Aliya Barnes

West Orange, New Jersey

5.0 (3 reviews)

Aliya Barnes

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! I am a Aliya Barnes, the owner of The PPLS Birth. Our mission is to return birth to the people and give the power back to the community. I am a full spectrum doula specializing with first time moms and young moms! I am a huge advocate for education! Please feel free to reach out for all childbirth education as well as birth services. I look forward to meeting you šŸ™‚

Recent review

Aliya is amazing! She helped me write my birth plan, offered different things I didn’t even know I wanted and schooled both me and my partner on things we had no knowledge about. She made me feel more confident going into my induction. (Babygirl didn’t wanna come out) She was there for basically the whole thing. She supported me in ways I can’t thank her enough for. She made sure all my needs were met and the doctors were doing exactly what I asked. I truly don’t know what I would’ve done without her.

- Cameron B.

Quetziquetl Angulo

Kearny, New Jersey

Quetziquetl Angulo

23 years of experience

I am a descendant of an indigenous lineage of midwifes, herbalists and healers in Puebla and Veracruz Mexico. From countless generations of knowledge, we used ancient medicines and ceremonies to improve the quality of people's lives. My mission is a tireless advocate of informative humanizing treatment for pregnant bodies, postpartum care, generational healing and resilience.

Josette Severino

Brooklyn, New York

Josette Severino

5 years of experience

Hello, wonderful community members! 🌸 I'm delighted to introduce myself as a trained Doula on the path to certification. My name is Josette, and I'm here to offer my services to support you during your incredible journey into parenthood. As a mother and Brooklyn native I am committed to providing compassionate and personalized care to families in our vibrant community. With a focus on emotional well-being, childbirth education, and women empowerment. Additionally, I offer nesting services where I assist in prepping for your new bundle of joy, ensuring your home is a warm and welcoming environment for your growing family. I am eager to be a part of your village. Let's connect!

Miranda Gibbons

Ewing Township, New Jersey

Miranda Gibbons

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a Certified Advanced Birth Doula, Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, Childbirth Educator, Placenta Encapsulator and mom of 2. I’m passionate about providing non judgmental support to birthing people.

Sasha Chapple

Jersey City, New Jersey

Sasha Chapple

12 years of experience

Hello! I am a Full Spectrum doula. I believe everyone deserves empowered reproductive experiences

Melinda Johnson

Trenton, New Jersey

5.0 (2 reviews)

Melinda Johnson

2 years of experience

Melanin Star Birth Services vows to bring protective care, defensive advocacy, informed education, soft support and spiritual essence to my future clients and BIPOC communities. All client information will be kept confidential and shared only with necessary personnel involved in care, with prior consent. I am committed to providing culturally sensitive care. Clients are encouraged to share their cultural practices and preferences to enhance their experience. Our services are open to all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.

Recent review

With the skill and training Melinda’s will provide support around you. It can also help to increase your motivation and drive to make healthy lifestyle changes. Feeling well supported during pregnancy can offer a sense of connection and belonging, as well as emotional comfort and reassurance, which can help you manage any worries or concerns that may arise.

- Tanya J.

Christine Becerra

Caldwell, New Jersey

1.0 (1 review)

Christine Becerra

7 years of experience

Hi, I’m Christine! Throughout my six pregnancies and three births, I learned how vital it is to have a strong support system through each step and event. Every family looks different but something we all have in common is the need for unwavering guidance during some of life’s most vulnerable times. My intention is for you to feel confident and ready for all that is to come! To help you do so, I will offer up-to-date knowledge and full support of your wishes. I wholeheartedly believe that you should be able to make your experience your own and trust your body. You might be worried about all the changes to come or feel unprepared, but I want to help give you all the tools you need to feel ready. My goal is to help you reach YOUR goals, whatever they may be. I believe in being my clients ally through every path and take great pride in being Your Family Doula.

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.

jordan shrum

Ocean Township, New Jersey

jordan shrum

3 years of experience

Hello everyone, my name is Jordan Shrum and I am currently in training, working towards my Birth Doula Certification with Birth Arts International. Providing emotional, physical and spiritual support to moms is my passion. I believe that birth should be held in calm and peaceful atmosphere, and with the right mind set and positive thinking, it can be achieved. After the delivery of my second child, my son, I knew in my heart that supporting mothers was my calling. Hold the vision, trust the process ✨

Debra Pascali Bonaro

Ocean Township, New Jersey

Debra Pascali Bonaro

37 years of experience

Debra Pascali-BonaroĀ  is the Founder & President of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pleasurable Birth Essentials,Ā  Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, co-writer of ā€œOrgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birthā€ and host ofĀ  Orgasmic Birth: The Podcast, all of which explore intimacy and how to bring healing,Ā  love, and pleasure into your birth and life. Debra is also a DONA Birth and postpartum Doula Trainer and Lamaze Childbirth Educator.

Diane Bernstein

Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania

5.0 (1 review)

Diane Bernstein

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

IBCLC serving breast and chestfeeding families in the Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in PA and Mercer and Hunterdon counties in NJ.

Recent review

Diane is deeply caring and smart. I felt truly listened to when working with Diane. She supported not only my nursing journey, but also my motherhood journey. From the first fragile days postpartum through weaning, Diane sees mothers as whole people and validates all the many emotions that come with this wild ride. She is incredibly knowledgeable. She always had many suggestions and resources for any issue I faced through nursing two children. In particular, when I struggled with Breastfeeding Aversion and Agitation (BAA) while nursing my toddler, Diane was a wealth of information. I felt awful and didn't know how to explain what was going on, but I felt safe reaching out to Diane for help. She made me feel seen and understood. Diane helped me understand what was happening and work through ways to ease the BAA. While many lactation consultants are primarily versed in working with babies, Diane is a sage guide through extended breastfeeding as well. I am so thankful for Diane's loving guidance.

- Kristen L.

Jade Newkirk

Montclair, New Jersey

5.0 (11 reviews)

Jade Newkirk

13 years of experience

Jade is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, and mother. She brings years of experience, compassion, and a deep respect for the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Jade takes an evidence-based, inclusive approach to perinatal care. She does not subscribe to one ā€œrightā€ way to give birth — instead, she supports all types of births and all families, whether that includes unmedicated labor, pain medication, cesarean birth, home birth, or hospital birth. Her goal is to help each family feel informed, respected, and empowered in their decisions. She is deeply committed to amplifying diverse voices in the birth space and works collaboratively with healthcare providers to ensure that care is respectful, culturally sensitive, and centered around the needs and preferences of each birthing person. Jade offers a wide range of services to support families through every stage of the perinatal experience, including: Holistic Lamaze Childbirth Education Classes ā€œBreathing for Birthā€ Childbirth Prep Workshops In-home Prenatal & Postpartum Lactation Support Customized Newborn Care Classes Prenatal and Postnatal Support for Families Doula Mentorship In addition to her work with families, Jade is the Doula Program Director at Montclair B.A.B.Y., where she collaborates with her partner Kelli DeFlora to bring high-quality, nurturing, and educational programming to new and expectant families in the community.

Recent review

Before I went to Jade's childbirth class at Montclair BABY, I had never heard of a doula. Her class was holistic of all the options during labor and delivery, and my husband and I felt like Jade could be the perfect support person to ease my anxiety during pregnancy and labor. We were absolutely right. Jade offered continuous comfort and information for me throughout my pregnancy. She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough and gave advice for things I hadn't even considered. Being someone who has always been terrified of childbirth, Jade eased my anxiety leaps and bounds. We prepared for it beforehand, but once I went into labor, Jade supported us over the phone and at my home before we went to the hospital. My birth went from something that I used to fear, to something I now look back on with fond memories (I think that's a wild transformation) and I truly credit a lot of that to Jade. She was an advocate for me at the hospital, she rarely left my side except when I needed alone time with my husband, and she encouraged me. She worked cooperatively with the rest of the birth team. Dare I say birth was actually a little fun? I whole heartedly recommend Jade as a doula and would love to have her at my future births. There really aren't enough words to describe how grateful I am for her.

- Jen D.

Astrid Hufnagel

Montclair, New Jersey

Astrid Hufnagel

10 years of experience

When I had my "Little Prince" (Finn), and became involved in the birth world, I realized that I found a calling! Working with families through their pregnancies, and helping them embrace the new phase of life after birth, brings me much joy and satisfaction. I have a creative side, with a passion for photography. I also have a love for travel and exploring the outdoors. My experiences with my boys have made me attune to the struggles one can endure in pregnancy, birth, and the post-partum period. I am a researcher at heart and am extremely resourceful. If I don’t know an answer, I am confident that with some time and research I can come back to a situation with various angles and options to help families navigate this new and exciting time in their lives. I look forward to being a part of your journey!

Sasha Lazare

New York, New York

Sasha Lazare

3 years of experience

Hi! I’m Sasha Lazare and I am a DONA trained birth doula. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, I moved to New York to attend acting school many years ago. I first felt called to be a doula after the birth of my first daughter when a complicated pregnancy and birth was made joyful and empowering by my own incredible doula. After the birth of my second daughter with the life-changing assistance of that same doula, I felt a deep desire to be a permanent part of these sacred birthing spaces, and to share with other birthing people what my doula gave to me. I treat each birth with compassion, respect, and humor, and deeply honor each unique experience. I am steadfast in my belief that all birthing people deserve non-judgmental, unwavering support. I live in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn with my husband, two daughters, and our dog Eloise. I am so grateful to be a part of your journey.

Rebecca Vazquez

North Arlington, New Jersey

Rebecca Vazquez

7 years of experience

Hello, my name is Rebecca! I’m a wife and mother to a sweet baby boy. My passion for pregnancy and all things birth has led me to become a birth and postpartum doula. My goal as a doula is to give mothers and families the tools they need to have the best birth and postpartum experiences they can have.

Ebone Gedeon

Montville, New Jersey

Ebone Gedeon

6 years of experience

Ebone offers resourceful, educational, emotional and physical support throughout your pregnancy and birth journey. Ebone began her journey having had worked with a birth &post partum doula and understanding the importance of having a supportive circle when going through the birth journey. Ebone has over a 15+ years in the social service field and providing services to the community. Ebone understands that holding space for families, serving and supporting expectant women, their partners and families with the emotional and physical aspects of childbirth. As a doula Ebone can assist women and their families in obtaining resources to make the very best medical/health care decisions.

Jacqueline Dyer

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Jacqueline Dyer

4 years of experience

Iā€˜m a mama of two, Jesus lover & your birth bestie! I primarily support home births, with select birth center/hospital care as well. I believe that women were created to give birth, and that peaceful birth leads to peaceful society. Let’s use the gift of our physiology to labor like our motherhood depends on it, because it does.

Kay Bee

Brooklyn, New York

Kay Bee

6 years of experience

Heyy! My name is Kaybee and I am a certified holistic birth and postpartum doula, certified lactation counselor, child birth educator, advanced newborn care specialist and certified new parent educator. I also provide perinatal nutrition guidance. I service New York City and Jersey City I am originally from St.Vincent and the Grenadines and I am a Garifuna descendent. I offer a mix of my ancestral and cultural roots blended with evidence-based support. I primarily support advanced maternal age clients, high risk pregnancies, bariatric clients and vbac. I've also supported c-section births & low intervention birth. Additionally I offer postpartum day/night time support, live-in postpartum support and lactation support. Looking forward to connecting with you!

Rajah Ferdinand

Brooklyn, New York

Rajah Ferdinand

2 years of experience

Hi! I’m Rajah Ferdinand — a newly trained birth and postpartum doula based in NYC. I’ve completed certified postpartum doula training through A.N.E.W. Village at Kingsborough Community College, and I’m deeply passionate about helping families feel supported, informed, and truly cared for throughout birth and the early days of parenting. I offer a calm, nurturing presence, whether you need hands-on newborn care, emotional support, help with healing after birth, or a steady voice during labor. As a doula, my focus is on you — your voice, your choices, and your peace of mind. I’m currently accepting clients at sliding-scale rates as I grow my experience. If you’re looking for nonjudgmental, culturally aware, and affirming care, I’d love to connect with you and support your journey.

Shane J

New York, New York

5.0 (3 reviews)

Shane J

9 years of experience

Hi ! My name is Shane and I am the Melanated Mermaid Doula Services. I am a trained Fullspectrum Doula with a focus on Birth and Postpartum services. I am also open to supporting abortion related services. I have a love for birth and preparing for the beautiful event. My passion with working with expectant families is to help them connect with one another, prepare and feel confident during and after their births. I want the people I work with to gain a confidence with their bodies but also feel safe and secure in advocating for their needs during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. I have a passion for nutrition and movement so I am sure to include different health measures and these two factors in my services as well. I have a degree in Psychology from Syracuse University and take what I learn from my formal training in the classroom and incorporate it in how I handle and care for my growing families during our time together. I love to laugh and bring joy in homes of the people I work with and hope that along with educating you on your body and body's super powers I can also bring comfort and confidence on this birth journey.

Recent review

I had the privilege of having Shane as my doula during my pregnancy and childbirth, and I cannot express enough gratitude for the support, knowledge, and comfort she provided throughout this journey. From the moment we began working together, Shane's warm and calming presence made me feel supported and understood. She possesses a deep knowledge of childbirth and postpartum care, which she shared with me in our prenatal meetings, empowering me with information and confidence as my due date approached. Shane was incredibly responsive to my needs and preferences, always ensuring that my birth plan was respected and advocated for. During labor, her expertise and soothing demeanor were invaluable, providing both physical and emotional support that significantly contributed to my positive birthing experience. She knew exactly when to offer words of encouragement, when to give me space, and how to assist in pain relief techniques that made a significant difference in managing my labor pains. Postpartum, Shane's support was just as impactful. She visited us at home, offering advice on newborn care, breastfeeding, and adjusting to our new family dynamic. Her follow-up care and genuine concern for our well-being were beyond what I had expected, making the transition into parenthood much smoother and less overwhelming. Shane's passion for her work and her compassionate approach to supporting families during one of the most transformative times of their lives is truly remarkable. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone looking for a doula who is knowledgeable, empathetic, and truly dedicated to providing the best possible care. Thank you, Shane, for being an essential part of our journey into parenthood. Your impact has been profound and will be remembered fondly.

- Daliah C.