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.

My name is Smitha Gudapakkam and I am a CAPPA-certified postpartum doula passionate about supporting mothers during one of life's most transformative periods. My doula style is empathetic, observant, and empowering—I'm dedicated to truly seeing mothers and validating their experiences, especially those who feel overlooked or dismissed. There's nothing more rewarding than witnessing that moment when a mother feels truly validated about her struggles and realizes that these postpartum-related challenges can be addressed. I provide comprehensive support for both your physical recovery and mental health journey. Whether you're navigating healing from birth, adjusting to feeding challenges, dealing with sleep deprivation, or working through the emotional shifts that come with new motherhood, I'm here to guide and support you every step of the way. Drawing from my Indian heritage, I bring time-honored nourishing practices and cultural wisdom that nurture both body and mind to complement modern postpartum care. As a mother myself to an incredible daughter who inspires me daily, I understand firsthand the beautiful complexity of early motherhood—the overwhelming love mixed with unexpected challenges, the need for both practical support and emotional validation. My personal journey through postpartum, combined with my professional training, allows me to offer you both the expertise of a certified doula and the understanding of someone who's walked this path. I'm here to help you navigate this amazing journey with confidence, knowing you have someone in your corner who truly gets it.

Hi everyone! My names Theanna and I am a birth and postpartum doula as well a childbirth educator! I’ve known ever since I was little I was meant to work in the birth world and being a doula has opened my world up to so many amazing opportunities. After attending my first birth as a doula I knew that this is what I was meant to do. I’d love to schedule a consultation and talk about ways I can support you and your family through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Hi I’m Cassie! Homeschooling mother of seven, here to support you with knowledge and compassion, and give you back the control in your birth!

I provide support for expectant parents throughout their pregnancy and birth journey. I offer comprehensive prenatal, labor and delivery support, and postpartum assistance. I view my role as tour guide through pregnancy and birth, and I am here to support any decisions or preferences you have - this is your body and your baby. I want my birthers to feel feel empowered and confident throughout their birthing experience.

Hello everyone! my name is Amanda, & I have been working in childcare for over 5 years. I obtained my associate degree in early childhood education in 2021 and my doula certifications through the International Doula Institute in 2023. I have worked in various environments including an in-home daycare, a childcare center, and the homes of personal nanny clients. I chose to pursue doula work because of my innate drive to support others and provide the needed assistance to empower families in their abilities. I am beginning to create and grow my doula business and I look forward to connecting with families around my community! I have a calm and reserved personality type which allows space for everyone to be seen and heard. Outside of doula work, I enjoy working on sewing projects, home improvements, and visiting with family!

Plain and simple: I love all things pregnancy! After working in the music industry for nearly ten years, I experienced a deep and abrupt shift in my life trajectory upon becoming pregnant. Prior to my pregnancy, I had already declared my path of Maternal & Neonatal Health in my DrPH program, but experiencing the true miracle we call life confirmed that Maternal & Neonatal Health are in fact a huge part of my purpose, even so much so that I was willing to partially cut ties with the music business to fulfill this duty. That’s why and how I’m here for you today — I truly believe I was called to do this work. I’ve always had an interest in the unknowns of pregnancy. I was born with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and have lived my life with a star-shaped G-tube patch and midline incision scar that represent the intersectionality of pregnancy, what can go wrong and how we can fix it. And upon marrying my husband, a heart transplant recipient, I became even more enthralled by the specialty of disease prevention in infants. Many wonder why I took the DrPH path as opposed to a traditional MD degree, and the truth is that nothing I’ve ever done in my life was conventional. It is my belief that addressing Maternal & Neonatal Health issues from the standpoint of public health practice is not only effective, but is also fulfilling. As a public health practitioner, I address the risks and patterns of pregnancy complications as a population-wide problem. I’m not a medical doctor because I am not interested in treating these conditions: I am a public health doctor because I am committed to preventing them altogether.

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.

Nurturing evidence based care focusing on listening to the mother's/couple's birth vision and needs and assisting in the manifestation of a positive birth experience offering comfort measures, optimal fetal positioning (spinning babies!), breath strategies, information and encouragement. Hospital, Home Birth, VBAC, Water Birth, Hypnobirting, 40+ pregnancy and Lactation Counseling

Hi! I am a certified birth doula, postpartum doula, certified VBAC specialist, pediatric physical therapist, babywearing specialist, cloth diaper educator, and mom of two. I combine my passion for all things pregnancy, birth, and babies with evidence-based knowledge and unbiased, non-judgmental support to make my clients feel prepared and supported in their journey through birth and parenthood. I love building meaningful relationships with my clients and customizing my support to precisely fit what the client needs. I utilize my knowledge of the physiological process of birth, and experience as a physical therapist to help my clients find comfort and relaxation through various comfort measures such as massage, positioning, affirmations, and guided breathing. I am constantly striving to learn more and broaden my experience to give back to my clients.

​Entera Doula Services strives to help families in the Greater Boston area, Cambridge, and Merrimack Valley Regions become educated about best birth practices and available options at their chosen birth place. I am a Full-Spectrum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Placenta Specialist, Herbalist, and Certified Lactation Educator. I have been attending births since 2005 and have been honored to witness over 420 births to date. I am certified as a Full-Spectrum Doula through Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings. I am certified to teach childbirth education through BACE-NMC and am a Certified Lactation Educator through CAPPA. I identify as Queer/Bi and I am bi-lingual in Spanish. Serious inquiries can connect with me via my website to learn more.

I am a passionate caregiver and supporter in your postpartum journey. Whether this is your first child, or you’ve experienced this journey before I am eager to support you physically, emotionally and spiritually as you welcome your new child into your family and home. I dedicated to equipping you with the skills and confidence to take care of not only your newborn, but also yourself during this time. I am passionate about supporting your physical needs, holding space for you to process your birth experience and journey into parenthood, and making your postpartum journey a memory you will treasure as your baby grows. I am knowledgeable about infant sleep, and can support you with evidence based methods of your preference to shape and condition your babies sleep as they grow based on your goals. I am organized and efficient in supporting you with light housekeeping so you can focus on bonding with your new baby during this time. I hope to leave you feeling confident, well rested and ready to tackle any transitions that come after our time together. Outside of doula work you can find me reading,spending time outdoors, practicing yoga, cooking plant based meals, and relaxing with my 3 lovely fur baby kitties.

Hello! I am a certified Newborn Care Specialist, certified through Newborn Care Solutions. I’m also a Certified Postpartum Doula through Lifesoan Doula. I’ve worked with over 50 families in the last 4 years doing night care, mostly from 10pm-6am. I’m a mom of two, and have been working with newborns for the last 25 years. I have a gentle approach, with a passion for starting sleep conditioning early, to set your family up for success!

I am a Birth/ Postpartum Doula and Birth Photographer located in New Bedford, Ma. I've also been a Medical Interpreter for the past 20+ years. I love all things birth with a peaceful and natural approach. I use positive affirmations, information and emotional support. Being a Photographer has also helped me capture those unforgettable moments that go by too fast. When I'm not at a Birth you will find me making memories with my family and drinking lots and lots of coffee! I love coffee! I am also blessed to be a mother of 3 beautiful children, and have been married for 28 years.

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.

As an indigenous person working as a lactation counselor, childbirth educator, birth doula and postpartum doula I offer unique opportunities to integrate traditional practices with contemporary support. In this experience, the doula role extends beyond the physical recovery and infant care; it requires cultural humility , respect for ancestral knowledge and recognition of the community’s values. This experience highlights that postpartum care is not one-size-fits-all model. The doula’s presence becomes a bridge between worlds-supporting modern postpartum practices while safeguarding cultural continuity. In conclusion, working with an indigenous doula ;has given me the responsibility to practice the cultural humility of my heritage, honor my traditional knowledge and provide holistic care. Such experiences that demonstrate support is most effective when it respects identity, empowers families and nurtures both body and spirit!

As a full-spectrum doula, I see birth as more than a physical event—it’s a transformative rite of passage. My care is rooted in mindfulness, education, and ancestral wisdom, creating space for clients to slow down, tune in, and trust their bodies. I support the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—through breathwork, affirmations, and grounded presence. Whether during pregnancy, labor, or postpartum, I help clients move through each phase with clarity and calm.

Over the years, I have always said there are few things more beautiful than birth. It is when I am holding a new baby or supporting a new mother that I am reminded I have found my calling. In the midst of exhaustion, let me step in and guide you to find the most beautiful moments in your life. It truly takes a village to raise a child, and I am honored to be invited into your village. I am a mother of five children and have had many experiences while raising my children that I am able to use to support you as you navigate your birth and postpartum journey. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State University. I am certified as a Birth and Postpartum Doula through ProDoula. I am certified in CPR & First Aid through the American Heart Association. I live in Danvers with my husband of 21 years and our three youngest daughters.