Monique Mallette

Teaneck, New Jersey

Monique Mallette

10 years of experience
Accepts insurances

"I don't just focus on baby care; I take a holistic approach that includes nurturing you, the mother. Motherhood is not a solo act—it takes a supportive village, and I aim to be a valuable part of yours." My philosophy is simple but profound: it's your postpartum journey, and I'm here to guide. I aim to be the sister you didn't know you had, providing unconditional support to help your family thrive. The clients I've nurtured and cared for never leave me as they become part of my heart. I put their needs first and give them all I have to offer. Trust me to be your go to for postpartum and newborn care, where compassion meets experience.

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 🙂

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.

Kei Gravesande-Wilson

East Orange, New Jersey

5.0 (5 reviews)

Kei Gravesande-Wilson

4 years of experience

Hi there! I’m Kei Gravesande-Wilson, your caring and supportive doula based in East Orange, New Jersey. Becoming a parent is one of life’s greatest adventures, but it can also be overwhelming. That’s where I come in! As a birth and postpartum doula, I’m here to support you and your partner every step of the way – from the excitement of pregnancy to the blissful (and sometimes chaotic!) early days with your baby. I believe in creating a calm and supportive environment, whether you’re dreaming of a natural birth or planning a C-section. I’m passionate about helping new parents feel confident and empowered, and I’m always happy to share my knowledge about breastfeeding, and baby care, or just offer a listening ear. Let’s work together to make your journey into parenthood as smooth and joyful as possible.

Recent review

I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support I received from my birth and postpartum doula, Kei. From my third trimester all the way through labor and the first four weeks postpartum, Kei was a constant source of guidance, comfort, and strength. Kei provided me with an abundance of resources, including recipes, guides, exercises, and daily affirmations, which were invaluable during my pregnancy. She was instrumental in helping me stick to my birthing plan, yet was flexible and adaptive when changes were necessary during labor and delivery. One of the many thoughtful gestures Kei made was gifting me a birth exercise ball and warm compresses for breastfeeding. Her knowledge on breastfeeding and pumping was extensive; she not only educated me on the process but also made me a special lactation tea that significantly helped increase my milk production. Her hands-on approach in showing me how to breastfeed, along with tips for storage, was incredibly reassuring for a first-time mom like me. Kei's expertise didn't stop there. She helped our baby accept a pacifier, something we struggled with on our own, and showed us various tools and techniques to soothe our baby during those tough middle-of-the-night crying spells. Her 24/7 availability was a lifeline, especially when I experienced Braxton Hicks contractions and needed reassurance. During labor, Kei's support was unwavering. She stayed with me for over 24 hours in the hospital, ensuring I never lacked anything, whether it was physical comfort or emotional encouragement. Kei's presence gave me the confidence and strength I needed to navigate this new chapter of my life. I left this experience not just with a supportive doula but with a life-long friend. I wholeheartedly recommend Kei's doula services to anyone seeking comprehensive prenatal and postpartum support. Her dedication, compassion, and expertise are unmatched. Thank you, Kei, for being an indispensable part of my journey into motherhood.

- Danielle 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.

Ines Serna

Union City, New Jersey

Ines Serna

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

If you wish to contact me and schedule an appointment, please visit my website https://thelaborlounge.org/contact/ Ines Serna is a mother, childbirth educator, and doula with a Master of Health Sciences in Public Health. She became interested in pregnancy and the birth process after having her first child in 2010. Shortly after, Ines started working for the childbirth education department at a prestigious Bergen County hospital, where she gained a great deal of knowledge about maternity services. After the birth of her second child in 2014, she decided to become a childbirth educator. Through her two birth experiences, she realized that the power of knowledge can have a positive impact on birth outcomes. While working as a childbirth educator at the hospital, Ines saw the necessity of giving additional support to her clients. She has trained with DONA International to obtain all the required skills to assist mothers during the birth process. Ines is dedicated to expanding her knowledge by attending maternal and child health conferences, seminars, and networking with health professionals in the community. Ines’s extensive hospital experience has allowed her to see and understand the need to continue advocating for patient-centered care. She believes a patient’s personal preferences, such as values, cultural traditions, family support, and lifestyles, must be taken into consideration. Ines is passionate about supporting expectant parents by making sure they understand that they have options before, during, and after birth. She firmly believes that EVERY woman deserves a good support network. A network that consists of health professionals, along with family, friends, and, of course, the support of a doula, is the greatest gift parents can experience in their lifetime. If you wish to contact me and schedule an appointment, please visit my website https://thelaborlounge.org/contact/

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.

Letisha McFarlane Hadley

Englewood, New Jersey

Letisha McFarlane Hadley

4 years of experience

Welcome to Yes Doula — A Pleasure-Centered Approach to Birth My name is Letisha McFarlane Hadley, and I am a Certified Orgasmic Birth Doula and the founder of YesDoula.Life, a New Jersey-based TeleHealth doula service dedicated to supporting mothers-to-be around the world. My journey into birth work began at age 21, when I supported my mother through her pregnancy and cesarean birth. Years later, I was honored to support my sister through the births of my nieces. These experiences—alongside my own three empowering and pleasurable births—ignited a deep calling to serve others through the transformative power of birth. Through the Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Program, my perspective shifted profoundly. I came to understand how deeply connected birth is to sensuality, love, and pleasure. Inspired by Debra Pascali-Bonaro’s film Orgasmic Birth: The Best Kept Secret, I embraced a new path: one that reframes birth not as a moment to fear, but as a sacred, embodied experience full of power and joy. At Yes Doula, I offer both virtual and limited in-person services for mothers-to-be seeking epidural-free births, VBACs, or simply a more connected, conscious approach to labor. I work closely with clients—and their partners—to create pleasure-centered birth plans that elevate confidence, reduce anxiety, and honor the wisdom of the body. As a wife of over 10 years and a mother myself, I believe that partners deserve to be just as informed, empowered, and involved as birthing women. Guided by the principles of Pleasure, Experience, Trust, Support, and Knowledge, I am here to help you envision and achieve the birth you truly desire. Now accepting a limited number of in-person clients. Book a free consultation today to learn how we can work together to prepare for your powerful, pleasure-centered birth.

Renia Tsigaras

Oradell, New Jersey

Renia Tsigaras

22 years of experience
Accepts insurances

To honor where you are on your unique breastfeeding journey and to support, empower and guide you along your way, without judgement or pressure.

Keshia Jackman

Newark, New Jersey

Keshia Jackman

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! My name is Keshia Jackman, located in Newark, NJ. I trained as a community doula with Ancient Song Doula Services. I am dedicated to helping parents navigate through their pregnancy safely, and with as little intervention as possible. In my spare time, I like to read, listen to music and play my occasional video game. I'm also part of a community choir.

Ivanna Garcia

Newark, New Jersey

Ivanna Garcia

14 years of experience

I have over 10 years of experience caring for children from newborns to teenagers. I’ve supported families with overnight infant care, daily routines, and creating fun, safe environments that fit each child’s personality. Families often describe me as reliable, nurturing, and patient, with a strong ability to connect with kids at every stage.

Terri Bacow

New York, New York

Terri Bacow

25 years of experience

Hi! I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) an evidence-based therapy approach. I work with new and expectant parents and offer comprehensive support for parent mental health and burnout (keeping our sanity is important!) Life can get difficult, and sometimes a little help from a professional psychologist can make things better. I am a parent of two children, and all too familiar with the challenges of stress management and dealing with daily chaos. I care about your well-being and provide you with empirically-supported tools that can help you learn how to tackle even the most difficult circumstances. In addition to parenting burnout, I also help clients with PMADs (postpartum anxiety and mood disorders), and issues related to conception, fertility, pregnancy, miscarriage and transitions to new parenthood. I enjoy collaborating with OBGYN's and other providers! You can best reach me via my website and also feel free to find me on Instagram @drterribacow.

Dawn Starbinski

West Orange, New Jersey

Dawn Starbinski

25 years of experience

I am a mother of 5 grown children. I am a family nurse practitioner with OB/Gyn , pediatrics and lactation experience. I have advanced lactation credentials as well as general medical practice.

Hailey Henry

New York, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Hailey Henry

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! I'm Hailey Henry, a compassionate full-spectrum doula based in New York City, committed to providing inclusive and personalized support through all stages of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Inspired by my loved ones' journeys into parenthood and my passion for reproductive justice, I trained with Doula Training International and specialize in supporting diverse experiences, including high-risk pregnancies, neurodivergent parents, and advanced maternal age. I believe in empowering families with evidence-based, non-judgmental care, ensuring that every birthing person feels valued and heard. Outside of my practice, I enjoy strolls with my dog, Benji, and eating all over NYC.

Recent review

The absolute best. I could not be more grateful that we found each other and she was able to make my fourth and last birthing experience better than I could have ever imagined. If you don’t think you need a doula, think again and hire this amazing woman!

- Carissa H.

Erin Donahue

New York, New York

Erin Donahue

3 years of experience

Erin is a fourth-generation New Yorker and Junior at Barnard College majoring in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. After leaving her engineering program in 2022, she discovered a passion for childbirth and began attending homebirths with a Brooklyn-based midwife. She has published articles through Columbia University on the safety of homebirth and the role of midwives in improving birth outcomes in the United States. She founded Student Birth Workers to connect students who are passionate about birth and reproductive justice with women seeking quality, accessible doula care. She hopes to become a certified nurse midwife and dreams of one day opening a holistic birth center. When not studying or attending births, she enjoys knitting and cuddling with her cat, Mr. Cornelius.

Helen Kim

New York, New York

Helen Kim

18 years of experience

I specialize in pelvic floor physical therapy, working with individuals who are pregnant, postpartum, or suffer from chronic pain. Conditions treated: diastasis recti, urinary urgency and incontinence, constipation, and pain with sex. Please visit my website for more information!

Jordan Bills

New York, New York

Jordan Bills

11 years of experience

Hi! My name is Jordan. I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist and owner of Nurture Speech & Feeding Therapy. I provide speech, language, and feeding services in-person in the New York City area as well as online via teletherapy. I typically see children in their home or daycare/school on the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, or Midtown Manhattan, but please contact me to ask about other locations. Virtual sessions available for anyone in NY or WA state! I have extensive experience supporting children of all ages with speech, language, and feeding difficulties in both the U.S. and U.K. I have worked for private practices in the Washington, DC area and in London, England, providing assessment and treatment for children in clinic, home, and school-based settings. I specialize in working with articulation disorders, motor speech disorders (e.g. childhood apraxia), language delays (late talkers) and disorders, and pediatric feeding disorders. I believe children make the most progress when they are engaged and having fun! I pride myself on providing the best evidenced-based treatment methods while tailoring therapy sessions to the unique needs and interests of each child. I enjoy working closely with parents to identify strategies for continued support outside of sessions and collaborating with other professionals.

Khady Lo

New York, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Khady Lo

8 years of experience

Hello I’m a certificated postpartum doula located in Manhattan New York . I’m a kind, warm , friendly passionate and patient person who I love to help moms with their babies . I’m a mom and I know how is the meaning being a mom . I will be your best doula I guess with your babies

Recent review

Khady is a good postpartum doula with experience . She helped me a lot with my Newborn until my baby turn 1 Year Old . Also khady was very Helpful for my lactation , my sleepy routine and my body massage with my baby I highly recommande

- Jennifer M.

REYNA FRANCO

New York, New York

REYNA FRANCO

21 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a registered dietitian nutritionist and a certified personal trainer with a master's degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Columbia University. A woman goes through a variety of changes during her lifecycle which nutrition and fitness will impact. I will help you meet your wellness goals before, during, and after pregnancy. As a mom, I am familiar with the ups and downs that many women experience. My job is to help you have the healthiest pregnancy and feel great after childbirth.

Ewelina Hauck

Dumont, New Jersey

Ewelina Hauck

5 years of experience

Becoming a mother has shaped not only who I am—but also how I support others. I’ve experienced birth in many forms: a hospital birth with medical interventions, a hospital birth without medication, and finally, a peaceful home birth. Each one was powerful, unique, and taught me something new about strength, surrender, and support. My journey sparked a passion for supporting women during this incredibly personal and transformative time. I became a doula because I believe every mother deserves to feel seen, supported, and truly heard. My work is rooted in empathy and a deep respect for each person’s unique experience. I offer care that meets you where you are—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether it’s helping you prepare, offering reassurance, or simply holding space, I’m here to support you in making this journey your own.

Dena Gold

New York, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Dena Gold

14 years of experience

Dena is an acupuncturist, herbalist, massage therapist, and doula based in New York City, and has been working in holistic health since 2012. She has experience working with people through their whole conception and parenting journey - those trying to conceive, through their pregnancies, at their births, and through the postpartum period. Before this she worked in childcare for nine years in multiple settings across all ages. She has diverse experience including infants, autism, twins, and behavior challenges. In terms of birth, her priority is to let each person guide their own experience, while offering them the information they need to make informed decisions and to help them navigate some of the complexity of the medical system. It is important to her that clients are given the ability to lead their birth experience and that they feel empowered to hold fast to their plan or change it, based on what feels right to them in the moment. As a massage therapist hands on support is natural for her. She also has some experience with hypnobirthing and spinning babies, but does not force modalities if these don't match a clients vision. With postpartum her goal is to help parents navigate the complexity and intensity of the postpartum period. To help them get the rest they need, to help them navigate the complexities of breast and/or bottle feeding, to figure out what the baby's needs are, etc. She tries to follow the parents' philosophy while helping them find information/practitioners that might help support them further.

Recent review

Dena is reliable, friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated. She’s very attentive to her clients’ needs and she’ll always have your back. Dena remains humble while she explains her work which can be really helpful during such an intimate and sensitive time. You can tell that she really cares about her clients. I highly recommend her doula and acupuncture services.

- Elise A.