Merline Sylvain-Williams - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Merline

Greetings! I am a loving, passionate and nurturing birth and postpartum Doula-Birth worker. My calling is supporting mamas, birthing people, fathers and centering the whole family during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. 6 years of practice as a Doula, full of knowledge and experienced-with all types of births. My philosophy is that you feel empowered to make informed decisions about your pregnancy, birth preferences and ultimately to birth your way as safely as possible. Essentially, prioritizing achieving the goal for families to build bodily autonomy to experience positive and satisfactory maternal, fetal and infant health outcomes. My background is in an early childhood education. With over 20 years, working in childcare and human services programs supporting children and families in Massachusetts.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Nurturing the Beginnings

Support during Pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum… Weekly emails with evidence-based information Creating a birth plan 2 prenatal visits in person or virtual On call 37 weeks on Present during labor to offer support with breathing, movement, comforting techniques and positioning, and being there every breath of way until birth and post birth. 2 postpartum visits

$1,500 USD · Flat rate

Nurturing the Family

Postpartum Support Evidence-Based Information & Resources Processing your Birth Breastfeeding, pumping, bottle-feeding, burping, diaper changing, baby's laundry. Soothing baby, bonding, secure attachment Healthy nutritious meals per family’s request for mama/birthing person/ caregiver

$35 USD · Per hour