LGBTQ+ Affirming Doulas in Jersey City, NJ

I am one of the most experienced doulas in the country, having supported nearly 700 families in birth and over 1600 families prenatally and postpartum. I am also the author of Your Birth Plan: A Guide to Navigating All of Your Choices in Childbirth. I'd love to speak with you more about your plans and my services.

I have been providing birthing support, assistance, and care since 2013 nationally across the United States with a specialty in birth/miscarriage/abortion aftercare. So far, I have attended 4 births and have provided prenatal and post-partum services for over 10+ women. I am walking in my calling and I believe that all women deserve to have affordable support and care during birth. I am an African-American certified Muslim doula and I'm willing to work with all walks of life, religions, and cultures. I am so excited to meet new mothers!

Hi, I’m jasmine spacher (SHE/HER) cd(chb), CLC I graduated in 1999 from The National Holistic Institute in Emeryville, CA with a certificate in Massage Therapy and Health Education. While attending school I worked with autistic children, both one on one as well as homeschooling autistic children, utilizing music and movement therapy during the home school sessions. I have been attending births for clients and friends since 2002, completing my first doula training through DONA with Debra-Pascali Bonaro (Orgasmic Birth) in 2009. I attended the Assistant Midwifery program at The Farm with Ina May Gaskin and other Farm midwives, and completed my Watsu (water shiatsu) training with Joanne Santana there at The Farm in Summertown, TN. I re-certified with Carriage House Birth in June 2012 because I fell in love with the philosophy and curriculum they had compiled. In 2014, wanting to be able to support my clients more fully in postpartum, I became a Certified Lactation Counselor. I bring education, support, understanding, strength and positivity to each birth. I draw from all of my experience using reflexology, music & movement, spinning babies, massage, visualization among other therapies to foster relaxation and strength through each stage of labor. It is important to me to bring everyone together to work as a team:, the nurses, doctor and partner. I feel every birthing person deserves to have the birth they desire and I will work to make sure you and your partner feel empowered every step of the way.

My name is Nubia Sormane Paula I'm a Doula, founder of Heart to Heart Love Doula Care, I'm Brazilian serving NJ/NY. Since a very young age with the i gave been in love with the miraculous life journey. As a 9 years old I was a colector of parents and babies magazines, helping family members with their babies made it easy to see how much I loved and wanted to be of service. And years later here I'am. From conception to birth, Postpartum and beyond. Every new birth is a new experience and lesson, my goal is to make every single family feel special, respected , listenned to, filled with knowledge and reminded of how powerful pregnant and birthing bodies are. Let's embark on this Journey together ❤️

Hello! My name is Julie (they/she), and I am a full-spectrum doula keen on prioritizing care work that centers being an advocate, joy-seeker, and companion for families and individuals desiring community support during periods of great transition. As a full-spectrum doula, I offer my services of care for a range of experiences within the perinatal lifecycle: pregnancy, birth, postpartum, abortion, loss, and beyond. And above all - I aspire to connect pregnant and birthing people with themselves and their communities so that family networks can thrive during these liminal spaces and incredible rites of passage - however they may unfold. Whatever your personal story is, I hope to uplift and embrace it, non-judgmentally supporting families and providing a tailored alchemy of emotional, educational, logistical, and advocacy support in planning and preparing for the journey you are about to embark on. All families deserve to be held with care during these transitions, and I look forward to welcoming all the emotions that come up to help you find the most powerful, informed, safe, loving experience you can imagine.

Hello! My name is Kelsey and I am a birth/postpartum doula. I believe in the magic and science of affirmation and empowerment. My calling is to hold space and listen to people’s stories in the hopes of helping them reveal more of their authentic selves. I support ALL birth plans and believe that there is no one perfect way to give birth. My superpower is "mothering the mother" and I focus on new parents receiving the time and care they need to be their best selves so they can walk into the chapter of parenthood balanced and calm. I am the woman you want in your corner during this exciting and vulnerable transition. Reach out and let's see if we're a good fit!

Hi! I’m Sarah-Grace (she/her/hers). I’m a birth & postpartum doula, prenatal yoga instructor, bodyfeeding counselor, child development nerd and all-around birth fanatic. I am currently working towards becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife. As your doula, I want to help foster connection to your body, your birth, and your baby. Confidence & trust in your intuition can make a huge difference in how you feel throughout pregnancy and postpartum. I support all reproductive choices, and will never impose an agenda on your birth or postpartum. You deserve to feel supported, powerful and loved during this incredible rite of passage.

Brittany is a birth doula who believes in allowing divinity and spirituality to guide the birthing experience. Rooted in love, Brittany offers holistic and gentle support, adhering to the needs and desires of families she’s supporting. When not in the delivery room, Brittany is a speech language pathologist in NYC schools, advocating for holistic community healing.

I’m the Brooklyn-based birthworker, healer, mother, and artist behind Alayla Birth. I started this practice over 5-years-ago because I believe this crazy journey you’re on can be a powerful, magical, and healing experience. My goal is to ground you during a time of transition. I focus on you, so you can cultivate the memories that will last a lifetime. I believe in the process that bringing a tiny human earth-side entails, and I passionately provide you with the empowering, judgement-free support you deserve.

Hey All! My name's Emma Reese, I'm excited about maternity care and I'd love to take care of you on this important transition into parenthood! I'm a Certified Iridologist (est.2020), Artist (specifically clay sculpture, creative direction, illustration, photography, etc!), & Doula. I'm excited about "granola" health approaches; and also non judgmental of whatever path works for you and your partner! I love to share holistic resources with my clients, and chat on holistic health :) I offer: -Birth doula services -Postpartum Doula services -Commissioned Illustration -Birth Photography -Iridology

A Full Spectrum Birth, Postpartum doula and lactation educator with 12 years experience

My practice is inspired by the idea of radical liberation and justice. I center my service around centering marginalized identities and accepting whoever is open to sharing their journey with me. Entering the birth space with intention of radical joy, agency, and empowerment is what drives and motivates me as a birth worker. With these values in mind, I seek to offer care that embodies an environment of acceptance, affirmation, and protection from hate.

I am a mom of 2, birth and postpartum doula, IBCLC, childbirth educator, infant and family educator and infant sleep educator. I have been supporting families in pregnancies, postpartum and through the first 5 years for almost 2 decades. I also train and mentor aspiring doulas and IBCLCs.

I’m Angelica 👋🏼! A full spectrum doula supporting individuals, partners, and families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My approach is grounded in your needs, your choices, and your experience. I offer steady, respectful support to help you understand your options and move through your birth experience in a way that feels aligned with your values. I’m bilingual (English/Español) and work with all kinds of families. If you are expecting and exploring what support can look like, I can help! ☀️💛✨

Hi, I'm Mia, the founder and director of Gentle Beginnings Collective, and the person who will make sure your family is matched with exactly the right support. I started Gentle Beginnings because I believe the postpartum period deserves far more than it typically gets. Not a rushed visit. Not a generic checklist. A real relationship with a professional who is the right fit for your family, your home, and your needs. My job now is to make sure that match is perfect and then to stay involved every step of the way. I work personally with every family who comes to Gentle Beginnings to understand what you're looking for, what your postpartum experience has been like, and what kind of support will actually make a difference. Then I match you with the right member of our team. Welcome. I am so excited you’re here. https://www.gentlebeginningscollective.com/get-in-touch

Hi! I’m Rachel (she/they). Although I have been a witness and sometimes an active participant in births since a very young age, I’ve been working as a trained birth and postpartum doula since June 2018 and have supported 250+ families throughout the NYC area. I am a certified lactation support counselor, integrative lactation and baby feeding specialist, a trained lactation educator, doula mentor, placenta specialist and currently obtaining clinical hours at Jamaica Hospital to become an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). My philosophy is simple - there is no wrong way to birth as long as your choices and decisions through the journey are being heard and respected. In working together, I hope to co-create the vision for how you would like to feel during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum; helping you move through this time building confidence in your ability to decide what feels right for you. My style is rooted in mindfulness; working with the tools we already have to help us stay grounded and present in the moment. I have been a Brooklyn resident since 2004 and live one block away from Prospect Park with my child, Simone, and dogs, Elfie and Gyda. I have a BFA in Studio Art from Hunter, own a recurve bow, have a depth of knowledge in native new york plants and study herbalism. I am a LGBTQIA2S+ friendly doula - gender affirming care matters to me!

I am a descendant of an indigenous lineage of midwifes, herbalists and healers in Puebla and Veracruz Mexico. From countless generations of knowledge, we used ancient medicines and ceremonies to improve the quality of people's lives. My mission is a tireless advocate of informative humanizing treatment for pregnant bodies, postpartum care, generational healing and resilience.

I am a postpartum doula, lactation counselor and postpartum chef working in Brooklyn, Manhattan and sometimes Queens. I support mother's, birthing parents, and families through the first few weeks of the postpartum period.

Hi! I’m Ari, and I am a Birth Doula in the process of getting my certification with Carriage House Birth. I am located in Brooklyn and am available to serve the 5 boroughs and eastern NJ. I don’t look like most other doulas, and I want to work with families who look different, too. As a male-assigned queer person, I believe that all birthing people deserve support that encourages them to have confidence in their bodies, and swim in the awe inspiring capabilities of what our bodies can do. I know I can be your fiercest advocate and cheerleader, working with both you and your partner to bring new life into this world. Because of my unique position, I know I am prepared to work with families of all kinds, with special focuses in engaging the non-gestational parent in the process, and being a voice of reason when helping queer families grow.

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.