Onara Aug

Ridge, New York

5.0 (2 reviews)

Onara Aug

4 years of experience

I am a dedicated Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula with over 10 years of experience in childcare, providing families with reliable night assistance and overall support. In the past two years, I have focused primarily on helping families welcome their newborns with confidence and care. I am highly knowledgeable in breastfeeding support and gentle sleep conditioning, and I take pride in offering compassionate, personalized care to meet each family’s unique needs. As a mom of two, I truly understand the importance of feeling secure enough to rest while your baby is being lovingly cared for, and the value of having a supportive village during those first precious months. My goal is to help parents feel confident, rested, and well-supported during this special time. I guide families in making the best decisions for their babies and for themselves, ensuring a smooth and positive transition into parenthood. With my help, parents can enjoy a full night’s sleep knowing their baby is in caring, experienced hands. Excellent references are available upon request.

Recent review

Onara is amazing! She is knowledgeable, caring, and 100% reliable. She has been an amazing gift to our family and we feel so confident in her taking care of our child. We can't recommend her enough - she is born for this work and an absolute star!

- David K.

Davin Kennedy

Roxbury, Connecticut

Davin Kennedy

3 years of experience

Hi everyone! My experience with birth started with my first birth: my son was born peacefully at home in the water. I fell in love with birth right away, and began taking doula classes. My approach to prenatal, labor, and postpartum care is mother and family centered. I’ve also trained in labor massage, Ayurvedic postpartum nutrition, childbirth education, and as a lactation educator and placenta specialist. My goal is to offer support, assurance, and information to my families at every step of their early parenthood journey. My philosophy and education align best with mamas who are pursuing natural birth and holistic support. I have experience with VBACs, HBACs, and free births.

Briana Terrero

Poughkeepsie, New York

Briana Terrero

2 years of experience

Hi, I'm Briana – I’m a Christian, a wife and a mother with a passion for supporting families through their unique journeys. I offer a comprehensive range of doula services, including fertility, birth, postpartum care, pregnancy/infant loss support, and more, all of which you can learn about on my website. Additionally, I provide virtual services to offer education and emotional support every step of the way.

Natalia Ochalski

Princeton, New Jersey

Natalia Ochalski

6 years of experience

Dr. Natalia (she/her/) is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic floor physical therapy in New Jersey. She is the owner and founder of Mind Body Pelvis, LLC, a specialized physical therapy practice with a sole focus on pelvic health through an individualized and holistic approach. Due to the often sensitive nature of conditions in the pelvic region, Dr. Natalia emphasizes not only the root cause of physical dysfunction but also the underlying emotional and spiritual needs of her clients. She founded Mind Body Pelvis, LLC, because she is passionate about removing the taboo surrounding women’s health and pelvic floor related concerns. She believes that anyone experiencing discomfort ‘down there’ deserves to be heard, validated, and have their concerns addressed by a pelvic specialist in a safe and judgment-free environment. Her approach to women’s health and pelvic floor dysfunction is through compassionate and holistic care, centered on empowering her clients to take an active role in their healing.

Gissell Mota

West Haven, Connecticut

Gissell Mota

4 years of experience

Hello everyone, my name is Gissell Mota aka the crafty Doula. I am a certified Doula located in West Haven, CT. I am very passionate about birth work and ensuring my clients are able to craft the birth they desire and deserve. My professional background is in Business. I believe birth can be calm and peaceful and I enjoy being able to create that atmosphere for my clients. I provide a judgement free zone to all parents and support person seeking informational and emotional support. In my free time I enjoy a good coffee and Family time. I am a mom of 2. I LOVE crafting as it helps people bond, get creative and sometimes even heal.

Andreina Alvarez

West Haven, Connecticut

Andreina Alvarez

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

**Please note, all my reviews are available on DoulaMatch.Net and my website linked at the bottom of this page** :) As a birth + postpartum doula, childbirth educator, infant-feeding + lactation specialist, and IBCLC in training, Andreina has served the growing families of Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey since 2014. Her passion for birth work, expectant families, and newborns has been prevalent since she was a child- watching television series like TLC’s A Baby Story, which chronicled different birthing experiences throughout the United States. It was this initial peek into the sphere of birth in America that made Andreina aware of the disconnection that society had to an event so preternatural and fundamentally inherent such as birth. In her pursuit of restoring the sense of confidence and capacity in all birthing people, Andreina trained under renowned DONA International Doula trainer Rina Rios, and was subsequently selected to join the year-long Manhattan Birth training and mentorship program, led by doula turned home birth midwife, Tanya Wills CNM. Learning under these knowledgeable and influential women, Andreina gained invaluable knowledge that complemented her natural passion and innate skills in supporting expecting and newly postpartum individuals. Such skills and passion were further honed during Andreina’s own 72 hour home birth experience where she and her husband welcomed their son in 2022. With a bachelor of science from Iona University and five years of experience as a skilled pediatric phlebotomist, Andreina’s approach to childbirth, lactation, and postpartum melds the best of western medicine with the best of tried and true holistic care for all of her clients.

Samantha Heenan

West Haven, Connecticut

Samantha Heenan

8 years of experience

Hey there! My name is Sam and I am the mama in charge of two beautiful kiddos I've been a Certified Birth Doula for 5 years and a Child Passenger Safety Technician - Instructor for 4 years. I am also a Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist and am currently working to become certified in DNA Keepsake Jewelry. I currently offer online and in-person Childbirth Education and I am certified under ICEA as an Internationally Certified Childbirth Educator. As a parent I understand that every person and every birth is unique and our goal is to help you navigate your individual journey with confidence and grace.

Jennifer Paige

High Bridge, New Jersey

Jennifer Paige

13 years of experience

I'm Jennifer Paige, a DONA certified Postpartum Doula with over a decade of experience working with families in the Hunterdon County area. Specializing in caring for infants and parents; my passion lies in offering guidance, comfort, and unwavering support to families eagerly anticipating the arrival of a new member. My commitment goes beyond traditional support; I believe in empowering new parents to use their voices, ensuring they feel heard, seen, and free from judgment. Throughout our time together, my goal is to create an environment where you not only feel supported but also armed with the latest evidence-based information, fostering confidence in your parenting journey. On a personal note, I cherish nature walks unplugged from technology, share a deep bond with animals, and have a knack for baking and cooking. However, my true expertise lies in cleaning and organization. Embracing a zero-waste lifestyle, I'm enthusiastic about sharing eco-friendly alternatives for common household products. Let's embark on this transformative journey together, where support, education, and confidence intersect seamlessly.

Angela Mancini

Manasquan, New Jersey

Angela Mancini

14 years of experience

My name is Angela Mancini and my passion is helping moms navigate the world with confidence and strength. I am a licensed professional counselor and a certified birth doula. I want to merge the mental health gap between pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

Dr. Sarah Stewart

Manasquan, New Jersey

5.0 (1 review)

Dr. Sarah Stewart

8 years of experience

Double board certified pediatric and perinatal chiropractor focusing on growing happy and healthy families. Passionate about educating and advocating for ideal fertility, pregnancy and birth outcomes and proper neurodevelopment for children.

Recent review

Dr. Sarah helped relieve all my aches and pains throughout my pregnancy while also helping to prepare my body for labor and delivery. She has provided amazing postpartum care for both myself and my son with great bedside manner and demonstrates a genuine care and concern for our health and well being. We look forward to our visits and always leave feeling great!

- Kirsten A.

Samantha Tramontano

Howell Township, New Jersey

Samantha Tramontano

14 years of experience

my name is Samantha and I have been a postpartum/neonatal/pediatric nurse for 12 years. I work at Monmouth Medical Center part-time night shift so I have a good amount of availability for a new baby/family! my passion is caring for mothers and babies, I am a certified breast-feeding, counselor, and nationally certified in my field. I am extremely excited to form relationships with new mothers and babies in the comfort of their own homes and environments. I will provide care individualized care that meets any and all of the preferences and needs of all my mothers and their newborns!

Diamond Goode

Washington, New Jersey

5.0 (1 review)

Diamond Goode

Hi, I am Diamond Goode. A newly trained birth/postpartum doula based in NJ/NY. As a proud mom of two, I know that having support means the world during these special yet most vulnerable times. Becoming a new mom or even just being a mom to a newborn all over again can be overwhelming. There is alway new knowledge to learn. That’s where I come in to be that support and help your mental/body needs. My heart is to walk alongside families with understanding, reassurance, and gentle care as they welcome their babies and adjust to new parenthood.

Recent review

“I had such a wonderful experience with Diamond. Even though she’s new, you’d never know it. She made me feel comfortable, listened to my needs, and offered guidance every step of the way. She’s super down to earth and her calming presence made such a difference, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a doula.”

- Latrice K.

Carly & Megan , your postpartum nurse besties

Flemington, New Jersey

Carly & Megan , your postpartum nurse besties

20 years of experience

We are postpartum nurses who empower you to have a fourth trimester where you feel safe, prepared and empowered. With so much emphasis during pregnancy on childbirth and baby care, it often leaves little room left for YOU. We teach you what to expect for postpartum before you're in it. And give you the community to cheer you on when you are there.

Patti Read

Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Patti Read

6 years of experience

Hello! My name is Patti and I am a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant. I believe Sleep Consulting is all about the 3 Cs: Consulting- educating parents on sleep facts and healthy sleep habits Coaching- walking parents through the process of teaching their children to sleep and working on any troubleshooting they may have Cheerleading- offering constant support that parents can't get from reading a book Through my training with the Family Sleep Institute, I not only have knowledge of the scientific side of sleep, I also have the knowledge of experiences gained from working in this industry for over 20 years. I know that every family is different, in fact every child is different, and therefore, every one of my clients will have a uniquely tailored experience when working with me. There is no magic trick or quick fix that works for everyone. I work with families to find their little one's 'Just Right' Sleep Solution.

carlene vermeal

Point Pleasant, New Jersey

3.7 (3 reviews)

carlene vermeal

5 years of experience

My calling for birth work started with a traumatic first birth, but has opened my eyes to the beauty that is child birth. I began educating myself which resulted in discovering what a doula was. I felt in my heart if I was able to rewrite my birth narrative, then I can be that person for others. I began attending births as a doula in November 2021. Along this journey, I became pregnant with my third child and was able to experience the difference the midwifery model of care can make. As I carried my child in my womb, attending mostly hospital births as a doula, I saw so many women not being heard or respected. I felt this urgency to become a midwife myself, because all women deserve to be supported. Birth is a natural event that sometimes needs medical attention and not the other way around. I was so inspired to make this my life’s work that I enrolled at the National College of Midwifery September 2022. I have not only been a victim myself but witnessed how our culture has stripped women of their birthing power. I have had three very different personal experiences with three very different births myself. One very medicalized birth turned into cesarean, one unmedicated vbac in a hospital and my last birth was at a birth center ! My hope and passion is to help other women feel the power that comes when their autonomy is left intact! I believe that birth is sacred. I believe in you and your ability to birth. I hold space for the spiritual, the physical, the emotional. I am here to help you with your fears, your hopes, and your dreams. In January 2023 I decided to attend a reiki 1 and 2 training. I have been incorporating this spiritual modality when requested. The pairing on energy work within the birth space has had a magical impact on my clients and my own personal enlightenment. I believe that every woman deserves to birth in a way that is safe for her and her baby, in a way that assures she feels honored and supported.

Recent review

I can’t say enough good things about Carly, Angela and Amanda. I was beyond impressed with how much I learned from them about my pregnancy and future delivery. Because of that, I was not scared to give birth and I trusted that they would be by my side when the day came. I can’t describe the sense of relief, and safety I felt having them in my corner. During my delivery, Carly was my rock. She supported me 200% and backed me up with every decision that I made. Hiring a doula was the best decision that I made during my pregnancy and I can’t wait to get to work with Carly, Angela and Amanda for all of my future pregnancies! I love them so much!

- Alyssa Z.

Cristina Frank

Point Pleasant, New Jersey

5.0 (1 review)

Cristina Frank

12 years of experience

FTGW takes a holistic approach to parenting and connection. From our play-based yoga and movement classes to our parent workshops that fill your cup and offer valuable lessons, we are here to support you in each season of early parenthood. Our family classes are all about growth and bonding. Come embrace your inner child while you flow and grow with your little one(s). The connection your children are craving comes in the form of uninterrupted quality time, so turn your phone on DND and come yoga with me!

Recent review

Wonderful! Thoughtful classes that my toddlers love. This is our favorite activity each week. Thanks for the great session!

- Sarah H.

Alyssa Vanderhoof

Blairstown, New Jersey

Alyssa Vanderhoof

8 years of experience

I am a mom of 3 in Columbia, NJ and currently working as a postpartum doula. My own journey in motherhood and specifically the postpartum period felt very isolating, and I am here now to give mothers the support I wish I had and what I think every family should have.