Ireta Hunter

Ireta Hunter

Accepts insurance
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Newburgh, New York
12 years of experience
5.0
About me

My love for the birthing world started at a young age. I followed my dreams and became a Labor and Delivery nurse. I have been a nurse for 11 years (the 9 most recent years being on Labor and Delivery and post partum). I am a mom to 4 gorgeous children, each of who came into the world with their very own unique birthing story and feeding journey. Each one of my journeys has provided me the ability to educate and advocate for my patients and clients. My love for advocating, support, education and the birthing world led me to obtain my birth and postpartum doula certifications. I believe in customizing plans that meet each family's goals and needs! I'm excited to be considered a part of your journey! Now Accepting new clients with limited October 2025 Availability. Full availability November 2025-all of 2026. Serving Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties in NY, Bergen County NJ and Fairfield CT and NYC

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Dominican University (2014)

Master's of Science in Nursing-Mercy College (2020)

Certification and training

Postpartum Doula Certification, Madriella (2025)

Basic Life Support (BLS) (2011)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (2016)

Birth Doula Certification, Madriella (2025)

Credentials
BSN-RN C-EFM MSN NRP RNC-OB
Specialties
Abortion Doula Care Adolescent Care Advanced Maternal Age Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Infant Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Loss and Bereavement Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Neonatal Resuscitation Program Newborn Care Newborn Prep Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Premature Infants Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Sibling Preparation Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Languages

English

Accepted insurance
Carrot Tricare
Service introduction

My love for the birthing world started at a young age. I followed my dreams and became a Labor and Delivery nurse. I have been a nurse for 11 years (the 9 most recent years being on Labor and Delivery and post partum). I am a mom to 4 gorgeous children, each of who came into the world with their very own unique birthing story and feeding journey. Each one of my journeys has provided me the ability to educate and advocate for my patients and clients. My love for advocating, support, education and the birthing world led me to obtain my birth and postpartum doula certifications and open my own doula business EMAJ Doula Services LLC. I believe in customizing plans that meet each family's goals and needs! I'm excited to be considered a part of your journey!

Packages
Birth Package
As a birth doula the package usually starts at $2500-$3,000 and that includes 2 prenatal visits to cover birth plans and birth prep, up to 12 hours of labor assistance/support and 2 hours postpartum as well as 2 postpartum home visits and access to questions via call/ text for the remainder of pregnancy and up to 12 weeks postpartum.
$3,000.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Package
As a Post Partum doula I would visit the home after discharge from the hospital and help with whatever is needed (light house keeping, laundry, dishes, grocery shopping, meal prep, sibling care and help with your care and/or the baby's care). As a postpartum doula I would also be a resource if you need education for newborn and postpartum care. The price is $1500 for 30 hours. Once the 30 hours have been reached, the hourly rate is $50/ hr. I believe in customizing plans that meet each family's goals and needs! I'm excited to be considered a part of your journey!
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
Overnight Postpartum Package
The doula will take care of the baby while you obtain some much needed rest! Light house keeping also available. Families and the doula will work together to provide a plan for feeding during the night depending on the feeding methods being utilized. I believe in customizing plans that meet each family's goals and needs! I'm excited to be considered a part of your journey!
$60.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
2
5.0

I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Ireta Hunter. From the moment labor began, she was a calming and reassuring presence. She stayed right by my side, rubbing my feet through contractions, offering words of encouragement, and helping me stay grounded and focused. She recommended sitting on the peanut ball during my labor and it was a game changer from my previous labor. Because of her support, I was able to have the natural birth I had hoped for—it was truly an empowering experience that I will carry with me forever. She reminded me of my strength at every step, and I felt safe, supported, and confident in my choices. Even after birth, she continued to check in and offer postpartum support, which meant so much during those first tender days. Her compassion, knowledge, and gentle presence made such a difference in my journey in motherhood. If you’re looking for a doula who is not only skilled but truly cares about you as a whole person, I wholeheartedly recommend Ireta Hunter. She helped me welcome my baby into the world in the most beautiful way, and I am endlessly grateful.

- Natalie W.

5.0

Our postpartum (4th trimester) journey started off very rocking as first time parents. Then in came Ireta and it felt like we had a doula fairy! I'm not sure we could have survived the 4th Trimester without her! The support she provided was unparallel. She was able to help on educate us on newborn care and supported whatever the house needed. We were very grateful for her customizing a plan that worked for our family's goals. Ireta was also very knowledgeable in breastfeeding and helped to troubleshoot latch and supply issues.

- Vickie T.

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