Birth & Postpartum Doulas Near Me in Newark, NJ

Welcoming a new baby into your life is one of the most joyous—and sometimes overwhelming—experiences you will have as a growing family. That is where I come in as your friendly Baby Coach, I like calling myself a Family Mom because I am here for Mom, Dad, siblings, and even your Fur-baby. My mission is to make this beautiful journey a little easier and a lot more enjoyable for the entire family. You might be wondering why you should choose me. I am here to listen, understand, and support you without any judgment. I am a mother and grandmother and have many years of experience as a professional baby coach. I am flexible and will work to understand your preferences, meet the specific needs of your family, and share tips and tricks to help you navigate those sleepless nights and busy days. I thank you for choosing me.

Informed. Responsive. Compassionate. Adaptive. Reassuring. Chandel brings a steady presence and a client-focused viewpoint to birth and postpartum care, offering support that adapts to your needs—especially when the path looks different than expected. She specializes in high-risk pregnancies, inductions, and NICU transitions, and is known for being a calm, grounding force in the room when things feel unpredictable. Her background in movement and maternal wellness allows her to support both physical recovery and emotional resilience. With training through Postpartum Support International, Chandel is especially attuned to the mental and emotional shifts that can arise during the fourth trimester. She holds space with empathy and skill, gently guiding new parents through the messy, beautiful realities of this season. From labor to latching and everything in between, Chandel meets families where they are—with care that is present, personalized, and always centered on your experience. Her goal is always the same: to help you feel supported, seen, and never alone. Chandel holds certifications as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, VBAC & Induction Support, Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer.

Hi! Welcome! My name is Anna, I am Certified Birth & Postpartum doula and Breastfeeding Counselor located in Brooklyn, New York. I am a mother of three beautiful children and my doula journey have started over 9 years ago, after the birth of my middle child. I have supported over 120 births since then in home birth and hospital settings. In my Birth doula package I offer 3 prenatal session (2 in person, one over zoom), google documents access, TENS unit, Comfort measures course included, Dream Birth imagery exercises. I hope to hear back from you!

My name is Christina, and I am a Full Spectrum certified Birth and Postpartum Doula serving families NATIONALLY . I am based in New York. Yet I travel to where I’m needed to assist my families . I’ve been a part of the birth community since 2016 and hold a Full Spectrum Doula certification through Birth Arts International. Supporting families during this transformative chapter of their lives is my passion. I’m honored to walk alongside them—not only through birth but also as they adjust to the early weeks of newborn and infant care.

I am Nancy, a DONA trained postpartum doula who helps design and provide a personalized postpartum recovery experience so families can recover fully, bond deeply, and navigate the fourth trimester with confidence. From newborn care and feeding guidance to emotional support, meal planning, and home organization, I handle the details so parents can focus on rest and connection. Given my Chinese American background, I seek to find a balance between centuries old wisdom and best in class evidence based care.

Hi!! My name is Nadia Renee, I provide in-home traditional postpartum care rooted in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, helping mothers rest, heal, and be deeply nourished during the sacred postpartum window. My care includes daily recovery focused meals, herbal tonics, warming body treatments, abhyanga and deep pressure massage, womb steaming, restorative baths, and gentle support tailored to each mother's unique needs. I travel throughout the country, offering high touch, personalized care that honors the mother as the heart of the family. My approach is centered on rest, nourishment, softness, and truly mothering the mother during her recovery. Serving families nationwide!🌹

Hello My name is Tianni Clay. I am a certfied newborn care specialist and postpartum doula with over 10 years of extensive newborn experience. I have Montessori Training and a degree in Early Learning Development and I would love to support your family through this amazing new life journey with your new bundle of joy. I have references, certfications and refferal letters to share if interested in hiring me. My resume is attached below. Look foward to hearing from you Kind Regards, Tianni Clay

I've been a childcare provider for 8 years. Worked as a pediatric medical assistant, postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and a nanny. I have a diverse background in childcare. I'm passionate, patient and dedicated to assisting your family in the best way possible. I support your parenting philosophy and your home to the fullest. I also provide help around the home whether that be cooking, cleaning or any light household chores. In terms of my achievements, I have had the privilege of helping numerous families navigate the wonderful yet challenging journey of welcoming a new baby into their lives. Through my work as a Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist. I have been able to support new mothers in their physical and emotional recovery while providing essential care for their newborns. By implementing effective sleep and feeding routines, I have helped establish a sense of calm and stability during the critical postpartum period.

Hi, my name is Kay! I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula with over 8 years of professional childcare experience. I am also CPR, First Aid, and AED certified and have a background in the medical field as a phlebotomy technician, allowing me to bring an added level of safety awareness, attentiveness, and professionalism to newborn care. I specialize in supporting families during the early postpartum weeks through structured routines, healthy sleep foundations, feeding support for both breast and bottle-fed babies, and calm, attentive overnight or daytime care. My approach is nurturing, dependable, and centered on helping both baby and parents feel supported, rested, and confident during the transition into parenthood. I understand how important the newborn stage is, and I pride myself on clear communication, discretion, and maintaining a peaceful, organized environment within the home. My goal is to provide compassionate, reliable support that helps families feel more at ease while adjusting to life with a new baby.

Hello, my name is Lelia Marino and I am a full spectrum doula, herbalist, and reiki practitioner located in Staten Island, New York. My motto is supporting you from womb to world, and I am dedicated to providing compassionate and holistic care for individuals and families during the journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. As a full spectrum doula, I support individuals through all pregnancy outcomes, including abortion and miscarriage. I also incorporate herbalism and reiki into my practice to provide physical and emotional support for my clients. I am committed to creating a safe and empowering space for individuals and families to make informed decisions and have a positive birthing experience.

I am Carrot-approved certified advanced birth and postpartum doula of 15 years, and a lactation consultant with seven years experience in hospitals, in-patient and out-patient environments, and private practice. . I am also a Spinning Babies parent educator, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Newborn Care Specialist, and placenta encapsulation specialist, certified pilates instructor, and RYT 200 yoga teacher. I work with a broad range of cases from prenatal education to latching issues, tongue ties and tethered oral issues, low milk supply, oversupply, exclusive pumping, multiples, re-lactation, returning to work and pumping plans, introducing solids, and weaning. I am in-network with many insurance plans for lactation support as an IBCLC and work with The Lactation Network for insurance coverage verification and billing.

Hello! My name is Elmira, and I am a certified birth doula serving families throughout New Jersey and New York. As a mother of five, I understand that every pregnancy and birth journey is unique. I provide compassionate, evidence-based, non-judgmental support to help families feel informed, confident, and empowered throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early postpartum period. my goal is to create a calm, safe, and supportive environment where parents feel heard, respected, and cared for. I'm fluent in English and Russian. I'm honored to support families from diverse backgrounds. I look forward to being a trusted part of your birth journey.

My name is Hazel Alvarez. As an Independent BirthKeeper and Teacher, I hold space for women to find the fullness of their power, to learn to truly trust, connect and listen to their bodies and to give birth in a way that makes her feel seen, heard, safe and respected. I offer the Quantum Model of Care when it comes to pregnancy and birth. This means that I prioritize Nurturing of both the mom and her partner, Soul-Level Connections with mom, recognition of Self-directed women who know what they want, Trust & Transparency, and Birth as an Altered State of Consciousness. Always knowing and acknowledging that there is a divine power that is always guiding us through the miracle of life. I am knowledgeable and respectful of both the physiology and the mystical aspects of birth. You were born to navigate your birth and to be in tune with your divine vessel. I am humbled by the honor that I am being called to witness birth as it should be.

Hi, I’m Elizabeth Sandoval (she/her), founder of Evergreen Birth Services. Born and raised in NYC, I provide compassionate, evidence-based birth and postpartum doula support with a calm, confident presence. My background in public health, paired with my passion for mindful, personalized care, allows me to guide families through pregnancy, labor, and the tender postpartum months with intention. I believe support should feel both grounding and empowering, whether it’s your first baby or your fifth. With deep respect for your values and vision, I’m here to help you welcome your baby with clarity, confidence, and care.

I’m a certified postpartum doula and a graduate student studying Infant Development and Family Early Intervention. My approach combines hands-on support with evidence based knowledge to help families navigate the early months with confidence and ease. I focus on understanding each baby’s unique needs and supporting parents in ways that promote healthy growth, secure attachment and overall well-being. From soothing nighttime fussiness to helping establish routines that encourage development, my goal is to create a calm, nurturing environment where both baby and parents feel supported and empowered. I believe that parents thrive when they feel informed, supported and confident and that babies thrive when they receive consistent, compassionate care. By combining my doula training with graduate-level study in infant development, I provide guidance, reassurance and practical strategies tailored to each family’s preferences and needs.

Meredith is a certified birth doula and a certified lactation counselor, listener, empath and nurturer. She is Jewish and familiar with the laws of Niddah. Meredith completed her second doula training in 2022 and continues to seek out new opportunities to expand her knowledge of holistic and evidence based methods for her birth families to explore. Meredith believes all birth is “natural”, regardless of how your baby arrives earthside. She will endeavor to provide appropriate materials for you to make informed decisions and to give you the specialized comfort that you want, your way. She has been professionally trained in Dancing for Birth methods, techniques and philosophy, as well as, Hypnobabies doula training, Spinning Babies, baby wearing, belly wrapping, Rebozo and comforting touch. Through life experience of her own and experience shared by those close to her, Meredith is acutely aware that your family has come to this moment with the challenges and accomplishments of a unique journey already in progress. It is with this sensitivity that she comes to you without judgement and aims to enfold you in her warm embrace as this new chapter begins.

My name is Briana, and I am a Full Spectrum Doula and Birth Photographer serving clients in NYC, Nassau County, and Westchester. I am certified and insured in birth, postpartum care, and breastfeeding education. My passion for supporting women through every stage—from preconception to postpartum—comes from my own journey through infertility, loss, and birth trauma. After the birth of my first child, I discovered my inner strength and a powerful drive to advocate for others. That experience led me to become certified and dedicate myself to providing compassionate, informed support to women navigating their own unique health journeys. I am the proud mother of three, including twins, and have gained invaluable knowledge in reproductive health, pelvic pain, pregnancy, and postpartum care through a combination of research, course training, and most importantly, hands-on experience. I offer a complimentary initial session to get to know you, understand your needs and preferences, and answer any questions you or your partner may have prior to booking care. Feel free to reach out by text or email—I’m here to support you. Phone: 914.414.1115 Email: ondemanddoulas@gmail.com Socials @demanddoula

Jaslyn is a compassionate and dedicated full-spectrum doula based in Brooklyn, New York. With a background in healthcare and fertility support, she combines hands-on expertise with deep emotional support to guide families through the life-changing transition into parenthood. When she is isn't supporting families you can usually find Jaslyn working on her hobby of photography, simply curled up with her favorite fuzzy blanket watching horror movies or having a great time with her family and her partner. Raised by a strong single mother who navigated life with grit and grace, Jaslyn has a personal understanding of the challenges that many Black and Hispanic mothers face, especially when balancing family, career, and self-care. Her upbringing shaped her commitment to showing up with empathy, cultural awareness, and unwavering support in her doula practice. Jaslyn’s approach to care is rooted in empowerment, education, and advocacy. Her goal is to help you feel confident in your decisions, connected to your instincts, and supported as you find your voice as the parent of a new baby. She believes that informed choices are powerful, and that every parent deserves a safe, affirming space to explore what works best for their family. Whether you're preparing for birth, navigating postpartum healing, or seeking support after fertility treatments or IVF, Jaslyn tailors her care to meet you exactly where you are. She supports all birth plans and parenting choices, and honors the unique dynamics of each family, always without judgment. Clients often describe her as intuitive, grounding, and deeply present. She sees her role as part guide, part steady hand, and part instruction manual; someone who’s there to ease the transition and make sure you feel seen, supported, and never alone. Jaslyn also offers sliding scale services to make doula care more accessible, and proudly supports all families, including single parents and blended families. She is CPR certified.

Hello! I’m Gabrielle. A little bit about me and what sets me apart: I am an Ayurvedic birth and postpartum doula, an Holistic Pregnancy and Birth Practitioner (HPBP), and I am in my final year of a Master of Science degree in Integrative Medicine and Ayurveda Health. And, aside from all of that, I have been a career nanny for over a decade with experience working with moms and postpartum. My knowledge of this ancient wisdom of Ayurveda allows me to bring a unique approach to your postpartum by focusing on nourishment, healing, rest, + bonding. My focus is to hold you so you can hold your baby. As we enter into this sacred journey together, know that my intention during every stage is done with the utmost reverence and respect for the art of bringing new life into the world, and I am merely a bystander in your new journey to motherhood. I am so looking forward to serving you.

Hi I'm Diane Nader Giresi, I'm a DONA Trained and Certified Postpartum Doula, a Certified Lactation Counselor and a Pre/Postnatal Fitness Trainer. I realized with the birth of my first child, that I had to include a wellness plan for my overall wellbeing. I believe we go through different journeys throughout our lives and with each journey, we face challenges. My goal as a postpartum doula, is to provide my clients with individualized non-judgmental support that encourages them on their journey as new parents. Continuing education is always at the forefront, so I can provide the most up to date evidence based research and resources. I attend many workshops and conferences on the ever changing protocols on tongue-tie and oral restrictions. I provide extensive lactation support if choosing to breastfeed. I help develop strategies for success, back to work plans, weaning, pumping, and flange fitting. In addition to newborn care, understanding cues, and newborn sleep patterns. Support looks different for each family. I listen to your needs and together we form a plan that serves your new family unit.