Lauren Donato

Parsippany Troy Hills, New Jersey

Lauren Donato

12 years of experience

Full Circle Physical Therapy was created to provide one-on-one pelvic floor physical therapy treatment centered around active listening and customization of care.

Khadijah Hines

Bay Shore, New York

Khadijah Hines

12 years of experience

Hi I am Khadijah Hines, lover & follower of Christ. I am Mom of 4 and a wife . Christian Coach. I Have back ground in Somatic expression, mind- body connection, Liturgical Movement and breath- Work. I suffered from PMAD with my last 2 pregnancy during the pandemic. With my faith and help from Postpartum Resources Center of NY. I overcame and. I found healing. Now because of my story. I created the HealinSpace for Moms to fine Healing Mind body & soul in Christ Jesus. and I started Christian Based Meditations Podcast for Pregnancy & postpartum Moms. Also am currently writing a meditation devotion for mom who are antepartum. "There is way, there is hope, there is strength and there is healing . You are never alone.

Ibetliza Frias

West Milford, New Jersey

Ibetliza Frias

6 years of experience

A certified birth and postpartum doula serving for the past 6 years. Twin mama and twin expert. Reiki healer, herbs postpartum cooking and more.

Erica Brown

Greenwood Lake, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Erica Brown

31 years of experience

Erica Brown is a Perinatology nurse and now FNP-C who worked in the delivery room for over 20 years, with foundations in maternity, infant and child care. She is certified by the National Nurses Corporation (NCC) in Maternal Newborn Care, and electronic fetal monitoring. She is also an IBCLC, board certified lactation consultant, and a certified childbirth educator. Erica worked closely with the World Health Organization in support of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative which protects, supports and promotes breastfeeding worldwide. Most importantly, she is the mother of three young people who wants to share what she has learned both professionally and personally in hopes of empowering you to have the birth and postpartum experience you have imagined. Erica is passionate about helping people make informed decisions for themselves in the healthcare setting and helping people get the quality care they deserve. This is one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have, and she wants to empower you to have the healthiest, safe, and most beautiful experience bringing your baby home.

Recent review

We called Erica when we were extremely desperate with our colicky newborn. We needed help not only medically but also mentally and emotionally. Erica came to our house and explained to us everything pertaining breastfeeding, checked our baby and took her time to explain to us a lot of things we needed to know. As first time parents, the birth of a child is a difficult journey, but Erica was patient, caring, and answered every one of our questions with easy to understand language and walked us through how to navigate our new life. When Erica left our house, we had peace of mind, we felt understood, cared for, and our burden stopped being so heavy. She was the first person (even before her pediatrician) to suggest that our forever crying baby had reflux, and from that day on we were able to treat her accordingly. I cannot recommend Erica enough, the only thing I regret, is not having called her sooner.

- Hanny M.

Marissa Colón, CD(DONA), LCCE

Madison, New Jersey

5.0 (11 reviews)

Marissa Colón, CD(DONA), LCCE

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hey there! My name is Marissa, I’m a DONA Certified Birth Doula and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator based in Morris County, NJ! Just just minutes away from Our Birthing Center, Morristown Medical Center, and Overlook Medical. I’m a mom of two amazing children, and after my experiences trying-to-conceive and giving birth to my first child, I felt an incredible pull to birth work. Helping people learn about all their options in birth and how to feel empowered in their decisions are some of my greatest passions! I work with parents throughout their journeys, from trying-to-conceive all the way to postpartum! I also work with many parents pregnant after loss - a different and nuanced experience in many ways (one I have experienced myself). I am so so thrilled to meet local parents building their families, and the babies you’ll be welcoming into your lives!

Recent review

As I sit here 2 months postpartum. The reality of being a first time mom is starting to set in. As I think back, the whole experience from being pregnant to giving birth is so crazy! Luckily, I found Marissa and had her support, fact checking knowledge, and companionship through it all. She helped me so much through my pregnancy, the highs and lows. She made me feel confident in myself and I would highly recommend considering having her as a doula. Her knowledge of everything about pregnancy and support was exceptional. Having her as part of my support team was exactly what I needed to make my birth experience the best possible. I'm so grateful we connected not just on my pregnancy but also as a new friendship. Marissa is awesome and if you are looking for someone to be a part of your birthing experience that is knowledgeable and also genuine, she's it!

- Nicole S.

Sarah Velez

Woodbridge Township, New Jersey

Sarah Velez

27 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I love to support families both emotionally and physically in the first precious days, weeks or months of bringing your new baby home. I am a mother of three of my own and Nani to 6 grandbabies!

Shantel Taylor

Brentwood, New York

Shantel Taylor

7 years of experience

As the founder and CEO of Doula S.M.I.L.E., my heart is dedicated to supporting and uplifting families during one of life’s most transformative experiences. I am a trained birth and postpartum doula through DONA International and a Certified Lactation Counselor. My goal is to help you achieve the birth and postpartum experience you’ve always dreamed of, surrounded by warmth and understanding.

Katherine Pace

Westfield, New Jersey

Katherine Pace

18 years of experience

My mission is to elevate maternal health worldwide. I truly believe mamas are not educated enough about how to their body changes with pregnancy, the birthing process, and how to heal afterward. We help mamas with all three things and beyond!

Brittany Longo

New Providence, New Jersey

Brittany Longo

4 years of experience

I am a DONA certified Birth Doula, as well as a placenta specialist. Before becoming a doula, I received a degree in Culinary Arts and have worked in restaurants and bakeries as a chef. I am continually working toward gaining more knowledge and experience to better help my clients. After having my own daughter and learning so much from my experience, I decided to join the birth world so I can help and support others on their journeys to parenthood. I am able to support clients in whichever space they choose for their birth, whether it is a hospital, birth center or their own home. I am dedicated to my clients, supporting and doing whatever I can to make them feel comfortable and in control of their labor experience.

Alisa J Underwood, RN BSN IBCLC

Denville, New Jersey

Alisa J Underwood, RN BSN IBCLC

30 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hey Mommys and Daddys, I am a former NICU nurse with an extensive background in Mother Baby nursing care. I have four of my own kids and know first hand how overwhelming bringing home a new baby can be. I take a more relaxed approach to breastfeeding as simply put it works and who doesn't need less pressure and stress!

Lucy Paradiso

Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Lucy Paradiso

6 years of experience

Lucy Paradiso Doula support provides education, emotional support and the comfort of knowing you are never alone. The calm, confident, nurturing support you receive as you navigate your birth journey from prenatal to birth will help you fulfill the plan you desire with the dignity you deserve. Postpartum care options allow you to learn and achieve self-sufficiency in an environment of non-judgmental and cooperative care while being nurtured as you heal and readjust to all that parenting requires. At this beautiful and sacred time of change for you and your family, Lucy Paradiso Doula holds that space for you.

Jamie Owens

Denville, New Jersey

Jamie Owens

18 years of experience

Jamie Owens is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2012 and a Registered Nurse specializing in Women's Health since 2008. Jamie went to Syracuse University where she majored in Women's Studies and Studio Art. She then went on to an accelerated (BSN) Nursing Program at Quinnipiac University. Jamie has extensive experience working with breastfeeding/chestfeeding families. She worked at New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell as an RN on the Postpartum Unit for five and a half years and then on the Labor and Delivery Unit for a year and a half. She has been seeing patients privately at their homes for lactation consulting since she received her certificate in 2012. She left the hospital work-life in December of 2015 once she gave birth to her baby girl. After taking 11 months off to be with her baby, she began her private practice in Jersey City and surrounding areas. Jamie saw clients in their home and taught breastfeeding workshops. Jamie and her family moved to Denville NJ in April of 2017 where she has continued her lactation consulting practice and breastfeeding workshops. Jamie contributed as a "breastfeeding expert" and freelance writer for the website www.mother.ly. Jamie is also a lactation practitioner for the website/app Maven. Jamie has always had a passion for women's health and advocacy. After breastfeeding her own two children for a total of 5.5 years, her love and dedication to breastfeeding only got stronger. She is also a LGBTQI+ ally and loves to assist all kinds of families in their breastfeeding/chestfeeding journeys. She is filled with energy and passion and will do whatever it takes to make her clients feel comfortable, confident, and cared for.

Bergen Lewis

Woodbridge Township, New Jersey

5.0 (2 reviews)

Bergen Lewis

5 years of experience

Hi I’m Bergen, the CEO of The Butterfly Doula. I am a Childbirth Educator, Labor coach, Transition coach, Labor doula, Placenta specialist, and Newborn Care specialist. I service North and Central Jersey. I work in some parts of South Jersey, NY and Pa. I’m here to support you through pregnancy with any/all my specialties.

Recent review

Bergen helped me with my home birth with childbirth education, lactation and she encapsulated my placenta. I really loved how she was very straightforward with us and helped my husband stay involved. She continually reassured me and that was super helpful.

- Leigh B.

Katherine Whitehead

Morristown, New Jersey

Katherine Whitehead

3 years of experience

My name is Katherine, and I support and care for babies and families during the vital first few months after baby comes home. I practice a non-judgmental and caring approach to supporting mother and baby, while providing parents with advice when asked, and fact-based information on postpartum care. I became a doula as I saw a need to support parents who go home with a new baby with no help or knowledge on how to navigate the first 3 months. I am passionate about Post Partum care and would love to hear from you. I am trained with Health Connect One as a full spectrum Doula, and will support your journey with calm, compassionate care every step of the way.

Carmelina Coppola

Woodbridge Township, New Jersey

Carmelina Coppola

30 years of experience

Hi, I’m Carmelina Coppola, founder of Parenting Journey & Beyond LLC. I work with expecting and first-time parents who want to feel steadier and more confident during the early days at home. My work is consultative and educational, focused on helping parents understand their baby’s cues, settle into gentle rhythms, and feel grounded in their role as caregivers. With over 30 years of experience supporting infants, children, and families across schools, community programs, and private family settings, I guide parents in a way that is non-behavioral, developmentally respectful, and rooted in connection rather than control. I do not offer sleep training or overnight care. Private ongoing support is available for families who want individualized guidance beyond a single conversation.

Renée Pizzuto

Morristown, New Jersey

5.0 (3 reviews)

Renée Pizzuto

17 years of experience

Hi, I'm Renée, I am a hardworking, grateful Mom of three, and yes, a certified Birth Doula & Lactation Consultant serving hundreds of families for over 15 years, and I thread these qualities throughout all layers of my life. I am really passionate about educating parents on their pregnancy & birth, and the transformative nature it bestows. Along the way, the satisfaction and security I offer you through evidence based, intuitively honoring care allows for your choiceful, educated decisions which Mom’s & Parents have said offer them empowering and joyful experiences. Promises I make to you: You are the power and authority, no one else. Sounds scary, but I’ll show you how to wield your power with purpose like never before. With the right team, you CAN have the birth experience you desire. I’ll give you the secrets to ensuring this. Your baby’s birth is the most vibrant and impactful experience of YOUR life. Let me support you in making it the most exciting next step towards the rest of your life. Finally, but most importantly, I am here to ensure, above all, you will be heard. My intention is to support and guide every family so that they are; fully prepared, anchored in their heart & soul and genuinely (and I mean genuinely) excited to welcome their precious baby so that they can have the birth experience they truly deserve, without reservation and unapologetically, it’s that simple! Thank you for for being here and exploring how I can support your growing Tribe®️ Love, Renée

Recent review

I will try to put into words the feelings I have, in an attempt to express my gratitude to Renée. Firstly, I would not have been successful without her. She believed in me, my body, my ability even when I questioned it. She knew what to do at every step- from our first conversation to the leading up to the birth, to actual birth & right after. Thank you for helping me at home as well. You just knew exactly what to do & coached me through it in a kind, gentle way (even when others were nervous you knew how to handle them too ;). Knew what to do to progress labor and when to move to hospital. I don’t know how Renée remained so present with me during the hospital delivery. A million people screaming at me- I focused on what she said. She just knew. 30 mins in L&D and baby was here. This was thanks to her cues. I would not have known what was happening without the cues Renée taught me. And after birth, helping us with immediate nursing & taking pictures!

- DENISE D.

Miriam Brothman

Morristown, New Jersey

5.0 (2 reviews)

Miriam Brothman

4 years of experience

Offering pregnancy support, doula services and post-partum emotional support. Very caring and solution oriented with strong advocacy skills. Mother of 4 children with experience in multiple birth settings.

Recent review

Miriam is calm and levelheaded during labor providing a warm, knowledgeable presence. She knew just when to grab my hand as the contractions were getting intense and her words of encouragement (“You are so strong!” “You can do this”) were just what I needed in the homestretch. I highly recommend her as a doula.

- Chava G.

Britt Sando

Morristown, New Jersey

5.0 (1 review)

Britt Sando

23 years of experience

I’ve been working with childbearing families in northern New Jersey for many years, and I strive to bring the knowledge and experience I’ve gained to each of my clients. My great joy is helping people find their own path, and trying to make it more comfy along the way.

Recent review

When I contacted Britt, I was 12 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I really desired to have a relationship with my doctor, but since most OBGYN practices have you seeing multiple professionals, I was not getting that. I was desiring to go the natural birth-in-a-hospital route and hearing other friends’ stories, a doula sounded like the perfect fit. Britt was recommended by one of my friends who had Britt attend and help at all three of her babies’ births. Britt offered us a birthing course in our home, she gave us literature and resources to use an practice as we anticipated our first birth, she was ALWAYS responsive when texted or called, was informed about alternatives such as the Fresh Test, and she was a great help and encouragement to my husband pre-birth, during labor and delivery and after birth. Britt knew what I wanted - when we got to the hospital and we were almost put into a room without a tub, she was there ADVOCATING for us (since a tub room was available and it was my hope to labor in one). Britt is levelheaded, intelligent, witty, and has an excellent sense of humor. She tells it like it is. She is loving and compassionate - truly a gift from heaven. She checked in on me all throughout my pregnancy and after my baby was born. As she put it to me, “Once your doula, always your doula.” To put it simply, hire Britt as your doula. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

- Emma Jean E.

Benedictta Apwah

Denville, New Jersey

Benedictta Apwah

Hello, my name is Benedictta. I'm a doula and reiki master, I'm a champion of women and supporter of families. I believe that everyone deserves a happy, healthy birth where they are informed of all their options and get as close to their desired birth experience as possible. Birth is an experience that affects everyone in the family and I appreciate being able to education and support everyone that will be a part of the new edition's life. Mother's tend to feel backseated while carrying their new child, I believe that she needs to be heard and seen throughout the pregnancy, labor, and postpartum experience, all 4 trimesters.

Nicole Kristensen

Brewster, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Nicole Kristensen

3 years of experience

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.

Recent review

We had Nicole help us adjust to life with the baby as soon as we came home with our newborn from the hospital. She is very professional and helped us a lot in our early days with the baby - she was an amazing resource for us as new parents. While she helped us with baby laundry, bathing (she gave our baby the first bath, so we watched and learned) , cooking ( she is an amazing cook) , tidying up our house, baby care guidance, more importantly she gave us the confidence that we can do it ourselves! If it was nt for our babies grandparents living with us now, we would have definitely asked Nicole to come back for longer! She was amazing - Thanks Nicole!

- Nilu G.