Ruqayyah Ahmed

Brooklyn, New York

Ruqayyah Ahmed

13 years of experience

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

Shericka Seymour-Saunders

Brooklyn, New York

Shericka Seymour-Saunders

2 years of experience

Hi , I'm Shericka Seymour- Saunders, a trained postpartum doula with a deep passion for supporting families through the Sacred fourth trimester. I hold space for healing and transition by offering nurturing, intuitive support tailored to each family's need. This support may look like newborn care, emotional checkin, preparing sitz baths, gentle belly binding to support your body healings, babywearing guidance, and more. Serving families in New York City , I provide in home visits and virtual postpartum doula services where needed. It is an honor to be apart of your journey as you heal , bond , and venture into parenthood.

Ebone Gedeon

Montville, New Jersey

Ebone Gedeon

6 years of experience

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.

Rachel Andre

Brooklyn, New York

Rachel Andre

8 years of experience

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!

Nast Whitson

Hawthorne, New Jersey

Nast Whitson

12 years of experience

My name is Nastaran (or Nast for short). I was born in the Dominican Republic, grew up in Boston, and now reside in New Jersey. Hubby and I are gym owners. Our gym is unique because not only do we do individualized programming to help clients get out of pain and achieve their goals, but we also collaborate with many local practitioners. I'm also a trainer, doula and birth educator. I founded Birthing Strong because I was tired of the trauma, grieving, and regret my family, friends and clients were experiencing at the births of their children. Birthing Strong was born to help educate, encourage and empower mamas through birth education courses and fitness classes that involve actual rehabilitation, cardio, and strength and conditioning. It aims to take the BS out of birthing and help moms move safely and confidently in fitness and in life. When I'm not coaching in a gym or teaching a workshop at a studio, I'm outside coaching adults and youth alike on running/track and field! I enjoy a day at the beach and absolutely love food (and think it should be a love language) and our family has rescued a lot of cats and one dog...We just can't say no to helping animals! If you're in pain or discomfort or you're just not sure where to start or what to do, please reach out if I can be of service. If I don't have the answer, I'm happy to be able to point you in the direction of someone who does!

Lisa Greaves Taylor

New York, New York

Lisa Greaves Taylor

17 years of experience

Hi! I'm a NYC-based childbirth educator, birth doula, lactation counselor, director of the East River Doula Collective (a great source to find a doula -- fertility, birth, postpartum in NYC, Nassau County or Westchester), and creator/host of the BIRTH MATTERS podcast, which shares mostly NYC birth stories & fertility journey stories. I teach group & private, virtual or in-person classes, and also have an online/on-demand comprehensive childbirth course. It's been my passion since 2009 to provide growing families with customized and inclusive support, education and resources toward a beautiful and empowering journey into parenthood.

Josette Severino

Brooklyn, New York

Josette Severino

5 years of experience

Hello, wonderful community members! 🌸 I'm delighted to introduce myself as a trained Doula on the path to certification. My name is Josette, and I'm here to offer my services to support you during your incredible journey into parenthood. As a mother and Brooklyn native I am committed to providing compassionate and personalized care to families in our vibrant community. With a focus on emotional well-being, childbirth education, and women empowerment. Additionally, I offer nesting services where I assist in prepping for your new bundle of joy, ensuring your home is a warm and welcoming environment for your growing family. I am eager to be a part of your village. Let's connect!

Chatequa Campbell

Brooklyn, New York

Chatequa Campbell

5 years of experience

Hi everyone! I am Chatequa aka Cam :) Lover of babies, young children, and supporting families. As your doula, I seek to support you throughout your pregnancy journey and will work alongside you to ensure that they you are well informed, prepared, and confident in making your own decisions. This looks like me providing continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to you during the prenatal and postpartum period. This journey to parenthood can be many things—intense, transformational, and full of beauty. It is my intention that you feel safe, supported & educated throughout your journey. I will provide you with a space that is warm, safe, calming, and loving so that you can show up as your authentic self. I take my cues from you and work with you to help your birth and postpartum goals come to fruition. I will be with you every step of the way. As a doula, my practice is hands-on, evidence-based and heart-led. I am grateful to have found my way to supporting families and communities through the lens of doula.

Brandi Miller

The Bronx, New York

Brandi Miller

6 years of experience

Brandi is an inclusive birth and postpartum doula. Also, a Certified Lactation Consultant. Brandi’s approach to birth work is non-judgmental, family centered and practical; all of the cornerstones of her everyday life. As your doula, she incorporates movement through labor, encourages a peaceful environment and is a patient and resourceful guide from pregnancy through postpartum. Brandi knows there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to birth and provides support that is centered around your vision and desires for birth.

Cynthia Omala

Brooklyn, New York

Cynthia Omala

12 years of experience

Cynthia is an educated, multi-skilled newborn care specialist passionate about caretaking and professional development. She specialilizes in rehabilitative care and can work 24/7, nighttime and daytime schedules. She has cared for numerous newborns throughout her career is seeking short-term and long-term contracts. Cynthia has been in the childcare industry for over 10years. Cynthia is certified Newborn Care Specialist through Summers Sleep secrets and also a sleep consultant. Cynthia is certified in CPR and first Aid has experience working with premature infants and twins. Cynthia has worked in many different family settings. Cynthia has worked with single parents, interracial couples, high-profile families, and traditional families. There are a variety of family designs in the world and believe that family is family. Cynthia is kind, and caring, you will never see her without a smile. Cynthia is a great newborn care specialist who combines knowledge, compassion, and practical skills to provide excellent care for newborns and support to families.

Anjanette Silas

Staten Island, New York

Anjanette Silas

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi Parents! My name is Anjanette & I absolutely adore all things pregnancy, birth & postpartum. Being able to witness the first breath of life has been nothing short of amazing. Nurturing & caregiving is a part of who I am. I care for my families the same way I would care for my own. I have cared for patients & their families across the entirety of my adult life. Birth & Beyond, NYC, is my labor of love, created to support expectant families in New York & New Jersey. I am here to support your vision & will guide you every step of the way. I offer an array of services designed to support the unique needs of you & your family. Birth is a natural event that will always be celebrated & honored, here. It would be an honor to join you on your journey. I offer birth doula support (3 packages), childbirth ed, placenta encapsulation, sound therapy & reiki. I am a mama of 2 (of the best children), Registered Nurse, NICU Care Manager, Birth Doula, Reiki Practitioner, Sound Therapist, Placenta Specialist with training in grief & loss. Brooklyn native, currently enjoying life in Staten Island, NY.

Yuliya Royberman

Staten Island, New York

Yuliya Royberman

11 years of experience

Welcome to Moms with Tots OT! We are excited to announce that we are now offering Occupational Therapy services to moms, babies and young children in the comfort and privacy of their home in Staten Island and South Brooklyn. Moms with Tots OT was founded by Yuliya Royberman with the mission of bridging the gap in maternal healthcare and empowering moms through the journey of motherhood. Yuliya Royberman is an Occupational Therapist, Certified Breastfeeding Specialst, Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, and most importantly a mom of three beautiful children. It is through her own journey as a mom, the idea of Moms with Tots OT was born. Here at Moms with Tots OT, we believe that an empowered and thriving mom is a key to a nurtured and thriving baby. Our comprehensive Occupational Therapy services are tailored to meet the evolving and varied needs of mom and child.

Amy Alio

Staten Island, New York

Amy Alio

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I'm Amy, an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. I work with families to improve their experiences of breastfeeding and offer support at various stages of their journey, from prenatal to postpartum. I earned my bachelors in community & human services with a focus on infant and child development, a master's degree in human lactation and graduate certificates in nutrition and mental health. Serving Staten Island, NY and the surrounding areas I am available for home visits and telehealth with an office space coming soon! Classes offered on site in Staten Island.

Jossy Jackson

Staten Island, New York

5.0 (3 reviews)

Jossy Jackson

10 years of experience

Hi! I'm Jossy, like Josie and the Pussycats. I am the middle child of 3 girls coming from a huge latin family from Staten Island, NY. From my early years, I have been privileged to support new mothers and their precious babies within my own family, a journey that has shaped my commitment to serving with compassion and grace. I believe that my nurturing spirit and peaceful demeanor, guided by faith and supported by evidence-based practices and resources, are invaluable during these sacred moments in life. Professionally, I have dedicated years supporting women on their fertility journeys as a care advocate. As a Doula, I believe my nurturing and calm spirit, combined with evidence-based resources for decision-making, are essential during such sacred moments in our lives. My vision is to build caring, trusting, and honest relationships with the families I serve, honoring their birth and postpartum preferences. Whether I serve you as a fertility, birth or postpartum doula, I know the impact we will make on each other will be a forever treasured. My mission is to empower expecting parents with the confidence and knowledge to embrace each milestone on their journey to parenthood. Outside of my doula work, I cherish staying active with my husband, sharing coffee moments with friends, and reveling in the beauty of nature. I am eager to connect with you and explore how I can support you on this remarkable path. Together, let's embrace this journey with faith and joy!

Recent review

I can't say enough great things about Jossy. We hired her as our postpartum doula for the first six weeks following the birth of my son. From the moment I first spoke with her, I was drawn to her easygoing attitude and comforting nature - I spoke with a number of doulas, and Jossy was the one I felt most at ease with. The conversation flowed naturally, and it was immediately clear how much she loves being a doula. Even though Jossy was only helping us with postpartum care, she was so sweet in sending regular check-ins leading up to my due date and giving tips and suggestions for issues I was dealing with. When I first met Jossy in person, I immediately felt completely comfortable around her and felt comfortable having her in our home and with our son. She quickly felt like a friend I could confide in and joke around with, which made all the difference in the first few weeks of postpartum. Jossy was so loving and sweet with our son, and it was so clear that she cared very deeply about his safety, wellbeing and happiness. After our overnights, she was always checking in to see how she was doing and offering ideas and suggestions of things to try with him. No matter how tired she was after back-to-back overnights, Jossy always arrived on time and with a smile. She was also so sweet with our high energy dog. Thank you Jossy for everything (and I wish we could have you to help us forever)!

- Kaitlin S.

Janiele Davy

Brooklyn, New York

Janiele Davy

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I am certified postpartum/birth doula and certified breast feeding specialist located in Brooklyn, NYC. I serve Brooklyn and lower Manhattan. Birth and postpartum can be enjoyed once you have the support and education that you need. The way I practice is to creates a judgement free environment for all parents seeking emotional and educational support. When I am not working I enjoy cycling, cooking (trying new recipes) spending time with my family traveling and reading. As a way to give back to the community I offer my doula services at a free and low cost to qualifying persons.

Ally Swanson

Brooklyn, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Ally Swanson

5 years of experience

I am a certified birth doula and a postpartum doula based out of Brooklyn. I'm passionate about providing my clients safe, respectful, loving, and equitable care throughout their journey to meeting their new baby. I am here to offer a sense of stability and comfort as I support you through your unique experience whether that's in a hospital setting, birth center, or the comfort of your home. I focus on supporting clients to have all the information and referrals they could need so that they can make informed decisions for what's best for them and their family. I also work to hold a nonjudgmental space of emotional and physical support for you and your partner, if you have one, during labor and delivery. I believe it is every person's right to have an empowered and gentle birth experience and I am here to protect and cultivate that space for you. I aim to prioritize queer and marginalized communities. Please contact me with any questions you may have.

Recent review

I was so happy to have Ally by my side for the delivery of my son! Our prenatal sessions with super informative and made me feel prepared and confident going in to the birth process. Most of all, I deeply appreciated Ally's peaceful, intuitive, and positive nature throughout my labor. That is exactly what I needed most leading up to and during birth. I have a lot of great memories around my birth, attributed largely to the support and environment that Ally helped create throughout the whole process. I highly recommend hiring Ally as a doula. Their care was so crucial for my family. Our OB and nurses also commented on how nice it was to have them there with us during birth!

- Isabela G.

Breanna Decaro

Brooklyn, New York

Breanna Decaro

2 years of experience

I was lead to birthwork through my unwavering belief that we have ourselves and each other in order to create a better world. Each of us contains a unique set of skills and knowledge that allows us to rely on each other, to keep each other safe, and to come home to. Being a doula is serving my part in this world I hope we can continue to build together. I believe pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are incredibly special times in a person’s life, and what an honor it is to be accepted into one’s unique experience of having a baby. A mother and parent’s responsibility is to care for and to teach their baby, but often those very needs are not provided for them when they need it most. My goal as your doula is to center the autonomy, intution, and voice of the mother and to work in tandem with her needs. My doula philosophy is if I can center mom and her wellbeing, she will be able to best support her baby. Gracias por la luz, or “thank you for the light”, is borne from the strong and grounded, yet gentle nature of my maternal grandmother, Luz. The name comes from the light we all have within to do good onto others and emphasizes how my practice is grounded in gratitude for all families I am lucky enough to work and share space with.

Taja Brockman

The Bronx, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Taja Brockman

4 years of experience

Hi, I'm Taja aka Taj like the Tajh Mahal. I am a dedicated postpartum doula, I am passionate about providing amazing, loving and empathic support to new mothers during the delicate postpartum period. I have a background in baby studies, life coaching, holistic healing. I am a priestess of Yemaya and the oldest of 7. I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my role as life itself has trained me with baby care since age 10😊❤️. My approach is centered around nurturing both the mother and her newborn, ensuring they receive the care and assistance they need to thrive during this transitional time. From practical assistance with newborn care and breastfeeding support to emotional guidance and encouragement, I am committed to offering holistic support tailored to the unique needs of each family. With a focus on creating a calm and nurturing environment, I aim to empower mothers to trust their instincts and embrace their journey into motherhood with confidence. Whether it's assisting with household tasks, providing a listening ear, or offering evidence-based information, I am dedicated to helping families navigate the joys and challenges of the postpartum period with grace and resilience. Above all, I am deeply committed to fostering a sense of empowerment and well-being for mothers as they embark on this transformative journey. It would be an honor to support you and your family during this special time.💕

Recent review

I've been working with Taja for several months. I met her when my baby was a few months old and I was having trouble figuring out how to get her to nap. Taja was very helpful in teaching me how to soothe my baby and help her nap. She is very dependable and trustworthy, has great perception in understanding what the baby needs and has good emotional intelligence. I have used her dozens of times for childcare and she is always early, helpful and very reliable.

- Anna K.

Katherine Pace

Westfield, New Jersey

Katherine Pace

18 years of experience

My mission is to elevate maternal health worldwide. I truly believe mamas are not educated enough about how to their body changes with pregnancy, the birthing process, and how to heal afterward. We help mamas with all three things and beyond!

Lornnie Louie

Queens, New York

5.0 (2 reviews)

Lornnie Louie

5 years of experience

I am a certified postpartum doula, lactation counselor, mother, and designer. I was born in NYC and grew up between Brooklyn and Honolulu, where my parents met. Surrounded by natural beauty in Hawaii, I became really interested in plants and studied the ways they're used as natural medicine in indigenous cultures. I dove further into holistic wellness and lived in an ashram in India, where I obtained my yoga teaching certification. It became clear to me that one can be healed by connecting the mind and body with nature. I love to create nourishing meals that incorporate healing herbs to nurture the body into a balanced state of well-being. After I birthed my son, I really understood the challenges in postpartum and importance of supporting and honoring new parents in their special journey. I feel empowered to help postpartum families through one of the biggest transitions of their lives, to make them feel supported and provide resources in areas where they may feel uninformed. I currently reside in Ridgewood, NY and enjoy yoga, cooking, dancing, and tending my medicinal herb garden.

Recent review

Lornnie was such a pleasure to spend time with and was so supportive. She cooked delicious and nutritious post-partum meals, cleaned the kitchen and boxed up leftovers for us for the rest of the week. Lornnie also helped us with some tips for newborn care. She is connected with the community and helped connect me to a group of new moms in the neighborhood.

- Allie R.