Zen Holmes

New York, New York

Zen Holmes

9 years of experience

Zen Holmes is the founder of Comfy Momma Prenatal and Postpartum Support and offers doula services, lactation counseling, prenatal massage, prenatal yoga and guided meditations aimed at reducing fear and preparing the mind/body to relax during childbirth. She also offers childbirth education, newborn care and breastfeeding classes. Zen is a Midwifery Assistant and a Midwifery Student at Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery. Zen is a DONA certified birth doula and a Carriage House Birth trained postpartum doula. She is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and a Certified Integrative Lactation and Feeding Specialist (ILFS). Zen received her certification as an Evidence Based Birth Instructor and offers to most up to date research in her classes. She is also trained in hypnobirthing and mindfulness. She uses visualizations, massage and sound therapy to help laboring moms feel grounded, relaxed and confident during the birthing process. Zen Holmes has been a NYS licensed massage therapist, specializing in prenatal and medical massage for 20 years. She is also a Reiki practitioner. She has 3 pregnancy massage certifications (MotherMassage, Loving Pregnancy Massage, and Bodywork for the Childbearing. She is also a proud mother of 5 amazing adults.

Misty Gant

Brooklyn, New York

Misty Gant

6 years of experience

Misty is a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula (via DONA and Lifespan Doulas) as well as a Certified Lactation Counselor, a Certified Hypnobabies Doula, Newborn Care Specialist and an Integrative Wellness Coach. She approaches each stage of pregnancy and postpartum with a holistic mindset. Misty strives to provide her clients with a warm and supportive space, along with tools to instill confidence, while they navigate this new phase of motherhood. She is also a trained Spinning Babies doula and yoga instructor.

Ansar Muhammad

New York, New York

Ansar Muhammad

5 years of experience

It was in 2019 that I interviewed my grandmother about her birthing experience, she told me about her mother, and how in the south at that time it was common to have a home birth, and your neighbors would serve as seasoned midwives and doulas. I felt called to this story, of your village coming to provide you with support and care at your most vulnerable. As a birth and postpartum doula, I have served over 100 families from all walks of life, offering calming, comforting support to them and their support system! I believe in providing physical, informational and emotional support to the families I work with. I meet every family I work with where they are in their journey and offer the kind of comfort and advocacy that is needed for a beautiful and holistic experience. My mission is to make sure you have the birth or postpartum experience you want, and to aim higher than safety

Stariera B

New York, New York

5.0 (2 reviews)

Stariera B

2 years of experience

Hello and welcome! I’m Stariera, a certified full spectrum doula, wellness coach and a master’s level social worker serving people throughout New York City. I enjoy working with people and have developed an understanding of human behavior psychology, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving. My decision to become a doula was born from a desire to support women earlier in the journey — from pregnancy through birth and into postpartum — helping them assess, explore, and process both the joyful and challenging emotions that can arise. I believe that when we recognize and tend to difficult feelings early, we can create space for healing, confidence, and connection in the newborn phase and beyond. Prior to Doula care, I bring 10 years of experience as a Social Worker supporting individuals and families overcome challenges such as health issues, emotional stress, housing instability, family conflict, and behavioral or socio-emotional needs. In addition, I supported mothers navigating postpartum depression and the emotional complexities that can come with new motherhood. Through that work, I developed a deep understanding of how critical emotional support, self-awareness, and self-care are to the postpartum experience — not just for surviving, but for thriving. This background allows me to hold space for clients with empathy, nonjudgmental, and a deep awareness of the complexes life can bring; especially during the perinatal period.

Recent review

Stariera has proven to be an exceptional doula, possessing all the qualities that make a great one. She is an excellent listener, warm-hearted, sensitive, and professional all at once. Her knowledge, confidence, and soothing voice set her apart. I highly recommend Stariera as your doula.

- angela diaz

Carolynn Soba

New York, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Carolynn Soba

2 years of experience

As a current c-section mom of 2 under 2, I want to bring happiness, joy and education to new and seasoned mothers. I love to provide a judgement-free zone to parents of all kinds and strive for success. I currently live with my husband and daughters in The Bronx, NY. In my free-time I love to be outdoors, study astrology, and cook. I’m excited to connect with you!

Recent review

Carolynn was a such a HUGE help during our first week home with our baby girl. She came in with the calmest energy (even when we were a mess tbh), made sure I was eating, resting, and not losing my mind, and somehow always knew what both my sweetie and I needed. She helped me with breastfeeding, newborn care, and more. And yes, I actually got to nap… She was supportive, kind, funny, and zero judgment. Idk how we would’ve made it through that first week without her. We saw her a few times after that until we felt comfy to take on the world as a new family.

- Ashley G.

Stephanie Beecher

Brooklyn, New York

Stephanie Beecher

13 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Stephanie Beecher, CEO of Goodnights with Stephanie. I’m a certified Postpartum Doula and certified Newborn Care Specialist with over 12 years of experience supporting families nationwide. I specialize in luxury in-home newborn care, overnight support, and postpartum recovery, working closely with VIP and high-profile clients. Available to start immediately, I travel directly to you—providing calm, expert care so you can rest, recover, and bond with your baby in peace.

Tia Dowling

Brooklyn, New York

Tia Dowling

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

s life has centered around the service industry for 20+ years. She has served the developmentally disabled, domestic violence victims, and even disadvantaged youth. However she has come to find that doula work is the home she has been searching for. Becoming a Birth Doula has been a humbling accomplishment. Her passion to see you through pre-conception, pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period is unwavering. Tia is the proud mom of a 7 year old son who was a miracle after 7 years of dealing with infertility. Inclusive of her desire to support you during your birth, she is excited to work with moms during the postpartum period helping create a strong bond between themselves and baby. Because she has been all of the clients that she serves, Metoodoula services is all encompassing of each individual birthing persons needs.

Antasia Mccray

New York, New York

5.0 (3 reviews)

Antasia Mccray

4 years of experience

I am a mother to a 5 year old and have loved children since I was a child myself. I have always been someone who enjoys helping people. I started on the path towards nursing, earning my Associate’s degree in Fall of 2022. After mostly completing my degree in summer of 2022, I realized my personality wouldn't shine in nursing. I am more empathetic and personable, which lead me to becoming a doula. I started with birth doula in August and it opened my eyes to my passion for birthwork. Shortly after, I took the postpartum doula workshop. That led me to also taking infant CPR, and earning a certified lactation support counselor as well. I am looking forward to sitting for the Lamaze CBE exam Fall of 2023. I have worked with families both prior to these certifications and currently and I can’t wait to explore and learn more

Recent review

Antasia was an incredible support for my husband and I when we needed overnight care for our newborn. After interviewing many people, we had been turned off by those who were strict about their approach and seemed to want to impose their practices on our family. As new parents, we needed tenderness and flexibility—someone who would care for our son at night and allow us to sleep peacefully knowing our son was safe and being tended to the way we choose to raise him. Antasia was a calm and responsive presence, working with us to adapt to changes as our newborn developed and we grew as parents. She was always on time and communicated proactively in the rare instance there was a scheduling issue. At the start of every visit she asked us what changed and what was new, which was helpful as newborns change on a weekly basis and so did our approach. We were always at peace knowing Antasia was coming. I also was able to recover from insomnia due to Antasia’s presence and my confidence in her to look after our child while we slept. Our only regret was not meeting her sooner so we could have had her with our family on day 1 coming home from the hospital.

- Ruani R.

Megan Davidson

Brooklyn, New York

Megan Davidson

22 years of experience

I am one of the most experienced doulas in the country, having supported nearly 700 families in birth and over 1600 families prenatally and postpartum. I am also the author of Your Birth Plan: A Guide to Navigating All of Your Choices in Childbirth. I'd love to speak with you more about your plans and my services.

Chatequa Campbell

Brooklyn, New York

Chatequa Campbell

5 years of experience

Hi everyone! I am Chatequa aka Cam :) Lover of babies, young children, and supporting families. As your doula, I seek to support you throughout your pregnancy journey and will work alongside you to ensure that they you are well informed, prepared, and confident in making your own decisions. This looks like me providing continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to you during the prenatal and postpartum period. This journey to parenthood can be many things—intense, transformational, and full of beauty. It is my intention that you feel safe, supported & educated throughout your journey. I will provide you with a space that is warm, safe, calming, and loving so that you can show up as your authentic self. I take my cues from you and work with you to help your birth and postpartum goals come to fruition. I will be with you every step of the way. As a doula, my practice is hands-on, evidence-based and heart-led. I am grateful to have found my way to supporting families and communities through the lens of doula.

Shelly Louis

Brooklyn, New York

5.0 (15 reviews)

Shelly Louis

12 years of experience

It’s been a Journey from childhood 8yrs old to 15yr Being a Doula Birth & postpartum, is a part of my life, Haitian culture, career in New York City for 8yrs to know how to serve mothers not just only mothers families that just give birth to a newborn and that needs lied to know how to serve a new life.

Recent review

Shelly brought with her such a good feminine energy. She was very supportive and listened carefully to all my needs I liked the team work that we created with her and my partner and the hospital stuff during the labor. She has loving hands for massage as well and in some point it felt like we have a small party which was great!

- Jenny S.

Curbeth Tappin

Brooklyn, New York

5.0 (2 reviews)

Curbeth Tappin

14 years of experience

Hi my name is Curbeth Tappin founder of Embrace a New Love postpartum services. I am a postpartum doula with 13 years of experience, providing exceptional care to families during the perinatal period. My journey into this field was inspired by my upbringing in a household with a mother who was a midwife, where I witnessed the miracle of birth and recognized the need for more support for both the birthing parent and baby during the postpartum period. As a postpartum doula, I offer comprehensive support to new mothers, including lactation assistance and daily infant care such as feeding and bathing. When working overnight, I ensures the baby's sleep environment is safe and maintains a detailed journal of sleep and feeding patterns. Trained by DONA International, I am well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to provide excellent care to both newborns and parents. My passion for postpartum care shines through in my dedication to helping families navigate this transformative time with comfort and confidence.

Recent review

Curbeth Tappin helped my family. Curbeth was the postpartum doula for my sister a few years before I got pregnant with my 4th child. My sister recommended that I hire her because of how much she helped her with her daughter. Curbeth came into my home after my son’s birth and had the nursery completely organized. She assisted me to acclimate the older children with the new baby. She allowed me to rest while she took care of my son. Although I had 3 other children this time breastfeeding was a bit of a struggle. Curbeth provided lactation support as well as emotional support, which I needed to get through that difficult period. She stayed and worked with my family for 3 month. A couple months later i found out I was pregnant with my 5th and last child. Curbeth returned and provided the same amazing support she provided the first time. Having 2 child under 2 years old was a very difficult, but Curbeth made this so much easier. Her patients and loving nature made her feel like part of the family. I know that any family she works for will receive the best support ever.

- Christine H.

Terry Wong

Brooklyn, New York

Terry Wong

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Teresa (Terry Wong) Huang, MPH, MCHES, Doula For the past 16 years, I traveled the world as a public health advocate, but FAMILY led me to become a Doula! My sister found love later in life and was deemed high risk for having her first baby at 39 - after all my research, I learned that the best way to support her was to be her Doula. Long story short: Now I’m a full-time Doula/Birth Worker and I am never going back to an office job, ever again. Masters in Public Health 2019 Master Certified Health Education (MCHES) 2020 DONA Birth Doula training 2022 VBAC training 2024 Active Medicaid Doula Provider 2024 Child Car Seat Safety Technician 2024 PAL Advocate Training 2024 Evidence-Based Birth® Instructor 2025 Pending CLC Training... Pending Spinning Babies Training... https://www.linkedin.com/in/whoosahdoula Website: www.whoosahdoula.com Email: info@whoosahbaby.com Phone: 917-719-1097

Cloe Alvarado

Brooklyn, New York

5.0 (1 review)

Cloe Alvarado

6 years of experience

Cloe is a Birth and Postpartum Doula with over 10 years experience in childcare. She refers to her background in early childhood education and motherhood to provide evidence based guidance with a nurturing touch. Cloe also has her CLC and will be working towards an IBCLC to help new families achieve a positive lactation experience.

Recent review

We worked with Cloe as both a birth and postpartum night doula during and after the birth of our first child. I had a very successful labor and attribute much of that to Cloe's knowledge, compassion, and advocacy. She worked extremely well with my OB and the hospital nursing staff, and I felt so supported. When we got home from the hospital, it was an immense comfort knowing that Cloe would be there to help us through our first night, and many of the nights that followed. Thanks to her guidance, I have also had a smooth breastfeeding experience. My husband and I would strongly recommend Cloe to any expecting person, and, while I am sure that Cloe would be fabulous in any situation, I would particularly refer her to those hoping to have the support of a doula while also seeking a hospital birth.

- Nina J.

Jamelia France

Brooklyn, New York

5.0 (2 reviews)

Jamelia France

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, my name is Jamelia France! I'm a Certified Birth Doula located in New York City. I have experience supporting VBAC, Single parents, Teen Mothers, Couples, Immigrants, Unmedicated births, Epidural births, Preemies, High-risk families, and Cesareans. I believe you deserve support and to have a joyful experience bringing your baby into the world no matter how you plan on delivering. I would love to support your family throughout this beautiful journey.

Recent review

I’m so glad I opted for a doula. My doula Jamelia was the best. She came prepared and had all the supplies I could possibly need to support me during birth. I highly recommend looking into getting her as a doula if you’re pregnant! I really don’t know what I would’ve done without her.

- Ana H.

Shericka Seymour-Saunders

Brooklyn, New York

Shericka Seymour-Saunders

2 years of experience

Hi , I'm Shericka Seymour- Saunders, a trained postpartum doula with a deep passion for supporting families through the Sacred fourth trimester. I hold space for healing and transition by offering nurturing, intuitive support tailored to each family's need. This support may look like newborn care, emotional checkin, preparing sitz baths, gentle belly binding to support your body healings, babywearing guidance, and more. Serving families in New York City , I provide in home visits and virtual postpartum doula services where needed. It is an honor to be apart of your journey as you heal , bond , and venture into parenthood.

Emma Reese

Brooklyn, New York

Emma Reese

4 years of experience

Hey All! My name's Emma Reese, I'm excited about maternity care and I'd love to take care of you on this important transition into parenthood! I'm a Certified Iridologist (est.2020), Artist (specifically clay sculpture, creative direction, illustration, photography, etc!), & Doula. I'm excited about "granola" health approaches; and also non judgmental of whatever path works for you and your partner! I love to share holistic resources with my clients, and chat on holistic health :) I offer: -Birth doula services -Postpartum Doula services -Commissioned Illustration -Birth Photography -Iridology

Ruqayyah Ahmed

Brooklyn, New York

Ruqayyah Ahmed

13 years of experience

A Full Spectrum Birth, Postpartum doula and lactation educator with 12 years experience

Nina Pilay

Brooklyn, New York

4.4 (5 reviews)

Nina Pilay

9 years of experience

Hello! My name is Nina, I’m an Ecuadorian living in NY since 2016. I’m a mom, nutritionist, lactation counselor and doula. I’m here to help you, I’m here for you! You got this mama 🌸

Recent review

Soy madre primeriza y fue la mejor experiencia a la hora de tener mi bebé gracias a Nina Pilay todo fue mágico. Me ayudó en las últimas semanas de mi embarazo con ejercicios, respiración, relajación, me orientó todo lo relacionado con el día de dar a luz. Fue una bendición que ella fuera mi Doula. Gracias por tanto

- Grismarlin S.

Erin Diggs

Brooklyn, New York

Erin Diggs

9 years of experience

I’m the Brooklyn-based birthworker, healer, mother, and artist behind Alayla Birth. I started this practice over 5-years-ago because I believe this crazy journey you’re on can be a powerful, magical, and healing experience. My goal is to ground you during a time of transition. I focus on you, so you can cultivate the memories that will last a lifetime. I believe in the process that bringing a tiny human earth-side entails, and I passionately provide you with the empowering, judgement-free support you deserve.