Water Birth Doulas in Philadelphia, PA

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34 Water Birth Doulas near Philadelphia, PA

Dorian Jackson

Winslow Township, New Jersey

5.0 (1 review)

Dorian Jackson

25 years of experience

Hola!! I am a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula serving the Southern New Jersey area. I am a former Labor and Delivery Nurse and in current practice as an OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner. The core of my philosophy for the work that I do is Education, Empowerment and Advocacy. I believe that your journey deserves more than what is offered as the standard for prenatal and postpartum care. I am here to facilitate exactly that! I am bilingual in Spanish and offer individual services through my website. I look forward to connecting with you!

Recent review

I cannot recommend Dorian enough! She provided my prenatal care during my first pregnancy, and from the very beginning, I felt supported, educated, and genuinely cared for. She took the time to answer questions, ease concerns, and ensure I felt confident throughout my pregnancy journey. What stands out most is her calming presence and compassionate heart. She has a way of making you feel heard and empowered while providing exceptional guidance and advocacy. Her knowledge and experience are invaluable, but it’s her kindness and dedication that truly make a difference. Even after my baby was born, she remained available and present during the postpartum period, offering support, reassurance, and encouragement when I needed it most. Knowing I had someone I trusted to turn to during both pregnancy and postpartum brought me so much peace of mind. She goes above and beyond for the families she serves, and I am incredibly grateful for the care, support, and genuine compassion she has shown me. Any family would be lucky to have Dorian as part of their birth and postpartum journey.

- Jessica P.

Abigail Rice

Red Hill, Pennsylvania

5.0 (1 review)

Abigail Rice

7 years of experience

Hi! I’m Abby Rice, your Sacred Seasons Doula. I am a wife, mom of 4 children earth-side, mom of first trimester birth, and passionate about bringing healing and support to families during their pregnancies and postpartum journeys. I am a certified birth, postpartum, and birth and bereavement doula. With over 10 years of experience in infant and early childhood development, as well as over 5 years of supporting families through a variety of prenatal and postpartum needs, my passion is to help you develop short and long term goals to meet your unique needs. I believe that a family is born at the moment of conception and in order to best nurture their baby, a mother and often her partner, needs to be nurtured as well. As a credentialed pregnancy and infant loss doula, I also believe that your grief journey is your rite of passage to healing and hope as well. Reach out today for a free consultation to see if we can partner together for your present benefit and the future of you and your family. I’m looking forward to meeting you!

Recent review

When I first was pregnant, I had a lot of fear surrounding the pregnancy. Fear that I would miscarry and fear of what was to come. Abby immediately provided comfort and support, and validated my feelings. She was with me every step of the way through my pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. Even though she couldn't physically be with me much of that time, the encouragement, prayers, and support she provided me went such a long way. I'm so grateful for her, and look forward to the future support she will provide as our family continues to grow.

- Liz D.

Elizabeth Ezenwa

Monroe Township, New Jersey

5.0 (2 reviews)

Elizabeth Ezenwa

5 years of experience
Accepts insurance

Pregnancy and childbirth are among the most transformative experiences in a woman's life. While this journey is natural, it also comes with many physical and emotional challenges. As your doula, my role is to provide continuous emotional support, physical comfort, and evidence-based guidance to help you have the best possible birth experience according to your values and preferences. With years of training and experience attending births, I understand the birthing process intimately. My goal is to be your constant companion, equipping you with knowledge and techniques to navigate each stage of labor. From breathing exercises and massage to simply holding your hand, I'll be by your side every step of the way. More than just medical support, I aim to cultivate a nurturing environment where you feel empowered, respected, and in control throughout your labor and delivery. My services extend beyond the birth as well, offering postpartum assistance to ensure you start this new chapter feeling confident and supported. Birth is an incredible rite of passage. As your doula, I'm honored to be part of your unique journey, providing the guidance and compassion you deserve during this profound life event. Let's work together to create a positive, fulfilling birth experience tailored to your individual needs.

Recent review

From our first consultation, it was clear that my doula at Seed-Doula was not only knowledgeable but also genuinely passionate about supporting families during such a pivotal time. She took the time to understand my birth plan and preferences, ensuring that I felt heard and respected.

- Rhonda N.

carlene vermeal

Point Pleasant, New Jersey

3.7 (3 reviews)

carlene vermeal

5 years of experience

My calling for birth work started with a traumatic first birth, but has opened my eyes to the beauty that is child birth. I began educating myself which resulted in discovering what a doula was. I felt in my heart if I was able to rewrite my birth narrative, then I can be that person for others. I began attending births as a doula in November 2021. Along this journey, I became pregnant with my third child and was able to experience the difference the midwifery model of care can make. As I carried my child in my womb, attending mostly hospital births as a doula, I saw so many women not being heard or respected. I felt this urgency to become a midwife myself, because all women deserve to be supported. Birth is a natural event that sometimes needs medical attention and not the other way around. I was so inspired to make this my life’s work that I enrolled at the National College of Midwifery September 2022. I have not only been a victim myself but witnessed how our culture has stripped women of their birthing power. I have had three very different personal experiences with three very different births myself. One very medicalized birth turned into cesarean, one unmedicated vbac in a hospital and my last birth was at a birth center ! My hope and passion is to help other women feel the power that comes when their autonomy is left intact! I believe that birth is sacred. I believe in you and your ability to birth. I hold space for the spiritual, the physical, the emotional. I am here to help you with your fears, your hopes, and your dreams. In January 2023 I decided to attend a reiki 1 and 2 training. I have been incorporating this spiritual modality when requested. The pairing on energy work within the birth space has had a magical impact on my clients and my own personal enlightenment. I believe that every woman deserves to birth in a way that is safe for her and her baby, in a way that assures she feels honored and supported.

Recent review

I can’t say enough good things about Carly, Angela and Amanda. I was beyond impressed with how much I learned from them about my pregnancy and future delivery. Because of that, I was not scared to give birth and I trusted that they would be by my side when the day came. I can’t describe the sense of relief, and safety I felt having them in my corner. During my delivery, Carly was my rock. She supported me 200% and backed me up with every decision that I made. Hiring a doula was the best decision that I made during my pregnancy and I can’t wait to get to work with Carly, Angela and Amanda for all of my future pregnancies! I love them so much!

- Alyssa Z.

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