Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Scranton, PA

Welcome! I’m Jessica, owner of The Happy Mama Place. For more than a decade, I’ve supported families through pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood throughout Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. I’m a DONA Certified Birth Doula, Certified HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator, Licensed Massage Therapist, Body Ready Method Pro, Certified High-Risk Doula, and trained in supporting families experiencing pregnancy after infant loss. My work brings together birth support, childbirth education, bodywork, movement, and nervous system awareness to help families prepare for birth both physically and mentally. I believe birth preparation is about more than memorizing positions or techniques. Every body is different, every baby moves through the pelvis differently, and every birth unfolds differently. My goal is to help you better understand your body, reduce fear, build confidence, and develop tools you can actually use during labor. My services include birth doula support, HypnoBirthing childbirth education, prenatal and induction massage and bodywork, labor support, and placenta encapsulation. The Happy Mama Place also has a team of doulas available for families seeking postpartum doula support. I support families throughout Northeast and Central Pennsylvania, including the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area, the Poconos, Bloomsburg and Danville, the Lehigh Valley, and surrounding communities. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth, navigating a high-risk pregnancy, hoping for a different experience after a previous birth, or simply looking for more individualized preparation and support, I’d love to learn about you and what you envision for your birth. Send me a message and tell me a little about where you are in your pregnancy and what kind of support you’re looking for. I’d love to connect.

Hi! My name is Emma Wright an I am located in northeastern Pennsylvania. I am a two time mom, a veteran, and a birth doula! I am extremely passionate about supporting moms through this exciting time in their lives. I love attending all sorts of births and am equipped to support whatever choices you make for your pregnancy and the delivery of your baby. I offer 100% judgement free support and will do everything I can to help you have the birth experience of your dreams!

Hi there, Friend! I became a doula, because I realized my passion for prenatal care, birth, and postpartum support was not departing after my own experiences. My goal is to be able to help and support other women in my community. I desire to have them experience excitement and confidence in themselves that I hope leaves them encouraged. I have been through three pregnancies myself and have walked alongside many friends and family members journeys. I live in the tranquil countryside of Northern NJ, about 5 minutes away from the borders of Upstate NY and PA and only 90 minutes away from NYC! My husband of 10 years and myself were born and raised in Sussex County. We love where we live as it is quiet, beautiful, and allows us to continue our dreams of one day having our own homestead. We look forward to raising our three beautiful children here as well. As a collegiate business major and previous elementary/middle school educator, communication, organization, learning, and teaching are very important to me. Volunteering my time frequently allows my empathetic attributes to selflessly serve others and walk alongside my neighbors, peers, friends, and family. In my free time, I love being outside and active with people near and dear to me. I love to garden, take care of our chickens, cook, bake sour-dough, play board games, take hikes, and watch the occasional football game! When it is just my husband and I, you would find us reading or enjoying a nice conversation by the fire or outside in nature on the deck! I cannot wait to connect with you and hear about your journey into motherhood! Through communication, support, and love I am confident and hopeful to be able to come alongside you so you can experience strength, dignity, and laughter in all your maternal moments! XOXO

I wanted to take some time for you to get to know me, the CEO and Founder of Reverence Birth. I was born and raised here in New Jersey by my wonderful Colombian parents. I was fortunate that my parents taught me Spanish and raised me with many different Colombian traditions. I also enjoy spending time with my loved ones, as well as my two beautiful cats, Cheese and Bloom. However, growing up, I was not only an only child but also battled many lifelong chronic conditions. Let’s just say, as a Latina woman, I understand how it feels when receiving care at a medical center can be daunting. This is why I embarked on the path of helping many vulnerable populations from different communities. I am well-acquainted with, and have experienced, the health disparities, inequities, and inequalities that many of you may have faced and felt. Therefore, I am using what I love to do, which is educating and supporting women and their families during pregnancy and all the way through their postpartum period. I strongly believe that all women and their families deserve to be helped, supported, heard, and respected. That's exactly what you will receive with us here at Reverence Birth. Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out!" -Melanie Betancur

I am a holistic birth doula and placenta encapsulator serving northern nj, northeastern pa, and lower sullivan and orange counties of ny. I have been serving families as a birth doula services for 17 years and encapsulating placentas for over 14 years. Renee.hennings@gmail.com I am here to help you have the birth you want, in whatever setting you want!

I'm Victoria — a DONA-certified birth and postpartum doula, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Candidate, Hypnobabies Hypnobirthing Instructor, and trained in Craniosacral Fascial Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy & Acupressure! My journey into birth work began with my own transformative postpartum experience as a mother, which inspired me to support others through the deeply personal and powerful seasons of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. I take a wholistic approach that centers each family’s unique needs with care and compassion. With a strong focus on maternal mental health and emotional well-being, I’m a dedicated advocate for informed, empowered choices and gentle, supportive care. I believe that when we nurture the mother, we nurture the entire family — and it’s my honor to hold space for both the beauty and the challenges of this life-changing journey.

Hello & Welcome! My name is Akaila Wilson-Ukaegbu, and I’m the heart behind Sincerely, The Village Doula. I specialize in postpartum care, family wellness, and building back the “village” that every new parent deserves. As a mom of three (including twins!) and a developmental psychology student, I bring both lived experience and professional training into my work. My role is to nurture you as you recover, help you feel confident in your new season, and create a calm, supportive space for your whole family. Whether that looks like hands-on support (meals, light household care, body scrubs, relaxation, newborn care) or emotional support (listening ear, encouragement, and guidance), I’m here to remind you that you don’t have to do this alone. I’d love to connect and see how I can walk alongside your family during this special time. 💙

I’m Clarissa Alves, a certified doula and the person behind Mooncradle Matrescence. My work is rooted in bodily autonomy, informed consent, reproductive justice, and the belief that every family deserves to be heard, respected, and supported without judgment. As an Afro-Indigenous mother born and raised in the Bronx, I know that navigating maternal healthcare as a person of color can come with its own challenges. Too often, people are dismissed, their instincts are questioned, and normal experiences are treated like problems that need to be fixed. That’s a big part of why I do this work. I want families to know their rights, understand their options, and feel empowered to make decisions about their own bodies and their own births. For me, birth work also means challenging the systems and beliefs that have shaped the way we approach pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. I believe in decolonizing birth, honoring ancestral wisdom, and making room for evidence based care without losing sight of the person at the center of it all. Our ancestors have always had knowledge worth honoring, and families deserve care that respects both that wisdom and their individual needs. I don’t believe there is one right way to give birth. An unmedicated birth, a cesarean, a VBAC, or a birth that looks nothing like someone planned all deserve the same respect. My job isn’t to push my beliefs onto anyone or decide what their birth should look like. It’s to provide honest education, help families understand their choices, advocate for their autonomy, and stand beside them through whatever their journey looks like, including the parts that come after birth. At Mooncradle Matrescence, I want families to feel safe enough to ask questions, speak up, change their minds, and trust themselves. You deserve to be treated like a person, not a problem to manage. You deserve to have your voice heard, your boundaries respected, and your choices honored. That’s the kind of care I believe in, and that’s the kind of care I’m here to provide.

I support all birthing people with respect and compassion. Every journey is unique, and I honor all identities, backgrounds, and paths to parenthood. I provide evidence-based care so your voice, choices, and values remain at the center of your birth.

I am a birth doula with a desire to educate and support birthing people and their partners to make informed consensual choices during labor and birth. My wish is to empower parents with knowledge, and team with them in their decisions. I hope for every birthing person to have a doula if they want one.

I trained with DONA international and became a certified labor doula and childbirth educator in 2007. I have studied midwifery assisting at The Farm Midwifery Center with amazing midwives such as Ina May Gaskin. I was certified in Neonatal Resuscitation by the Academy of Pediatrics. I am certified as a Yoga Birth Method instructor. I am a Co Owner of The Growing Place in Bethlehem Pa. I have attended births at home as well as in hospital. I have experience with both vaginal and cesarean births. I also have experience with moms with a variety of backgrounds and medical needs. My goal as a labor doula is to bring support, empathy, knowledge, and empowerment to women as they go through this life altering rite of passage. I hope you give me the honor of being your birth doula.

Hi there, my name is Jennifer and I am a birth and postpartum doula located in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Having three children of my own, I have been passionate about supporting parents along all facets of the journey. It has been a great honor to walk alongside families in one of the most vulnerable times of their lives. I lend years of professional and personal knowledge to my work. In my free time, I love being in the outdoors, I can most of our own food and love getting into nature with my kids.

I am trained to be non-biased and have no judgment towards any type of birth. I am excited to attend and support any birth experience that may arise. I provide women with emotional, physical and educational support throughout pregnancy, labor and postpartum. As a Doula, all I want is to be there for you. Let’s get started.

My role as a birth supporter is to ask, "what do you need right now?" to ensure that your needs are met while laboring. We do an in depth pre-consultation so I am aware of your prior experience (positive, negative, and neutral) with pregnancy, birth, the medical system, anxiety, relaxation, and anyone else who will be there with you, so I have a full picture of how to support you. I love that I have the opportunity to give support to someone who is about to spend years supporting this new human life, and that my presence can help kickstart that from a place of positive empowerment in choice. I feel I work best in a hospital setting, where consistent staff support may not always be possible, so that I can be that consistency and the one who is always about the person who is laboring.

Hi, parents! I'm Dana: a birth and postpartum doula agency owner. Our team serves the Greater Philadelphia area/Main Line... even including Berks, Bucks, and Lehigh! Our team specializes in birth support, newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery. As doulas, we prioritize the family's wellbeing, while supporting mom & baby and the household. We are experts in all things lactation, safe sleep, baby wearing and newborn care. We do the work so that you can focus on your baby! If you're looking for a doula, please message me! www.babiesonthemainline.com instagram.com/babiesonthemainline (Side note: if you work for Amazon, Starbucks, Wawa, Walmart, CVS and thousands of other companies, you likely have a benefit to cover this service.)

Hello, my name is Brittany, and I am a certified birth doula. I am passionate about supporting individuals and families through one of the most transformative experiences of their lives—childbirth. My goal as a doula is to provide emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy, labor, and the early postpartum period. I believe that every birthing experience is unique, and I am here to help you feel empowered and informed in making the choices that are best for you and your family. My approach is non-judgmental and inclusive, ensuring you feel heard and respected every step of the way. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, I am committed to creating a calm and positive environment for you to welcome your little one into the world.

Hi, I’m Shterna, a birth doula serving Scranton, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. I’m also a mother of three, and my own experiences with birth are part of what led me to this work. I support women through pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early postpartum period with a calm, quiet presence. My goal is to support each woman in her flow, to meet her where she is and offer steady support as her experience unfolds in its own way. Birth is such a pivotal and sensitive time, and the transition into the early days afterward can feel just as tender. Every woman deserves to feel fully supported through it all emotionally, physically, and without judgment. My role is to hold space for that experience while offering reassurance, comfort measures, guidance, and continuous support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early postpartum period. I believe there is no one right way to give birth. Every experience is unique, and every woman’s needs are different. I’m there to support your experience to help you feel cared for, grounded, and supported through one of life’s most transformative seasons. As part of my care, I offer a prenatal visit to support you in preparing for birth. This time can be used to create or refine your birth plan, and I also offer a full body assessment through the Body Ready Method with personalized exercises to help prepare your body for labor and birth. I also offer a postpartum visit focused on rest, recovery, and support in the early days after birth. This may include meal support, caring for your baby or older children, or giving you time to shower and rest. My focus is on helping you feel cared for, grounded, and supported as you adjust to life with your baby. I accept both private pay and Geisinger Medicaid clients.

Hey Moms! My name is Chaya Munitz and I am a DONA certified Birth Doula servicing women in the Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Danville and surrounding areas. Birth is an amazing journey and I believe every mom deserves the best experience she can possibly have. My services offer emotional, physical support and patient advocacy and to be there for you during this awesome transition of motherhood. Feel free to reach out or check out my website for more info: www.happierbirthdays.org

After accompanying my own family members through their births, having such a close relationship with my own mother, being with her through the complications she’s had with her second pregnancy, and working with young kids, I have seen first hand what happens when a parent, whether new to the community or a veteran, has community. A tribe that they can rely on, that shows up in their most vulnerable times of their life. Every parent deserves to feel safe, heard respected and advocated for. Every birth is different, my goal is to make sure your choices are supported.

Hi, my name is Alex. I am a mom of two boys! I am compassionate, comforting, patient, and motivating—qualities that guide me every day in my personal and professional life. My journey led me to become a Doula because I truly believe that every family deserves someone by their side to support and advocate for them during these beautiful moments in their lives!