Doulas

Doulas can be a wonderful addition to labor but are not required. Literature states that doulas improve health outcomes and enhance the childbirth experience. It is important to find someone that resonates with your vision with and that perhaps has home birth experience. Doulas can range in price from several hundred to several thousand dollars and generally are not covered by health insurance. Sometimes they will provide sliding scale fees. Below is a list of doulas that we have worked with and recommend. At the bottom of the page are postpartum doulas, who are trained to work with families and newborns.
Here’s a brief guide on what their credentials mean.
CD: Certified Doula
CBC: Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
CLC: Certified Lactation Counselor
IBCLC: International Board Certified Lactation Counselor (Clinical breastfeeding degree, can diagnose more serious breastfeeding issues; CBC and CLC often refer out to an IBCLC if the issue is greater than their scope.)
Labor Support Doulas
Raychel Franzen, www.doularaychel.com, raychelfranzen@gmail.com
Kori Krysh, www.korikrysh.com, kori.krysh@gmail.com, 718-673-0931
Alaska McFadden, www.alaskamcfadden.com/doula, 347-415-9903
Linsey Boisvert, Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Herbal Consultant, Prenatal Yoga, Sound Bath Facilitator, linzmari@gmail.com
Yael Borensztein, CD, IBCLC, www.bornknowing.co, yael.borensztein@gmail.com
Megan Davidson, CD, CLC, www.brooklyndoula.com, brooklyndoula@gmail.com
Samantha Huggins, CD, CBC, www.carriagehousebirth.com, sm.huggins@gmail.com
Liza Maltz, CD, CLC: www.birthyourownway.com, liza@birthyourownway.com
Annette Perel, CD, CLC, www.clearbirth.nyc
Anna Raczka, Birth and Postpartum Doula, BC, sagebirthingservices@gmail.com
Lynette Ramos, Birth Doula, Prenatal Yoga, Yoni Steam Facilitator, radicalhealings@gmail.com
Alicia Suarez, CD, CBC, www.lalunaazulnyc.com, alicia@lalunaazulnyc.com
Katie Tabor, Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Reiki Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, www.katiedoulajoy.com
Haley Tanner, Birth Doula, haleytanner@gmail.com

If you are looking for a doula that better fits your budget, try a newer doula [tier 1] as they tend to have more flexible rates: www.carriagehousebirth.com
Postpartum Doulas
Please inquire individually regarding package rates. Postpartum doulas may offer a package, hourly or otherwise scheduled.
Ashley Brichter, ashley@overwhelmingmoments.com
Ruth Callahan, www.doulacare.com, 212-749-6613
Shoshana Cherson, www.lunardoula.com, 617-365-0142
Kesha King, adoulaslove@aol.com
Jennifer Lawlor-Nigro, riverwooddoula@gmail.com
Amber Star Merkens, www.mothertomotherpostpartum.com, 917-570-6185
Grace Veras Sealy, Nurturinggrace@gmail.com

Birth Photographers
Please inquire about package options.
Alena Benikovska, www.theabviewphotography.com, 917-355-5509
Katherine Marivelle, www.katherinemarivellephotography.com, k.marivelle.photography@gmail.com, 646-596-4213
Jacquelyn Tierney, www.jacquelyntierney.com