A doula is a non-medical support person who provides physical, emotional, and educational support for pregnant and postpartum persons and their families before, during, and after childbirth or end of pregnancy.

Every doula's path to this work looks different. Some hold formal certifications from training organizations. Others come rooted in lived experience, cultural knowledge, or ancestral birthing traditions that have supported families long before certifications existed. Both are legitimate. What matters most is that your doula shows up with care, competence, and a deep commitment to you.

A midwife is a licensed medical professional who provides clinical care throughout pregnancy, delivers your baby, and manages medical decisions. They are an alternative to an OB-GYN for your prenatal and birth care.

A doula is a trained non-medical support person who provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after birth. We don't deliver babies or provide clinical care but we're with you every step of the way.

Many families choose to work with both a midwife and a doula.

You can learn more via Cleveland Clinic

There are many benefits to having a doula as part of your care team. Research shows that doula support is associated with:

• Increased coping methods

• Fewer labor interventions

• Lower likelihood of cesarean birth

• Unbiased resource rooted in evidence-based information

• Dedicated attention and personal advocate

• A more satisfying birth experience

Source: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Many clients reach out during the second trimester, but it’s never too late to connect. Even if your due date is approaching, support may still be possible.

I support clients in any environment, for any type of birth — from hospitals and birthing centers to midwife-led home births. From unmedicated and medicated vaginal births to cesarean (belly) births, and even surrogacy. Wherever and however you choose to birth, I'm here.

I serve clients in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Nassau County, Long Island. Virtual support is available to those outside of these service areas. I am also able to support metro Detroit births on a case-by-case basis.

Our consultation is a free 30-minute video call to get to know each other. This time is first and foremost about you: your pregnancy or postpartum journey, your needs, and how you want to be supported. I'll also share how I work and what I can offer. By the end, we hope to have a sense of whether we're the right fit for each other. This is a mutual relationship, and I want you to feel as confident choosing me as I feel showing up for you.

I do not currently accept insurance as a form of payment. However, some clients are able to use Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for reimbursement of doula services. Please check with your provider for details.

I accept Zelle/Venmo/Debit/Credit/Cash for payments. I also offer payment plans and sliding scale to make doula care more accessible. A non-refundable 50% deposit is due at time of commitment.