Kristen Barraford

Hopedale, Massachusetts

5.0 (1 review)

Kristen Barraford

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I’m a birth and postpartum doula passionate about helping families feel calm, informed and supported during one of the most transformative times in life. My approach is grounded in gentle encouragement, evidence based information and intuitive care. I believe birth isn’t just a medical event that brings life into this world but a spiritual, vulnerable and transformative time and you as a mother deserve extra support.

Recent review

Kristen was an incredible support during my pregnancy and birth. She brought such calm and reassuring energy and always seemed to know exactly what I needed in the moment. Her advice was amazing and truly helped me understand my options and achieve the birth experience I wanted. Her knowledge and encouragement gave me the confidence to trust my body and my choices. I am so grateful for her presence she made such a difference in my birthing experience. Kristen’s support went beyond me as she also gently guided my husband and showed him how to be actively involved in the process. Because of her, he felt confident and engaged, and together we were able to navigate birth as a united team. Her ability to support not just the birthing person but the partner as well sets her apart, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a truly empowering birth experience.

- Emma W.

Kaitlyn Reed

Montville, Connecticut

5.0 (1 review)

Kaitlyn Reed

7 years of experience

Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I am a DONA Certified Birth Doula and a Rhode Island Certified Perinatal Doula experienced in working with those choosing to have a home birth or water birth, those walking through birth anxiety, and those needing strong human rights advocacy in the hospital setting. I utilize evidence-based childbirth education to teach, Spinning Babies techniques to physically support, trauma-informed care to emotionally support, and Birth Monopoly training to encourage advocacy with my clients. I take an overall holistic and natural-minded approach to care. I work with my clients throughout their pregnancy, continuously through labor and birth, and for a few weeks postpartum in the hospital, at home, and in birth centers. I also offer supportive care during the postpartum period with physical and emotional support for mother's, newborn care, cooking, light cleaning, and more. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, and prior to becoming a Birth Doula, I spent a decade professionally teaching. My career has been spent educating and caring for children and their families, which has proven to be extremely beneficial to my birth work. It’s my desire to continue supporting and loving families as they engage in the most important moments of their lives. I birthed both of my children at home and I have a deep love and respect for home births. Through my own pregnancy and birth experiences, I found that having proper support from people you truly trust and feel safe with is absolutely essential for a satisfying birth experience. I'm eager to support you, educate you, reassure you, and help you advocate for everything you want your birth to be. It's my goal to ensure you always feel safe, heard, loved, respected, and empowered throughout your journey.

Recent review

Kaitlyn has been a long time friend. We were both excited when we found out that we were both pregnant and only a day apart with our boys! This was my first pregnancy and her second. Unfortunately, we live in different states and didn’t see each other much in person. When I was 17 I lost my mom and Kaitlyn was always by my side. The same holds true, even in different states, during my pregnancy. Kaitlyn was always a text, Snapchat, or voice message away from answering any questions I would have. No question or concern was too much to ask! At 20 weeks I learned my son had a cyst in his brain that could indicate a chromosomal abnormality (at 27 weeks we found out that he would be ok after many appointments at a specialist). Kaitlyn was my first call, she kept me calm and although there were no answers she could give me that would take the worry away, it was a blessing to have someone virtually there to support me. I went into labor first and had a hospital birth, everything was beautiful for the first couple of hours and then reality hit. If only postpartum held the same excitement feeling I felt for 9 months. Kaitlyn was in labor at that time and I still felt the love and support that I had throughout my pregnancy. It wasn’t until a month or so after giving birth when she mentioned about becoming a doula and I couldn’t agree more that she would be perfect for that profession! She was doing the work of a doula, virtually, but it didn’t feel like we were 100 of miles apart. If we both were up during the night (throughout pregnancy and postpartum) we would text or Snapchat each other videos of whatever issue we were having. She had advice that I would’ve never thought of. Being that my mom passed away and this was my first pregnancy, I didn’t have that women to go to for advice, to cry to, or just to share our struggles with. Kaitlyn was that person for me, granted she is not my mom but she is someone who would give me honest advice, someone who would wipe my tears through the phone with laughter. She did all this before making it her profession. Her compassion and care make her the best choice for anyone to choose her to be their doula.

- Ashley L.

Colleen Myatt

New Haven, Connecticut

Colleen Myatt

13 years of experience

I had been a stay at home mother since the birth of my first son in 1995. Since then I had three more babies and loved being pregnant and giving birth. Every aspect of motherhood comes very natural to me and being a stay at home Mom had been the perfect fit. I live in Bethany, CT with my husband and children. As my children had grown and became more self-sufficient I realized that my energy and enthusiasm needed to be put to good use. I discovered doula services and the more I learned the more I realized that this was the perfect fit for me! I started my journey to become a doula in 2012. During that time I have become completely immersed in my work and continuing education. I have met so many wonderful people and to date I have participated in hundreds of amazing births. How lucky am I to get to experience the miracle of birth over and over again! Being pregnant, experiencing labor and birth are not medical conditions. I believe women should have a voice in how they would like to labor and birth their babies. I offer open minded and enthusiastic support for Parents to be. Whether you are planning a medicated birth, a C-section, VBAC or would like an unmedicated birth, I am there for you. As your birth doula I will help you achieve a calm and gentle birth. I will provide continuous emotional, physical and informational support. I will gently remind you of your birth plan. In labor it is easy to lose focus. I will help you with visualization and to stay as calm and relaxed as possible in between surges. I will provide comfort measures during surges. After the birth I will help you with skin-to-skin and baby self-latching if you plan on breastfeeding. I am trained in Childbirth Education, Spinning Babies and Evidence Based Birth. I also have a lot of experience with clients using Hypnobirthing techniques. I am looking forward to helping you achieve your dream birth.

Ruby White

New Milford, Connecticut

Ruby White

8 years of experience

Ruby White has been a certified full spectrum doula for 7 years. She completed the in-person portion of her certification in Brooklyn, NY with Doula Trainings International (DTI). Serving birthing people and their partners as they go through the major life transition of becoming parents has been her joy since 2018. Her goal is for parents to feel empowered in the entirety of their experience – to be able to ask for the support they desire and to receive it while trusting their body’s ability and the physiological process of birth. Ruby’s strength as a doula is her empathetic, holistic, and inclusive approach, as well as her versatility. She has served families in all types of birth scenarios – hospital, birth center, homebirth, with medication and without. As a doula, her deepest wish is that all patients receive comprehensive and compassionate maternal healthcare, as well as hands on comfort measures and a nourishing presence in their birthing and postpartum spaces. Whether she is providing massage and hip squeezes in labor or assisting with the first latch of breastfeeding - she is honored to be present for every step of the journey. She will always advocate for your birthing preferences to be respected and is committed to showing up with a kind ear, an open heart, and caring hands to serve new families and their babies. Above all, she will hold space for your birth to feel beautiful, safe, intimate, and sacred, always with a dash of humor! When she is off duty, she enjoys singing, acting, writing poetry, being in nature/with animals, and spending time with her family.

Sarah DAmato

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Sarah DAmato

4 years of experience

I am a self made business. My dream is to help low income people become families

Theanna Hernandez-Tiedemann

Easthampton, Massachusetts

Theanna Hernandez-Tiedemann

4 years of experience

Hi everyone! My names Theanna and I am a birth and postpartum doula as well a childbirth educator! I’ve known ever since I was little I was meant to work in the birth world and being a doula has opened my world up to so many amazing opportunities. After attending my first birth as a doula I knew that this is what I was meant to do. I’d love to schedule a consultation and talk about ways I can support you and your family through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Liza Styles

Northampton, Massachusetts

Liza Styles

3 years of experience

I provide support for expectant parents throughout their pregnancy and birth journey. I offer comprehensive prenatal, labor and delivery support, and postpartum assistance. I view my role as tour guide through pregnancy and birth, and I am here to support any decisions or preferences you have - this is your body and your baby. I want my birthers to feel feel empowered and confident throughout their birthing experience.

Rebecca Dennis

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Rebecca Dennis

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I’m Rebecca, a certified Postpartum Doula serving families in Hamden County, MA and Hartford County, CT. Before becoming a doula, I spent over 10 years as a nanny caring for children of all ages. Now, I specialize in supporting parents and newborns through the unique, emotional, and transformative postpartum period. The postpartum phase can be both beautiful and overwhelming. With my training and hands-on experience, I offer practical support and emotional care—whether you need help during the day or restful overnight care. Imagine waking up to a well-fed, clean baby… with the laundry folded, bottles washed, Yes, it can be that kind of night. If this sounds like the kind of support you need on your postpartum journey, let’s connect! I offer a free 15-minute consultation to learn more about my services! And if your employer offers Carrot Fertility, Progyny, Maven, or you have an HSA/FSA—great news! I can accept those as well as private pay.

Brigid Owino

Amherst, Massachusetts

5.0 (1 review)

Brigid Owino

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Brigid, and I am a compassionate birth and postpartum doula bringing a wealth of expertise to my role. I am trained by Dona International and I hold a BA in Psychology. My understanding of human behavior and emotions enhances my ability to support families during the perinatal period. I am currently pursuing a Masters in Counseling with a specialization in perinatal mental health and I am dedicated to providing holistic care that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of childbirth and beyond. My approach is rooted in mindfulness and evidence-based practices, ensuring families receive the most up-to-date information and support. Whether navigating the complexities of childbirth or transitioning into the postpartum period, my support is tailored to meet unique needs and preferences. My compassionate guidance fosters a sense of empowerment and confidence, helping families navigate this transformative journey with resilience and grace. In my free time, I can be found spending time with my daughters in nature, cooking a meal, planning an event and trying something new. If you're seeking comprehensive support and personalized care throughout your birthing experience and beyond, I'm here to help. Feel free to reach out to schedule a complimentary consultation or inquire via email about my services.

Recent review

I had the most incredible experience working with Brigid as my birth and postpartum doula. From the moment we met, I knew I was in good hands. She exuded warmth, compassion, and expertise, making me feel supported and empowered throughout my journey. She was a calming presence, helped ease the tension with jokes and stories, provided unwavering support and encouragement every step of the way. She was there to advocate for me and helped me pick out items that my baby would need. When we brought our baby home, Brigid helped us around the home and reminded us to breathe. I loved how she reminded us that babies do not come with a manual and to trust our instincts. She helped with some newborn care, breastfeeding support , and emotional support during those challenging early days of parenthood. Her gentle guidance and reassurance helped me navigate the ups and downs of postpartum life with grace and resilience.

- Alexia G.

Elizabeth Thompson

Pelham, Massachusetts

Elizabeth Thompson

3 years of experience

I trained with Michelle L'Esperance-Muñoz and Warm Welcome Doula Academy in western Massachusetts in and participated in BORN Collective's doula mentoring program in the SF Bay Area in Summer 2024 . I've also completed Hypnobabies Academy's online Hypnobirthing course. Additional influences for me as a birthworker include Ina May Gaskin, Dr. Rebecca Dekker (Evidence-Based Birth), Our Bodies, Ourselves, Liam Kali (Maia Midwifery & Fertility), Sabia Wade (Birthing Liberation) and Prentis Hemphill (What It Takes to Heal) I am a white, upper-middle class, well-educated out lesbian woman and part of the disability community. My interests besides birthwork include architecture and design, enjoying western Massachusetts and the San Francisco Bay Area's beautiful natural landscapes, and quality time with people and animals I love. Authenticity flows through my birthwork and enhances my capacity to understand and connect with people. I provide embodied, mindful, compassionate, knowledgeable accompaniment and witness for families of all kinds, including solo birthing people and those with existing support from a partner and birth team. I am especially excited to work with LGBTQ+ and disabled clients, along with families anticipating bringing a disabled kiddo into the world. Disability can be a positively transformative experience and one I am well-equipped to support pregnant people and their partners through.

Angela Vargas

Deerfield, Massachusetts

5.0 (1 review)

Angela Vargas

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi there, I’m Angela! Founder of The Maternity Angel, certified Birth Doula, certified Body Ready Method®️ Pro, Evidence Based Birth®️ Instructor, latina mom, wife and so much more!! I am a kind and compassionate woman, who strives to provide compassionate, evidence-based care with a unique approach where I tailor each one of my offers to your unique needs. Let’s embark on this adventure together! I am an Evidence Based Birth®️Instructor, Certified Placenta Specialist, Newborn Care Specialist, Birth and Postpartum doula! :) I bring a unique approach and set of skills to the table when you hire me as your birthworker, but the biggest thing is, I will focus on supporting you and your family as a whole, integral unity!

Recent review

Angela was such a huge support for me and my partner through out my birth and after. She never made me feel judged, always reminded me I was doing a great job, and gave me the calm I needed when things felt scary and overwhelming. Having her by my side made the whole experience feel a little less scary and so much more empowering. I can’t recommend her enough!

- Journey S.

Jaq Tuttle

Deerfield, Massachusetts

Jaq Tuttle

8 years of experience

Congratulations to you on your pregnancy! What an exciting time. As a birth and postpartum doula, I offer flexible, compassionate, judgement-free doula care for families in the Western Mass, Berkshires, Southern VT and Southern NH regions. My practice is grounded in the belief that birth can be joyful and empowering with the right support and understanding. Birth can also inspire a deep, loving connection between birther, partner, and baby. Your birth experience is as unique and special as your growing family, and as your doula, I will listen and adapt throughout the birthing journey. I provide the emotional, physical, and educational support to help guide you and your birth team every step of the way. My own birth experience inspired me to become certified as a birth doula in 2018. I have since become a certified birth hypnosis doula through Hypnobabies® and also am the only certified Spinning Babies® Parent Educator in the Western Mass region. With a background in K–12 education and social justice, I’m deeply committed to supporting birthers and families from all backgrounds, cultures, genders, and identities with a caring, collaborative approach. I approach every birth as a special experience and will listen to and adapt to your needs.

Amanda Cooke

Greenfield, Massachusetts

Amanda Cooke

3 years of experience

Hello everyone! my name is Amanda, & I have been working in childcare for over 5 years. I obtained my associate degree in early childhood education in 2021 and my doula certifications through the International Doula Institute in 2023. I have worked in various environments including an in-home daycare, a childcare center, and the homes of personal nanny clients. I chose to pursue doula work because of my innate drive to support others and provide the needed assistance to empower families in their abilities. I am beginning to create and grow my doula business and I look forward to connecting with families around my community! I have a calm and reserved personality type which allows space for everyone to be seen and heard. Outside of doula work, I enjoy working on sewing projects, home improvements, and visiting with family!

Hilary Rudenauer

Vernon Rockvl, Connecticut

Hilary Rudenauer

6 years of experience

Hi, I'm Hilary! I'm the mama of two amazing kiddos, Calla and Sage, and an oversized, wanna-be lapdog named Rondo. I'm a wife, daughter, sister, friend, yogi, gardener, adventurer and lover of all things mama and baby. After struggling to become a mother myself, experiencing a difficult birth process, and navigating postpartum depression, I became passionate about supporting individuals and families through the beautiful, terrifying, rewarding, and overwhelming transitions of pregnancy and new parenthood.

Ashlynn Smith

Hartford, Connecticut

Ashlynn Smith

11 years of experience

Hi my name is Ashlynn and I am the owner of Nurtured Blossoms Doula Care. I have 9 years of experience working with children and families across the lifespan. I also have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Colorado State University Pueblo. I completed postpartum doula training with DONA. I then started working as a postpartum doula with San Antonio Birth Doulas where the emphasis was on serving teen and lower-income families. Nurtured Blossoms Doula Care was then born and I have continued to serve families as a postpartum doula. I have always had a passion for all things birth, postpartum, child development, and helping others especially parents. When I had my first I struggled with postpartum depression, navigating working after having a baby, breastfeeding pain, and just normal new parent transitions. I then realized just how important having support after having a baby is! It's amazing how much just a little bit of additional support can make a difference in your postpartum experience. Having a baby whether it's your first or fifth will always be a transition, but every mother and family deserves to be supported, nurtured, and educated during the postpartum period. When I am not serving families as a postpartum doula I reside with my two kids and husband in Vernon, Connecticut. Where I enjoy spending time in nature, reading a good book, and visiting farmer's markets, or a local coffee shop.

Karen Anderson

West Hartford, Connecticut

5.0 (1 review)

Karen Anderson

31 years of experience

Hi, and welcome to Wholehearted Welcome. I’m Karen—but you’re more than welcome to call me Nana. I’m a mother of three—twins born by C-section and a daughter lovingly welcomed through adoption—and a proud grandmother of five, including one cherished bonus grandchild. I’m currently working toward my certification through Mama Glow, and I offer birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum support, along with sibling prep when needed. I come to this work as an elder, a world citizen, and someone who shows up with open arms, a full heart, and a deep belief that birth is a sacred journey. I’m the kind of doula who jumps in with both feet—ready to hold space, advocate, laugh with you, cry with you, and do what needs to be done. Whether you’re parenting solo, welcoming through adoption, or finding your way as a new family, I create a warm, steady, and wholehearted space where you’ll feel supported every step of the way.

Recent review

Karen is a soulful and passionate birthworker whose presence is truly a joy. She cares deeply for her clients and is committed to ensuring they receive the highest level of respect and compassionate care.

- Karma T.

Bri Rice

West Hartford, Connecticut

Bri Rice

6 years of experience

Hello! I’m an L&D nurse turned Birth and Postpartum Doula serving Connecticut. I love to help my clients navigate the hospital system. I use my medical background to help my clients navigate low or high risk pregnancies, VBACs and twins. I'd love to support you!

Victoria Hall

Hartford, Connecticut

Victoria Hall

23 years of experience

I'm Victoria Hall, a Birth & Postpartum Doula, Certified Newborn Care Specialist, and Career Nanny. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, I provide comprehensive care for families before and after childbirth. My passion is to empower parents, nurture newborns, and bring peace of mind to families during this special time. Whether you need emotional support, newborn guidance, or help around the home, I'm here to serve with compassion and professionalism.

Lilly Serrano

New Britain, Connecticut

5.0 (1 review)

Lilly Serrano

3 years of experience

My name is Lilly Serrano, I am a bilingual (Spanish) birth doula from CT. I am engaged to an amazing partner, and a mama to a beautiful daughter and two fur babies. I was raised around a village of empowering women and mothers, and that is all I ever aspired to be in life. I am here to remind expecting mamas that they can achieve anything and everything they set their minds to, and hopefully make that journey feel a little less overwhelming along the way!

Recent review

“Lilly is a wonderful doula! She is always attentive and has the answers to all my questions. She has been great to me even postpartum constantly checking in and answering questions or concerns I’ve had as a first time mom. Going into my second pregnancy, she has been yet again wonderful. She answers all my calls and messages in a timely manner. She has such a gentle approach to each situation I have gone through in this pregnancy making it that much easier. I would highly recommend."

- Neli A.

Bethany Wallace

Plainville, Connecticut

5.0 (1 review)

Bethany Wallace

5 years of experience

Although I didn’t know it then, my journey towards becoming a doula began nearly 15 years ago with the birth of my first child. My labor and birth experience was far from empowering and while I was overjoyed to have my son, I always wished things had gone differently- that I had been listened to when I tried to assert myself, that I had been given alternative pain management options when I said I didn’t want an epidural, that the nurses and doctors had explained what they were doing and given me choices before just going ahead and doing it. I always wished that I had felt more in control in that delivery room. Flash forward 14 years to the birth of my second child, and things went exactly as I could have hoped for largely in part due to the team of amazing people I chose to surround myself with. I switched to a Midwife group that took the time to listen to me and honor all of my wishes; I chose a birthing center where I knew I would have plenty of options, but still have the safety and security of a hospital and NICU nearby should something go wrong; and I hired my doula! She made me feel safe, secure, listened to, and protected. She was there as my advocate (though I never had to use her as such because my Midwife was so amazing), she was there as a shoulder to lean on, and she made sure my wife and I had all that we needed during my labor and the birth of my daughter. Between kiddo number one and kiddo number two, a lot happened- 14 years worth of happenings! During that time in-between, I owned and operated Bloom Yoga Fitness Studios in Southington, CT. I taught thousands of hours of yoga- hundreds of them to pregnant clients. And I also became a Licensed Massage Therapist certified in Pregnancy Massage. My personal birth experiences, my decade of yoga teaching, my time as a massage therapist all led me to where I am today. I am now a Birth Doula working with clients in Hartford, New Haven and Middlesex counties. I still teach yoga and perform massage and you’ll see many of my doula offerings include yoga, meditation, and massage. I am passionate about birthing people making informed choices that feel right for them and it’s an honor to standby my clients as they take the amazing journey that is labor and birth.

Recent review

I'll start by saying I interviewed at least a half dozen doulas and Bethany was the only one I felt a true connection with. She was so easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and comforting just from our first conversation. My goal was an unmedicated hospital birth, and she helped me feel so prepared and capable during our journey from the home visits to the hospital and all the texts in between. She's a plethora of knowledge and resources! She was awesome about checking in and always keeping an open line of communication and encouraging questions (which I had a lot of random ones along the way as a first time mom). My hospital birth couldn't have gone better - she was there before the doc rooting me on and advocating on my behalf throughout the prices. Our post partum visit was the therapy session I needed. I am so thankful for Bethany and her services. She does incredible work and was meant for her role! Vivian, Jason and I thank you!!

- Avery B.