Find a Doula Near Me in Springfield Gardens, NY

Jade is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, and mother. She brings years of experience, compassion, and a deep respect for the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Jade takes an evidence-based, inclusive approach to perinatal care. She does not subscribe to one “right” way to give birth — instead, she supports all types of births and all families, whether that includes unmedicated labor, pain medication, cesarean birth, home birth, or hospital birth. Her goal is to help each family feel informed, respected, and empowered in their decisions. She is deeply committed to amplifying diverse voices in the birth space and works collaboratively with healthcare providers to ensure that care is respectful, culturally sensitive, and centered around the needs and preferences of each birthing person. Jade offers a wide range of services to support families through every stage of the perinatal experience, including: Holistic Lamaze Childbirth Education Classes “Breathing for Birth” Childbirth Prep Workshops In-home Prenatal & Postpartum Lactation Support Customized Newborn Care Classes Prenatal and Postnatal Support for Families Doula Mentorship In addition to her work with families, Jade is the Doula Program Director at Montclair B.A.B.Y., wherey she collaborates with her partner Kelli DeFlora to bring high-quality, nurturing, and educational programming to new and expectant families in the community.

Hi! My name is Yasmina. As a DONA-certified Birth Doula based in Greenwich, CT, I offer my clients evidence-based and curated support before, during, and after labor. From helping you make your birth plan that ensures you communicate your cultural, medical, and personal preferences to your care provider during labor, to working you through breathwork during those tough contractions, my aim is to make my clients' births special, sacred times that reflect their values and unique personalities. I am also trained in Spinning Babies techniques, lactation support, and Baby and Child First Aid. I offer my clients a very hands-on approach to birth support. I take my job as a birth doula very seriously and give my all to every birth I attend - emotionally and physically.

Michelle is the owner of Baby, Please Birth Services Agency located in NJ but with a team serving the metropolitan areas of (NY, PA & CT) as well as Baltimore. She is a certified Doula and certified Childbirth Educator teaching the Bradley Method ®, and her own Holistic Course expressly for The Birth Center of NJ of which she is the Doula Director. Michelle serves on the National Black Doula Association (NBDA) Advisory Board where she revised the doula training curriculum to enhance the needs of Black Doulas working in systemically racist environments. As a NBDA Doula Instructor and Doula Mentor she spends her time providing critical thinking skills for her students to be successful and competent in their fields. She is also a Poppy Seed Health Advocate supporting birthing persons virtually where access otherwise would not exist financially. In addition, she established the NJ Virtual Doula Program for Overlook Hospital by galvanizing over 40 local doulas to volunteer their time during the COVID crisis. Michelle recently cross-trained with DONA International to build on her expertise as an educator. She is co-founder of The NJ Birth Justice Collective and Board Chairperson of The Perinatal Health Equity Initiative fostering awareness to Black Breastfeeding Families and Infant Mortality. Michelle tirelessly works in the birth industry since 2005; helping over 600 families navigate their birthing spaces, offering training for birth professionals while ensuring birth justice through state and national initiatives, serving on non-profit boards and panels, enhancing the platform through blogs and podcasts. A mother of two wonderful children born by amazing natural birth experiences. She has been married for 28 years to an incredible man who shares her birth passion, he teaches childbirth education classes with her to share the partner perspective. Michelle empowers others by offering education, support and advocacy. Michelle is also a full time Chemical Engineer working for a German Based company. She holds degrees in Chemistry, Mathematics and Chemical Engineering.

Jaymie is a proud mother of two. After having a VBAC with a doula she decided that a doula was instrumental in having her voice heard during the time of birth. She knew that empowering women during their pregnancy and allowing them to find their voice was something that she was passionate about. Helping families find the calm within using mindfulness, meditation and breath work is only some of the techniques used to manage labor. Going through and utilizing spinning babies and the rebozo are helpful tools in the birthing space. Whether clients want a natural unmediated birth, or the use of an epidural I am happy to help you get the birth you desire and support you through your decision making process. Always remember… your birth… your choice… your voice! It is an honor and a privilege to be part of your birth team. Jaymie would love to set up some to talk and see if you are a good fit:)

I am Full Spectrum Doula for three years striving to craft a practice in which I work with women during pregnancy to seek evidence-based information, and to feel capable, confident, and strong as consumers, as birthing women, and as life-givers. Regardless of their birth choices, these prenatal visits, as well as the additional communication during my clients’ pregnancies, have the potential to set women on a path of making their own decisions and trusting themselves throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period .As is so often the case with birth, things may go completely differently than envisioned. But with a strong foundation of trust in themselves, their bodies, and their supporting person going into labor, a doula can help support a woman to have a powerful birthing experience in which she is an active participant and the ultimate decision maker. How I show up for each woman in labor will be different, according to her personality, her needs, her desires, and the rest of her support team

It takes a village to raise a child, and I would love to be a part of yours! My name is Shannon and I am a Long Island-based Postpartum Doula with a lifelong passion for supporting children and families. Before becoming a Doula, I worked as a private nanny, an infant teacher, a teacher’s assistant in a school serving children with special needs, experiences that deeply shaped my child-centered approach. I have also taught dance classes, led summer camps, and facilitated a variety of youth programs, giving me a broad and nurturing understanding of child development. This diverse background allows me to support families with confidence, patience, and care during the postpartum period. **CPR & AED CERTIFIED**

Hello, my name is Sydia Waite Maxwell, and I’m a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and postpartum doula with over 15 years of experience supporting families throughout New York and New Jersey. I specialize in overnight newborn care, helping parents establish healthy sleep habits, feeding routines, and confidence during the early weeks of their baby’s life. My goal is to create a calm, nurturing environment that allows both parents and babies to rest and thrive.

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.

My name is Christine. I am a DONA certified birth doula and placenta encapsulator in the Jersey Shore area. Let's connect!

As a certified Birth & Postpartum doula, and newborn care specialist, I’ve had the privilege of supporting dozens of families through their fertility journey all the way through the fourth trimester. My work blends evidence-based care with compassionate presence. My goal is always the same: to ensure families feel confident, cared for, and never alone in their journey. Outside of work, I live a full life filled with lots of travel with my partner, hiking with my three rescue dogs, Louie, Lily and Winter, spending lots of quality time with my nieces and nephews and friends and family.

I am a birth and postpartum doula certified through DONA International and mother of three!

Christina is a Certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Breastfeeding Specialist dedicated to maternal-baby well-being. Her commitment to birth work and mother-baby care is strongly grounded by her belief in the power of extending matricentric care to women. With 15 years of experience supporting mothers and babies, Christina has devoted her career to providing compassionate care, tailored to the dynamic and evolving needs of each mother and baby. Christina offers a comprehensive range of care services, including prenatal, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding support. Her expertise guides the new mother toward feeling her best prenatally, empowered during birth, confident in her innate ability to care for her baby, and prepared to navigate the postpartum period. Christina believes in the importance of women being cared for, valued, seen, and understood during one of life's most significant transitions, woman to mother. Serving Northern & Central NJ, Hudson Valley NY (including Rockland, Westchester, Orange and Putnam Counties), NYC & Fairfield County CT.

DONA certified Birth doula, licensed massage therapist, personal trainer, Placenta Specialist and group fitness instructor, specializing in pre and post natal health and recovery. Hollie has had a love and passion for birth work for most of her adult life. After delivering her first baby 10 years ago, with the assistance of incredible doulas, she knew one day she would also become a doula. Hollie has been a massage therapist and personal trainer for nearly 20 years, working with pregnant and postpartum mothers, while raising her 3 boys. Once her youngest came to an age that she felt confident in moving into the birth worker world, she jumped in! Hollie has a deep passion for the amazing and magical experience of birth. She believes that every one who chooses to conceive, deserves the full support during this incredible time in their life.

My ultimate goal is to connect with my clients to help them feel empowered, supported and safe. Fertility through postpartum is such a sacred journey, and all families deserve to be nurtured along the way.

Hello and congratulations! My name is Carla Ward. As a Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Counselor and Reiki Master, I strive to share information and techniques to help birthing parents attain a positive, informed, and empowered birthing experience and journey into parenthood. Whether you are striving for a home birth, hospital birth, or birth center birth, adding a doula to your team is an invaluable measure! I firmly believe that a calm, focused, centered and peaceful birth is achievable no matter where it takes place. My goal as a doula and educator is to help you to be the "birthing goddess" you are meant to be! My practice is a judgement-free philosophy were all are welcome as we explore pregnancy, birth, feeding, and parenthood!

As a birth doula based in central NJ, my practice is influenced by my experience as a massage therapist for over 30 years. I have broad understanding of the physical challenges facing pregnant and postpartum individuals. I’m certified as Body Ready Method™ professional to address body alignment issues during pregnancy, which can result in a more optimal labor and birth. I also teach an in-person Body Ready Birth™ workshop for birthers and their partners to practice labor positions that can ease the baby’s journey through the pelvis. I prepare my clients with tools to calm their nervous system and release their fears using Hypnobirthing meditations and breathing techniques. As an integral part of the birth team, I provide educational resources, in-person prenatal/postpartum visits and compassionate care during active labor and birth.

Ebone offers resourceful, educational, emotional and physical support throughout your pregnancy and birth journey. Ebone began her journey having had worked with a birth &post partum doula and understanding the importance of having a supportive circle when going through the birth journey. Ebone has over a 15+ years in the social service field and providing services to the community. Ebone understands that holding space for families, serving and supporting expectant women, their partners and families with the emotional and physical aspects of childbirth. As a doula Ebone can assist women and their families in obtaining resources to make the very best medical/health care decisions.

Birth Doula (DONA Trained) , Postpartum Doula (DONA Trained), Certified Lactation Counselor (ALPP) MS in Physician Assistant Studies, BA in Biology, 15 years experience in obstetrics, gynecology, women’s health, infertility and reproductive endocrinology. Mother of 5 children.

Hi! I'm Lorraine. I'm a doula and lactation counselor. I'm also the founder of Repose Postpartum, a postpartum care company that focuses exclusively on recovery, newborn care, and breastfeeding. I've worked with about 300 families throughout NJ and NYC over the past 8 years. I encourage you to think of yourself as the CEO of your home, and to bring in a doula as a postpartum consultant who will help you navigate their new normal and help you start their parenthood journey on the right foundation. That looks like: • Ensuring that your physical and mental health is prioritized, as it's the foundation for your family's unit • Translating newborn care into systems that actually support rest and recovery • Guiding you on how to better understand and respond to your baby's cues and behavior • Providing breastfeeding counseling so that you can feel more informed and supported on how they feed their baby • Educating you on the intricacies of newborn sleep, and helping to implement gentle and realistic sleep routines. I accept most benefit programs offered by employers. I'd love to learn more about how my team and I can support you during the early postpartum period.

I would describe myself as a dedicated and passionate birth and postpartum doula with a background in student midwifery and student nursing. With a calling in my heart from a young age, my journey began when I attended Washington Adventist University to study BS nursing in 2013. During my studies, I discovered a missionary school that offered a doula certificate program and Midwifery course, which sparked my interest and led me to pursue my true passion. My commitment to my calling led me to complete the requirements for the childbirth educator certificate at a birthing center in Texas. Thereafter I embarked on a two-year internship at Nova Birth Center as a student midwife, where I gained invaluable experience attending over 300 births and working as a doula, postpartum doula, and birth assistant. It has been my experience in this line of work that it is such a special working with the family after the baby comes. These formative weeks are a treasure that I enjoy being a part of. As a postpartum doula, I dedicate my time and care to ensure parents and baby have every moment to bond in the most special way