Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in Schenectady, NY

Services: Birth Doula, Reiki Master, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Instructor, Parental Mentor Hello! My name is Josie Hart. I am a Certified Birth Doula, serving families in the Greater Capital Region of Upstate New York. I'm a mother of five, grandmother to one, and love what I do! I am passionate about helping pregnant people feel safe and empowered to make informed decisions regarding their bodies and their births. I believe every birthing person should have the autonomy to birth in their way and in their power. I am also a Reiki Master trained in Usui/Holy Fire® and Karuna Reiki® and certified to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga. I am grateful for the ability to teach as well as add Reiki energy healing, for those who would like, as a way to assist during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. When not supporting birth or working with Reiki, I enjoy my yoga practice, hiking trails in this beautiful Upstate NY area, or my most favorite pastime, spending time with my children, granddaughter, and extended family at my home. “…how a person is cared for and supported during birth is a major influence, not only in how they give birth but also in how they feel about the birth for years to come.” ~The Birth Partner

I'm a mom, nanny, educator, and doula who has just as many hobbies as I do hats. I'm an avid reader, board gamer, social media scroller, and forgetter to brush my own teeth after brushing three children's. I'm here to help other moms remember their small things, and have a chance to take care of themselves in between. I want to help your family feel each other's love.

I strive to be a great role model as I believe with growing little minds we need not only a great community but a strong support system with consistency and routine. I am a former CNA turned LPN and currently newborn care specialist and full time nanny. To note I am certified in infant, children, as well as adult CPR and first aide (level c CPR). I communicate using their preferred method, whether it's verbal updates or texts. I am happy to help with cooking, light housekeeping, organizing, and baby related cleaning.

After the birth of my first daughter in 2011, I became passionate about breastfeeding and its advocacy. I had no idea how hard and isolating it would be and desperately wanted help and advice. We moved back to the Capital Region and I found La Leche League! This community of supportive, non-judgmental nursing families inspired me and I became an accredited Leader in 2017. Since then, I’ve been fervently learning about breastfeeding and human lactation. I earned the title of IBCLC in December 2022. I live in Averill Park, NY with my husband, two daughters, our two rescue cats, and a handful of chickens. I love gardening, cooking, cycling, running, pole vaulting, learning new things, and empowering families to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

You are not in need of repair. Your body is not failing you. And birth was never meant to feel frightening or unsupported. ​ I offer intuitive, evidence-based doula and postpartum care for women who want to birth and recover in harmony with their body’s wisdom and natural cycles. Through presence, advocacy, nourishment, and astrology-rooted guidance, I help you move through pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood with confidence, calm, and trust in your own rhythm. This is care that honors both the cosmic and the deeply human — where science meets ceremony, and where your intuition leads the way. 🌙

Nearly 15 years ago, I was drawn to birth work by a deep passion for supporting and empowering people during some of life’s most significant transitions. It is truly an honor to be invited into people’s lives during such a personal and transformative time. My goal is to provide each person with compassionate, personalized care and practical, evidence-based information, so they feel confident, informed, and supported throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and beyond. As a Doula, I offer full-spectrum support, including physical, emotional, and educational guidance. Through both in-person and virtual childbirth education classes, I help individuals understand how to have a healthy pregnancy, navigate labor and delivery, and care for their newborns. I also provide trusted information on topics like breastfeeding, postpartum care, and infant care. In addition, I co-founded Lactation Lounge, a breastfeeding support group that meets bi-weekly in Oneonta, NY. This group offers a supportive space for breastfeeding parents to connect and receive guidance. Through collaboration with local healthcare professionals—including midwives, doulas, and lactation consultants—I aim to address challenges and create positive change for families as they navigate their parenting journey.

Peace & Blessings, Mama! I'm JahNine, aka NeeNee ;)and I am so grateful that you've taken the time to check out my offerings. I would be so honored to be of service to you at this time, so feel free to reach out to me with questions or to set up a time to chat further. As a mother of 4 and having attended over 40 births, I am convinced that DOULAS are NECESSARY and PIVOTAL in having a positive birth experience overall. My purpose is always to bring the Sacred into all I do, and I would love to share that energy with you! I am here to remind you of how powerful and capable you are! Gratitude and deep breaths!

Erica has been a birth and postpartum doula, as well as newborn care specialist since 2007. She is now focusing on overnight newborn care services.

Hi, I'm Jodi, I am a Postpartum Doula, am currently pursuing certification and have been trained through DONA International. I provide practical, informational and emotional support to help guide families through the postpartum period, also commonly referred to as the fourth trimester. I currently provide my services in the Capital Region. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from The College of Saint Rose and have a passion for working with newborns and their families. Please get in touch to set up an initial consultation. I look forward to meeting you.

Breastfeeding Savvy (BFS) is a breastfeeding clinic, emulating a homelike setting, located at 58 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY, 12065, Suite 106. Our breastfeeding clinic was created to support the postpartum period and optimize the breastfeeding/ pumping dyads journey. Our mission is to provide empathetic and evidenced based support to families in the community. To ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of both the breastfeeding/pumping patients as well as the safety of the neonate. We follow AAP guidelines as well as ABM protocols. We believe it is essential to provide breastfeeding/pumping education and support to the entire family (partners, siblings, grandparents etc.) to ensure the most enjoyable and safe feeding journey obtainable. We devise an individual feeding plan based on a mothers breastfeeding goal, while making priority that this goal is safe and conducive to infants physiological and psychological development. We work closely with other health care professionals such as fellow lactation consultants, nurse practitioners, family practitioners, pediatricians, midwives, obstetricians and pediatric dentists to ensure optimal outcomes. We offer the postpartum community a safe haven for breastfeeding/chest feeding mothers to gather and connect with one another via support groups, individual consults and virtual consults. We also offer breastfeeding classes antenatally as well as CPR classes.

I live in Rensselaer, NY with my fiancé, son and two cats. In my free time I love to cook, workout, and read. My philosophy is that every parent deserves to be met with unconditional support throughout their reproductive journey. It is my hope to always be able to offer my clients a way to be satisfied with their birth experience, no matter the circumstances. I have a special interest in the relationship between the mind, body, and baby during the process of birth and I often view the nervous system as a tool to tap into this system. I hope to pursue this interest and deepen my knowledge in the near future by completing a pre and post natal fitness coach certification.

Hello! I am excited to Offer support and education through pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum phase. Breastfeeding counseling available. Your birth, your choices! In addition to my Doula training, I have extensive personal experience as well, having given birth 10 times (2 births in which I was a Gestational Surrogate Mother) for two couples. Currently a student Nurse. I support all mamas in whatever specific birth plan you may have! Have also supported cesarean birth. Free consultation call or visit!

I am a trained birth and postpartum doula (CAPPA) providing care in the New York capital region from Albany to Glens Falls. As a Registered Dietitian I enjoy utilizing my nutrition background to help clients navigate the demanding physical and emotional demands of pregnancy and postpartum. I offer comprehensive birth and postpartum support, including overnight care to prioritize rest for new parents. I also incorporate my knowledge of perinatal nutrition to facilitate a nourishing pregnancy and postpartum recovery. My philosophy around birth and nutrition stem from the same principle; that our bodies and intuition are stronger than we often realize. I embrace an intuitive eating approach which relies on tuning inward and building trust with the body. These same skills can be employed when preparing for birth. I believe that you are the expert of your own body, and I am here to be a trusted source of evidence-based information and emotional support as you navigate pregnancy, birth, and parenthood.

Hi, I’m Christine Hernandez — a doula, childbirth educator, and lactation counselor based in the Capital District. I’m passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey with evidence-based education and compassionate care. Alongside my work with parents, I also run Broadway Coffee Co. in Saratoga Springs, a community space created to caffeinate and connect new moms. I believe that no one should have to navigate new parenthood alone — and I love helping families feel supported, confident, and cared for as they grow.

Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a Registered Nurse with experience in High- Risk Perinatal, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and NiCU. I am also a Certified Lactation Consultant. I am a mother of 2 little girls (3&5) in Averill Park and also was a high-risk mom and a Nicu mom. I have a tremendous amount of experience (10+ years) in this field. I am CPR and NPR certifed. Having additional support and an advocate for you/ your baby is SO important. I am happy to go to appointments with you, educate you on multiple topics, assist with buying baby supplies, setting up nursery, planning a baby shower, providing newborn and postpartum care and lactation support, or anything else you may need. Please feel free to contact me if you would be interested in discussing your needs or my qualifications/availability further. Thank you! I am looking to support you during this wonderful time in your life!

I am a Postpartum Doula pursuing certification through DONA International , located in Greenwich, NY, and looking for my first clients. I have previous birth doula experience, but am focusing on postpartum at this time. I also have some training in lactation support. As a mother of seven, now mostly grown, and a new grandparent, I also bring my personal experience with both hospital and home births. The postpartum season is wonderful and challenging and I look forward to helping parents get off to the best start. I consider it a privilege to serve my clients during this special time.

Homeschooling mama of 3 beautiful boys! Passionate doula.

Hi. My name is Erica, I am 35 and a mother of four. I became certified as a holistic doula in June 2024. I was lucky to have a doula for the birth of my first son and knew this was my calling. I advocate for all mothers decisions either natural births or medicated, and push for nurses and doctors to follow birthing plans to the best of their ability. I myself had three natural births and one c-section. I assist with any needs from pain management to help with breastfeeding. I am here to be the voice for mothers and babies during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum.

Hi, I'm Lindsey! I'm newer to the doula community working towards certification. I made the transition to doula care from being a nurse. I practiced in reproductive health, family medicine, and pediatric care. I have spent the last few years absorbing everything I can get my hands on related to birth and go about my day listening to my favorite podcasts- all of them about birth maybe a few conspiracy shows too. I take a fairly natural approach to my life and my personal health but I understand that that is not an easy or sustainable choice for everyone. I completed my doula training with DONA International, as well as child birth and lactation education. I seize every opportunity I have to attend classes to further my education in all health related fields. In the summer I spend my free time kayaking or gardening and in the colder months I hand stitch quilts! I look forward to getting to know you, your family, and understanding your values surrounding your pregnancy and birth so that I can be a strong asset and advocate for you- I want your birth experience to be everything you may hope, pray, and dream of!

Hello! I'm Angie, located in Berkshire county. I am a Full Spectrum Birth and Postpartum doula with experience in bereavement and sibling care. While I am not yet a mother myself, I am a proud aunt of many, natural doula, and caretaker with decades of hands on experience. My primary goal is to empower and instill confidence in birthing individuals and families from all walks of life. I firmly believe in your innate knowledge of what's best for you, guiding my approach to follow your lead. I offer gentle reminders and encouragement to trust in yourself, along with providing education, referrals, and hands-on assistance where needed. Whether your journey through birth and parenthood feels effortless or presents challenges, together, we'll navigate and triumph through it!