As a doula, I not only bear witness to the birth of babies, but to the birth of parents. I watch in the background as parents harness their strength to unspeakable levels, welcoming the newest, littlest members of the family with emotions that swell and carry the room. As you draw from your inner core strength, physically and spiritually, I am in awe. And I recognize that you deserve continuous support services throughout the first year of your child’s life to ensure optimal outcomes for your beautiful family. Learn more about the principles that dictate Aila Birth Village by clicking here. Aila, pronounced I-la, means “from the strong place”. As such, I am committed to providing you with the support and resources you need to effectively build up your family. My expanded services now include antepartum support, birth support, postpartum support, childbirth education, breastfeeding education, infant sleep consultations, and even a special Back to Work planning program. I believe that you have a fundamental right to experience a beautiful birth as you define it. I recognize that this is a sacred, transformative time for you and your family, and I will treat it with authentic reverence. This means your feelings should be heard, your preferences should be honored, your reproductive rights respected, your heart protected, and your body enveloped with the love and support of your birth team. To this end, I provide you with evidence-based tools and resources that places you and your baby’s needs at the center. No matter the setting of birth - hospital, birthing center, or home birth – and no matter the type of birth – vaginal, c-section, or via surrogate - your birth can be empowering. My hope is that my support is virtuous and exemplary and this is reflected in how you feel during our time together.

Adonica Shaw is a Certified International Health Coach, doula, student midwife, and patient advocate. As the founder and CEO of Wingwomen, she's a powerful voice for women who are navigating their reproductive health. She built the platform after a Preeclampsia diagnosis in 2017. The experience later became a catalyst for creating the telehealth company which also provides access to health coaching to women with Endometriosis and PCOS. As a women's health advocate, she serves on the Birth Equity Accountability through Measurement (BEAM) Advisory Panel on the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). She is a Patient Advocate for the Preeclampsia Foundation and Momma’s Voices where she regularly collaborates with institutions like Stanford Medicine and the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative to drive awareness for initiatives around Preeclampsia and maternal health.

Hi! My name is Rachel Freedman and I’m here to help you with all things baby! I am a certified childbirth educator and doula! Currently, I am a student at Simmons University studying Public Health, and I am set to graduate in December of 2023. I fell in love with doula care due to its caring and relationship-driven nature. I am here for you, to be the helper that you need during this life-changing experience. My birth philosophy is that pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood is the experience of a lifetime that you have the ability to shape. You are in charge of your pregnancy, your birth, and your baby. I am simply here to provide physical, emotional, and informational support.

Hi! I am a mom of 5 adult children, a retired school nurse and a long time postpartum and birth doula. I live in the Boston area and love to support families as they build confidence in parenting their baby.

Hello! My name is Emily and I am a DONA certified birth doula and yoga instructor in the Boston area. I became a doula because I am passionate about maternal health equity and believe that birth care is truly essential. As a doula, my number one job is to be your advocate in the birthing room— there is no reason why you can’t have a BEAUTIFUL and EMPOWERING birth, and I am here to support you through it. I can’t wait to get to know you and be a part of your birth story!

Hi there! I’m Courtney and I’m a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant with Sleep Wise Consulting. I’m so excited about the potential opportunity to work with your family. My husband, myself, and our two wild and sweet boys, Alexander and Owen, live just south of Boston, Massachusetts. I’m originally from upstate NY (go Yankees), and relocated to Boston after graduating from Providence College in 2007. I have been working as a Pediatric Sleep Consultant for over 2 years and have worked with more than 250 families. I look forward to connecting and helping your family become well rested!

Hello! My name is Stefanie and I am a pediatric occupational therapist. I created The Sensational Child to help support parents with the many challenges of parenting. I specialize in working with parents of neurodivergent children and those with sensory processing challenges. Parenting is hard! And I am here to support you along your journey. In my free time I enjoy playing with my two active boys and drinking coffee!

Hello! I’m happy to cross your path in your search for a doula. I am a trained birth doula with experience serving a range of clients, but I have a particular passion in serving those who have been affected by violence. I am motivated to promote an atmosphere where my clients can explore what they need to feel safe and grounded, with the intention of helping my clients build a more positive and trusting relationship with their body. My healing-centered approach centers autonomy and promotes my client’s wisdom in decision making and creation of their birth plans that tailor to their needs. I have experience serving clients who are survivors of sexual violence and community violence. In my 9-5 job I support hospitals in becoming more trauma-informed and survivor-centered. Please reach out if you are interested in talking more about my services. Wishing you a healthy and positive pregnancy and birth!

Hey everyone! I'm Hannah, and I'm a Physical Therapist specializing in Orthopedics and Pelvic Health. I am passionate about empowering my patients by educating them about their symptoms and the best management tactics. I enjoy helping my patients return to activities that they love with less discomfort and pain. Outside of my life as a PT, I enjoy travelling, hiking, yoga, dance, and reading. I live in Boston and love exploring my city.

My name is Rehema, and stepping into the role of a doula feels like a calling that has been growing inside me for some time. I am beginning a new chapter in my life’s journey as a doula. I have always been passionate about supporting others, creating safe spaces, and offering care that uplifts and empowers. Through my personal and professional experiences, I’ve learned the importance of listening deeply, honoring each person’s unique story, and showing up with compassion during life’s most meaningful moments. This new journey as a doula is about more than just birth work. It’s about being present, compassionate, and intentional in how I support families. I want to walk alongside people during one of the most powerful transitions in life, offering reassurance, guidance, and advocacy so they never feel alone. For me, this work is not just about welcoming new life, but about building trust, nurturing community, and honoring the power of women and families.

I am passionate about maternal and child health - I began my work as a doula in hopes to improve birthing outcomes for women of all backgrounds and orientations. I have completed Birth Doula training and am in pursuit of my Doula Certification.

Hey there! As an IBCLC Birth and Postpartum Doula. I’ve assisted many hospital labors, c-sections and home natural births . I am a Mama of 2. I Love supporting mama’s through out their birth journey as well as assisting with breastfeeding and postpartum needs for them and there babies. Look forward to connecting!

Being a nanny, especially one who works with infants, is a privilege that I do not take lightly and I appreciate the chance to support families during this big change. Across my almost 10-year career, I have worked full-time in a daycare center and six private homes, primarily with newborns and toddlers. I find joy in creating spaces that engage my little ones, planning activities that incorporate all areas of children's development, and seeing the outcomes of those efforts. Outside of the traditional nanny role, I received my birth and post-partum certifications from DONA International in 2021. Since then, I have attended two births and continue to volunteer assisting families in need of support. In 2023 I completed my Newborn Care Specialist training via Newborn Care Solutions to deepen my understanding of newborns, especially those born prematurely and with additional medical needs

Hi everyone! My name is Beth Arinsburg and I am a licensed speech language pathologist. I have over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages with a variety of communication disorders. Little Voices BIG Words, LLC is outpatient speech and language practice specializing in the treatment and evaluation of pediatric communication disorders. At Little Voices BIG Words, LLC we believe family involvement is key to success. We work closely with parents and caregivers to ensure that progress made in therapy continues beyond sessions.

I have extensive experience spanning several decades in prenatal, postnatal, and newborn care, encompassing both in-home and in-hospital settings. My qualifications include being certified maternity nurse holding an NVQ Level 4 certification UK, licensed as a nurse in the US, completing Kraamzorg Dutch (Maternity) and Newborn training, certification as a lactation counselor . Additionally, I am an Lactation Counselor MBCP Mindfulness Birth Child and Parent Teacher, Childbirth Educator, an infant Sleep Specialist, and hold certifications as a Brazelton Newborn Behavioral Observation Teacher, Lactation Counselor, Pediatric/Adult CPR and First Aide. Having worked in over 25 countries, I have acquired valuable insights into the best practices in prenatal, postnatal, and newborn care. I find immense fulfillment in my profession, valuing how each and every family enriches the field with their distinct childbirth and infant needs and experience. My primary objective is to advocate for mindfulness and well-being among mothers, babies, and their families, supporting a smooth transition from pregnancy to the postpartum period. Enhancing parents' confidence and resilience in caring for themselves and their newborn baby during this life changing period.

My name is Rachel and I am a Board Certified Registered Nurse, mom, wife and the founder of Beautiful Dreamer Pediatric Sleep Consulting for ages 0-3yr old. 🥱 We offer a few different levels of plans from a Q&A plan to be able to ask any of your sleep related questions, our Newborn Guide for babies 0-12 weeks and Personalized Sleep Plans with all different levels of support based off your family’s needs. Want to start getting the sleep you ALL deserve?! Book your free evaluation call today, I’d love to chat!

Becky graduated with a masters in 2009. Birth + Postpartum day /evening 8-12 midnight/overnights; Occupational therapist; CPR certified. Email her for references of other happy families /for her full resume or for free 20 min discovery call.

I'm Alessandra. I'm a speech pathologist, toddler mom, and otter enthusiast who started Talk Time Boston because I am passionate about helping children communicate and supporting their families as they navigate their child's communication development.⁠

Arielle graduated from Columbia University in 2009 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and soon after became a neuro-clinical specialist. Her journey into motherhood caused her to shift paths into pelvic health/women's health and she has taken extensive continuing education training to support her work. Arielle is also a certified yoga teacher, teaching prenatal classes in the community and a certified pre and postnatal coach and EFT practitioner. Arielle believes in the importance of whole person care and understands the challenges that come with early motherhood which is why she offers in-home concierge pelvic PT and postpartum wellness coaching to mothers in the North Shore. You deserve to feel good postpartum!

I am a Doula, certified lactation counselor, and certified birth educator dedicated to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers parents to make informed decisions, build confidence, and feel supported every step of their journey. My approach is client-centered and holistic, honoring each family’s unique needs, values, and goals.