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Hello Mamas! I am Ashley and I am so glad that you have found my lactation profile. I am a caring and compassionate lactation consultant that was inspired to enter lactation consulting after my first failed attempt to breastfeed my oldest daughter. After diving into breastfeeding education, I successfully breastfed my youngest son for sixteen months with the help of an amazing lactation consultant (see, even lactation consultants need lactation consultants). In 2020, I completed a Doctorate of Public Health degree where my research focused on breastfeeding success. For the past six years, I have been working in higher education, while volunteering for a breastfeeding organization. In September of 2020, I sat for and passed the IBCLC exam. I am also a certified lactation educator and provide prenatal educational classes. I am originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania and currently reside in Brooklyn, New York with my husband and two children. Being in NYC, I do have some favorite places including the MET and the American Museum of Natural History (because it’s my daughter's favorite).

Hi, I'm a certified postpartum doula serving families in Queens and Nassau, specializing in overnight newborn care. With a background in social work and public health, my goal is to offer knowledge-based support to families. I have experience supporting mothers who are troubleshooting breastfeeding issues and others who have struggled with postpartum depression. Following cues from mom, dad and baby, as well as seeking information from good resources is how I approach postpartum doula care. In my free time, I enjoy hiking in nature and photography.

Hello! My name is Ava and I am a Postpartum Doula and Reiki Practitioner. My passion is for women’s health. My goal as a doula is to give mom a break to rest and care for herself. Having a baby is a major life transition and I’m happy to do what I can to make it as smooth as possible for your family whether it’s cooking a meal that is healing for mom, watching baby while you rest, tidying up around the house, cleaning bottles, helping your partner get used to being a parent, or just chatting about your birth experience and the motherhood journey! It takes a village and I’d love to be a part of your village!

I am a woman of 48 born and raised in Westerly, RI. I married my high school sweetheart, birthed 4 sons, & spent a decade of my life pregnant and breastfeeding. Milk & Birth is SACRED. The POWER of birth and making CONNECTIONS has been the highlight of my 25 year career as a birth witness, nurse, educator,& lactation consultant. GOING PRIVATE is my way to continue the SACRED unity of BIRTH, MOTHERING, and MILK with the parents in my community sharing a uniquely intimate birth and breastfeeding experience. I will continue to bring forth knowledge of human growth, the birth process, birth planning, learning your body’s physiology, movements, breathing and skillfully observe you as you feed your babies. I am a SUPPORTER of my COMMUNITY. Community is SACRED.

I am a dedicated Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula with over 10 years of experience in childcare, providing families with reliable night assistance and overall support. In the past two years, I have focused primarily on helping families welcome their newborns with confidence and care. I am highly knowledgeable in breastfeeding support and gentle sleep conditioning, and I take pride in offering compassionate, personalized care to meet each family’s unique needs. As a mom of two, I truly understand the importance of feeling secure enough to rest while your baby is being lovingly cared for, and the value of having a supportive village during those first precious months. My goal is to help parents feel confident, rested, and well-supported during this special time. I guide families in making the best decisions for their babies and for themselves, ensuring a smooth and positive transition into parenthood. With my help, parents can enjoy a full night’s sleep knowing their baby is in caring, experienced hands. Excellent references are available upon request.

Hello my name is Yamilier. I live in Sag Harbor, NY. I'm a Newborn Care Specialist, I help out with overnight sleep conditioning and 24/7 as well. I'm CPR Certified and have a lot of experience with infants, I work with companies. I'm vaccinated and have flue shots as well as TDAP vaccinated. I have my own car. I'm fun and energetic. I can travel and have my own transportation. I speak two different languages Spanish and English.

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.

I am a Registered nurse for 40 years and an IBCLC ( lactation consultant ) for 30 years.

Hello everyone, my name is Danielle Robeants and I am a Certified Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula located in Coram, New York . All the facets of birth are my joy and passion, and I'm always curious to learn more. Coming from a background in Direct Care/ Medical, I believe birth can be calm and peaceful if we set the right tone with positive energy to get there. My practice tries to create a judgment-free zone for all parents seeking informational and emotional support. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband & two girls, road trips, sound healing, reiki, self care and a good latte with my bestie.

I've been a Lactation Consultant in hospital practice for five years, in private practice for three years, a labor and delivery nurse for eight years, and am a newly certified childbirth educator. I provide evidence-based, nonjudgmental, trauma informed, holistic, root cause analysis breastfeeding support. I specialize in treating babies with "colic"/reflux/allergies- let's get your little one back to the happy baby you know they can be!

Labor and delivery nurse and Lactation Consultant offering Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Classes online! Classes are mostly self-paced with online learning modules that can be done on your own time. Meetings are then held once per week for either four (accelerated class) or six (regular pace) weeks. Meetings offer an opportunity to review information with the instructor, ask questions, and meet other expectant parents with similar due dates. The curriculum for this class is extremely unique. You will have access to evidence-based information about your pregnancy care, birth options, and postpartum period that's created by the researchers at Evidence Based Birth®. Much of this information is only available to those who take this class! If you want to know how to make the BEST decisions for yourself and your baby, whether you're planning a home birth, unmedicated hospital birth, medicated hospital birth, or c-section, you've come to the right place.

Hi there, my name is Jessica Riocci. I'm a holistic psychotherapist who helps women through the initiations of pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. My therapeutic style is warm, nurturing, and intuitive. I offer in-person psychotherapy in Norwalk, Connecticut, and virtual psychotherapy for those in Connecticut and New York.

You knew having a baby was going to be hard during a pandemic, but things still didn't go according to plan. You didn't have the birth experienced you had always hoped for, and are now trying to care for your baby without all of your support systems and enjoyable activities. Now you're up all night googling to make sure you're doing all the right things to stay safe, and managing your loved ones differing ideas of that safety. You want the very best for your baby and you'd do anything to make sure that you provide a happy and healthy environment for your family. We all hoped 2022 would be different, but you can still learn new ways to be the best mom possible, both now during these continually difficult times, and going forward once things find the "new normal". Let's work together to create the family life you've always wanted, raising happy, healthy children, despite these difficult times. I know how difficult it is to plan your life as a new mom, especially now! Check my website and schedule a free video consultation so we can get to to know each other. Online scheduling available 24/7 in my secure portal for extra convenience. Scattered daytime availability at this time. Always feel free to email me directly for trusted referrals!

Dr. Jacob Moran, DC Dr. Moran was born and raised in Rhode Island. He attended the University of Rhode Island where he received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Pre-Med Kinesiology, and met his wife, Ella. After graduating from URI, Dr. Moran decided to further his education in health care by pursuing a four year Doctorate of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic. While at UBSC he was awarded a Clinical Excellence Award, an award recognizing a student doctor who provided exceptional clinical care to patients, expertise, professionalism, and service based on the recommendation of the UBSC faculty clinicians. Dr. Moran strives to provide his patients with safe, gentle, and effective care. When caring for patients, Dr. Moran takes a whole person approach. Rather than treating the symptoms, he gets to the root of the problem to optimize health and well-being. Throughout his studies, Dr. Moran has mastered many manual adjusting techniques to provide his patients with expert care. Some of the manual adjusting techniques Dr. Moran specializes in are as follows: Diversified, Gonstead, Webster Technique, Thompson Drop, Logan Basic Technique, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), Craniosacral Therapy (CST), Activator, Extremity Adjusting, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Myofascial Trigger Point release/therapy, and flexion distraction. Dr. Moran is also one of the youngest doctors in America to be nationally certified in non-surgical spinal decompression and cold laser. This unique certification program has been approved by the International Medical Advisory Board for spinal decompression and is the first decompression program of its kind to be offered in America. Dr. Moran specializes in care for patients suffering from both cervical and lumbar disc herniations, as well as spinal stenosis, neuropathy and degenerative changes to the disc and vertebra. Dr. Moran is also certified in Pulse Electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy and Invisa-Red weight loss/lipo laser red light therapy. Dr. Moran is passionate about pediatric, perinatal, and maternal health. He is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). He is both Webster Technique Certified and Perinatal Certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. Dr. Moran is the only Perinatal Certified Chiropractor in all of Rhode Island. Dr. Moran is also a candidate for the Certification by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP), a comprehensive 200-hour post-doctoral education designed to expand professional ability in adjusting techniques, evaluation, and assessment of different stages of development: from pregnancy, birth, and infancy throughout childhood. He has completed the CACCP program in its entirety and will be sitting for the final examination this Winter of 2023. When Dr. Moran isn’t in the office, you can find him mountain biking on the local trails or hiking with his wife, Ella, his husky, his rotterman, and even his bengal cat. They enjoy long hikes, camping trips, and being outdoors as much as possible. Dr. Moran and his wife are expecting their first child in January of 2024! Dr. Jacob Moran, DC is a licensed Chiropractor in Rhode Island. Education: B.S. | Pre-Med Kinesiology | University of Rhode Island D.C. | Doctor of Chiropractic | University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic Post-Graduate Certifications: Webster Technique Certification | International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) Perinatal Chiropractic Certification | International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) National Spinal Decompression Certification | Parker University & International Medical Advisory Board Pulsed Electromagentic Therapy (PEMF) Certified | Pulse Invisa-RED Weight Loss Certified (Red light therapy/lipo laser) | Invisa-Red

Hi, I’m April and I am so glad you are here! I am a lactation provider, infant bodyworker, and perinatal supporter with a background in psychology. Above all, I am a Mommy to two wild sons and one sweet daughter. I have dedicated my career to empowering and informing women alike on how to utilize their innate abilities to achieve optimal well-being for themselves and their babies. With a holistic approach, I provide comprehensive support and address concerns and challenges. I promote a positive and nurturing environment through active and empathetic listening. Understanding the importance of personalized care, I tailor my guidance to families’ unique needs, applying evidence-based practices and drawing from my extensive knowledge. I aim to educate and encourage mothers while offering solutions to common problems and ensuring a fulfilling transformation into motherhood. Whether addressing latch issues, correcting torticollis, or recognizing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, I have a genuine desire to help mothers succeed and obtain their goals. My commitment extends beyond our initial interaction, as I strive to build lasting connections with mothers as they confidently grow their families. It is an honor to get to work with the mother/baby DYAD and a privilege to witness each relationship thrive while navigating new norms and creating a beautiful, rewarding story.

As a Catholic doula and wellness coach, I help Catholic moms achieve holiness through a body, mind, and soul approach to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I offer prayerful pregnancy planning and coaching through a uniquely faith-based lens, physically support and pray with mamas during labor as a birth doula, and continue to walk with them through postpartum doula services and ongoing wellness coaching rooted in God's design for your body. My Philosophy: - Pregnancy, labor, and postpartum are an experience of God and a call to holiness. - A mother's voice should ALWAYS be respected in her pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. - No mother should have to do all of this alone - physical and prayerful support changes everything. - Fitness and wellness for mothers is less about achieving standards and more about maintaining balance so we can better serve our families.

After birthing three children within a time span of five years, I couldn't help but recognize how overwhelming pregnancy, childbirth and parenting in general can be. I also had an unfavorable birthing experience with my first child. I was young, under-supported with financially limited options and felt "under-qualified" to be part of labor and delivery decision making. I simply left everything up to my obstetrician. I was told what to do and what not to do, what to take, where to go and even when to push. I was rarely asked for consent, but rather told what they were doing to me as they decided to do it. It all felt so clinical, as if I was in the hospital due to an illness rather than a healthy, natural event. I felt lonely, helpless and scared for three days straight. Needless to say, the experience left me wondering what could have been done differently and what choices each pregnant mother has to create a more empowered, positive birthing experience. ​ The moment I discovered doula work, it gave me a sense of relief learning that our society has a support system specially geared for the mother to be guided and assisted through this journey. I personally feel that our culture has brainwashed us to believe that childbirth is simply a painful burden to endure. (Cue television and movie clips where the laboring woman is screaming bloody murder and everyone is rushing around her as if there is a scary emergency to be remedied.) However, with the right knowledge and support, there can be such beauty and empowerment that comes with knowing all of your choices and feeling in control while fully trusting that your body has the capability and the strength to do exactly what it's meant to do - create new life and make miracles happen. ​ I am a certified labor doula (CLD) and certified postpartum doula (CPD) through CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association). I actively attend workshops, courses and continuing education classes on childbirth, hypnobirthing, fetal positioning, breastfeeding, postpartum, baby care basics and holding space for pregnancy loss in the Fairfield County, CT area. I am also Certified in Usui Reiki Levels I & II. ​ I am passionate about childbirth and I work incredibly hard to ensure that my clients have a positive and memorable birth experience however they may envision that to look like. My goal is for you to feel informed, respected and for your voice to be heard by your birthing team in your chosen birth environment.

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.

My name is Megan Mendoza, I’m a birth doula and am passionate about educating birthing people and helping them learn about their options when it comes to childbirth and postpartum. I have an incredible husband, David. Together we have two amazing and very energetic little boys Grover and August, and a sweet heart of a dog Lola. As a family we love to hike and travel as much as we can. While I was pregnant with our second (August) we traveled full time in a school bus converted into a tiny house. This is when I really found my voice to advocate for myself. Everyone thought (and told us several times!) that we were crazy for having a young toddler and expanding our family while we didn’t have a "typical" house. But I knew that it was possible and that I was going to have the birth I had dreamed about. A few months later I was able to have an empowered V-BAC birth. Through this experience I discovered my love for helping women find their own voices and to help advocate for themselves to have the empowered births they desire, whatever that may be.