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My name is Chelsea. I have over 15 years of professional childcare experience, specializing in newborn and infant care. I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist/ DONA trained Post Partum Doula, and I am CPR certified. I will gladly provide references upon request. I understand how precious yet overwhelming-the early months can be when adding a little one to the family. I am here to care for baby and support the whole family through early stages of post partum. I bring a calm presence, and knowledgeable support so parents can feel confident and comfortable while their baby receives attentive, nurturing care throughout the night while they get much needed rest. During overnight care I help establish healthy sleep and feeding routines, supporting both breastfeeding and formula feeding. I feed, comfort, and soothe baby throughout the night, while assisting with light household tasks of desired/ when possible. I value clear communication , I’m punctual, reliable, gentle, and patient, with a nurturing approach that helps babies feel safe and supported while they learn and grow. I am also very organized and proactive, naturally stepping in where parents need extra support during those busy newborn months. I maintain wonderful relationships with my clients. I would love the opportunity to bring my newborn experience and support to your family.

With years of experience and a deep commitment to exceptional newborn and postpartum care, I am a certified, fully insured, CPR and First Aid-certified, professional doula dedicated to providing an elevated level of support to growing families. It has been my privilege to serve countless families throughout my career, many of whom have welcomed me back for each of their children and graciously referred me to their family and friends. These enduring relationships are a reflection of the trust, consistency, and personalized care that define my practice. I believe that truly exceptional postpartum support extends far beyond newborn care. Every family deserves a calm, reassuring presence, thoughtful guidance, and the flexibility to adapt to their evolving needs. My approach is intuitive, discreet, and tailored to each family's unique routines, preferences, and parenting philosophy, allowing parents to recover, rest, and embrace this extraordinary season with confidence and peace of mind. My professional expertise is complemented by the invaluable perspective of raising four children of my own, including singletons and multiples born through both spontaneous vaginal deliveries and Cesarean birth. This combination of extensive hands-on experience and personal insight enables me to anticipate the needs of both parents and newborns with confidence, compassion, and exceptional attention to detail. Supporting families during this precious time is more than my profession—it is my calling. I consider it a true privilege to provide the highest standard of newborn and postpartum care, creating an environment where families feel nurtured, supported, and confident from the very beginning.

Hi, I’m Claire. I was inspired after a difficult first birth to learn more about childbirth, pregnancy and lactation and it quickly became a passion to support women in their pregnancies and postpartum periods. I have been honored to spend over 10 years supporting pregnant women. I am a DONA certified doula in childbirth and lactation offering birth, prenatal, and postpartum services. My own births have run the gamut from a Northern California birthing center to NY's largest hospital, giving me unique perspective across the many ways and places women can give birth. Additionally, I have worked as a caregiver for serious medical events outside of birth, giving me the ability to navigate the medical system with efficiency to maximally benefit patients. I utilize an evidence-based and compassionate approach to advocating for parents in the birthing room. I also offer emotional and physical assistance for all birth types and outcomes to a diverse set of families. I am is honored to work with families to give them the best experience possible during their births. Postpartum, I offer home visits and non-judgmental and reassuring lactation support. I was born and raised in Westchester County and am based in Armonk, NY. I am the mother to two young daughters and enjoys exploring the outdoors, photography, sewing and reading outside of my birthwork.

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), trained in lactation as well as have years of experience with breastfeeding my children 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!

I am Nicole, a certified birth doula, certified postpartum doula, and certified lactation specialist. I have a deep love for supporting families during the transformative journey into parenthood. It is an honor to provide compassionate, personalized care that helps families feel informed, empowered, and confident throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and infant feeding.

Hi mama, I’m Kimberly — a faith-driven doula committed to helping you experience a birth that feels calm, supported, and covered in peace. I bring experience, hands-on comfort measures, and strong advocacy to every birth I attend. Whether you’re planning a natural birth or preparing for a C-section, my goal is to help you feel confident, informed, and emotionally supported — while keeping faith at the center of it all.

I am an experienced Newborn Care Specialist dedicated to supporting families during the newborn stage. I specialize in providing full-time overnight care for singletons, twins, and triplets, creating a calm, nurturing, and structured environment that helps both babies and parents rest peacefully. My approach combines attentive, hands-on care with gentle guidance, supporting healthy sleep routines, feeding schedules, and overall baby development. My philosophy is centered on compassion, consistency, and partnership. I believe every family and every baby is unique, so I tailor my care to meet each child’s needs while respecting parental preferences. My goal is to provide peace of mind to parents, knowing their baby is safe, comfortable, and cared for throughout the night. I take pride in fostering trust, open communication, and a supportive presence, ensuring families feel confident and well-rested during this important time.

Hello! I’m Leeann a Newborn Care Specialist with years of hands-on experience supporting families through the beautiful and often overwhelming newborn stage. I provide calm, knowledgeable, and compassionate care, specializing in helping first-time parents feel confident and supported from day one. I have experience with 24/7 newborn care, including feeding support, sleep routines, soothing techniques, diapering, and helping parents understand their baby’s cues. My goal is always to create a peaceful environment where both baby and parents can rest and thrive. Families describe me as patient, reliable, and very attentive. I truly care about each baby I work with and adapt my care to fit each family’s unique needs and parenting style. Whether you need overnight support, full-time newborn care, or guidance during those early weeks, I am here to help make your transition into parenthood smoother, calmer, and more supported. I look forward to working with loving families and being part of such a special time in your journey.

My name is Miriam, I was born and grew up in the Dominican Republic I speak Spanish & English. I was raised believing family, values and love for one another were key to a successful and happy life. I am very outgoing, passionate and transparent person.As your Doula I will help, encourage and guide you during one of the most important moments in your life without judgement and with lots of love and joy. This is your moment and your choices.

When you are navigating the postpartum season you deserve support from someone who genuinely understands what you are moving through. Not just professionally, but personally. My name is Bianca. I am a trained postpartum doula, herbalist, and mother based in Westchester County, NY. I came to doula work in response to the Black maternal health crisis because I believed mothers deserved more than they were typically being given. And when I became a mother myself in 2020 I understood that truth in a way no amount of training could have fully prepared me for. Our journey begins with a real conversation, not a checklist. Together we build a care plan shaped around your life, whether you need a few hours or ongoing support through the early weeks. When I show up, I am fully there, no rushing, no clock watching, just presence for the day you are actually having. As your confidence grows, I step back gently, always in your corner for as long as you need. If any of this resonated with you, I would love to connect and learn more about how I can support you during this tender season.

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.

Hello, my name is Sydia Waite Maxwell, and I’m a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and postpartum doula with over 15 years of experience supporting families throughout New York and New Jersey. I specialize in overnight newborn care, helping parents establish healthy sleep habits, feeding routines, and confidence during the early weeks of their baby’s life. My goal is to create a calm, nurturing environment that allows both parents and babies to rest and thrive.

I’m a dedicated and experienced nanny with extensive experience caring for children of all ages, with a special passion for newborn and infant care. As a **Certified Newborn Care Specialist**, I provide families with knowledgeable, nurturing, and dependable support during one of the most important transitions in their lives. I can help parents establish healthy newborn routines, support feeding and sleep schedules, assist with soothing and settling techniques, provide overnight care, and help with the many day-to-day needs that come with caring for a new baby. My goal is to give parents confidence, reassurance, and much-needed rest while ensuring their little one receives loving, attentive, and professional care. I understand that every baby and family is different, so I take a personalized approach based on each family's needs, preferences, and parenting style. I’m here not only to care for your baby, but also to support and empower you as parents. My priority is always to create a safe, calm, loving environment where babies can thrive and parents can feel supported. I would be honored to become a trusted part of your family's journey. ❤️

Hi there, Friend! I became a doula, because I realized my passion for prenatal care, birth, and postpartum support was not departing after my own experiences. My goal is to be able to help and support other women in my community. I desire to have them experience excitement and confidence in themselves that I hope leaves them encouraged. I have been through three pregnancies myself and have walked alongside many friends and family members journeys. I live in the tranquil countryside of Northern NJ, about 5 minutes away from the borders of Upstate NY and PA and only 90 minutes away from NYC! My husband of 10 years and myself were born and raised in Sussex County. We love where we live as it is quiet, beautiful, and allows us to continue our dreams of one day having our own homestead. We look forward to raising our three beautiful children here as well. As a collegiate business major and previous elementary/middle school educator, communication, organization, learning, and teaching are very important to me. Volunteering my time frequently allows my empathetic attributes to selflessly serve others and walk alongside my neighbors, peers, friends, and family. In my free time, I love being outside and active with people near and dear to me. I love to garden, take care of our chickens, cook, bake sour-dough, play board games, take hikes, and watch the occasional football game! When it is just my husband and I, you would find us reading or enjoying a nice conversation by the fire or outside in nature on the deck! I cannot wait to connect with you and hear about your journey into motherhood! Through communication, support, and love I am confident and hopeful to be able to come alongside you so you can experience strength, dignity, and laughter in all your maternal moments! XOXO

I offer full spectrum prenatal coaching and pregnancy preparedness programs customized to meet you specifically where you are, whether you are, thinking about conceiving, trying to conceive, pregnant, ready to give birth, and once you are home with your precious babe! This amazing journey began over 25 years ago, unbeknownst to me the remembering had begun- learning, practicing, and teaching about women’s empowerment, nutrition, energy medicine, herbal medicine, holistic, skincare, natural health and reproductive wellness – Fertility, Ante-Partum, Birth & Post-Partum (Full Spectrum-miscarriage, stillborn, abortion, adoption) Wholistic Doula.

I'm a Holistic Fertility, Postpartum & Bereavement Doula serving families across the Hudson Valley and Catskill Regions of New York. My mission is to ensure all families feel seen, safe and heard during this crucial time of parenthood. My goal is to educate, empower and equip mothers and fathers to confidently step into their role. I also ensure no mother or father feels unsupported during loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, infant/child loss or abortion).

Hello everyone. My name is Sara Morse. I am a Mother of 3, Certified Postpartum Doula, Sleep Consultant and Career Nanny with 25+ years experience working with newborns, infants and toddlers in the Hudson Valley, NY region. My passion to mother the mother and work with the postpartum population has led me on my journey to assist parents as they transition into parenthood. I am also the Founder of The Peep to Sleep Method. An attachment and regulated based approach to baby sleep that emphasizes the importance of connection and contact. I look forward to connecting with you soon and potentially supporting you on your postpartum journey. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Hi, I’m Jennifer Monge—a Certified Newborn Care Specialist, certified Postpartum Doula, and certified sleep consultant with over 9 years of experience supporting babies and their families. I bring a calm, reassuring presence to your home, helping you feel supported as you recover from birth and settle into life with your baby. Through overnight newborn care and daytime postpartum support, I give parents time to rest while providing attentive care and practical guidance with feeding, soothing, and age-appropriate sleep routines. My background includes caring for twins, triplets, premature newborns, and babies transitioning home from the NICU. Whether you’re welcoming your first baby or growing your family, I tailor my care to your needs, preferences, and parenting approach. As a mother myself, I understand how valuable it is to have someone you trust by your side. I welcome all family structures and feeding choices, offering compassionate, judgment-free support with safety, discretion, and respect at the heart of my work. I serve families throughout New York, Westchester, Duchess County and Connecticut. I’d love to connect for a phone consultation and learn how I can help your family feel rested, supported, and confident.

My love for the birthing world started at a young age. I followed my dreams and became a Labor and Delivery nurse. I have been a nurse for 11 years (the 9 most recent years being on Labor and Delivery and post partum). I am a mom to 4 gorgeous children, each of who came into the world with their very own unique birthing story and feeding journey. Each one of my journeys has provided me the ability to educate and advocate for my patients and clients. My love for advocating, support, education and the birthing world led me to obtain my birth and postpartum doula certifications. I believe in customizing plans that meet each family's goals and needs! I'm excited to be considered a part of your journey! Now Accepting new clients with limited October 2025 Availability. Full availability November 2025-all of 2026. Serving Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties in NY, Bergen County NJ and Fairfield CT and NYC

Hi! My name is Alyssa & I was called to postpartum work about 6 years ago when I had my first son. As a mom of two boys myself, I understand how important it is to have someone in your corner during those early weeks. I offer gentle guidance, emotional support, and hands-on newborn care in a relaxed, judgment-free way. Every family is different, and my approach is always personalized to meet your needs. Whether you’re looking for reassurance, rest, or practical help around the home, I’m here to help make the transition into parenthood feel a little softer and a lot more supported. As I like to say less tears for everyone involved - parents & babies.