Kayanna James

Worcester, Massachusetts

5.0 (2 reviews)

Kayanna James

Accepts insurances

As a dedicated advocate, passionate follower of God, and accomplished entrepreneur, I find joy in bringing people together. By day, I’m a writer and aspiring politician; by night, I’m a compassionate doula supporting families through transformative moments. Rooted in a deep love for community, I actively engage with organizations that empower women and girls, connecting them to vital resources and opportunities. Birth is a transformative journey that deeply affects an individual on emotional, physical, and spiritual levels. I believe that preparing for and experiencing birth empowers and illuminates not only women, but everyone involved in the process.

Recent review

I honestly can’t say enough great things about Doula Kayanna James. She was recommended to me by a family member, and from the very first conversation, I could tell why she’s so loved and respected in the community. From start to finish, she was such a calming, supportive presence throughout my pregnancy and birth experience. Kayanna went above and beyond to make sure I felt prepared, confident, and cared for. She signed me up for classes that taught me so much about labor and what to expect as a first-time mom, things I would have never known otherwise. When it came time to give birth, she was right there with me, offering amazing tips and techniques to help me cope through the pain and stay focused. Her voice, her encouragement, and her gentle guidance helped me stay grounded through every contraction. What really stood out to me was how much she truly cares. She checked in on me before and after the birth, making sure I was healing well and adjusting to motherhood. It didn’t feel like I was working with a service; it felt like I had someone in my corner who genuinely wanted the best for me and my baby. If you’re thinking about having a doula, I can’t recommend Kayanna James enough. She’s knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly dedicated to the families she supports. You can tell she loves what she does, and it shows in every way. I’m beyond grateful for her guidance and care, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

- Sybrina D.

Isabelle Peabody

Beverly, Massachusetts

5.0 (3 reviews)

Isabelle Peabody

14 years of experience

My name is Isabelle Peabody and I am a DONA Certified doula with over 10 year of experience. I absolutely love helping women and their families. My main goal is to bring joy and a sense of calm and the highest quality of care to my clients during pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Recent review

Isabelle was a wonderful night nanny for us with my first child. She provided invaluable advice about slowly training our daughter to sleep fully through the night and getting her down earlier. She was also an incredible resource for advice about feeding and general baby care, especially as we were dealing with challenges of lots of spitting it up. We cherished the nights she was with us - we knew our daughter was safe and well cared for, that we would get a great night of sleep (just what we needed), and for the thoughtful advice she provided.

- Regan M.

Rebekah Milette

Danvers, Massachusetts

5.0 (1 review)

Rebekah Milette

7 years of experience

Throughout the 26-year journey of raising my sons, and being a nanny and caregiver, I have gained knowledge, skill and wisdom. I desire to teach, help and support new moms as they “find their inner mama”. I am there to teach new parents how to care for, soothe, breastfeed, read “cues” and feel confident and comfortable in the care of their babies. As a postpartum doula, my desire is for families to ease into the huge life change of adding a newborn as smoothly as possible, whether it’s their first baby or their fifth, since each child holds it own challenge, and the needs of families ebb and flow with a new child. My heart is to support families in a non-judgmental way in all their needs, whether it’s sleep, advice, holding the baby, helping the baby sleep, preparing a nourishing soup, folding laundry, helping you find resources in your local community, or just being a veteran mom who will listen as you process all the emotions of your transition into motherhood.

Recent review

I don't know where our family would be without Rebekah's postpartum support! On a typical day, Rebekah will watch the baby while I get a good nap. She'll often cook a healthy snack or make dinner for us to reheat later. She is also a baby & breastfeeding expert and has so much knowledge to share. She has so many good tips about everything from nursing positions to diaper changes to managing sleep. Getting through this tough newborn phase has been so much easier with her guidance!

- Andria C.

LUCIANA GERRISH

Beverly, Massachusetts

5.0 (3 reviews)

LUCIANA GERRISH

11 years of experience

I am a Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula with over 10 years of experience providing expert care to newborns and supporting families during the critical first weeks and months of life. With specialized training in newborn development, sleep conditioning, feeding (including breastfeeding support and bottle feeding), and postpartum family care, I bring calm, confidence, and compassion into every home. Known for my gentle, nurturing approach and deep understanding of infant needs, I work closely with parents to establish healthy routines, ensure safe sleep practices, and support a smooth transition into parenthood. Whether working with first-time parents or growing families, I tailor my care to each family's unique needs and values. I am certified in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid, and I am up to date on all vaccinations. As a double-certified Newborn Care Specialist and certified Postpartum Doula, I am committed to the highest standards of newborn care and professional integrity. I am also approved by carrot fertility.

Recent review

I am writing to highly recommend Luciana Gerrish as a Newborn Care Specialist. Luciana began working with our family when our son was 1 week old in the Summer of 2023. My husband and I were overwhelmed with caring for our new baby in addition to our 4 year old daughter, and Luciana stepped in and put us at ease immediately. We “clicked” right away, as Luciana was warm and confident. I could tell immediately by the way she picked our son up and spoke to him that she loved her job, which made it easier to go to sleep while she was looking after him. Luciana always arrived each night a few minutes before her shift started at 9 pm, so that we could fill her in on our day and she could answer any questions we had. We settled in to sleep knowing our son was in excellent hands. We trusted her fully and were able to sleep well because of this. In the morning, Luciana would either have the baby asleep for us when we woke up, or, if he was awake, she would be playing with him sweetly. Bottles were sanitized and ready for the day, and she shared a detailed recap of the prior night. Our 4 year old daughter loved seeing Luciana in the morning, and was jealous Luciana was only there for the baby because she was so kind to her! Having Luciana work with your family is like having a personal baby expert available to you, who can help you maximize sleep and feeding routines in a loving way. Getting sleep after a busy day with two kids was a gift, and she made it easy! She was with us for four months, and then our son was sleeping from 6:30 pm-6:00 am (we credit her with this great sleep), so we no longer needed her help. It was bittersweet to no longer see her each night, but we are so grateful for her loving care of our son. While Luciana’s impact on our family can’t possibly be summarized on paper, I hope you will infer how wonderful she is from this letter. Hiring Luciana was the best decision!

- ANDREA R.

Brittany Thomez

Westerly, Rhode Island

Brittany Thomez

3 years of experience

Hello! I am a recent graduate of Eyla Cuenca's Uncovering Birth's (www.uncoveringbirth.com) Mastercourse in doula training and I am eager to support expecting mothers. I believe that having a empowered birth experience will lead to a mindful and loving life for not only the mother, but her family and generations to come. I began LIFEVINE in 2012 and have been supporting families as a nanny, caregiver and business owner for years and look forward to this next phase of service reaching expecting mothers. I am currently in Rhode Island, but am available to travel to Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York.

Danette Siegel

North Andover, Massachusetts

Danette Siegel

5 years of experience

I’m an intuitive and holistic birth doula helping you prepare mind, body and spirit for birth. I help you empower yourself to stay in the driver seat of your birth while being able to navigate the unpredictable. I am a guide throughout the entire journey from pregnancy to birth and beyond. I use modalities such as Reiki, EFT tapping, Body Ready Method and more. I specialize in working with midwives in and out of hospital and help you stay in the driver seat of your birth even when the unexpected occurs. I can create custom packages to fit your needs and I have flexible payment plans. I also lead a hands on immersive child birth preparation workshop. This is included for my doula clients but I also offer it to everyone looking to go deep in their preparation for the transformation birth brings. https://www.amotherisbornbirthing.com/events Contact me for a free consult today! www.amotherisbornbirthing.com All My Best Danette

Marissa Hathaway

Boxford, Massachusetts

Marissa Hathaway

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Trauma-informed, choice-inclusive, evidence-based doula, childbirth educator, photographer, and agency owner, providing support from infertility/TTC through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Victoria DeSantis

Dracut, Massachusetts

Victoria DeSantis

13 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My background was initially rooted in preschool education. However, in 2016, it blossomed into a career as a devoted nanny. Since then, I've expanded my expertise to further assist parents In different areas such as sleep, lactation, potty training & newborn care.

Shelby Sousa

Seekonk, Massachusetts

Shelby Sousa

2 years of experience

Hello! My name is Shelby and I am a certified postpartum doula. I currently reside in a small town in Massachusetts, about 20 minutes from Providence, RI with my husband and two children. I have always loved babies and immediately jumped at the opportunity to become a doula when I found out I could help mothers with their newborns for a living! My goal is to not only assist with newborn care, but to support and empower women to be the best mothers they can be. I strive to provide a non- judgmental, compassionate, and evidence based approach in order to help you adjust to life with a newborn, navigate potential challenges, and support you through your postpartum recovery. Welcoming a newborn into your family is an incredibly special experience and I will do everything in my power to make your transition into motherhood/parenthood as seamless as possible. It takes a village to raise children and I am excited to have the opportunity to be a part of yours!

Ashley Geary

Foxborough, Massachusetts

5.0 (1 review)

Ashley Geary

5 years of experience

Ashley's journey into the realm of motherhood was marked by challenges, particularly with postpartum anxiety following the birth of her son. The experience, not aligning with her envisioned childbirth, significantly impacted her postpartum transition. This prompted Ashley to delve into the intricacies of childbirth, recognizing a pressing need for maternal support during both the birthing process and postpartum period.Motivated by her own transformative experience, Ashley decided to pursue a homebirth with her daughter, finally obtaining the birthing and postpartum support she had sought. This pivotal moment inspired her to undergo comprehensive training as a birth and postpartum doula. Ashley's commitment to her role is evident in her diverse training background, including certifications from CAPPA, Newborn Mothers Collective, and Birth Arts International. Ashley is currently undergoing training to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and is actively accepting clients under the guidance of her mentor. As part of her commitment to supporting mothers, Ashley extends special discounts for those opting for homebirth and for repeat birth clients.

Recent review

We had a great experience with Ashley! She was always available and able to help during both the prenatal and postpartum periods. Her questions were thoughtful and helped me think through our priorities, understand my anxieties, and offer great suggestions for both the birth and postpartum periods. Ashley was at my birth, which was really fast so there was not much time for anything, but she was great at helping my husband know how to be helpful during the birth and offered really good massage and lactation support. She knew my birth preferences front to back and was helpful as the go-between when necessary. She were especially good at calming me down while I was waiting to go into labor and offering tips to activate labor. She is a wealth of knowledge and a fabulous support system during such a vulnerable time.

- Glenn M.

Donna Hall

Stoughton, Massachusetts

Donna Hall

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, my name is Donna Hall, I am a mother of three boys through natural birth. I am committed to empowering families through informed choices. I will be honored to work with you as a certified birth doula and provide both emotional and physical support. I welcome all moms to be and specialize with first time moms and teen moms. I stand by my moto, "bringing new life into the world with gentleness".

Jocelyn Santos

East Providence, Rhode Island

Jocelyn Santos

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I've been professionally practicing as a birth and postpartum doula for seven years, with nearly double that time supporting family and friends. My belief in the innate power of birthing individuals guides me, as I aim to uplift what's already within them. Through a blend of training, experience, and holistic support, I see myself as your birth companion, enhancing existing support without replacing it.

Rebecca Desa

East Providence, Rhode Island

Rebecca Desa

8 years of experience

My name is Rebecca. I have two little girls Scarlet and Emma who inspired me to become a Labor Doula. I loved birth so much that I decided to become a Childbirth Educator. I love supporting clients and their partners through pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum.

Leimary Llopiz

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Leimary Llopiz

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Leimary Morales Llopiz from Massachusetts. I am Hispanic owner and founder of Circle of Life Doulas LLC and Grief Means Love as a Doula - Trauma and Grief Specialist who supports and offers professional guidance through all aspects of life from Birth, Postpartum, Bereavement and infant loss, to spirituality support a loved one to transition to the other side with facilitation, guidance and awareness. In 2021 I became a Full Spectrum Doula to provide a safe space through navigating to provide services in all the stages of life through education, guidance, empowerment. My experiences has led me to build relationships with providers and hospitals to best advocate for and listen to fill in the gaps and see better outcomes for families as a Supporting Light During the Journey of childhood. I began this work because of my own experiences with my pregnancies and not being heard or having the support I needed especially after delivering preemies. You can reach me through phone or text at (508) 509-3193 or leave a message here.

Maya Gutmann-McKenzie

Providence, Rhode Island

Maya Gutmann-McKenzie

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am Maya (they/them/theirs), a full-spectrum doula and care worker in Providence, RI. I am a certified perinatal doula (CPD) and in-network with most RI based medical insurances! I offer prenatal care, labor & delivery support and postpartum support to folks of all genders and family structures. Abortion support has become a central part of my offerings in the last year. My practice is trauma informed and driven by consent. ZiZ Care aims to hold people in their wholeness and meet folks where they are at. My approach is one that has been shaped by years as a care-worker as well as a lifetime of living as a queer, trans and disabled person. Thanks for being here!

Jeanny Altera

Providence, Rhode Island

Jeanny Altera

6 years of experience

Here at Life In Me we help create positive birth experiences for mama’s and their families. Whether it is your first pregnancy or third, feeling supported by a knowledgeable professional gives you the peace of mind you need to enjoy the life you are about to bring into this world.

Emily Frank

Providence, Rhode Island

5.0 (1 review)

Emily Frank

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Emily! I’m a Certified Perinatal Doula (CPD) and artist based in Providence, Rhode Island. I’ve been supporting birthing families since 2022, but my path to this work started long before then. Living with endometriosis shaped my understanding of how essential it is to feel seen, heard, and supported in healthcare. When I was first learning how to navigate life with endo, I needed someone who could inform, empower, and walk with me through the unknown. Now, I’m honored to be that person for others as a doula. I’m committed to inclusive, compassionate, and evidence-based support. My approach is rooted in deep listening, genuine connection, and a belief that birth can be a powerful, joyful, and transformative experience. I offer support across four pillars: physical, emotional, informational, and advocacy, so that you and your birth partner feel informed, respected, and confident throughout your journey. I also accept Rhode Island-based insurances including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Neighborhood, United, and Medicaid. I’ll help you explore your options, prepare for the unexpected, and make choices that reflect your values. I work collaboratively with your care team to create an easeful, grounded birth environment so you can focus on birthing your baby, your way.

Recent review

Emily was my doula through the pregnancy and natural birth of my daughter and I can’t say enough good things about her! Emily has a wonderful energy that makes her a joy to work with, but she is also a fierce advocate who will go to bat for you. She is the perfect combination of the consummate professional and a caring friend. She was with me every step of the way and helped me achieve a beautiful, meaningful, natural birth. And on top of it all, she is a talented photographer and she captured both my pregnancy and my daughter’s birth perfectly. I cannot recommend her enough!

- Julia B.

Jackie Anne Joseph

North Providence, Rhode Island

Jackie Anne Joseph

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

mom, Boston-native, singer, songwriter, Global IT Project Manager and founder of a non-profit organization A.R.T.S. Foundation Inc her personal mission and commitment as a doula, is to provide a safe birthing experience for all black mommas. Her unique vision for being your personal doula can be described as Transforming Pain into Passion. As a fellow momma who has experience with high-risk birth, I am committed to providing emotional support. In her own words what makes her special: My ability to see the bigger picture and being a naturally loving person. I deeply and profoundly care that you have a birthing experience that you can be proud of. As a trauma-informed, mental health advocate and momma, I know the challenges & I am here to be your personal birthing coach!

Rophe  Mason

Hanover, Massachusetts

Rophe Mason

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

From an early age, Rophe was drawn to birth work and the beauty of the experience. Rophe is passionate about advocating for couples and giving them the education they need to make informed decisions to take charge of their births. She believes strongly in the beauty and strength of a women's body and its intended design for birth. Melissa’s earliest memory of delighting in the birth process was as a child visiting the Science Museum. She remembers watching videos, one of a mother dancing in her labor room, another surrounded by her young family, while another escaped into a birthing pool to focus inwardly. It was not until Melissa became a mother herself that she realized just how empowering the birth space can be.

Stephanie Mahoney

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Stephanie Mahoney

3 years of experience

Hi there! I am a certified doula, looking for expecting parents who may want the extra love and support.