I am no stranger to the learning curve of parenthood! I am committed to helping new families find their true north on this life-changing journey. I strive to validate and fulfill a family’s birth preferences through evidence based education, access to quality perinatal care, and personal empowerment. I let my intuition, expansive knowledge, and instinct guide my hands-on support style, and help create a nurturing environment that fosters confidence, self-advocacy, and love. I aspire to give birthing individuals and families the space to be themselves to create deep connections during this beautiful, miraculous and vulnerable time.

Hello! My name is Nancy and I am a birth and postpartum doula in the greater Boston area! I am 26 years old and believe everyone deserves an empowering and loving birth experience and postpartum journey. I have been a Doula for about a year now and an OBGYN nurse for about 3 years. This is all I have loved to do and I hope to continue to provide evidence based and professional care to all.

Hi! My name is Nayeli Rivera and I am a certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula. My support is focused around educating families and offering nonjudgmental tips and advice! I enjoy empowering parents in such an intimate time of their lives and guiding them through uncertainties. With every family I support I strive to make it a peaceful environment so families are able to reset and decompress in their days/nights to be the best version of themselves after I leave.

Hello, My name is Erica Espinal and I am a trained Doula as well as a Licensed Esthetician. I wanted to be become a doula because birth is a life-changing experience and all women deserve to have the opportunity to be given that extra support they might have needed or wanted. As well as being a birth doula, I am also training to be a postpartum doula, because I believe that care and support is needed not only during pregnancy and birth but once the baby is born as well!

Hello! I’m happy to cross your path in your search for a doula. I am a trained birth doula with experience serving a range of clients, but I have a particular passion in serving those who have been affected by violence. I am motivated to promote an atmosphere where my clients can explore what they need to feel safe and grounded, with the intention of helping my clients build a more positive and trusting relationship with their body. My healing-centered approach centers autonomy and promotes my client’s wisdom in decision making and creation of their birth plans that tailor to their needs. I have experience serving clients who are survivors of sexual violence and community violence. In my 9-5 job I support hospitals in becoming more trauma-informed and survivor-centered. Please reach out if you are interested in talking more about my services. Wishing you a healthy and positive pregnancy and birth!

Hi! My name is Rachel Freedman and I’m here to help you with all things baby! I am a certified childbirth educator and doula! Currently, I am a student at Simmons University studying Public Health, and I am set to graduate in December of 2023. I fell in love with doula care due to its caring and relationship-driven nature. I am here for you, to be the helper that you need during this life-changing experience. My birth philosophy is that pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood is the experience of a lifetime that you have the ability to shape. You are in charge of your pregnancy, your birth, and your baby. I am simply here to provide physical, emotional, and informational support.

Hi! I am a mom of 5 adult children, a retired school nurse and a long time postpartum and birth doula. I live in the Boston area and love to support families as they build confidence in parenting their baby.

Adonica Shaw is a Certified International Health Coach, doula, student midwife, and patient advocate. As the founder and CEO of Wingwomen, she's a powerful voice for women who are navigating their reproductive health. She built the platform after a Preeclampsia diagnosis in 2017. The experience later became a catalyst for creating the telehealth company which also provides access to health coaching to women with Endometriosis and PCOS. As a women's health advocate, she serves on the Birth Equity Accountability through Measurement (BEAM) Advisory Panel on the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). She is a Patient Advocate for the Preeclampsia Foundation and Momma’s Voices where she regularly collaborates with institutions like Stanford Medicine and the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative to drive awareness for initiatives around Preeclampsia and maternal health.

As a doula, I not only bear witness to the birth of babies, but to the birth of parents. I watch in the background as parents harness their strength to unspeakable levels, welcoming the newest, littlest members of the family with emotions that swell and carry the room. As you draw from your inner core strength, physically and spiritually, I am in awe. And I recognize that you deserve continuous support services throughout the first year of your child’s life to ensure optimal outcomes for your beautiful family. Learn more about the principles that dictate Aila Birth Village by clicking here. Aila, pronounced I-la, means “from the strong place”. As such, I am committed to providing you with the support and resources you need to effectively build up your family. My expanded services now include antepartum support, birth support, postpartum support, childbirth education, breastfeeding education, infant sleep consultations, and even a special Back to Work planning program. I believe that you have a fundamental right to experience a beautiful birth as you define it. I recognize that this is a sacred, transformative time for you and your family, and I will treat it with authentic reverence. This means your feelings should be heard, your preferences should be honored, your reproductive rights respected, your heart protected, and your body enveloped with the love and support of your birth team. To this end, I provide you with evidence-based tools and resources that places you and your baby’s needs at the center. No matter the setting of birth - hospital, birthing center, or home birth – and no matter the type of birth – vaginal, c-section, or via surrogate - your birth can be empowering. My hope is that my support is virtuous and exemplary and this is reflected in how you feel during our time together.

Hello! My name is Emily and I am a DONA certified birth doula and yoga instructor in the Boston area. I became a doula because I am passionate about maternal health equity and believe that birth care is truly essential. As a doula, my number one job is to be your advocate in the birthing room— there is no reason why you can’t have a BEAUTIFUL and EMPOWERING birth, and I am here to support you through it. I can’t wait to get to know you and be a part of your birth story!

My name is Jamie-Lee I am a RN and certified birth and postpartum doula. Looking for thr opportunity to help women during labor& postpartum.

Hi, I’m Kathleen Stern—a certified postpartum and birth doula, certified infant feeding specialist and an IBCLC candidate (international board certified lactation consultant), expecting to be certified in 2026. I love working with parents to offer real-time relief and practical tips and to remind them that they’re doing a great job. My goal is to build your confidence and provide relief so that you feel better when my visit ends. Whether you’re a first-time parent feeling nervous/excited or thinking “I don’t know what I don’t know,” or a seasoned parent looking for some more relief this time around, I’ve got you! Prior to working with infants and families, I earned a Masters in Teaching and had a rewarding 15-year education career— teaching students (mostly middle school English), coaching teachers, and helping others recognize their own strengths. I got into the perinatal world after I had a colicky baby in 2014 and was filled with exhaustion, self-doubt, and conflicting advice from well-meaning family and friends. I knew there must be a better way. For my second baby, I worked with a postpartum doula to provide me with the nonjudgmental, hands-on support I knew I would need. The difference between my first and second postpartum experiences prompted me to become a doula and lactation professional. My best advice for expecting families is, “Reach out for help before you think you need it. You're not supposed to be able to do this by yourself.” I live in the North Shore with my 11 and 8 year-old daughters and labradoodle. When I’m not with my family or holding babies, I love to garden, be active, and be by the water.

Hello! My name is Jessie, I’m a birth doula and childbirth educator. Working together means having someone by your side throughout your pregnancy and birth offering information and support that is personalized to you and your wishes. I am here to help you prepare for your birth by providing evidence-based information and loving, compassionate support while you navigate this life-changing experience!

My name is Rehema, and stepping into the role of a doula feels like a calling that has been growing inside me for some time. I am beginning a new chapter in my life’s journey as a doula. I have always been passionate about supporting others, creating safe spaces, and offering care that uplifts and empowers. Through my personal and professional experiences, I’ve learned the importance of listening deeply, honoring each person’s unique story, and showing up with compassion during life’s most meaningful moments. This new journey as a doula is about more than just birth work. It’s about being present, compassionate, and intentional in how I support families. I want to walk alongside people during one of the most powerful transitions in life, offering reassurance, guidance, and advocacy so they never feel alone. For me, this work is not just about welcoming new life, but about building trust, nurturing community, and honoring the power of women and families.

Becky graduated with a masters in 2009. Birth + Postpartum day /evening 8-12 midnight/overnights; Occupational therapist; CPR certified. Email her for references of other happy families /for her full resume or for free 20 min discovery call.

Tia is DONA international certified Birth Doula, Lactation Counselor and CAPPA Certified Prenatal Educator. Tia is passionate about the care of birthing people’s mental health and wellbeing; her goal is to help birthing peoples achieve their most positive birth experience. Tia uses movement, positioning, education, words of encouragement and affirmations to guide her clients through the stages of labor. She is very passionate about prenatal education, and strives to provide evidence based, unbiased information to all expecting parents. Tia believes a beautiful birth story is something to behold for a lifetime. There is nothing you can’t achieve when given the right amount of support, love, care, and self-determination! Tia is from southern NH where she lives with her husband and three children. In her free time, she enjoys spending the day in the sun with her family, gardening, crocheting and volunteering within the community. “I believe in the power of advocacy, compassion, and education during this vulnerable and momentous time. Everyone deserves someone to be a trusted guide, confidant, and friend with continuity of care through pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Holding space for families, offering encouragement, and helping them navigate the labyrinth of birth excites and inspires me.” — Tia

Congratulations on your growing family! I’m excited to tell you more about myself and the services I offer. I am a Certified Postpartum Doula, trained through Childbirth International, and my personal and professional experience supporting families began over 10 years ago as a respiratory therapist focusing on neonatal and pediatric care. I currently work part-time in a Neonatal ICU, where I attend deliveries and care for premature and term infants. My educational background is in Psychology (BA) and Public Health (MPH).

Hello everyone! I am a full spectrum doula and I currently have availability to take on birth clients. I am very passionate about working with birthing people and babies. I received my full spectrum doula certification from Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings in 2023 and I have been supporting families in this period of life for years. My experience is in doula care, infant day-care settings, nannying, non-profit work, and milk banking. My long term goal is to have an impact on marginalized communities. Doula care, especially support during the postpartum period, is seen as a luxury to many people, because it has become more inaccessible. I aim to serve all families and parents, especially those that are not always able to get the care that they need. I am also a certified breastfeeding specialist. Please check out my website here: https://www.fallingwaterdoulaservices.com. You can also email me at fallingwaterdoula@gmail.com. Thank you so much!

Hello! As a birth doula, my intention is to help my clients feel comfortable, confident, and at ease from conception to postpartum. I provide my clients with evidence-based, nonjudgmental, physical and emotional support, and a loving, calming presence. What brings me the most joy in doing this work are the relationships formed, understanding my client’s needs and goals, and supporting them to get there. I’m a mom to two little girls, a former collegiate volleyball player, strength coach, and certified yoga teacher. Functional movement and training have been a part of my life for quite some time, and a significant component of my approach - helping my clients to physically prepare for motherhood. I look forward to connecting and seeing how I can best support you during this season of life!

As a certified birth doula, I understand the critical importance of in-depth prenatal education and a plan to cope with labor, especially for first-time parents. I am committed to helping my clients achieve their best possible birth. I am beyond grateful to have the opportunity to engage in such meaningful work. When I’m not supporting birthing clients, I am an independent book designer. I also enjoy kayaking the beautiful lakes and rivers near my home, knitting, exploring the history of New England, and gardening.