Birth & Postpartum Doulas 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.

I am Clarissa Alves, a certified doula and the heart behind Mooncradle Matrescence. My philosophy for birth work is rooted in bodily autonomy, informed consent, and deep respect for each family’s lived experience. As an Afro Indigenous mother, born in the Bronx and navigating the maternal healthcare system as a person of color, I understand how systems can fail families, silence intuition, and pathologize normal experiences. My work is grounded in decolonizing birth, honoring ancestral wisdom alongside evidence based care, and creating spaces where people feel seen, protected, and empowered to make choices that are right for them. I believe birth is not something to be controlled, but something to be supported, whether that looks like an unmedicated birth, a cesarean, a VBAC, or postpartum healing. My role is to hold space without judgment, provide honest education, and walk alongside families with compassion, reverence, and unwavering advocacy.

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’ve spent the past five years supporting families as a postpartum doula, walking alongside parents during one of life’s most tender and transformative seasons. As a DONA-certified postpartum doula, I believe it’s essential to care for families with compassion, patience, and understanding, helping them feel supported and confident in their new roles. I’m also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), guiding parents through feeding challenges while fostering connection and trust with their babies. With a certificate in pre- and postnatal nutrition health coaching and a Master’s in Nutrition from NUNM in Portland, Oregon, I blend personalized nutrition, lactation, and postpartum care to support families in body, mind, and heart. My goal is to create a safe, nurturing space where families feel seen, supported, and empowered through their postpartum journey. When I am not working you can find me traveling, hiking, paddling with friends and on rainy days you can find me curled up with a good book and my favorite tea.

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.

Hi, I’m Lisa. I’m a certified postpartum doula passionate about supporting both mom and baby during those tender, transformative early weeks after birth. I believe no family is meant to do this alone — we were created to be surrounded by a village. The postpartum season is beautiful, but it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and full of questions. My role is to step in with calm, steady support so you can rest, recover, and grow in confidence as you learn your baby. I provide practical newborn care, emotional support, and hands-on help around the home so you don’t have to carry everything by yourself. Whether that looks like soothing a fussy baby, helping with feeding, folding laundry, preparing bottles, or simply sitting with you while you process your birth story — I’m here. My approach is gentle, holistic, and judgment-free. I honor your parenting instincts and help you feel empowered in your own decisions. You don’t need to be “doing it all.” You deserve care, too. It would be an honor to walk alongside your family as you find your rhythm and confidence in this new chapter.

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. 💙

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!

Hello there! My name is Jennifer Herman, I am a Functional Mental Health Practitioner, and a Certified Birthing, Postpartum, and Loss and Bereavement Doula. I am also certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) by Postpartum Support International. I specialize in perinatal mental health disorders and loss and grief during the perinatal period. My focus is on supporting birth givers and their families to mentally prepare for the addition of a new family member, as well as to support any mental health disorders that may arise postpartum. This includes anxiety, depression, OCD, panic and more. I also work with mothers and families during periods of grief and loss due to pregnancy loss of any kind and stillbirth. I have experienced firsthand the effects of pregnancy loss, and infertility and how they can affect birthing persons, mothers, and families not only mentally, but physically. I have been a support group facilitator for 4 years. Please feel free to reach out to learn more about how I can support you through such a momentous moment in your life. You are not alone.

I’m a local to Broome county birth doula. I love all things birth and supporting anyone that I can giving birth and in the newly postpartum period.

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 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 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 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 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.)

Hi there, my name is Tammy Swetter and I am a Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Pediatric Sleep Coach, CPST & a nurse. My approach is rooted in genuine care & support. I believe that every family deserves to feel supported, nurtured, and confident during their postpartum experience. My goal is to provide realistic, hands-on help that meets the unique needs of each family, whether that’s guiding you through infant care, creating space for you to take a long, rejuvenating shower or get some much needed restorative sleep, or simply listening to your concerns without judgment. With my background, I understand the emotional & physical shifts that come with bringing a new baby home, and I aim to create an environment where you feel comfortable expressing your needs and receiving the support you deserve. My philosophy centers around empowering parents to trust their instincts while equipping them with practical tools and resources. I see myself not just as an extra set of hands, but as a steady source of reassurance & encouragement as you navigate these early weeks. From personalized guidance to help you feel more confident in your new role, to creating moments of rest & recovery, I’m here to support your entire family in adjusting & thriving…not just surviving. You deserve a better postpartum experience!

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.