Yaffa Garber Tilles, Birth & Postpartum Doula in Newton, MA

Yaffa Garber Tilles Birth & Postpartum Doula in Newton, MA

5.0 1 review 13 years of experience
Taking new clients · due Nov 2026 – Sep 2027

About Yaffa

I am the mom to 3 rambunctious boys and the co-founder of the Boston Birth Village! My sister and I provide birth doula services, postpartum doula services, childbirth education classes, postpartum groups, and much more!

Availability

Taking new clients
Due Nov 2026 – Sep 2027
Away Nov 21, Jan 22 – Jan 24, Feb 6 – Feb 7
Confirmed 2 days ago

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Birth & Postpartum Doula services

We offer birth and postpartum doula services (daytime and overnight), prenatal and postnatal yoga, childbirth education, newborn care classes, and more. Join us and find your village!

Upcoming classes

Babywearing Meetup
Babywearing Meetup
Newton, Massachusetts
Join us for a free Babywearing Meetup! Whether you're curious about baby carriers, need help adjusting the one you have, or want to try different styles, we’re here to support you. Caregivers can learn, practice, and connect with other parents in a relaxed, judgment-free space. Have a carrier you’re no longer using? Bring it to donate and help another family enjoy the benefits of babywearing. We can't wait to see you!
Free event
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Postnatal Yoga
Postnatal Yoga
Newton, Massachusetts
At Boston Birth Village, our Postnatal Yoga classes are designed for mamas seeking to reconnect with their bodies while welcoming their little ones. Join us for gentle movement, breathwork, and community support, all with your baby by your side. Embrace self-care in a nurturing environment that celebrates the journey of motherhood. Babies are welcome to join, and tending to them is part of the experience !
$40.00
USD
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Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga
Newton, Massachusetts
Join us for gentle movement, breathwork, and community support. Embrace self-care in a nurturing environment that celebrates the journey of motherhood. Mats and props provided!
$40.00
USD
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Postpartum Moms Group
Postpartum Moms Group
Newton, Massachusetts
6 week group for postpartum moms with pre-crawling babies to connect, vent, share, and enjoy lunch!
$350.00
USD
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Postnatal Yoga
Postnatal Yoga
Newton, Massachusetts
At Boston Birth Village, our Postnatal Yoga classes are designed for mamas seeking to reconnect with their bodies while welcoming their little ones. Join us for gentle movement, breathwork, and community support, all with your baby by your side. Embrace self-care in a nurturing environment that celebrates the journey of motherhood. Babies are welcome to join, and tending to them is part of the experience !
$40.00
USD
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Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga
Newton, Massachusetts
Join us for gentle movement, breathwork, and community support. Embrace self-care in a nurturing environment that celebrates the journey of motherhood. Mats and props provided!
$40.00
USD
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Dad’s Group
Dad’s Group
Newton, Massachusetts
This group meets for 6 weeks on Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm (home for bedtime!) This group is a chance for you to connect with other dads in the same boat, make friendships that last, and share your experiences as new dads. Facilitated by group leader and owner of Dad Discover, Roi Edelstein. Learn more about Dad Discover at daddiscover.com.
$225.00
USD
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Newborn Care Essentials
Newborn Care Essentials
Newton, Massachusetts
Service Description Join this class to learn everything you need to bring baby home with confidence! Led by Yaffa Tilles (LICSW, birth doula and mom of 3) and Sarah Joy Hollingsworth (RN, CLC, and mom of 6) to learn what CDC recommends for each topic plus some alternatives. Meet other expecting couples and find your village! Topics include (in alphabetical order - all are so important!) -Attachment -Bathing -Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, milk storage -Car seat safety -Circumcision and umbilical cord care -Choosing a pediatrician -Diapering -Pacifiers -Safe sleep -Swaddling -Vaccinations FYI: one ticket needed per family
$275.00
USD
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Postnatal Yoga
Postnatal Yoga
Newton, Massachusetts
At Boston Birth Village, our Postnatal Yoga classes are designed for mamas seeking to reconnect with their bodies while welcoming their little ones. Join us for gentle movement, breathwork, and community support, all with your baby by your side. Embrace self-care in a nurturing environment that celebrates the journey of motherhood. Babies are welcome to join, and tending to them is part of the experience !
$40.00
USD
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Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga
Newton, Massachusetts
Join us for gentle movement, breathwork, and community support. Embrace self-care in a nurturing environment that celebrates the journey of motherhood. Mats and props provided!
$40.00
USD
Learn more
Babywearing Meetup
Babywearing Meetup
Newton, Massachusetts
Join us for a free Babywearing Meetup! Whether you're curious about baby carriers, need help adjusting the one you have, or want to try different styles, we’re here to support you. Caregivers can learn, practice, and connect with other parents in a relaxed, judgment-free space. Have a carrier you’re no longer using? Bring it to donate and help another family enjoy the benefits of babywearing. We can't wait to see you!
Free event
Learn more
Postnatal Yoga
Postnatal Yoga
Newton, Massachusetts
At Boston Birth Village, our Postnatal Yoga classes are designed for mamas seeking to reconnect with their bodies while welcoming their little ones. Join us for gentle movement, breathwork, and community support, all with your baby by your side. Embrace self-care in a nurturing environment that celebrates the journey of motherhood. Babies are welcome to join, and tending to them is part of the experience !
$40.00
USD
Learn more
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga
Newton, Massachusetts
Join us for gentle movement, breathwork, and community support. Embrace self-care in a nurturing environment that celebrates the journey of motherhood. Mats and props provided!
$40.00
USD
Learn more
Postnatal Yoga
Postnatal Yoga
Newton, Massachusetts
At Boston Birth Village, our Postnatal Yoga classes are designed for mamas seeking to reconnect with their bodies while welcoming their little ones. Join us for gentle movement, breathwork, and community support, all with your baby by your side. Embrace self-care in a nurturing environment that celebrates the journey of motherhood. Babies are welcome to join, and tending to them is part of the experience !
$40.00
USD
Learn more
Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga
Newton, Massachusetts
Join us for gentle movement, breathwork, and community support. Embrace self-care in a nurturing environment that celebrates the journey of motherhood. Mats and props provided!
$40.00
USD
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Safe Sleep Essentials - Free Online Event
Safe Sleep Essentials - Free Online Event
Online event
Join Boston Birth Village and Babysense for a practical conversation about creating a safer sleep space for your baby! Maya Dubinsky, an IBCLC-certified lactation consultant and sleep consultant, will cover safe sleep basics, answer common questions, and help you feel more confident about the choices you make at home.
Free event
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Safe Sleep Essentials - Free In Person Event
Safe Sleep Essentials - Free In Person Event
Newton, Massachusetts
Join Boston Birth Village and Babysense for a practical conversation about creating a safer sleep space for your baby! Maya Dubinsky, an IBCLC-certified lactation consultant and sleep consultant, will cover safe sleep basics, answer common questions, and help you feel more confident about the choices you make at home. This in person event will include giveaways, refreshments, and opportunities to meet others in the same sleepy boat!
Free event
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Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga
Newton, Massachusetts
Join us for gentle movement, breathwork, and community support. Embrace self-care in a nurturing environment that celebrates the journey of motherhood. Mats and props provided!
$40.00
USD
Learn more
Postnatal Yoga
Postnatal Yoga
Newton, Massachusetts
At Boston Birth Village, our Postnatal Yoga classes are designed for mamas seeking to reconnect with their bodies while welcoming their little ones. Join us for gentle movement, breathwork, and community support, all with your baby by your side. Embrace self-care in a nurturing environment that celebrates the journey of motherhood. Babies are welcome to join, and tending to them is part of the experience !
$40.00
USD
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Reviews for Yaffa Garber Tilles

5.0 1 review
5.0

Yaffa and I love working as a team! Here's a recent review from a birth doula client: From the first time we met Shira, we felt more at ease about our birthing time. Upon meeting Shira it is obvious how sweet, caring, and smart she is. Shira is very knowledgeable about pregnancy and birth, and she is super humble about her approach. She is here for you to answer your questions and make you feel prepared and comfortable. She doesn't push any personal agenda, she is a calm and peaceful presence who will guide you like a warm mother would, and with confidence. Shira is open minded. She was directly by my side taking my lead during my first birth, and both of our first HypnoBabies experience. She was the expert support and extra hands I needed alongside my husband. I had mostly back labor and she helped with counter pressure, positioning, and movement for 24+ hours! She said yes to all any any requests I had. When I decided to get an epidural/induction, she helped make that choice easier. She constantly shared my birth plan with the hospital staff to ensure everyone was on board with my vision so I didn't have to. It was very reassuring having her there and I truly couldn't have done it without her. The birth ended up being absolutely beautiful, magical, and a holy experience that I would be lucky and blessed to do over and over again. Thank you Shira!!

— Shira S.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

  • Birth Doula Training (2024)
  • Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (2023)

Education

  • Master of Social Work (2012)

Memberships and affiliations

  • National Association for Social Workers
  • Postpartum Support International

Languages

  • English

Credentials

LICSW PMH-C

Specialties

Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Babywearing Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Consultation Caring for Special Needs Children Childbirth Education Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Evidence-Based Care Fathers' Issues Grief and Loss Grief Counseling High-Risk Pregnancy Infant Care Infertility Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Life Transitions Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Mental Health Mood Disorders Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Panic Parenting Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postnatal Yoga Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Prenatal Life Prenatal Yoga Psycho-Educational Evaluation Psychotherapy Recurrent Miscarriages Relationship Issues Relaxation Techniques Reproductive Mental Health Self-Compassion Self-Esteem Sexual Health Sexual Issues Strengths-Based Therapy Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Telehealth Toddlers Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Trauma Recovery Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth Yoga

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Frequently asked questions

Is Yaffa taking new clients?

Taking new clients. Due Nov 2026 – Sep 2027. Away Nov 21, Jan 22 – Jan 24, Feb 6 – Feb 7. Availability was confirmed 2 days ago.

Service area

Yaffa is based in Newton, Massachusetts.

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