Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Perth Amboy, NJ

Congratulations on your doula search! I am birth & postpartum doula, with special training in perinatal loss, as well as a Certified Lactation Counselor. If you are looking for an experienced doula from Bergen County with inclusive experience of supporting families on their birth journey, I may be the perfect fit! My experience includes surrogacy, teen pregnancy, vbac, medicated & natural birth. Aa the parent of 4 young adults, I am comfortable and experienced in birth center, hospital and home birth, provided you are in the care of a provider. My business is registered in the state of NJ, insured, and all of my credentials are current. Check my Google reviews or reach out so I can connect you a client who has personal experience working with me! Best wishes for a beautiful, powerful, and memorable birth.

Hello everyone, my name is Barbie Mendez, and I am a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, LPN, and Lactation Educator based in the Bronx, NY. I love all aspects of birth, and I find it so rewarding to help expectant mothers with their journey. With over 10 years of experience, I know that birth can be calm and peaceful if we create the right llenvironment. My practice as a doula seeks to create a pressure-free environment for all parents seeking informational and emotional support. Hola a todos, me llamo Barbie Mendez y soy Doula Certificada de Parto y Posparto, enfermera LPN y Educadora de la lactancia, ubicada en Bronx, NY. Todos los aspectos del parto me encantan y me llenan de mucha felicidad ayudar a las futuras madres con su proceso. Con la experiencia de mas de 10 años se que el parto puede ser tranquilo y apacible si creamos el ambiente adecuado. Mi práctica como doula, busca crear un ambiente libre de preciones para todos los padres que buscan apoyo informativo y emocional.

Hi, I am passionate about childbirth and parenting with pleasure. i am an inspirational international speaker, author, podcast host and filmmaker, Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret and co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth” all of which explore the intimate and sacred sexual nature of birth. I Chair the International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization, Co-Chair for the International Childbirth Initiative. My passion comes from years as a Lamaze International childbirth educator, and birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International . I have taught and worked with parents, physicians, midwives, nurses, doulas, and students in over 40 countries. I am honored to be a featured expert in parenting journals and media around the world.  My newest book is The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy was #1 in new releases.

Hello, wonderful people. My name is Pheliesha Smith and I'm a full spectrum student doula following DONA and Maternity Wise structures, located in Mt. Vernon, NY. It is my belief that families should be able to experience the birth they'd like without judgment safely. Reiki, yoga, and ordination are also services I provided. Feel free to reach out.

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

A dedicated and compassionate nurse with a wealth of experience spanning seven years. Focused on providing exceptional care in a community healthcare setting, with a strong emphasis on maternal care, newborn and toddler growth and development, and pediatrics. As a specialist in maternal care, Nurse Monica has supported and guided countless mothers through the transformative journey of childbirth. Her expertise extends to newborn and toddler growth and development, where she strives to provide families with the knowledge and support needed to navigate the crucial early years of a child's life. We are excited to be bringing these services and expertise to homes and communities across Long Island, the goal is to achieve personalized and compassionate care for every single client that signs up for our services and make a difference in the lives of mothers, babies and their families.

My name is Victoria Elias and I’m a birth doula and the owner of Nurtured Motherhood. Nurtured Motherhood provides premier doula services to all of North Jersey with expertise, nurturance, and compassion. I provide individualized care that includes up to two prenatal visits, prenatal phone consultations, support during active labor, one hour of care following baby’s birth, and I will conduct one postpartum visit. My goal is to help mothers feel very nurtured, empowered, and as relaxed and comfortable as possible while they give birth and I tailor my care to her individual needs and desires. I have my Provisional Certification through DONA International, the oldest and most well-known doula training organization in the world, and it is my pleasure to care for mothers and their partners during their birth experiences.

Being a doula isn’t just something I do — it’s who I am. I come to this work with both heart and hands: deeply compassionate and clinically trained. I believe birth and family-building in all its forms deserve steady, knowledgeable, and nonjudgmental support. Whether I’m offering comfort measures in active labor, explaining medical options in a hospital room, or simply sitting quietly and holding space, my goal is always the same — to help families feel safe, informed, and truly cared for. I trust the wisdom of the body, but I also respect the realities of modern medicine, and I bridge those two worlds with calm confidence. I proudly support all types of families and all paths to parenthood — traditional birth, cesarean birth, adoption, surrogacy, and even palliative and end-of-life journeys surrounding pregnancy and infants. I understand that not every story unfolds the way we hope, and I believe every story still deserves tenderness, dignity, and unwavering advocacy. My philosophy is rooted in inclusivity, respect, and meeting families exactly where they are. Whether welcoming new life or navigating complex emotions, I show up fully — with warmth, clinical understanding, and a deep belief that no one should walk these moments alone

Hi there! My name is Dr. Arantzazu Cioce and I like to go by Zazu. I’m a Pelvic and Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Birth Doula and educator and leader of the Integrated Woman Movement focusing on reconnecting to our intuitive spirit while using the best of science for a fully supported pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. I live in the Pascack Valley of Northern NJ and see clients in my office and virtually. I enjoy all things science and energetic in nature and love to be outside taking in the beauty of the natural world. Along these lines, I believe there is a balance to be found in birth using what we know can help our bodies during this transition and utilizing medical intervention when it’s necessary, and that balance is unique to every birthing person and family. My role is to connect you to your options, education and to the wisdom your body has in it already!

I‘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.

I am a certified birth and postpartum doula and the founder of The Elevated Aura—a space dedicated to healing, elevation, and becoming your highest self. As a mother of three, I bring both lived experience and heart-centered support into every client relationship. I understand that motherhood is more than a moment—it’s a transformation. Through The Elevated Doula Experience, I support women mentally, emotionally, and physically through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My goal is to ensure you feel empowered, supported, and grounded—without losing yourself in the process. This is more than doula support—it’s an elevated experience rooted in care, connection, and growth.

Hello! My name is Desiree, I’m a certified doula and childbirth educator. Passionate about helping new and expecting families have a peaceful and informative birthing experience.

My practice combines a holistic and diverse approach to clients prenatal, birth and postpartum experiences. I bring warm emotion support together with research based education to help guide you during your pregnancy and birth. In addition to traditional birth doula support, my services include Lactation, Hypnobirthing, Postpartum nutrition and support.

Hello my name is Joyce Havinga-Droop. I am a Birth Ambassador. What does that mean? It means that I will walk with you through the "new" land of pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum. I will provide you with information and education where needed. I will advocate and translate along the way. I will be diplomatic with your care providers and nurses. ​ I've lived in many different countries of the world and know how to respect and adapt to people's traditions and cultures. I am calm, reliable, knowledgeable, warm and above all I am passionate about birth. I love squishy babies and love caring for mamas and families. ​ "Your birth has the potential to be profoundly transformative in your life. It is the right of every person to have the birth that they desire and to make choices that are best for themselves, their baby, and their family."

Hi, I am Diamond Goode. A newly trained birth/postpartum doula based in NJ/NY. As a proud mom of two, I know that having support means the world during these special yet most vulnerable times. Becoming a new mom or even just being a mom to a newborn all over again can be overwhelming. There is alway new knowledge to learn. That’s where I come in to be that support and help your mental/body needs. My heart is to walk alongside families with understanding, reassurance, and gentle care as they welcome their babies and adjust to new parenthood.

A certified birth and postpartum doula serving for the past 6 years. Twin mama and twin expert. Reiki healer, herbs postpartum cooking and more.

Hi there! My name is Sarah and I am a certified birth and postpartum doula. I am located in Central Jersey. Supporting families through the vulnerable time of birth and postpartum is something I am incredibly passionate about. I believe all families deserve to be supported. I am here to empower all families, from LGBTQ to teen moms, as they navigate through this beautiful process. I attend all births, from cesarean section to homebirth. I am CPR certified as well as working through nursing school with the end goal of being a midwife. Additionally, I am in the honors society for school as well. From doula to nursing, I put my whole heart in providing an amazing experience.

Hello everyone, my name is Danielle. I’m originally from Trenton, New Jersey and now live in Burlington, serving families across Mercer, Burlington, and Camden counties. I hold a Master of Public Health and am passionate about maternal and child health and birth justice. I believe you are the expert of your own body and that your intuition matters. My role as a doula is to support and advocate for you while ensuring you have the information and education needed to make informed, confident decisions that align with your values and birth goals.

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!

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