Shellecia Smith - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Shellecia

Hi there, I’m Shellecia, a full-spectrum doula with a heart for nurturing families. Im located in Northern, NJ and am passionate about serving, educating, and uplifting mothers as they step into the sacred journey of motherhood. My desire is for every family to feel seen, fully supported, and deeply confident as they grow. I believe children are precious gifts from the Lord, arrows in the hands of warriors, both powerful and precious! I carry the blessing of Abba’s peace, love, and encouragement into every home I enter.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Basic Birth + Postpartum

Includes:
2 prenatal visits to prepare emotionally and physically for birth
Continuous, hands-on labor support from active labor through birth
1 hour of immediate postpartum support at hospital or birth center
1 postpartum visit (scheduled based on availability)
Email/text support during business hours throughout pregnancy

$750 USD · Flat rate

Standard Birth + Postpartum

Includes:
2 prenatal visits
Continuous, hands-on labor support
1 hour of immediate postpartum support at hospital or birth center
2 postpartum visits for recovery, and newborn care support
Email/text support during business hours throughout pregnancy

$1,000 USD · Flat rate

Comprehensive Birth + Postppartum

Includes: • 3 prenatal visits (in-person and virtual combination) • Continuous, hands-on labor support • 1 hour of immediate postpartum support at hospital or birth center • 2 postpartum visits or recovery, and newborn care support • One 4-hour daytime or overnight postpartum shift (scheduled within the first 4 weeks) • Ongoing email/text support during business hours throughout pregnancy

$1,350 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

As a trained doula, I offer a full range of support through pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum. I focus on childbirth education to help you and your family feel prepared for the journey of pregnancy and the rhythms of labor. I teach comfort measures to ease the challenges of pregnancy and labor, while offering emotional and informational support tailored to your unique needs. I also provide nurturing care during the postpartum period that cares for you, the mother, as you rest, recover, and grow into this new season while becoming acquainted with your newest addition!

Reviews for Shellecia Smith

5.0 1 review

5.0

November 17, 2025

I had the absolute best experience with Shellecia as my doula during my pregnancy with my daughter. From the very beginning, she made me feel supported, informed, and genuinely cared for. She came to my home and gave me so many tools to help me labor more comfortably, things I had never even heard of before. She took her time educating me, reassuring me, and easing every fear I had. One of the most helpful things she taught me and my partner were different positions and techniques we could use together to manage the intensity of contractions. They made such a difference when it was time to give birth. In the delivery room, Shellecia was truly my advocate. She asked important questions I didn’t even realize needed to be asked and was pretty much my voice entire process. Having her there felt like having a professional and a friend all in one. I’m so grateful for her guidance, knowledge, and calming presence. I highly recommend Shellecia to anyone looking for a doula she is truly amazing at what she does.

— Monique Jones

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Community-Based Doula, New Jersey Maternal & Infant Health Innovation Authority (2026)
Full Spectrum Holistic Doula, The Mothercraft Institute (2025)

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH), NYU (2022)
Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education, William Paterson University (2020)

Languages

English

Credentials

MPH

Specialties

Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum

Frequently asked questions

What is a doula?

A doula is a non-medical support person that is trained to provide emotional, physical, and informational support that serves the needs of families during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.

If my family is with me, is a doula still necessary?

Yes! Having a doula can be beneficial for every mother—even when you have the loving support of family. Think of a doula as a “tour guide”—you can absolutely walk the journey on your own, but having someone experienced by your side brings added insight, reassurance, and practical support that you and your family may not have. I’m there as an extra set of hands, fully present and ready to support not only you, but your loved ones as well, so everyone can feel more at ease and confident throughout the experience.