Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Passaic, NJ

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/

The doula meets with the birthing person and their support person to discuss their prenatal needs, birthing preferences, and birthing environment choices - home birth; birthing center; or hospital. The doula also providers referrals to the appropriate medical personnel (primary care, OBGYN, Midwife, specialists, CLC (certified lactation counselor, IBCLC ( International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), etc) when it is determined that any issue(s) are out of the scope of practice of the doula. The doula facilitates communication between the birthing person and the medical team, helping to ensure that the birthing person's preferences and concerns are heard and understood

Welcome to my profile! I'm Shadell, an awesomly enough I'm a newly provisionally licensed Doula. I've always had a love for maternal health, Im so excited to support women and families birthing experience through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I would love to be apart of your co-creation experience!. Please email Shadellbriggs@aol.com

I'm Asha, a Certified Community-Based Full-Spectrum Doula trained through Ancient Song, and I've been providing overnight newborn care since 2024. I help new families get real rest while their baby is in calm, attentive hands. Overnight, I handle feeding (bottle, or bringing baby to you to nurse), diapering, soothing, safe sleep, and gentle routines. I also wash bottles and pump parts and log the night for you. Because I'm a doula, I support the birthing parent too: recovery, feeding questions, and emotional check-ins. I hold a Master of Health Administration and care deeply about maternal health. I serve West Orange, Montclair, Maplewood, South Orange, Newark and the surrounding area, plus Brooklyn.

Hello! My name is Giselle Ramirez, and I am a certified Full Spectrum Doula and Lactation Educator located between NYC/NJ. As a doula, I aim to arm families with the advocacy, education, knowledge, reassurance, and the care they need to navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence. When my sister had her IVF NICU twins I had the honor of supporting her through the postpartum process. From struggles and triumphs, to tarot readings to affirm her through doubts, the experience of babies at the NICU, to holding two babies in our arms, along with late night feedings every two hours, I stood by her side. Witnessing the transformation of my sister’s hope into reality was one of the most profound experiences of my life. This was not my first time providing care for a mother and child, but it was the moment I knew I had found my calling.

Hello! My name is Stacy, and I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, and childbirth educator located in Northern New Jersey. I love serving and supporting families as they prepare to welcome their bundle(s) of love! To that end, my husband and I work together as a Doula/Doulo team to prepare and support couples to parent/co-parent as a team. My background is in education, and birth work is a beautiful calling that wonderfully utilizes my passion to serve families, particularly in marginalized communities. In my spare time, I love gardening, water activities and sculpting.

Hi I'm Chena, lovingly known as Chey by the communities I serve as a Holistic Full-Spectrum Doula. I specializes in care for minority families, but serve all leading with the philosophy of believing and promoting the beliefs of natural physiological birth. I do so by teaching the steps of holistic wellness through mind, body and spirit connection with a special emphasis on the importance of mental health. I'm a Wife, a Mom of three children and the Owner and Operator of Butta's Holistic Services. My business is family centered where I mentor others in community care, encouraging sisterhood and promoting the importance of family support. I love having the opportunity to work with whole families and supporting clients through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and early childhood stages.

Hi, I’m Catherine — a Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula and mom who believes every mother deserves to feel supported, heard, and cared for. My approach is rooted in “mothering the mother,” providing a safe, judgment-free space where families can feel confident and informed throughout their journey. As a birth doula, I support families through unmedicated births, inductions, epidurals, VBACs, and cesarean births. I use comfort measures like movement, positioning, breathing, counter-pressure, massage, and hands-on support while helping families understand their options and advocate for themselves. As a postpartum doula, I focus on caring for the whole family while making sure mom is cared for, too. From newborn care and feeding support to postpartum recovery, nutritious meals, and helping you get the rest you need, my goal is simple: to help you feel supported, confident, and cared for during one of the biggest transitions of your life.

Welcome to Yes Doula! My name is Letisha McFarlane Hadley, and I am a DONA-trained Birth Doula, Bebo Mia trained Postpartum Doula, Certified Orgasmic Birth Practitioner, Mental Health First Aider and Co-Founder of Yes Doula, a New Jersey-based maternal wellness practice supporting families through both in-person and virtual care. My journey into birth work began at 21, when I supported my mother through her pregnancy and cesarean birth. Years later, I had the honor of supporting my sister through the births of my nieces. These experiences, along with my own three empowering and pleasurable births, sparked a deep calling to support other women and families through the transformative experience of birth. My perspective on birth shifted profoundly through the Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Program and Debra Pascali-Bonaro’s film, Orgasmic Birth: The Best Kept Secret. It became more clear to me, the powerful connection between birth, sensuality, love, and pleasure. This inspired me to share a different vision of birth: one that moves beyond fear and centers trust, connection, choice, and the body's innate wisdom. At Yes Doula, I believe every woman deserves to feel informed, supported, and empowered to make choices that reflect her needs and desires. Whether you are preparing for an unmedicated birth, a VBAC, an epidural-supported birth, or simply seeking a more connected and conscious birth experience, I am here to support you without judgment. I offer personalized in-person and virtual birth and postpartum support, meeting families where they are and providing care that fits their needs. From prenatal preparation and continuous labor support to newborn care guidance and the adjustment to life after birth, my goal is to help you feel supported throughout your journey. I also believe that partners deserve to be informed, included, and empowered. Through education, birth preparation, and partner support, I help families approach birth as a shared experience. How I Can Support You Birth Doula Support: ~Prenatal education, birth preparation, and personalized birth planning ~Emotional, physical, and informational support throughout labor and birth ~Comfort measures, breathing, movement, positioning, and relaxation techniques ~Support navigating your options and communicating your preferences ~Partner preparation and guidance Postpartum Doula Support: ~Emotional support and space to process your birth experience ~Newborn care guidance, including soothing, sleep, and daily rhythms ~Feeding support for breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle-feeding ~Practical, hands-on help as you settle into life with your baby ~Light household assistance related to baby care ~Support for partners and siblings as your family adjusts ~Help creating a calm, nurturing environment that encourages rest and recovery As a wife, mother of three, and lifelong caregiver, I understand that every birth and every family is unique. My approach is guided by the principles of Love, Pleasure, Experience, Trust, Support, and Knowledge. Every woman has a voice and a choice. Every woman deserves a safe and pleasurable birth. I would love to learn about you, your hopes for birth, and the kind of support your family needs. Book a Complimentary Discovery Call, and let's explore how we can work together. In-person and virtual clients are welcome.

Hi, I’m Angela — a mother, grandmother, and postpartum doula based in New Jersey, proudly serving families throughout the NJ/NY/CT tristate area. I am deeply passionate about supporting families during the tender and transformative postpartum period, offering calm, compassionate care when it’s needed most. I have supported over 40 families and their newborns, some through birth, and several others through overnight postpartum care and newborn support, helping parents rest, recover, and confidently adjust to their new reality. While I also provide daytime care, my primary focus is overnight support for families who need specialized, hands-on assistance during the early weeks after birth. My passion for postpartum care grew from my own journey into motherhood, when I realized how essential it is for birthing parents to feel nurtured, supported, and truly seen after birth. What began as caring for family and friends naturally evolved into my calling as a postpartum doula. Later on, I expanded my work to support expectant mothers throughout pregnancy and birth, offering compassionate physical and emotional care. In addition to my doula work, I bring over 15 years of experience caring for children and teenagers, along with nearly two decades of volunteer service supporting parents, children, and teens in my community. I approach every family with warmth, respect, and a wholehearted commitment to helping you feel confident, supported, and cared for during this beautiful new chapter.

Hi! My name is Keshia Jackman, located in Newark, NJ. I trained as a community doula with both Ancient Song Doula Services and Brick Education Network. 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.

I’m Erica Castillo a full-spectrum doula, body literacy educator, and folk herbalist walking the path toward becoming a home birth midwife. I offer culturally rooted care across the reproductive spectrum, including birth, postpartum, fertility, menstruation, and reproductive health support. My practice weaves together ancestral knowledge and contemporary support, grounded in the traditional healing ways of my African and Taíno ancestors. In many traditions, midwives were more than just birth attendants, they were community healers, herbalists, bodyworkers, and spiritual guides. That legacy shapes how I show up in this work: with reverence, skill, and a deep commitment to care that uplifts the whole person. For the last 8 years, I’ve supported families with a blend of intuition, evidence-based tools, and heart. If you’re looking for a grounded, culturally aligned doula who honors your intuition and uplifts your experience, and advocates for you, I’d be honored to support!

I’m Shayvonne Anderson, a certified birth and postpartum doula, full-spectrum doula, newborn care specialist, and peer lactation supporter. Since 2020, I have supported growing families through pregnancy, birth, recovery, infant care, and the transition into parenthood. As a mother of seven and grandmother of six, I understand how meaningful it is to feel heard, respected, and cared for during this season. My philosophy centers on informed choice, compassionate support, and respect for each family’s individual needs. I offer evidence-informed education, emotional reassurance, physical comfort, and practical guidance without judgment or pressure. My goal is to help you feel prepared, confident, and supported throughout your journey.

I am Jana. For the past eight years, I have dedicated my hearts and expertise to working with children — especially newborns. What began as a shared passion for nurturing, guiding, and supporting little ones has grown into a strong professional foundation built on experience, sensitivity, and genuine care. Over time, my paths have naturally aligned even more closely. With every family I have supported, my curiosity and commitment to early life development have continued to grow, leading me toward a new chapter: becoming more active participants in the maternity world. Bringing warmth, confidence, and a shared vision to the families I support — honoring the beauty and importance of every early beginning.

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.

My name is Nubia Sormane Paula I'm a Doula, founder of Heart to Heart Love Doula Care, I'm Brazilian serving NJ/NY. Since a very young age with the i gave been in love with the miraculous life journey. As a 9 years old I was a colector of parents and babies magazines, helping family members with their babies made it easy to see how much I loved and wanted to be of service. And years later here I'am. From conception to birth, Postpartum and beyond. Every new birth is a new experience and lesson, my goal is to make every single family feel special, respected , listenned to, filled with knowledge and reminded of how powerful pregnant and birthing bodies are. Let's embark on this Journey together ❤️

My journey as a doula is rooted in my passion for supporting families through birth and postpartum. Becoming a mother deepened my understanding of this transformative experience and strengthened my commitment to providing compassionate, personalized care.

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.

Caitlin comes to Doula work from a background in theatre and physiology. She had fought to understand her own body as she grew up with Developmental Dyspraxia. However, what she always thought of as her greatest weakness, has turned into her greatest strength over the years. As a child every time Caitlin learned a new physical skill she had to break it down step by step for her brain to fully understand it. This gave her a great understanding of human physiology. She applied this understanding of the human body to help numerous clients while working as a personal trainer at Blink Fitness and New York Sports Club. Throughout her life Caitlin was always struck by the distrust of the human body when it came to birth. She had always been fascinated by/or even in awe of birth. During her own journey to having children she finally realized what she wanted to be when she grew up. A Doula. It combined her deep understanding of physiology with her desire to empower people to trust their own bodies, no matter what the birth plan. Caitlin took her DONA training in summer of 2021 and finished the DONA certification process at the end of 2022. Caitlin already has a wide range of experience when it comes to birth. Areas she experienced with include, home birth, hospital birth, birth center care, unmedicated birth, Hypnobirthing, preeclampsia, planned and emergency C-Section, pregnancy resulting from fertility treatment, induction, married and unmarried partners, interracial couples, parents with disabilities, pregnancy with special diets (Vegan, Gestational Diabetes, Kosher ect.) "My goal as a doula is to facilitate a positive birth experience for the growing family, whatever that birth experience may look like. I am happy to work with families with all different types of birth plans, backgrounds and family preferences. It is my strong belief that a Doula should be accessible to all birthing people regardless of gender, sexuality, race, disability, faith, or socioeconomic background."

I usually say I accidentally fell into the field of birth work, but I guess that's not totally true. After spending a decade abroad running a foster home/cardiac surgery program for babies with complex congenital heart defects and maternal/fetal health programs for at-risk indigenous families, I unexpectedly found myself stuck in New York City in early 2020, waiting out this little bug called "Covid-19" that was shutting borders all around the world... I certified as a birth & postpartum doula in the USA in 2020, to be with my best friend for the birth of her first child in the midst of Covid protocols. I never could have imagined how much I would fall in love with birthwork here in the United States and it is the greatest honor to walk alongside families as they grow and change (in whatever capacity!), providing unbiased & judgment-free support, advocacy, guidance, and care during such intimate and pivotal moments.