Birth Philosophy

Everyone deserves a positive birth experience. Pregnancy is a natural part of a woman’s life, not an illness. Support and encouragement help a woman trust her body and instincts, allowing her to give birth freely. Medical interventions should be used only when necessary and with care, unless birth takes an unexpected course.

Core Birth Concepts

• Birth is a human right

• Birth is a normal physiological process

• Person-centered care includes shared decision-making, informed consent, and the right to refuse.

• Resilience improves the experience of birth and outcomes

A doula is a trained birth coach who provides physical, emotional, educational, and advocacy support to pregnant individuals before, during, and after childbirth. Some doulas also offer spiritual support as needed or upon request.

Yes, doula care is associated with positive birth outcomes, including reduced caesarean sections, epidural use, labor duration, and premature deliveries. Doulas also provide emotional support that can lower stress and anxiety during labor.

No. We welcome anyone seeking a personalized, professional, and supportive experience. For Christian families, special content and opportunities are available to incorporate faith into care or the curriculum.

We accept:

Medicaid Managed Care:

• Emblem

• Fidelis Care

• HealthFirst

• MetroPlus

• MVP

• Molina

Commercial Insurance & Client Reimbursement

• CDPHP – client must submit claims for reimbursement

• Walmart - client must submit claims for reimbursement
• Carrot - client must get prior approval

Tricare Military

We provide support in:

• Home births

• Hospitals

• Birth centers

My continuing education, training, and certifications are ongoing, and this list continues to grow.

Doula Training

• Mercy in Action Midwifery Assistant Workshop

• Birth Arts International Monitrice (Birth and Postpartum) and Midwives Assistant Training Program

• WomanCraft Midwifery Beginning Midwifery Workshop

• The Swedish Institute Professional Labor Support Training with Niara Healing Arts

• Debra Pascali Bonaro, Mother Love Doula Training (DONA)

Related Certifications & Trainings

• Licensed ACTT Facilitator

• Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula

• Certified Infant Massage Teacher

• Certified Cooperative Childbirth Educator

• CPR/AED Certified: Adult/Infant/Child

• Certified Perinatal Fitness Instructor

• Spinning Babies

Professional Memberships

• Breath of Life Birth Christian Birth Workers Association

• Evidence Based Birth Pro

• Black Christian Birth Workers Network

• Women of Deliverance Ministry, Spiritual Midwives

• Childbirth Education Association of Metropolitan NY

The benefits of taking a childbirth class have been documented in research. "Benefits of prenatal education classes have included increased confidence for labor and birth among women who attended prenatal classes, higher likelihood of breastfeeding, improved communication between childbearing women and their maternity care providers, decreased need for analgesic medication in labor, and increased satisfaction with birth." 

Stoll, K. H., & Hall, W. (2012). Childbirth education and obstetric interventions among low-risk canadian women: is there a connection?. The Journal of perinatal education, 21(4), 229–237. https://doi.org/10.1891/1058-1243.21.4.229

• Cash

• Credit/Debit Card

• Zelle (online bank transfer)

• ACH/Online Bank Transfer

• Money Orders

• HSA/FSA (client reimbursement required)

• Medicaid / Medicaid Managed Care

• Other benefits that may require client reimbursement

Childbirth classes are for anyone who wants to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them to make better birth choices. They direct your focus to what is most useful for you during pregnancy and birth.

Childbirth classes can be very helpful, even if you’ve read or watched videos. They teach you what to expect and how to make informed decisions with your doctor or midwife.

In class, you’ll learn:

• Questions to ask your care team

• How to care for yourself during pregnancy and after birth

• Ways to prepare for labor

• Newborn care and breastfeeding

Not everything online is correct or helpful. Taking a class can give you reliable information. Studies show that women who take classes often have fewer elective inductions and a better birth experience.

Classes also connect you with someone who can answer your personal questions and support you through pregnancy and birth.

Yes! I offer a personalized, focused session that covers exactly what you want to learn in a short period of time. This lets you get the key information and skills you need right before your birth without committing to a full-length class.

I use the My Doula Visit Workbook with clients, created by Evidence Based Birth. We regularly update the resources we use to stay current with research and recommendations related to pregnancy, physiologic birth, breastfeeding, and early parenting. Resources may include March of Dimes, Childbirth Connections, Midwifery Research, Evidence Based Birth, and others.

Click here to review our recommended books. A complete list of resources is available to our clients. They may include books, podcasts, videos, articles and/or websites.

Bundling our services offers numerous benefits for expecting families. You can bundle doula care with childbirth classes and/or perinatal coaching. By choosing a bundle, you receive a discount when you combine two or more services. This ensures comprehensive support throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period.

Yes, every pregnancy and birth experience is unique. It's a chance to try something new or change something you didn't like before.

Childbirth classes can help you:

Lower your risk of:

• Preventable complications

• Early birth (before 40 weeks)

• Unnecessary cesarean surgery

Increase your chances of:

• Having a full-term, healthy baby

• Starting and maintaining a successful breastfeeding relationship

• Feeling confident as a parent

• Making well-informed decisions about your pregnancy and birth

• Communicating effectively with your healthcare team

Bundling our services offers numerous benefits for expecting families. You can bundle doula care with childbirth classes and/or perinatal coaching. By choosing a bundle, you receive a discount when you combine two or more services. This ensures comprehensive support throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period.

Your self-pay package includes 5 perinatal visits: three during pregnancy and two after birth.

Medicaid covers 8 visits over a period of up to 12 months in New York. Your exact schedule will depend on your pregnancy timeline.