Rachel Andre - Birth Doula

About Rachel

Hi! I’m Rachel (she/they). Although I have been a witness and sometimes an active participant in births since a very young age, I’ve been working as a trained birth and postpartum doula since June 2018 and have supported 250+ families throughout the NYC area. I am a certified lactation support counselor, integrative lactation and baby feeding specialist, a trained lactation educator, doula mentor, placenta specialist and currently obtaining clinical hours at Jamaica Hospital to become an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). My philosophy is simple - there is no wrong way to birth as long as your choices and decisions through the journey are being heard and respected. In working together, I hope to co-create the vision for how you would like to feel during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum; helping you move through this time building confidence in your ability to decide what feels right for you. My style is rooted in mindfulness; working with the tools we already have to help us stay grounded and present in the moment. I have been a Brooklyn resident since 2004 and live one block away from Prospect Park with my child, Simone, and dogs, Elfie and Gyda. I have a BFA in Studio Art from Hunter, own a recurve bow, have a depth of knowledge in native new york plants and study herbalism. I am a LGBTQIA2S+ friendly doula - gender affirming care matters to me!

Birth Doula packages and pricing

Birth Support

Support for families through pregnancy and birth. Helping to bring your baby confidently, autonomously, and with joy into this world. Support includes but is not limited to: Two (2) prenatal visits (up to 2 hrs) Unlimited communication via email, text or calls from time of hire to 6 months postpartum A 2-hour group Lactation and Feeding Class to be taken prenatally. Hosted Virtually. For the pregnant parent: Weekly prenatal support circle from the time of hire and new parent support group through the first 4 months postpartum. (hosted over Zoom by my doula partner, Vickie Wint) Access to all resources and curated referral network On-call support starting at your 38th gestational week Virtual support during early labor In-person labor support from the time you feel you need it and through the birth of your baby (and for your partner/support person) Up to two (2) hours of immediate postpartum support for hospital births and possibly longer for home births One (1) in-person postpartum wellness visit up to 2 hrs long.

$3,200 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

I have cared for people birthing their babies at home, in birthing centers and hospital settings. I have experience in no and low-intervention, VBAC, twins, induction and high risk births. I’ve worked with those undergoing both planned and unplanned Caesareans, as well as single mothers and those with little or no support. I am knowledgeable in comforting techniques for labor; such as positioning, movements, soothing touch, visualizations, breathwork and affirmations.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training, CAPPA (2018)
Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, Birthday Presence (2019)
Integrative Lactation and Baby Feeding Specialist (2021)
Trained Lactation Educator, CAPPA (2020)
Basic Life Support Certification (2022)

Education

BA, Art History (2009)

Languages

English

Credentials

CBC CLD CLE CLSC

Specialties

Acupressure During Labor Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Childbirth Education Doula Trainer Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Herbal Postpartum Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Infant Care Labor Doula Lactation Consultation Latch Issues LGBTQ+ Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Massage Maternal Fetal Positioning Mindfulness Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Newborn Prep Nipple and Breast Pain Parenting Parenting Support Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Premature Infants Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth