Martha Alicia Hudson

Stamford, Connecticut

5.0 (8 reviews)

Martha Alicia Hudson

8 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience supporting families across six countries, I bring a deep understanding of the diverse ways cultures nurture parent-child relationships. My journey into birth work began as a Health Community Worker, advocating for immigrant Latino families in New York. Later, while working at a mental health agency in Connecticut, I witnessed firsthand the profound impact that nurturing, consistent, and responsive caregiving has on a child’s development. This realization fueled my passion for family support and led me to become a Birth and Postpartum Doula, ensuring families receive guidance and care from the very start of their parenting journey. Three years ago, I earned my certification in Perinatal Mental Health, allowing me to further support families through the emotional complexities of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Fluent in both Spanish and English, I am dedicated to creating a compassionate and culturally informed space for every family I serve.

Recent review

Martha brought a level of joy, reassurance and experience to our daughters birth we didn’t even know we needed. Every step of the way through my pregnancy she checked in on me and provided the guidance I needed. Our birth changed pretty rapidly but Martha’s positivity and expertise made the entire experience more enjoyable. We were able to really focus on the birth while she helped guide those around us on decisions we made beforehand. Pregnancy doesn’t just stop after birth, the emotional and physical work continues after you’re home as well. Martha is there by your side through it all! She helped change my postpartum experience immensely, I cannot thank her enough. I will forever recommend The Knitting Doula!

- Ashley Z.

Rita Buchanan

West Babylon, New York

Rita Buchanan

19 years of experience

Hello there !!! My name is Rita Buchanan and I am a birth Doula !! I have spent 17 years of my life working in Obstetrics and Gynecology. It was then when I realized my passion for birth work . Comforting , assisting and emotionally supporting woman and families has been very rewarding to me. As a former teen mom , now a mother of three and grandmother of two , I know how important it is to be a voice to those that feel unheard . To provide advocacy and hold space to those in need. To be apart of something much bigger than myself . This is my true calling . I love people and pray I get the chance to touch as many lives , through birth work and humanly possible. Every family I get to assist is my great joy ..

Stacy White

Maple Shade, New Jersey

5.0 (1 review)

Stacy White

4 years of experience

After many years of soul searching, Stacy created Hold My Heart in an effort to combine her passion for caretaking with her education and experience in business administration. Stacy is trained as a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, reproductive health counselor, and breastfeeding peer counselor through the Community Doulas of South Jersey and Uzazi Village and is in the process of enrolling as a provider through NJ FamilyCare. Stacy loves to be a calming and uplifting presence in the lives of those around her. She also loves to make people laugh. Stacy is a mother of two awesome little girls, and loves to play volleyball, watch movies, and host get-togethers with her friends and family.

Recent review

Couldn’t ask for a better person to have in my corner. Understood my wants/needs, and communicated confidently and professionally when I needed a voice. Provides a calming presence, knowing she has your back.

- Brittany E.

Rachel Dennison

Lower Salford Township, Pennsylvania

Rachel Dennison

3 years of experience

Hello! My name is Rachel Dennison and I am a newly trained birth doula located in Upper Macungie, Pennsylvania. I have a background in medicine and a passion for labor and delivery as well as breast feeding. There are so many ways to bring peace and positivity into your birthing experience and I am committed to however that looks for you!

Megan Mendoza

Darien, Connecticut

Megan Mendoza

5 years of experience

My name is Megan Mendoza, I’m a birth doula and am passionate about educating birthing people and helping them learn about their options when it comes to childbirth and postpartum. I have an incredible husband, David. Together we have two amazing and very energetic little boys Grover and August, and a sweet heart of a dog Lola. As a family we love to hike and travel as much as we can. While I was pregnant with our second (August) we traveled full time in a school bus converted into a tiny house. This is when I really found my voice to advocate for myself. Everyone thought (and told us several times!) that we were crazy for having a young toddler and expanding our family while we didn’t have a "typical" house. But I knew that it was possible and that I was going to have the birth I had dreamed about. A few months later I was able to have an empowered V-BAC birth. Through this experience I discovered my love for helping women find their own voices and to help advocate for themselves to have the empowered births they desire, whatever that may be.

India Williams

Evesham, New Jersey

India Williams

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Accepting clients with edd in June, July, August 2024. Certified Doula Medicaid provider Lactation Advocate Domestic Violence Advocate Postpartum Doula Pregnancy and Infant Loss Doula Masters Level Therapist Certified Perinatal Mental Heath Therapist

Keely Fruin

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Keely Fruin

4 years of experience

Hi I’m Keely and I’m a birth doula serving South Jersey & the Greater Philly area. I only take one client per month to really make sure you have someone you can lean on for anything. I believe every woman should have a doula and that support on this level can change a potentially nerve wracking experience into something empowering and beautiful.

Nicole Sawyers

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Nicole Sawyers

10 years of experience

Home birth midwife serving South Jersey, Greater Philly, and surrounding areas such as Delco, Lower Bucks, Chester County. ATTENTION: I DO NOT ATTEND BIRTHS AT THE HOSPITAL AS A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER

Cora Flaemig

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Cora Flaemig

5 years of experience

✨Full Spectrum Doula ✨Holistic + Evidence-Based Support for Rebels, Mystics and Weirdos! 📍Travel Doula Services available within the continental US! -Currently accepting clients in Southeast Florida!

Ayesha Rahman

Northport, New York

4.2 (5 reviews)

Ayesha Rahman

4 years of experience

Ayesha is a certified doula and childbirth educator. She provides childbirth education to all her clients upon hire. Each client has different needs; therefore, she is willing to adjust and tailor each contract individually based on what support is needed. The services provided include pregnancy support, labor and delivery support, and postpartum support. For pregnancy support, Ayesha is available 24/7 upon hire to answer any non-medical questions. Ex- what to expect at doctor appointments. She also has personal experience with 2 pregnancies. For labor and delivery support, Ayesha can provide education and coping strategies for pain management and relaxation. Ex- positive affirmations, positioning, massages. She is a strong advocate for her clients and can communicate her clients’ preferences to others if needed. This is due to her experience working with nurses in her previous corporate job as a healthcare recruiter. For postpartum support, Ayesha can provide emotional companionship. Her postpartum services are similar to a “mommy’s helper” where she can do laundry, groceries, and/or babysit if needed as requested by the client.

Recent review

I can't say enough wonderful things about my friend Ayesha Rahman as a doula. From the moment I met her, it was clear she was passionate about supporting mothers through one of the most transformative experiences of their lives. Her calming presence, extensive knowledge, and genuine care make her an invaluable asset during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She goes above and beyond to ensure her clients feel empowered, informed, and supported every step of the way. When I was pregnant my second child, she would give me advice on my labor and delivery to make me feel more comfortable with the whole process. Our children were roughly the same age. She gave me a lot of support throughout pregnancy and made me feel calm about my birth plan decisions. I highly recommend Ayesha to anyone seeking a compassionate and skilled doula.

- Maira G.

Gavin Outlaw

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Gavin Outlaw

6 years of experience

My name is G, and I’m the heart behind Little Brown Doula—a Philadelphia-based, full spectrum doula service rooted in love, lived experience, and radical care. I’m an African American mother of three, an artist, and a dedicated preconception, birth and postpartum guide for families navigating every stage of the reproductive journey. As a full spectrum doula, I provide compassionate, culturally grounded support through fertility, pregnancy, birth, loss, and postpartum transitions. I believe every birthing person deserves to feel seen, safe, and sovereign in their choices. My work is deeply personal—because I’ve been there. I honor the power of the body, the sacredness of birth, and the stories of Black motherhood. Whether I’m guiding you through a natural birth plan, holding space after loss, or simply listening when you need it most, Little Brown Doula is here for the full picture of your journey.

Amber Mole

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Amber Mole

2 years of experience

Hi, I’m Amber (aka The Doula Cheerleader). I am a birth and postpartum doula proudly serving families with emotional and physical support in the Greater Philadelphia area. As a natural born cheerleader, I have enjoyed shifting my love to encourage and uplift others towards the families I work with. My goal is to help every client feel seen, heard, equipped with knowledge of their rights and choices, and to positively impact them during the maternal health period.

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.

Allison Petrides

New Canaan, Connecticut

Allison Petrides

7 years of experience

After birthing three children within a time span of five years, I couldn't help but recognize how overwhelming pregnancy, childbirth and parenting in general can be. I also had an unfavorable birthing experience with my first child. I was young, under-supported with financially limited options and felt "under-qualified" to be part of labor and delivery decision making. I simply left everything up to my obstetrician. I was told what to do and what not to do, what to take, where to go and even when to push. I was rarely asked for consent, but rather told what they were doing to me as they decided to do it. It all felt so clinical, as if I was in the hospital due to an illness rather than a healthy, natural event. I felt lonely, helpless and scared for three days straight. Needless to say, the experience left me wondering what could have been done differently and what choices each pregnant mother has to create a more empowered, positive birthing experience. ​ The moment I discovered doula work, it gave me a sense of relief learning that our society has a support system specially geared for the mother to be guided and assisted through this journey. I personally feel that our culture has brainwashed us to believe that childbirth is simply a painful burden to endure. (Cue television and movie clips where the laboring woman is screaming bloody murder and everyone is rushing around her as if there is a scary emergency to be remedied.) However, with the right knowledge and support, there can be such beauty and empowerment that comes with knowing all of your choices and feeling in control while fully trusting that your body has the capability and the strength to do exactly what it's meant to do - create new life and make miracles happen. ​ I am a certified labor doula (CLD) and certified postpartum doula (CPD) through CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association). I actively attend workshops, courses and continuing education classes on childbirth, hypnobirthing, fetal positioning, breastfeeding, postpartum, baby care basics and holding space for pregnancy loss in the Fairfield County, CT area. I am also Certified in Usui Reiki Levels I & II. ​ I am passionate about childbirth and I work incredibly hard to ensure that my clients have a positive and memorable birth experience however they may envision that to look like. My goal is for you to feel informed, respected and for your voice to be heard by your birthing team in your chosen birth environment.

Taylor Pellicane-Ruggiero

East Northport, New York

Taylor Pellicane-Ruggiero

3 years of experience

Mom of 3 looking to provide support for all on their birth journey. Birth is beautiful. Here to help, hold, heal & honor Mom, baby & Partner throughout Motherhood