Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Pittsfield, MA

My name is Brigid, and I am a compassionate birth and postpartum doula bringing a wealth of expertise to my role. I am trained by Dona International and I hold a BA in Psychology. My understanding of human behavior and emotions enhances my ability to support families during the perinatal period. I am currently pursuing a Masters in Counseling with a specialization in perinatal mental health and I am dedicated to providing holistic care that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of childbirth and beyond. My approach is rooted in mindfulness and evidence-based practices, ensuring families receive the most up-to-date information and support. Whether navigating the complexities of childbirth or transitioning into the postpartum period, my support is tailored to meet unique needs and preferences. My compassionate guidance fosters a sense of empowerment and confidence, helping families navigate this transformative journey with resilience and grace. In my free time, I can be found spending time with my daughters in nature, cooking a meal, planning an event and trying something new. If you're seeking comprehensive support and personalized care throughout your birthing experience and beyond, I'm here to help. Feel free to reach out to schedule a complimentary consultation or inquire via email about my services.

I am passionate about supporting and empowering growing families through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. With more than 6 years of experience as a Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator (LCCE), combined with Spinning Babies® training, I provide evidence-based childbirth education and personalized guidance in comfort measures and optimal fetal positioning to help parents feel confident, informed, and prepared for their birth experience. As a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), I offer breastfeeding support beginning with prenatal education and continuing throughout the postpartum fourth trimester. My approach is compassionate, inclusive, and centered on helping families feel supported, respected, and confident in their parenting journey. In addition to childbirth education and lactation support, I also provide doula birth services and postpartum care support, offering continuous emotional, physical, and educational care before, during, and after birth. My goal is to create a nurturing, judgment-free environment where families feel empowered and cared for during one of life’s most meaningful transitions.

Birth never gets old to me. It’s always beautiful, surprising and full of hope and promise. Over 23 years of being a doula, I’ve seen so many amazing people become parents and new babies join us- some of whom are grownup now! My philosophy is that, you know yourself, and I believe in your ability to make the choices that are best for you and your family at your birth- my goal is to support you during the process, answer questions, help you make informed decisions when presented with unexpected circumstances and help with practical solutions to issues such as a baby who isn’t in an optimal position, social/emotional issues and needs, supporting your partner and other children and animals and more. I bring tens of thousands of hours of time spent with people in labor worth of knowledge to you and your birth, and whatever you choose- epidural, unmedicated, induction, cesarean, etc makes no difference to me, I will support you through whatever you choose, help you achieve your very best outcome and make sure you are safe and validated throughout. You are all my life’s work, and I’m grateful to be trusted with your care.

Labor and delivery nurse and Lactation Consultant offering Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Classes online! Classes are mostly self-paced with online learning modules that can be done on your own time. Meetings are then held once per week for either four (accelerated class) or six (regular pace) weeks. Meetings offer an opportunity to review information with the instructor, ask questions, and meet other expectant parents with similar due dates. The curriculum for this class is extremely unique. You will have access to evidence-based information about your pregnancy care, birth options, and postpartum period that's created by the researchers at Evidence Based Birth®. Much of this information is only available to those who take this class! If you want to know how to make the BEST decisions for yourself and your baby, whether you're planning a home birth, unmedicated hospital birth, medicated hospital birth, or c-section, you've come to the right place.

As a full-spectrum doula, I see birth as more than a physical event. It is a sacred and transformative rite of passage. My care is rooted in faith, mindfulness, education, and spiritual wisdom, creating space for clients to slow down, tune in, and trust the bodies God has given them. I support the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, through breathwork, affirmations, prayer, and grounded presence. Whether during pregnancy, labor, or postpartum, I help clients move through each phase with clarity, peace, and confidence, while honoring God’s presence throughout the journey. Reach me @ 413-271-5323

I trained with Michelle L'Esperance-Muñoz and Warm Welcome Doula Academy in western Massachusetts in and participated in BORN Collective's doula mentoring program in the SF Bay Area in Summer 2024 . I've also completed Hypnobabies Academy's online Hypnobirthing course. Additional influences for me as a birthworker include Ina May Gaskin, Dr. Rebecca Dekker (Evidence-Based Birth), Our Bodies, Ourselves, Liam Kali (Maia Midwifery & Fertility), Sabia Wade (Birthing Liberation) and Prentis Hemphill (What It Takes to Heal) I am a white, upper-middle class, well-educated out lesbian woman and part of the disability community. My interests besides birthwork include architecture and design, enjoying western Massachusetts and the San Francisco Bay Area's beautiful natural landscapes, and quality time with people and animals I love. Authenticity flows through my birthwork and enhances my capacity to understand and connect with people. I provide embodied, mindful, compassionate, knowledgeable accompaniment and witness for families of all kinds, including solo birthing people and those with existing support from a partner and birth team. I am especially excited to work with LGBTQ+ and disabled clients, along with families anticipating bringing a disabled kiddo into the world. Disability can be a positively transformative experience and one I am well-equipped to support pregnant people and their partners through.

Hello, my name is Aisha Williams, and I am a dedicated Doula committed to providing compassionate, personalized support to families throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. I believe every family deserves to feel informed, respected, and empowered during this important life experience. My role is to offer emotional support, physical comfort measures, evidence-based information, and continuous encouragement while honoring your unique preferences and birth goals. Whether you're preparing for your first baby or adding to your family, I am here to walk alongside you with care, understanding, and advocacy. My goal is to help create a positive, confident, and supported birth experience while ensuring you and your loved ones feel heard every step of the way. It is an honor to be part of such a meaningful chapter in your life, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey to welcoming your little one.

Erica has been a birth and postpartum doula, as well as newborn care specialist since 2007. She is now focusing on overnight newborn care services.

Katie Doyle is a CAPPA-trained doula and a childbirth educator with Birthing from Within™, an organization that conceptualizes birth as a rite of passage and emphasizes holistic education. Katie is also certified with the Body Ready Method™, a program geared to preparing the body for physiologic birth through intentional, functional movement and positioning. Katie supports both home and hospital births. In addition to birth work, Katie has also trained as a traditional herbalist and is an artist specializing in ultrasound and IVF embryo commissions. She is an avid gardener and maintains an organic herb and vegetable garden on her 9-acre homestead in Schuylerville, NY. Katie has a toddler son, whose birth led her deeper into her journey to serve and support local families.

Hi, I’m Christine Hernandez — a doula, childbirth educator, and lactation counselor based in the Capital District. I’m passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey with evidence-based education and compassionate care. Alongside my work with parents, I also run Broadway Coffee Co. in Saratoga Springs, a community space created to caffeinate and connect new moms. I believe that no one should have to navigate new parenthood alone — and I love helping families feel supported, confident, and cared for as they grow.

My journey into birth work began after the birth of my first child . I often refer to this experience as the best and hardest time. I was astounded by the disparity of education, preparation, and namely support provided around birth and even more so postpartum. I became a passionate student and advocate of birth, and postpartum experiences in my corner of the world and the larger diaspora. My mission as your doula is to walk alongside you, providing information, comfort measures, resources, emotional support, advocacy and space. My intent is that you will feel you can confidently meet any of the dynamic set of challenges that come with childbirth, thanks to the knowledge and supportive environment you’ve created by using a doula. It is my belief that when a birthing person receives evidence based information, is in a safe space, with unconditional support; no one knows better what a birthing person needs better than the person giving birth. And it is your birth team’s job to listen. Many people believe there is a right or successful way to have a baby. This is not only untrue but a harmful mindset. No matter how your baby arrives, there is an opportunity to be one of the most empowering experiences of ones life. Every birth just like every person is unique and sacred. And each experience should be honored as such. My work began with the births of my two children, followed by passionately supporting my family and friends in their birth and postpartum experiences and captively listening to every birth story I could hear. It became clear to me, birthwork was the work I was always meant to do. I went on to pursue professional training. First completed my postpartum and lactation educator training with Jodi Congdon through CAPPA then rounding out my birth doula training with Debra Pascali Bonaro through DONA. I continue to stay motivated and inspired by every client I work with, continuing education courses, as well as a growing community of birthworkers who continue to share their own expertise, wisdom and knowledge, To which I am most grateful. My practice is named Due Care Doula because it is my firm belief that everyone deserves and benefits from professional perinatal doula support. And it should be considered, not an indulgence or optional, but rather the standard “due care”.

Hello! I’m a doula, massage therapist and acupuncturist going back 27 years, deeply passionate about supporting people throughout pregnancy and the childbirth experience. I developed a curriculum to teach doulas and expectant parents in Comforting Touch practices for birth, so they can feel confident offering touch to as a comfort measure to birthing people. I also offer a Comforting Touch for Babies class to extend the gift of touch to the little ones as well! If you need any support in this chapter of life, consider me a resource for hands-on support if you’re local to the NYC/Hudson Valley area, or a variety of virtual offerings wherever you are.

Hello! I’m an L&D nurse turned Birth and Postpartum Doula serving Connecticut. I love to help my clients navigate the hospital system. I use my medical background to help my clients navigate low or high risk pregnancies, VBACs and twins. I'd love to support you!

As a certified postpartum doula and certified lactation counselor since 2022, I have guided dozens of families as they've grown their families. Birth and new parenthood can be unpredictable, and I am here as a trusted resource to help you navigate the experience. I believe that each family's journey is deeply personal — shaped by individual circumstances, values, and needs — and that as a result there is no single "right" way to navigate new parenthood. My goal is to provide unbiased, evidence-informed guidance so that parents can confidently make decisions that feel right for them, whatever they may be. I’m honored to be a part of such a personal and intimate experience for the clients I serve. In my free time I enjoy long walks my dog, Frank, cooking up a storm for friends, and tending to my garden. Prior to becoming a doula, I received my BA in modern Middle Eastern history from Yale University and worked in political and nonprofit consulting.

I believe every mother deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered throughout her postpartum journey. Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most beautiful transitions, but it can also be one of the most physically and emotionally demanding. My goal is to provide families with compassionate, evidence-based support so they never have to navigate this season alone. My experience as a Postpartum Doula, Maternal Health Project Leader, and educator has given me the skills to nurture both mothers and newborns while creating a calm, reassuring environment where families can thrive. As I continue pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Biological Science Education, I am deepening my understanding of human development and health so I can better educate and support parents with confidence and compassion. Supporting women and families isn’t just my profession—it’s my purpose. I am committed to helping parents feel confident, cared for, and empowered as they begin one of the most meaningful journeys of their lives.

Hi, and welcome to Wholehearted Welcome. I’m Karen—but you’re more than welcome to call me Nana. I’m a mother of three—twins born by C-section and a daughter lovingly welcomed through adoption—and a proud grandmother of five, including one cherished bonus grandchild. I’m currently working toward my certification through Mama Glow, and I offer birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum support, along with sibling prep when needed. I come to this work as an elder, a world citizen, and someone who shows up with open arms, a full heart, and a deep belief that birth is a sacred journey. I’m the kind of doula who jumps in with both feet—ready to hold space, advocate, laugh with you, cry with you, and do what needs to be done. Whether you’re parenting solo, welcoming through adoption, or finding your way as a new family, I create a warm, steady, and wholehearted space where you’ll feel supported every step of the way.

Ruby White has been a certified full spectrum doula for 8 years. She completed the in-person portion of her certification in Brooklyn, NY with Doula Trainings International (DTI). Serving birthing people and their partners as they go through the major life transition of becoming parents has been her joy since 2018. Her goal is for parents to feel empowered in the entirety of their experience – to be able to ask for the support they desire and to receive it while trusting their body’s ability and the physiological process of birth. Ruby’s strength as a doula is her empathetic, holistic, and inclusive approach, as well as her versatility. She has served families in all types of birth scenarios – hospital, birth center, homebirth, with medication and without. As a doula, her deepest wish is that all patients receive comprehensive and compassionate maternal healthcare, as well as hands on comfort measures and a nourishing presence in their birthing and postpartum spaces. Whether she is providing massage and hip squeezes in labor or assisting with the first latch of breastfeeding - she is honored to be present for every step of the journey. She will always advocate for your birthing preferences to be respected and is committed to showing up with a kind ear, an open heart, and caring hands to serve new families and their babies. Above all, she will hold space for your birth to feel beautiful, safe, intimate, and sacred, always with a dash of humor! When she is off duty, she enjoys singing, acting, writing poetry, being in nature/with animals, and spending time with her family.

Apoyando a la madre y familias respetando sus diferentes culturas y brindando mi compañía tanto emocional con amor y empatia con la fortaleza de guiarlos y educarlos y dar lo mejor de mi como Doula Comunitaria Certificada.

Hello there, my name is Gretchen Farrell and my passion is being a support for families as they prepare, and then welcome their new babies. I am RN and board certified Lactation Consultant as well as a family educator. I enjoy working with families before during and after birth and have been doing so for over 25 years. My specialties include newborn feeding support and providing educational classes for Newborn Care, Breastfeeding and Childbirth Education. I feel like I have the best job in the world and make it my goal to provide parents with what they most need and desire to align with their choices considering the care and feeding of their baby. I’m the mother of two adult children and now grandmother to two adorable grandchildren. When I’m not spending time with them, I enjoy being out in nature, hiking, kayaking, and the arts.

I'm Victoria Hall, a Birth & Postpartum Doula, Certified Newborn Care Specialist, and Career Nanny. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, I provide comprehensive care for families before and after childbirth. My passion is to empower parents, nurture newborns, and bring peace of mind to families during this special time. Whether you need emotional support, newborn guidance, or help around the home, I'm here to serve with compassion and professionalism.