Molly Leighton

Marlborough, Massachusetts

5.0 (2 reviews)

Molly Leighton

8 years of experience

Hi, I'm Molly, a wife, mom, beach fanatic, lover of iced coffee (only iced!) and SLEEP! I offer 1:1 sleep support programs specializing in infant and toddler sleep. My approach is backed by science and data. I support clients in person and virtually.

Recent review

Molly changed our life! My little guy was 8 months old and fought all night sleep, was fed to sleep. In 3 days he was sleeping through the night and putting himself back to sleep independently without intervention. Cannot recommend Sleep Shore more!

- Rachel T.

Sarah Baroud

Holliston, Massachusetts

Sarah Baroud

16 years of experience

I am a skilled and sought after clinical social worker. I have my masters degree in social work and have been working with children, adolescents and families for over 15 years. One of my favorite parts of this work is forming supportive, helpful relationships with clients as we navigate life challenges and transitions together. I have an eclectic approach to treatment, meaning that I believe there is no one way to heal and grow. I enjoy sharing ideas and resources with clients. This can include traditional talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), working with family members, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, Reiki healing, collaborating with other professionals to support clients in their care - and so much more! Currently, I am working with parents in the perinatal phase of parenthood, as well as adults navigating transitions, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting and couples work. I identify as a cis, white, heterosexual female and use she/her pronouns.

Rophe  Mason

Hanover, Massachusetts

Rophe Mason

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

From an early age, Rophe was drawn to birth work and the beauty of the experience. Rophe is passionate about advocating for couples and giving them the education they need to make informed decisions to take charge of their births. She believes strongly in the beauty and strength of a women's body and its intended design for birth. Melissa’s earliest memory of delighting in the birth process was as a child visiting the Science Museum. She remembers watching videos, one of a mother dancing in her labor room, another surrounded by her young family, while another escaped into a birthing pool to focus inwardly. It was not until Melissa became a mother herself that she realized just how empowering the birth space can be.

Colleen  Shovlin

Pelham, New Hampshire

Colleen Shovlin

17 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Colleen! I’m a boy mom, wife, pelvic floor occupational therapist and integrative women’s health coach. I love supporting women throughout the lifespan, helping them achieve both their pelvic health and general health goals.

Kathryn Gouveia

Haverhill, Massachusetts

5.0 (1 review)

Kathryn Gouveia

24 years of experience

I'm Kathryn, a MA based certified pediatric sleep consultant and mom of three. My passion is helping families create healthy and happy sleep habits. My recommendations are grounded in science and sprinkled with lots of compassion and grace. I strive to meet families right where they are, create a totally individualized plan that supports their child's development and aligns with their parenting style and cheer them on as they meet their goals.

Recent review

it was awsome!!!

- hiiii i.

Nayeli Rivera

Marlborough, Massachusetts

Nayeli Rivera

5 years of experience

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.

Ashley Geary

Foxborough, Massachusetts

5.0 (1 review)

Ashley Geary

5 years of experience

Ashley's journey into the realm of motherhood was marked by challenges, particularly with postpartum anxiety following the birth of her son. The experience, not aligning with her envisioned childbirth, significantly impacted her postpartum transition. This prompted Ashley to delve into the intricacies of childbirth, recognizing a pressing need for maternal support during both the birthing process and postpartum period.Motivated by her own transformative experience, Ashley decided to pursue a homebirth with her daughter, finally obtaining the birthing and postpartum support she had sought. This pivotal moment inspired her to undergo comprehensive training as a birth and postpartum doula. Ashley's commitment to her role is evident in her diverse training background, including certifications from CAPPA, Newborn Mothers Collective, and Birth Arts International. Ashley is currently undergoing training to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and is actively accepting clients under the guidance of her mentor. As part of her commitment to supporting mothers, Ashley extends special discounts for those opting for homebirth and for repeat birth clients.

Recent review

We had a great experience with Ashley! She was always available and able to help during both the prenatal and postpartum periods. Her questions were thoughtful and helped me think through our priorities, understand my anxieties, and offer great suggestions for both the birth and postpartum periods. Ashley was at my birth, which was really fast so there was not much time for anything, but she was great at helping my husband know how to be helpful during the birth and offered really good massage and lactation support. She knew my birth preferences front to back and was helpful as the go-between when necessary. She were especially good at calming me down while I was waiting to go into labor and offering tips to activate labor. She is a wealth of knowledge and a fabulous support system during such a vulnerable time.

- Glenn M.

Andrea Roche

Newburyport, Massachusetts

Andrea Roche

14 years of experience

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I’m passionate about helping you achieve your health and wellness goals. Whether that is trying to conceive, expecting, breastfeeding or formula feeding— my focus is on you and your baby’s health and wellness. I hold a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Health Promotion and specialize in prenatal and postpartum nutrition and lactation support. In addition to seeing clients here, I also conduct research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital focused on maternal and child health across the lifespan. In my free time, I enjoy eating great food and hiking in nature with my wonderful husband and two baby boys! If you’d like my support, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll be happy to speak with you about your needs.

Jenny Putnam

Newburyport, Massachusetts

Jenny Putnam

9 years of experience

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.

Meagan Chrobak

Windham, New Hampshire

Meagan Chrobak

11 years of experience

At Birch Cradle Lactation, our mission is to offer compassionate support to new parents and babies during the early stages of parenthood. Through personalized, evidence-based care and a nurturing environment, we empower families to navigate the joys and challenges of welcoming a new life. Our goal is to foster a supportive community where every family feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive during this essential time. Meagan has almost a decade of dedicated patient care in a large Boston Hospital in the Mother Baby unit where she is a Lactation Consultant and staff nurse in the NICU. She is also the owner and founder of Birch Cradle.

Megan Hughes

Newburyport, Massachusetts

Megan Hughes

20 years of experience

Hello! My name is Megan Hughes. I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Reiki Practitioner who is passionate about serving individuals with pelvic floor dysfunction. I have 16 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, and am a mother to two awesome kiddos. As a Reiki Practitioner, I offer a holistic approach to pelvic floor rehab, working to restore and improve energy systems in addition to healing physical manifestations. I am inspired to use my professional and personal experience to help those in need!

Victoria Gonsalves

Nashua, New Hampshire

Victoria Gonsalves

5 years of experience

I am a chiropractor, using instruments and light touch to adjust. I love working with all but my heart sings when working with children and pregnant women. I am a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and am continuing my education with them to better serve my patients.

Caitlin Hsu

Northborough, Massachusetts

Caitlin Hsu

12 years of experience

Hi! I'm Caitlin, a holistic pelvic floor physical therapist who specializes in helping women achieve a more comfortable pregnancy, an empowered birth, and a confident postpartum. I see women via concierge in-home care in central MA, plus virtually everywhere for pelvic floor PT, wellness coaching, and birth planning.

Stephanie  Antonucci

Amesbury, Massachusetts

Stephanie Antonucci

14 years of experience

Hi! My name is Stephanie. I am a certified pediatric sleep consultant with the company Weesleep. We work with families with young children who struggle to sleep establish positive sleeping habits using only gentle methods. Our method is personalized to you and your child and provides 14 days of ongoing one on one support.

Heather Lydon

Bellingham, Massachusetts

5.0 (1 review)

Heather Lydon

5 years of experience

Hi! My name is Heather and I’m a birth & postpartum doula out of Bellingham, MA. I have 2 young kids and was inspired in my own pregnancies and deliveries to become a family support worker during the incredible transition of welcoming home a new baby. My number one goal is advocating and educating the families I work with from day 1 so everyone can have the childbirth experience they deserve. I have been working as a doula for over a year and have served 7+ families as a doula and newborn care specialist during that time.

Recent review

I cannot say enough about Heather’s compassion and knowledge when it comes to pregnancy and postpartum care for both baby and mama. Throughout my pregnancy, Heather would check in on me to see how I was doing, and she checked in on me right away following my daughter’s birth. She provided a listening ear when I needed to share the scary bits of my birth story, and used her personal experiences to share advice and guidance. She is so dedicated to maternal health and is an amazing advocate and support person!

- Hallie W.

Cassie Vagianos

Bellingham, Massachusetts

Cassie Vagianos

6 years of experience

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!

Christine Brown

Nashua, New Hampshire

Christine Brown

11 years of experience

Christine has walked the walk. When her twin boys were six months old, she and her husband hit a concrete wall of sleep deprivation and sought outside help. After failing to find a local sleep consultant, they set out to teach the boys how to sleep on their own. Ultimately, they were successful in teaching their boys healthy sleep habits but would have loved to have a guide on the journey. This struggle launched Christine’s sleep obsession and a passion to help families like her own. She completed the Family Sleep Institute’s child sleep consultant training program and Bella Luna Family was born! In the past 5+ years, she and her team have helped well over 1,000 families. She has also received a certification in child behavior coaching and she is a certified lactation counselor.

Colleen Andrade

Lancaster, Massachusetts

Colleen Andrade

6 years of experience

Working with children and their families has been my life’s work, whether being a center-based teacher or in-home care. My biggest and greatest accomplishment has been becoming a mother to my two boys. Being a postpartum doula and lactation educator is another way to share in these magical times and help families adjust to life with a newborn. Having experienced vastly different prenatal, birth, and postpartum experiences with both of my sons, this lit the passion in me to help others during this time when things can be unexpected. Training through CAPPA (Childbirth & Postpartum Professional Association) solidified all the reasons why I want to continue to help support families and be a part of their amazing journey as their family grows. My hands-on experience, becoming a mother and working as a teacher, has shown me just how different each baby and family are. I look forward to sharing your unique beginning with you, creating success in your parenting journey.

Kimberly DeLaura

Duxbury, Massachusetts

Kimberly DeLaura

14 years of experience

I am a pediatric occupational therapist of 10 years. My private practice, EXPLORE Pediatric Therapy, brings a unique twist to traditional occupational therapy services by taking therapy into the great outdoors. We are a nature-based private practice. Our goal is to support the clients we serve and their families in a comprehensive package. We have small group services, individualized therapy services, custom therapy home programs and consultation services available.

Ashley Brittain

Kensington, New Hampshire

5.0 (1 review)

Ashley Brittain

9 years of experience

Hi! I’m Ashley. I’m a DONA Certified Birth Doula & Advanced VBAC Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, owner of Saltwater Doula, and an educator and agency coordinator at the Relief Doula Agency based out of Relief Parenting Respite and Resource Center in Hampton, NH. I am also the lucky mom of two sweet and salty girls! I offer prenatal, birth, postpartum, and lactation services to families in Portsmouth, Dover, Exeter, Manchester and other areas throughout the seacoast and southern New Hampshire. I provide support for clients of all kinds. This includes clients who wish to go unmedicated or are planning on an epidural, those with scheduled c-sections or who are preparing for a VBAC. I am there for you whether you are planning to birth at a hospital, at home, or at a local birth center. As your birth doula, my goal is to support you (without bias or judgement) in any way you may need throughout your pregnancy, labor, and the delicate days of the 4th trimester. I’m so glad you’ve made your way here and are in search of doula support!

Recent review

There was no way to know ahead of time how medically complex my birth would end up being, and having Ashley on our team was a huge part of what made such a wild, chaotic, adventurous birth still somehow a wonderful one. It's hard to adequately express how much her support, grounding, kindness, humor, steadfastness, confidence, and care meant to our entire family. I earnestly would not want to experience birth without her. If you're expecting and thinking about getting a doula - DO IT!!! And if you're a NH local and you're looking for the best one around, your search is over because Ashley's it!

- Grady S.