Lidiana Mendes Birth & Postpartum Doula in Boston, MA
About Lidiana
I am a holistic birth and postpartum doula called to serve women and families with compassion, care, and excellence. With over seven years of experience, I have supported mothers through pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum with a grounded, nurturing approach that honors the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. My mission is to create a birth experience that is peaceful, supported, and aligned with your personal preferences and care plan, while working in collaboration with your medical team. I believe birth is a deeply sacred and transformative journey, and every mother deserves to feel safe, empowered, and surrounded by calm, respectful support. I am CPR certified, Spinning Babies® certified, and breastfeeding support certified. I am also currently a student herbalist, with a passion for gentle, natural support in postpartum recovery and maternal wellness. I believe in the power of herbal tea care as a nurturing tool to support women through pregnancy and postpartum healing. I speak Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, and Spanish, allowing me to serve multicultural, immigrant, and bilingual families with cultural sensitivity and deep respect. Your story matters, and I honor your identity, traditions, and values throughout your journey.
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Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing
Mother’s Bread – Placenta Encapsulation
• Safe and sacred preparation of placenta capsules to support healing, energy restoration, and hormonal balance • Includes pick-up and delivery (within 5miles radius from my location)
Cho-zen Sacred Womb Renewal Steam
Cho-zen Sacred Womb Renewal Steam (Holistic Add-On Service) A gentle vaginal herbal steam ritual designed to support postpartum healing, emotional release, and deep relaxation. This practice honors the body’s natural rhythm of restoration, helping promote grounding, softness, and reconnection after birth. This offering is rooted in holistic postpartum care and can be used as part of a healing routine or intentional self-care practice during the postpartum period. ⸻ What This Ritual Supports * Emotional release and grounding * Nervous system relaxation and stress relief * Postpartum womb support and restoration * Deep rest and mind-body reconnection * Gentle transition into postpartum healing ⸻ Service Options 1. Single Womb Steam Session (Hourly) * One guided or supported womb steam session * Herbal preparation guidance and setup support * Personalized timing based on postpartum stage and comfort * Education on safe use and at-home continuation if desired Rate: $55/hour (Typically 1 hour per session) ⸻ 2. 40-Day Sacred Womb Renewal Journey A supportive postpartum healing container designed to honor the traditional 40-day recovery window with consistent womb care and restoration practices. * 40-day structured womb steam support plan * Herbal guidance and preparation instructions for ongoing home use * Scheduled check-ins for support, guidance, and adjustments * Emotional support and postpartum integration guidance * Encouragement of rest, slowing down, and intentional recovery Flat Fee: $888 USD
Golden Drop – Placenta Tincture
• Long-lasting tincture made from the placenta to support emotional balance and vitality. Can make up to 4-6 bottles of the 4oz for this package
Mothers crown - Placenta hair oil
Mother’s Crown is my signature hair oil designed to help restore thickness, strength, and vitality to hair that often thins due to hormonal imbalances after birth. It supports scalp health, promotes regrowth, and brings back the crown of beauty every mother deserves to wear proudly. I add mothers placenta in the hair oil upon request… 4oz bottle
Umbilical Cord Keepsake – Heart Shape
• Dried and preserved umbilical cord in a heart shape, symbolizing the bond of love.
Umbilical Cord Keepsake – Infinity Shape
• Dried and preserved umbilical cord in an infinity shape, representing eternal connection.
Placenta Print – Watercolor Ink
• Artistic print of the placenta using non-toxic paints to create a “Tree of Life” keepsake.
Placenta Print – Blood Imprint
Raw blood imprint of the placenta for a natural, ancestral keepsake.
Accepted insurance
MassHealth Message Lidiana to confirm coverage for your plan.What to expect
I provide holistic care for women and families through every stage of the birthing journey. As a birth doula, I offer continuous emotional, physical, and spiritual support during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. My approach is rooted in compassion, prayer, and gentle guidance—helping families feel held, empowered, and covered in grace throughout the entire process. Alongside birth support, I offer placenta encapsulation for mothers seeking a natural way to support postpartum recovery, hormonal balance, and renewed energy. I also provide herbal womb steaming, a culturally honored practice that promotes healing, relaxation, and overall wellness, while maintaining Christian-centered standards of care and modesty. To ensure that all families have access to the support they deserve, I proudly accept MassHealth insurance for doula services. My mission is to create a safe, sacred, and culturally honoring space where every woman feels respected, uplifted, and surrounded by positive energy, and love during one of the most transformative seasons of her life.
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Certifications, training, and specialties
Certification and training
- R.O.S.E Community Breast feeding (2025)
- Herbalism for birth workers Certificate (2025)
- CPR Certfied (2026)
- Spinning Babies (2025)
- Doula Training certificate- DONA Internationals (2024)
Education
- Medical Interpreter certificate - Cambridge College (2007)
Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
Specialties
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Service area
Lidiana is based in Boston, Massachusetts.