Elizabeth Varaso is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, a DONA Certified Birth Doula and the mother of four very ornery children ages three to twelve. She originally came to Philadelphia 21 years ago to complete her MSEd in Psychological Services from the University of Pennsylvania and to serve at-risk children and families in the Kensington community. Following a decade in community outreach work, Elizabeth discovered an unexpected calling as a birth professional after being profoundly impacted by the birth of her own children. In particular, the experience of adding a doula to her team of caregivers gave her a vision of how satisfying a well-supported birth could be. ​ As a doula, Elizabeth has served over 80 birthing families which has given her experience and insight of the inner-workings of most of the city's major hospitals. Her first three children were born at The Birth Center in Bryn Mawr and her fourth at Pennsylvania Hospital, so she has a special fondness for helping families prepare to welcome their babies there. In her 8 years as a childbirth educator, Elizabeth has taught hundreds of expectant couples in group, private, virtual and hybrid formats. She is certain that she has the VERY best job in the world. It's Elizabeth's desire to provide empowering, evidence-based childbirth education and strong, gentle & loving doula support to other birthing people and their partners with the hope that they will not just cope, but thrive through their childbirth experience. Elizabeth is pleased to serve people from a variety of backgrounds and seeks to honor the sacredness of each pregnancy journey and birth by respecting the needs, goals and values of each individual birthing person. She hopes that her calm and confident demeanor, her enthusiasm and optimistic outlook will help make the adventure of preparing for childbirth an enjoyable one!

Hello! My name is LaToya Southwell born in the beautiful Island of Antigua. I am a wife, a mother of 4 amazing children, a doula, Reiki practitioner, as well as CPR certified (pediatrics) and I reside in Nyack, NY. Being a doula is not a job, it is a calling and a blessing to be apart of such a beautiful journey. I am here to support, help where needed as well as educate. I am blessed to be a blessing!

Hi! I am Sarah Ludwig and I offer childbirth education, labor, and postpartum support. I am passionate about preventable injury and work on outreach for both car seat and sleep safety.

A first generation Haitian American who has been working with birthing families since 2019.She is a full spectrum doula and became a Certified Lactation Counselor in 2022. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Africana Latino Studies with a concentration In gender studies from SUNY Oneonta and a M.A. degree from the University at Binghamton, Vestal New York where she studied Sociology and DEI. The specialization to do birth work was a natural trajectory because she understands and is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that is sensitive to the cultural and social context. After having much difficulty breastfeeding her first born, and being a two time Hyperemesis Gravidarum survivor;supporting birthing people through their reproductive years was an absolute must. In particular she specializes in working with systematically marginalized individuals and the immigrant population. Stephanie is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that is sensitive to the cultural and social contexts. Stephanie is a member of the Rockland Breastfeeding Coalition. She is a full scholarship recipient of Black Maternal health Doula scholarship. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, listening to democracy now ,cooking, meeting new people, and unschooling herself and her two children. All Breastfed and birthed at home

Hi, I’m Amber (aka The Doula Cheerleader). I am a birth and postpartum doula proudly serving families with emotional and physical support in the Greater Philadelphia area. As a natural born cheerleader, I have enjoyed shifting my love to encourage and uplift others towards the families I work with. My goal is to help every client feel seen, heard, equipped with knowledge of their rights and choices, and to positively impact them during the maternal health period.

I am a Full spectrum doulas support people through the entire spectrum of reproduction, including fertility, pregnancy, loss, birth, and postpartum. What is a doula?! Doulas are non-medically trained community care workers who provide informational, emotional, and physical support to their clients Having a baby should be a positive experience, so our doula services focus to create a safe and comfortable environment for you to bring your baby into the world and begin bonding immediately. My job isn’t done once delivery is over. Through My doula services, I will provide birth and postpartum support to offer a smooth transition into parenthood.

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.

Hello! My name is Rachel Dennison and I am a newly trained birth doula located in Upper Macungie, Pennsylvania. I have a background in medicine and a passion for labor and delivery as well as breast feeding. There are so many ways to bring peace and positivity into your birthing experience and I am committed to however that looks for you!

Belle has been in birthwork for 7 years. She is a momma to a cat, Femi, and 36 houseplants (and counting!). Belle believes education is the key to the birth, postpartum, and parenting journeys you desire. Doula Belle is a certified birth doula (DONA), Hypnobabies’s Childbirth Education Instructor, trained fertility doula , postpartum doula, Hypnodoula, PAIL doula, abortion doula, Placenta Encapsulator, is trained and educated in nutrition, movement, and herb usage during the perinatal time, and many other Birthy things. She provides support for ALL types of families and birthers; LGBTQ, first-time parents, single parents, adoptive, those with religion specific needs, VBACs, diet restrictions, medical challenges, ALL birthers in need of support. Belle attends births all over Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. She specializes in home births but frequently attends births at hospitals all over Southern Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

I am a certified doula with ten years of experience in supporting and empowering families through their journeys. My passion for this work began with babysitting in my community, which then led to my role as an infant daycare teacher and eventually to becoming an overnight caregiver for new families. It has been an honor and privilege to be trusted by families during such a pivotal time in their lives. Creating lasting memories, empowering women, and providing comprehensive support are central to my approach. I am deeply committed to making a positive impact with the families I support, offering them care, guidance, and a safe space for communication. I look forward to supporting you!

Hi there! I'm Rae (Syreeta), I am a Full Spectrum Doula, Child Birth Educator, Mama, and The Founder of Cleo's Haven. After my experience, I decided it was time to start my journey of becoming Doula. Pregnancy and Birth is a life changing event that requires a special level of support. I believe we all have a right to a birthing experience that is free from trauma and suffering. As a doula my goal is to provide birthing mothers and persons with the tools to feel empowered while on this journey. 


I am a doula and mom. I specialize in labor and postpartum care. Experienced in both lactation consulting and childbirth care. I believe every birth experience should be a positive one that honors the introduction of new life and beginnings. I have worked in various settings, including hospitals and birthing centers. My passion for helping women and their families during this special time in their lives is what drives me.

With 10 years of experience working in the field of Education, I am a licensed educator. I worked as a Nanny full-time during my summers off. I began work part-time as a Postpartum Doula in 2020. I become a certified PostPartum Doula and entered the field Full-time. I am skilled at educating parents on best practices when caring for newborn babies and helping adults make the transition into parenthood smooth and easy.

Hello to all, my name is Paulla and I'm a certified birth doula, postpartum doula, and breastfeeding counselor. I am also into holistic medicine. I love what I do and can't wait to see all you beautiful faces.

The Doula that is bringing Joy back to childbirth and pregnancy. Let me support YOU during the most powerful time in your life to advocate and nature you with love and amazing techniques to help you push through your delivery day because birth should be done your way because it’s your body and baby.

I’m Larissa (she/ela/ella), a birth and postpartum doula based in Philadelphia, PA. My practice is rooted in the beliefs that birth is a sacred act of transformation, that birthing people hold innate wisdom in their bodies, and that we all deserve safe, affirming, size-inclusive reproductive healthcare. As a birthworker, I offer a compassionate and comforting presence, intuitive and evidence-based information, physical support, fierce advocacy, and space for birthing people of all identities to move through pregnancy and labor peacefully and confidently. I myself identify as queer and Latina. Eu falo português e adoraria trabalhar com famílias brasileiras. 🇧🇷 In my free time, I love to cook, read, journal, play volleyball, practice Pilates, and make pottery, and I’m passionate about weaving mindfulness, movement, and nourishment into birthwork in ways that uplift radiant, full-body joy. I’m lucky to live with my wife and our Siberian husky, Olaf, in Germantown, Philadelphia.

Shanti is often described by her peers as genuine, reliable, nurturing & supportive. These are also the qualities that make her a great doula. Her belief is that all women deserve a pregnancy & birthing experience rooted in education, advocacy, equity and holistic wellness. She will soon be a certified full spectrum doula and childbirth educator through Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings. She studied Maternal & Child Health Education at Howard University. Shanti currently works as a Family Engagement Specialist at the Maternity Care Coalition in Philadelphia. ​ Her interests in this work began during the birth of her first niece when she was 9 years old. It was clear to her early on that she had a purpose in birthwork. She has supported hospital births as well as birth centers and assists both medicated and unmedicated births. When she isn’t working, Shanti is an avid traveller and loves the arts. She also enjoys being a dog mom, spending time with loved ones and staying active with yoga & dance. She is a fluent Spanish speaker and is currently learning French.

Hello everyone, my name is Fatima! I have been in the birthing world for a little over a year. I would love to say I chose this field, however it chose me! Being 1 or 6 girls, I had been to my fair share of births. I also battled with Postpartum depression, which lead me to doing postpartum work. I’ve serviced many family in the Philadelphia and surrounding areas. I am a mother too two! My favorite parts of my work, are being able to assist the families, as they navigate into their new norm! I assist with things such as helping the Birthing Parents advocate for themselves. Helping make Birth Plans and informed decisions. I want my families to feel confident in their abilities as they become new parents. I assist with thing like feedings, changing, light housekeeping and meal prep! Let’s connect!

I am a certified HypnoBirthing educator, a certified DONA birth doula, and photographer based out of Philadelphia. I am passionate about supporting women throughout the extraordinary journey of pregnancy, birth, and beyond! As a dedicated birth professional, I create sacred spaces of empowerment and tranquility, where women can embrace the joy of this transformative phase of life.

I have always been passionate about making sure people feel supported and cared for in various capacities. My job as your doula is to provide holistic and comprehensive doula care that acknowledges the physical, mental, social, and spiritual factors that can impact the birth and postpartum journey. I practice from a person centered perspective where your needs, values, agency, and desires are at the forefront. Whether you're birthing in a hospital or at home, or just need someone to hold your baby so you can take some time for yourself, my job is to help you feel supported and care for in your perinatal journey so you can thrive.