Cherese Mariya

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Cherese Mariya

23 years of experience

Hello everyone, my name is Cherese Mariya, and I am a Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Licensed Behavioral Specialist, and Perinatal Mental Health Advocate based in Philadelphia. My passion lies in supporting mothers holistically—physically, emotionally, and mentally—throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. With a background in maternal mental health and behavioral wellness, I specialize in creating culturally affirming, trauma-informed spaces for BIPOC mothers. I believe that postpartum healing goes beyond just recovery—it’s about mental wellness, emotional resilience, and community support. Through The Remarkable Boutique, I provide personalized doula care, postpartum wellness services, and recovery essentials like our signature Mommy Bags. My approach is nurturing, non-judgmental, and deeply rooted in ensuring that every mother feels seen, heard, and supported. In my free time, I love exploring herbal remedies, spending quality time with my daughter, and creating mindfulness practices for mothers navigating their postpartum journey. I’d love to support you—let’s connect! 💜

Yahaira Ruiz

Deer Park, New York

Yahaira Ruiz

5 years of experience

Hello parents! My name is Yahaira Ruiz, and I’m a trained Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula with professional experience supporting families throughout Long Island. I specialize in providing compassionate, structured, and reliable care for newborns, ensuring their safety, comfort, and healthy development from the very first days at home. In my role, I assist parents with establishing feeding and sleep routines, maintaining detailed care records, and creating a calm and nurturing environment for both baby and family. My background in childcare has helped me develop strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, while responding confidently in any situation. I take great pride in offering families not just hands-on newborn care, but also reassurance, discretion, and professionalism during such a special time in their lives. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I’m dedicated to making every family feel supported and empowered as they adjust to life with their new baby.

Carmen Dennis

Gloucester Township, New Jersey

Carmen Dennis

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, I am Carmen Victoria, a local Doula in South Jersey. Originally from Havana, Cuba, but somewhere along the way ended up in Kingston, Jamaica. Over time, my education and family ended up in Florida. I came to Tallahassee and graduated twice from Florida A&M University, most recently with my Master of Public Health. My field of study and passion is Maternal and Infant Health. In 2022, I took a leap of faith and completed the Doula Workshop Training from Capital City Doula. I am proud to say I reside in Tallahassee with my beautiful family. I hope to continue to service the community and help all mothers feel comfortable and confident with their birth process.

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.

Lacey Morgan

Kng Of Prussa, Pennsylvania

Lacey Morgan

12 years of experience

At King of Prussia Doulas, we are dedicated to helping families through the transitions that come with parenthood. Working with KOPD means working with a professional, knowledgable team that will help you achieve your goals through information, resources and unbiased support.

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.

Shannon Venus Taylor

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania

5.0 (3 reviews)

Shannon Venus Taylor

6 years of experience

Greetings All! My name is Shannon Venus Taylor, the owner of Venus Birth Space As a certified birth & postpartum doula and childbirth educator I am dedicated to holding space for families to feel supported and empowered through compassion, authenticity, education, holistic care and mindfulness. I believe birth is a sacred space of transformation. Birth reveals the purest parts of ourselves, changing the mind and body. Supporting Philadelphia Metropolitan area, surrounding suburban areas (Delaware County, Bucks County, Montgomery County) and New Jersey.

Recent review

I had the pleasure of working with Shannon in the fall of 2023 until the delivery of my first child in January 2024. As a first time mother, it was so helpful having Shannon guide me through what to expect during all stages of labor, delivery and the 4th trimester. Shannon is incredibly knowledgeable, patient and kind. Her calming nature really came in handy in the delivery room! With Shannon’s knowledge and support, me and my husband had the tools to advocate for ourselves during the prenatal appointments and in the delivery room. Overall I had a really positive birthing experience and I believe that Shannon’s presence and support contributed to that. I would not hesitate to recommend Shannon’s services to any person seeking support on their birthing journey.

- Adrianna H.

Trisha DeFelice

Stamford, Connecticut

Trisha DeFelice

16 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! My name is Trisha, I’m a certified postpartum doula who offers travel contracts to those seeking support! My husband and I moved from Stamford, CT to NC 5 years ago where I started my doula business. I am based in North Carolina, but I regularly return to Connecticut where I was born and raised to support families through postpartum! I’m certified through ProDoula and have over 15 years of experience caring for newborns and supporting families during the postpartum period. I frequently visit the Fairfield County area to spend time with my family and friends, and I love being able to give back to the community that raised me by offering in-person postpartum care while I’m there. Whether you’re looking for overnight care, daytime support, or a calming presence during those early weeks, I’d be honored to be part of your journey.

Ariel Aguilera

Stamford, Connecticut

5.0 (1 review)

Ariel Aguilera

10 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Ariel Aguilera has been working with newborns and young babies her entire life. Since 2013, starting at a family house with a preemie baby, over to a low-income daycare where she took care of 7 babies by herself in the nursery area, to come to the United States in 2018 to become an au pair, and off to a childcare career. Ariel completed her training course through Newborn Care Solutions and is a CACHE Certified Newborn Care Specialist. She has experience working with special needs and multiples; besides being a mom herself. Her expertise lies in routine and sleep hygiene. Besides hands-on experience, Ariel also has a training course on how to identify Brachycephaly & Plagiocephaly, is a trained sleep trainer/consultant, and is a CAPPA Lactation Educator & Postpartum Doula. Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid, and being up to date on her vaccinations are also on her resume.

Recent review

We had a wonderful experience with Ariel as our postpartum doula. We would recommend her.

- Sarah N.

Amanda Sands

Pennsburg, Pennsylvania

5.0 (2 reviews)

Amanda Sands

4 years of experience

Hello! My name is Amanda and I am a Birth Arts International Certified Postpartum Doula in Pennsburg, PA. I am a Mom to three wonderful children and two adorable cats. I have always loved taking care of others and feel honored to care for new Moms during such an important time in their lives. As a postpartum doula I am here to support you in any way that you need, whether that is with household chores, meal prep, caring for older children, or with a listening ear and non-judgmental advice. I would be honored to support your family after baby is born! I offer a holistic approach when supporting new parents in their home. I want to ensure everyone in the family feels supported and adjusts to their new roles, including pets! I am CPR/First Aid certified and have clearances including child abuse, criminal background, and FBI/PA fingerprinting. In my free time I enjoy walking, listening to music, card games, puzzles, and spending time with my kids! I look forward to connecting and learning how I can best support you.

Recent review

Amanda was an angel during my postpartum. She listened to what I needed, is respectful, friendly and warm. She made me feel seen and special during a difficult time. She even made meals so we didn’t have to stress about dinner for a few nights. Highly recommend her services!

- Christine B.

Dana Gulutz

Villanova, Pennsylvania

Dana Gulutz

13 years of experience

As a mom of three, pregnancy and birth always fascinated me. Supporting families during pregnancy, in labor, and post- delivery has opened my eyes to the beauty of the perinatal field. The combination of passion and true love for this field has fulfilled my life in ways unexplainable. I look forward to continuing to meet families from all walks of life, in various journeys, with unbiased support.

Justine Mortimer

Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Justine Mortimer

3 years of experience

Hello! My name is Justine Mortimer & I am a holistic, faith-based birth and postpartum doula located in Collegeville PA. I am a huge advocated for physiological birth, but am also understanding of all of the options you have available and you selecting what you are most comfortable with! I am here to be informational, emotional and physical support during all stages of pregnancy, labor and during postpartum! I will do my best provide all the information I can to you to help you make informed choices when it comes to your birth plan. Alongside of being your doula, I am also here to be your friend. I aim to build a friendship with you and assist you in building your community. I offer monthly mom meet ups, along with weekly visits to the park! I look forward to speaking to you and hopefully getting to walk alongside of you in the beautifully, wild journey!