Sabina Grabow

Sabina Grabow

Birth & Postpartum Doula
New York, New York
10 years of experience
5.0
About me

I’m Sabina Grabow, a DONA-certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, a Diploma Nurse trained in Germany, and founder of DOULA BASE, a curated doula collective helping families find experienced birth and postpartum doulas across New York City and the surrounding region. Originally from Austria, I bring a nursing background and a calm, practical approach to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I believe every family deserves care that feels personal, reassuring, and truly aligned with their individual needs. Through DOULA BASE, I also help families find experienced birth and postpartum doulas who are thoughtfully matched based on their needs, preferences, location, availability, and budget. Support is available in English and German.

Availability
Taking new clients
Due Sep 2026 – Aug 2027
Confirmed 2 days ago
Education

Diploma in Nursing, Berlin, Germany (2019)

Master's Degree in Health Care Management (2012)

Certification and training

DONA (2022)

Credentials
CD (DONA)
Specialties
Birth Doula Birth Support Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care
Languages

English, German

Race / Ethnicity

White

Accepted insurance
Service introduction

I’m Sabina Grabow, founder of DOULA BASE. I provide birth and postpartum support in NYC and personally help families find the right doula from our curated network. We offer birth, daytime postpartum and overnight support, thoughtfully matched based on your needs, preferences, location and availability. Carrot and other employer benefits may be eligible for reimbursement.

Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
37
5.0

Sabina is the most amazing doula possible. She is exactly what one needs after giving birth. She supported us for 2 months after giving birth and she was everything - she brought us knowledge, she kept us calm, she kept us company. We couldn’t have done it without her. Especially in New York, where many families are without their extended family to help out, Sabina is exactly what one needs. Our baby adored her, we loved spending time with her, she helped me deal with fatigue and worries of the first postpartum weeks. I can’t recommend her enough. We had other doulas support us so I can easily say she’s in a different league, everyone would be so lucky to work with her.

- Kaja Pergar

5.0

Cannot recommend Sabina and her team enough. She was such a wonderful presence while postpartum with my second baby. She struck the perfect balance of offering guidance while also fully respecting my preferences and perspectives. We also worked with Rebecca, who was absolutely lovely and incredibly helpful. Truly I would not have survived postpartum with a toddler and newborn without these women!

- Elizabeth Jordan

5.0

Great experience ! Myself and my baby were really cared for and supported ! Definitely highly recommend !!

- Dr. Nicole Nadell

5.0

Sabina war eine tolle Unterstützung für mich und meinen Mann! Sie hat uns mit ihrer Erfahrung sehr geholfen, Empfehlungen der Ärzte besser einordnen zu können, und unsere Wünsche bezüglich der Geburt einzubringen. Auch postpartum hat sie sich mit viel Liebe um uns gekümmert. Ich kann sie nur weiterempfehlen!!

- Franziska Bundy

5.0

Sabina has been incredibly helpful. She provided postpartum support for my twins, and I cannot recommend her enough. Her calm demeanor and extensive knowledge were invaluable, especially as a new parent navigating the overwhelming amount of conflicting information out there. She truly helped me feel confident during those early days. Even when she had to step away for a family emergency, she never left me hanging. She proactively arranged for a substitute - Hannah, who was also wonderful to work with -and remained available to answer any questions I had. Sabina is reliable, knowledgeable, and patient. She is an absolute gem!

- Theresia Hermes

5.0

We had an incredibly positive experience with Tracy! She was so trustworthy, professional, and caring. We would highly recommend her!

- Julia Vilanova

5.0

Sabina was an absolutely incredible birth doula, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. I had a very long labor — nearly 20 hours — and throughout the entire experience she was a steady, calming, and deeply supportive presence for both me and my husband. She consistently anticipated my needs before I even voiced them, making sure I was comfortable, helping me change positions regularly after my epidural, and advocating for me when needed by assertively coordinating with the nursing staff to ensure I was getting the support and attention I needed. Her knowledge and confidence made us feel safe and guided during an intense and emotional process. What truly set Sabina apart was how genuinely cared for I felt — not just during labor, but before and after the birth as well. She brought warmth, compassion, and an exceptional bedside manner that made a huge difference in our experience. If you are looking for a doula who is attentive, proactive, kind, and deeply committed to her clients, Sabina is extraordinary. We are so grateful she was part of our birth team.

- Julia von Türk

5.0

I can highly recommend Doula Base. I felt truly heard and found exactly the support I needed as a mom of two.

- Katelyn Kiyonaga Carrillo

5.0

Sabina helped us navigate the busy waters of postpartum and we couldn't have managed without her. She was with us for the first 6 weeks, starting the night we came home from the hospital - something many first-time-parents are terrified of. We always felt in good hands, having her hands-on support and professional expertise on everything baby and new parent-related. Sabina has the qualities every new parent benefits from: empathy, pro-activeness, patience, and professionalism. We are so incredibly grateful for her support!

- Kerstin Schreiber

5.0

We connected with Sabina during my wife's pregnancy and she was with us every step of the way through delivery, post-partum, and beyond. Sabina provided me, my wife, and our little one comform, compassion, and empathy. Watching her and my wife develop a relationship as she helped my wife transition into motherhood, as well as being of great support during delivery. She was integral part of our journey through the 4th trimester helping us navigate the newborn waters. Now she's a friend and someone we are proud to have as our first doula. Thank you Sabina for your expertise and warmth for our family!

- Daouda Sakho

5.0

Sabina was the best support I could have wished for! She reinforced me in my beliefs and thoughts before birth so I could go into labor knowing that she is going to help me exactly in the way I need it. The moment she stepped into the delivery room, I felt her calm and positive presence. During labor, she gave me massages, held my hand, supported me with calming words, and advocated for me towards the hospital personnel. Most of the time it was just my husband and her with me in the room, and we made a great team! She also helped my husband be calm, confident, and even have the chance for a short nap. I delivered our baby girl healthy and happy into this world and had a great birth experience—thanks to Sabina, my husband, and the hospital team! When Sabina came to visit postpartum, she answered all the questions we had and gave us confidence that we are doing everything right. It was reassuring knowing she comes by to check on our little girl and me, especially since the medical system doesn't have the capacity to go into detail with every family. It felt like she was a friend making sure we're ok. I can highly recommend trusting Sabina in this miracle of an experience!

- Johanna Manz

5.0

Sabina was such a great post-pardem doula for me and my family! As a FTM, with no extended family in the NY area - she felt like a sister or wiser-extension of me. Very comforting with a peaceful presence. I would not hesitate to recommend Sabina to anyone looking for a doula or extra hand. She is a gem 💎

- thulinh france

5.0

I can't recommend Sabina enough, she made my entry into second time motherhood as graceful as possible. Her warmth and positivity radiated every time she entered our home and created such a special post partum bubble for my baby and I. I still look back on that time with such fond memories and that’s because of her. She is willing to do whatever it is to help ease this transition, no task is too small. Anyone who has her as their doula is very lucky.

- Mia Solkin

5.0

I had the most amazing experience with Sabina! She was such a calm, reassuring presence during my labor — exactly what I needed. Her and Stephanie’s positive energy, support, and gentle guidance made all the difference throughout the delivery. They also worked wonderfully as a team with my OB, nurse and husband, helping make the entire birth experience so smooth and positive. I can’t thank Sabina and Stephanie enough and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, and truly supportive doula!

- Lucia grossi bianchi

5.0

Sabina was patient, gentle, and so supportive! She saw me same day (!!) and helped me get back on track with proper breastfeeding positions, posture, and tips/tricks! We adore her, and she was fun and sweet to my older children as well. Definitely recommend!

- Kate Goldsmith

5.0

Sabina, was great, and we felt so comfortable with her to be around the baby. Always on time, polite, and professional. I would definitely recommend her to everyone. Thank you!

- Irina Fokina

5.0

Sabina was a fantastic support postpartum. She showed us how to handle the baby and shared a lot of tips and tricks re breastfeeding, pumping, diapering, bathing, how to use the baby carrier, etc. She was also a great help around the house (because it is messy all the time!). But the best part was that she always made sure that I’m fine: made me breakfast, made sure that I drink enough, and she listened carefully to my worries and struggles that come with the new role as a mom and the extreme physical chances of your body.

- Susanne D.

5.0

Sabina was super helpful to our family - so grateful!

- Daniel Urgelles

5.0

Sabina is an empathetic and competent doula. Even in an unexpectedly chaotic situation, she made herself reliably available at short notice. Thank you, Sabina!

- Valeska Gottke

5.0

Sabina was our post-partum night doula for six weeks with my second child. I truly can't overstate how fantastic working with Sabina was. I was initially a bit nervous about working with a doula, but Sabina made me wonder how I did it without a doula the first time. Working with Sabina felt like part-therapist/part-second mom - she was equally there for both myself and my new baby. When she came, she would check in how how things were going with my son, give thoughtful advice, and offer an open ear to whatever I was dealing with in the post-partum experience. She also gave great recommendations on what was working at night and how to improve his sleep - which is paying off massively after the six weeks as she has helped us establish great sleep habits with him. When we were looking around for our night doula, we reached out to Sabina and she brought in another doula, Tessa, to help cover some of the nights in the week and Tessa was fantastic as well. Sabina clearly has a strong network of trusted partners to ensure you can get the coverage you need with the same quality she holds herself to.

- Kristine Romero

5.0

I was pregnant with twins and hired doula Sabina after my husband found her via Facebook. She had glorious recommendations and we can only confirm that. The moment we met, which was over the phone it already „clicked“ for me where I felt she is super kind, calm, knowledgeable and had lots of experience. We met for the first time and in person it was the same experience. I felt super supported and she could answer all questions for me before labor. During labor she was not only there for me but also for my husband which gave him a sense of calm during this life changing event. We booked her also als postpartum doula and really really felt so supported as I was fighting postpartum anxiety. She helped me and us whenever she could and took such great care of our twins but also the two of us. I’m forever grateful my husband „found“ her via Facebook and till this day, one year later we are still connected which is very nice! Thank you Sabina for your outstanding work! You are truly an awesome person and doula!

- Jessica Pokerschnig

5.0

Sabina is the absolute best!!! She was the birth doula for my first son. I contacted her very late, less than a month before my due date. It simply didn't occur to me until then to ask for help during delivery. Sabina met me at home to get acquainted, discuss my delivery plan and answer every question I had. I never felt judged but rather supported and understood. I didn't have any family support and had zero experience with babies. Sabina's warmth and calming spirit was crucial in enjoying my birth experience. My doctor was also a woman and the hospital room was filled with positive women's energy - just the way I wanted! After the baby was born, I stayed in touch with Sabina, who was a great resource during those disorienting early days. She also visited the baby and we've stayed in touch over time. I can't recommend her enough <3

- Anais Miranda

5.0

Sabina was amazing to work with as my doula. Her energy is calm, inspiring and totally supportive!

- Alix Pietrafesa

5.0

Sabina served as my postpartum doula and helped us tremendously in the early days to troubleshoot feedings and sleep and providing some much needed nights off with overnight stays. She was a warm, comforting presence and always reliable and professional. We loved having her around those first couple of months!!

- Emily Huang

5.0

Loved Sabina! She was such a great help when I had my baby. She was calm and experienced. I trust her with my newborn and she helped me establish a great night schedule.

- L Y

5.0

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Sabina as our postpartum doula, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. As first-time parents, we were feeling overwhelmed and unsure, but Sabina brought such calm, knowledgeable, and caring support into our home. She was amazing with our newborn and gently guided us through so many important firsts—bathing, soothing gas discomfort, and improving breastfeeding. She also offered creative and practical sleep solutions that made a real difference for us. Sabina is not only incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but she’s also warm, trustworthy, and a genuinely kind person. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a birthing or postpartum doula. She’s truly wonderful and made such a positive impact on our early parenting journey.

- A. Catt

5.0

We worked with Sabina who swooped in after we separated with our first baby nurse. It was night and day! She was considerate, warm, had so much advice, taught me how to pump and brought this instant calm to the situation. She was always punctual and arrived with a genuine love and passion for her work. We felt like our baby was in safe hands from day 1 and that was the most important thing. I couldn't recommend Sabina more!

- Natalie J Guo

5.0

We had the pleasure of working with Sabina as our night doula, and she was absolutely wonderful. From the moment she arrived, she brought a calming, easygoing presence into our home—which was exactly what we needed as new parents. Sabina was attentive to our newborn and respectful of our space and routines. Thanks to her, we were able to get some much-needed rest knowing our baby was in great hands. We’re so grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to any family looking for a compassionate and capable doula.

- Alison Backman

5.0

We highly recommend Sabina. She made us feel completely at ease from the minute we got home from the hospital. She is very willing to roll up her sleeves immediately and help as much as needed in all departments- caring for the newborn, cooking, tidying and baby advice. Hiring her really set us up for success in those early months of chaos!

- Claudia Cole

5.0

We worked with Sabina after our first daughter was born. She was excellent and helped us with bathing, feeding, recovery, changing, and more. Great provider!

- Graham Mc

5.0

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Doula Sabina during the first few months after our daughter Dylan was born, and we truly cannot imagine that time without her. She is incredibly knowledgeable, calm, nurturing, and reliable — everything you could hope for in a postpartum doula. She cared for our baby with such tenderness and confidence, and was also an incredible support to my wife as she recovered and adjusted to new motherhood. Sabina brought a sense of peace and steadiness into our home during a time that can often feel overwhelming. We trusted her completely, and she became an essential part of our early parenting journey. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for compassionate, expert postpartum support.

- Rob Fink

5.0

My husband and I used Sabina as our overnight doula for about four months after our first baby was born last fall. It was truly the best money we spent. As a mom herself, Sabina is extremely knowledgeable about all things baby and when she was with us, we went to sleep without hesitation, knowing that our son was in excellent hands. She was also extremely reliable - always on time and never canceled unless she had a delivery (which she will tell you about in advance!). I would highly recommend Sabina to anyone looking for a doula.

- Emily Lurie

5.0

Sabina was our postpartum doula for 6 weeks after our son was born (both overnight and daytime). She is caring and loving to our baby and extremely knowledgeable, which provided great comfort and confidence to us new parents. We learned a lot from her. She was able to help me with breastfeeding, teach me different positions, and also help with lactation challenges. We highly recommend Sabina to any parents that need baby support.

- Yini Gao

5.0

Sabina worked with our family for four weeks in the postpartum period and working with her was the best decision we could have made. From the minute we met her we instantly felt so comfortable with her and she calmed our baby boy right down. She was so knowledgeable with newborn care but also in helping my recovery. We felt so safe and cared for being in Sabina’s presence and we were so sad when we had to leave NYC and say goodbye! We are first time parents and truly felt so much love and support working with Sabina. We can’t wait to see her hopefully again should we be blessed enough with baby #2!

- Laura Collett

5.0

Sabina is truly an incredible doula! She is kind, patient, and was the absolute best to our newborn. She is highly experienced, and showed my husband and I (first time parents) various techniques to help us better care for our baby (holding positions to help relieve gas/discomfort, bath time in the big bathtub, optimal diaper changes, etc), as well as useful advice & support on ongoing challenges (breastfeeding, pumping, etc). Sabina acted as a true extension of our family, and we couldn’t recommend her enough to any new parents seeking support with their LO.

- Anahita Besson

5.0

We had the most fantastic experience working with Sabina as a postpartum doula. She really went above and beyond for us and our newborn daughter, providing lactation support, advice on all sorts of baby questions, and overnight help. Sabina and our daughter really clicked, and she taught us so many great tidbits that we will surely use as we continue in our parenting journey. Sabina is so loving and caring, and I found her to be super attentive. We always looked forward to the nights when Sabina came, and we will always be so grateful for all that she has done for our family. Sabina also did all the due diligence in ensuring that her services were covered by Carrot. She provided all the necessary documentation and forms, and worked with us in the months leading up to my baby's birth. She was very professional throughout the entire process.

- Elisabeth Kohn

5.0

I was supposed to have a homebirth and found Sabina in a facebook group. Her prices were so reasonable and absolutely worth EVERY penny. She met at my apartment and we talked through different birthing positions and came up with a game plan for the big day, and she checked in often. Due to health complications i ended up having an induction at the hospital. Sabina was absolutely one of my rocks during that process. She stayed up with me all night doing counter pressure, hydrating me, feeding me, bringing me so much comfort and we had such a beautiful rhythm going. The hospital i birthed at was terrible and i seriously couldn't have gotten through those days without my support team which includes Sabina. She came whenever anyone that was in my room texted her, and when i felt like i could do it without her she would go home sleep and refuel so she could be ready for when i needed her again. She held my hand during my epidural, and when i went through transition she held my hands so tight and just let me yell and squirm and reassured me that i could do it. When my daughter was born we both cried and she held me and kept telling me how beautiful my baby was and that i did it. She stayed after to make sure i was okay. She checked in after for almost 3 weeks via texts, and came for a home visit. I felt so cared for. Sabina is part of my family and forever will be. She is exactly what a doula should be in every sense of the word and if i decide to have another baby she will be the doula at that birth 10000000%

- Selena Q.

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