spectrum Doula and the owner of Your Favorite Doula LLC. With over 20 years of experience caring for families, I provide compassionate, luxury-style support through pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and pregnancy loss. I am also a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, and Newborn Care Specialist, allowing me to support families with a well-rounded, nurturing approach during every stage of their journey. I believe every family deserves to feel deeply supported, empowered, and cared for during one of life’s most transformative moments.

Becoming a mother transformed the way I see birth, postpartum, and the importance of compassionate support. My own journey inspired me to become a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, and today I feel honored to guide families through one of the most meaningful seasons of their lives. I believe every family deserves evidence-based information, emotional support, and practical help so they can feel confident, respected, and empowered in their own choices. I provide calm, nonjudgmental care tailored to each family's unique needs. Whether supporting you during labor, helping you recover after birth, assisting with newborn care, feeding, soothing techniques, or simply offering reassurance during those first weeks, my goal is to help you feel safe, supported, and never alone. It is a privilege to walk alongside families as they welcome their babies with confidence and peace.

Jade is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, and mother. She brings years of experience, compassion, and a deep respect for the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Jade takes an evidence-based, inclusive approach to perinatal care. She does not subscribe to one “right” way to give birth — instead, she supports all types of births and all families, whether that includes unmedicated labor, pain medication, cesarean birth, home birth, or hospital birth. Her goal is to help each family feel informed, respected, and empowered in their decisions. She is deeply committed to amplifying diverse voices in the birth space and works collaboratively with healthcare providers to ensure that care is respectful, culturally sensitive, and centered around the needs and preferences of each birthing person. Jade offers a wide range of services to support families through every stage of the perinatal experience, including: Holistic Lamaze Childbirth Education Classes “Breathing for Birth” Childbirth Prep Workshops In-home Prenatal & Postpartum Lactation Support Customized Newborn Care Classes Prenatal and Postnatal Support for Families Doula Mentorship In addition to her work with families, Jade is the Doula Program Director at Montclair B.A.B.Y., wherey she collaborates with her partner Kelli DeFlora to bring high-quality, nurturing, and educational programming to new and expectant families in the community.

International board certified lactation consultant. I help with all feeding issues breast-feeding, bottlefeeding bottle, refusal, pumping trans fitting baby wearing and much more. I do at home in office and telehealth and I take some insurance.

Ebone offers resourceful, educational, emotional and physical support throughout your pregnancy and birth journey. Ebone began her journey having had worked with a birth &post partum doula and understanding the importance of having a supportive circle when going through the birth journey. Ebone has over a 15+ years in the social service field and providing services to the community. Ebone understands that holding space for families, serving and supporting expectant women, their partners and families with the emotional and physical aspects of childbirth. As a doula Ebone can assist women and their families in obtaining resources to make the very best medical/health care decisions.

Carla Graves – Perinatal Birth, Postpartum Doula & Maternal Wellness Specialist Business Location: 25 Scotch Road, Suite 4, Ewing, NJ 08628 Serving Mercer County, NJ and Surrounding Areas I am a certified Perinatal Doula with over four and a half years of experience, proudly trained through Uzazi Village. As a dedicated mother of five and a passionate advocate for maternal health, I specialize in supporting families through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. My areas of expertise include: • Placenta Encapsulation • Lactation Counseling • Sexual and Reproductive Health Counseling • Peer Counseling • Community Health Work I am certified in HIPAA compliance, bloodborne pathogens (biohazard safety), and ServSafe food safety. I am deeply committed to improving maternal wellness and ensuring positive, empowered birth outcomes for every family I serve. My services are available throughout Mercer County and I am willing to travel to surrounding areas. I accept most major insurances, including: • Medicaid • Horizon NJ Health • UnitedHealthcare • Wellpoint • Aetna If you’re looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and culturally competent support, I would be honored to be part of your birth journey.

DONA certified Birth doula, licensed massage therapist, personal trainer, Placenta Specialist and group fitness instructor, specializing in pre and post natal health and recovery. Hollie has had a love and passion for birth work for most of her adult life. After delivering her first baby 10 years ago, with the assistance of incredible doulas, she knew one day she would also become a doula. Hollie has been a massage therapist and personal trainer for nearly 20 years, working with pregnant and postpartum mothers, while raising her 3 boys. Once her youngest came to an age that she felt confident in moving into the birth worker world, she jumped in! Hollie has a deep passion for the amazing and magical experience of birth. She believes that every one who chooses to conceive, deserves the full support during this incredible time in their life.

My ultimate goal is to connect with my clients to help them feel empowered, supported and safe. Fertility through postpartum is such a sacred journey, and all families deserve to be nurtured along the way.

Informed. Responsive. Compassionate. Adaptive. Reassuring. Chandel brings a steady presence and a client-focused viewpoint to birth and postpartum care, offering support that adapts to your needs—especially when the path looks different than expected. She specializes in high-risk pregnancies, inductions, and NICU transitions, and is known for being a calm, grounding force in the room when things feel unpredictable. Her background in movement and maternal wellness allows her to support both physical recovery and emotional resilience. With training through Postpartum Support International, Chandel is especially attuned to the mental and emotional shifts that can arise during the fourth trimester. She holds space with empathy and skill, gently guiding new parents through the messy, beautiful realities of this season. From labor to latching and everything in between, Chandel meets families where they are—with care that is present, personalized, and always centered on your experience. Her goal is always the same: to help you feel supported, seen, and never alone. Chandel holds certifications as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, VBAC & Induction Support, Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer.

Welcome to Gentle Hands Maternal And Newborn Care Services Hello, I’m Vennessa Beason, a compassionate maternal and newborn professional dedicated to supporting families with evidence-based care, education, and nurturing support through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and newborn adjustment. With over 11 years of professional healthcare experience, I bring both clinical knowledge and heartfelt care to every family I serve. I am trained and certified through the International Doula Institute as a Birth Doula, Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator and Perinatal Nutrition Educator. I am also certified through ICT Academy as a Newborn Care Specialist, Sleep Coach, and in Infant/Child CPR. In addition, I am a Certified Medical Assistant with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Administration, which strengthens the professional and holistic support I provide. My approach blends education, advocacy, practical support, and gentle care to help families feel informed, confident, and supported. Whether you are preparing for birth, navigating postpartum recovery, seeking newborn guidance, or desiring overnight support, I am honored to walk alongside you in this journey. At Gentle Hands Maternal And Newborn Care Services, my mission is simple: to provide compassionate, skilled, and personalized care for mothers, babies, and families from bump to beyond.

Peace! - I'm Marissa, a certified Birth + Postpartum Doula (trained by Ancient Song in Brooklyn, NY) and a certified Peristeam/ Yoni Steam Facilitator (PFc), specializing in personalized herbalism consultations, customized steam plans for cycle regulation, womb wellness, postpartum recovery, and more. My Birth + Postpartum Support includes an array of offerings: Collaborative birth planning, continuous labor support, calm yet stern advocacy, in-home lactation + feeding support + newborn care sessions (including sleep education), recovery planning, postpartum herbal tea blends, soaks + steaming, and more! I bring a zen, safety-minded presence, and heart-filled approach with the goal of creating a custom plan - practical, nurturing, and truly you - so that you feel informed, held, and confident to prepare to welcome your baby and ease into the fourth trimester with peace of mind.

I am a CAPPA trained labor and delivery doula open to all birth styles. I believe no two births are the same and I am eager to assist in home births, water births, hospital births and everything in-between.