Njeri Motley

Buffalo, New York

Njeri Motley

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Njeri believes that the power and strength given to woman during childbirth is incomprehensible, honorable and supernatural. Njeri's objective is to give her clients the absolute best experience when welcoming their child into the world.

Alysa Johnson

Buffalo, New York

Alysa Johnson

3 years of experience

Hello! My name is Alysa! I am a mother, photographer, and faith-based, holistic-minded birth/postpartum doula working towards my certification. I have completed my trainings and am ready to start serving families! I provide support for labor, birth, and postpartum as well as birth planning services here in the WNY area. I am passionate about not only empowering birth, but empowering women as a whole. Our bodies are temples, birth is sacred, a natural physiological process that God created us to do! This process shouldn’t be feared, but respected and supported! Motherhood can be intimidating, even if this isn’t your first time around. My goal as your doula is to ensure that you feel heard, confident, and supported through each step of your journey.

Rhiannon Needham

Buffalo, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Rhiannon Needham

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi everyone! My name is Rhiannon and I have been a doula since 2019. I am a birth and postpartum doula, with additional knowledge in conception, fertility, and loss.

Recent review

I cannot recommend Rhiannon and her doula services enough! During my consultation, Rhiannon made me feel so comfortable, calm, and peaceful about the birthing process. She is such a smart, loving, and down-to earth person to have in your corner! I was so nervous about labor and delivery (and everything else that comes after!) But Rhiannon helped me with a birthing plan, (and postpartum plan) gave me GREAT TIPS, and most importantly, listened without judging me, my choices, or my many fears (no matter how small!) When pregnant, EVERYONE gives you advice, but Rhiannon really listens to what YOU want, and helps you to achieve that goal. I also utilized her postpartum services too, as I was very nervous about breastfeeding/pumping. She came to the hospital and gently explained how the pump worked (my little one was in the NICU) and sat with me as I went through that first time pumping. As she sat with me, we had such a wonderful conversation. She makes sure to focus on the Mama! Naturally most people are interested in the baby (and she was WONDERFUL with my little girl too) but she helped me feel like everything I was going through, and feeling was SO normal, especially when my hormones were making my emotions go up and down. It felt like having both a counselor, and a best friend by my side, at the same time. You will not regret using Rhiannon as your Doula! She will care for you, advocate for you, and most importantly, help you feel happy and calm about bringing your little bundle into the world!

- Jenny A.

Hallie Yockey

Buffalo, New York

Hallie Yockey

5 years of experience

Hey all!! My name is Hallie and I am a newly certified labor and postpartum doula in the Buffalo, NY area. After the birth of my first son in July 2021, I knew it was my calling to help others achieve a birth experience they could be proud of. Reach out to me and let’s chat! I’d love to add another member to the Blooming Baby family ❤️

Malissa Larson

Buffalo, New York

Malissa Larson

13 years of experience
Accepts insurances

MALISSA LARSON Certified doula (DONA) & Postpartum Doula, Authorized yoga teacher Level 1 Trained in Neonatal Resuscitation & Infant CPR Fully Vaccinated from COVID-19. Malissa has been a labor doula since 2014 and has attended over 70 births. A DONA certified doula, she is committed to lifelong learning and their standards and ethics. Other trainings include certification through DONA, Life Cycles in Buffalo, NY, Inspired Birth in NM, Neonatal resuscitation with Karen Strange and, Infant CPR, and proud to be a part of the doula team serving families at the Birthing Center of Buffalo. A yoga teacher since 2006, Malissa utilizes her experience before, during, and after birth. She’s taught in various yoga schools nationally including Albuquerque, NM, Buffalo, NY, and NYC including operating her school, Ashtanga Yoga Buffalo, from 2014-2021.

Janai Mckenzie

Buffalo, New York

Janai Mckenzie

6 years of experience

Hi, I am an experienced, compassionate postpartum doula /night nanny with over 4 years of expertise. With a calming presence and nurturing approach, I provide comprehensive guidance on newborn care, breastfeeding support, and sleep training. My friendly nature and attention to detail create a personalized experience for each family, offering emotional support and ensuring babies thrive during this transformative time. My professionalism, empathy, and genuine love for my work makes me a trusted companion for new parents.

Meghan Warner

Buffalo, New York

Meghan Warner

6 years of experience

I am a certified birth doula, with special training in VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and am also a Certified Lactation Counselor. I became a doula after my own empowering births and felt a calling to support families throughout birth and breastfeeding. I believe that birth is a unique, individual experience that deserves presence, encouragement, and support. Being a guide as one navigates the unknowns and weighs the decisions of birth is one of my greatest honors, next to being a mother. I believe that doulas can change the world by inspiring calm and confidence in birthing parents. I love the power of birth to connect couples and delights in helping them work as a team. Birth is a deeply transformative experience and one that I will guide you through with compassion and enduring support. I love spending time with my two toddlers and husband, going on nature walks, reading or journaling, and digging in my flower and vegetable gardens.

Caitlan Wilber

Buffalo, New York

Caitlan Wilber

6 years of experience

I am a DONA-trained Postpartum Doula and owner of Sage Support. No experience of my life has been as foundation-rattling as having my first child. My husband and I lived far from family and friends, and - like most - our family had other day-to-day responsibilities that kept them busy. Add in a (short) NICU stay, early feeding challenges, and insufficient paternity leave, and I was a mess. In those early days, in between visits from our mothers and sisters, I constructed a tiny village of “nice ladies” - lactation consultants, speech language pathologists, a weekly breastfeeding group, and a psychologist - to put myself back together and stabilize my daughter’s eating. I believe that our country needs significant policy changes that better support families, birthing people, and infants. In the meantime, postpartum doulas can help fill that gap. I went through DONA postpartum doula and breastfeeding training in January 2021, and I’m working on the final requirements to be fully certified. I will work hard to support your family and refer you to other evidence-based professionals.

Nicole Rugani

Buffalo, New York

Nicole Rugani

3 years of experience

Learning about being a doula here to see how I’ll be able to cater to my future clients.

Mikayla Davis

Buffalo, New York

Mikayla Davis

Welcome friends, my name is Mikayla Castilloux and I am a certified birth doula located in Buffalo, NY. I'm passionate about supporting families through every stage of pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey with compassion, knowledge and calm reassurance. My goal is to help parents become empowered and informed, while feeling nurtured as they welcome their blessing into the world. While l'm not working with families, I love spending time outdoors, making memories with my family and watching a good movie.