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Childbirth Education Specialists does not guarantee the qualifications of any birth professional listed here.  It is the responsibility of the consumer to check qualifications. Click on your state to find a Doula, Lactation Consultant, Midwife, Childbirth Educator, or other birth professional. 

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MASSACHUSETTS

Christine Tierney LMT
I am a birth Doula working towards DONA National Certification and a Licensed Massage Therapist certified in Pre & Perinatal Massage Therapy
Boston Area
781-526-3880, christinelt7@aol.com

Cynthia Maloney CD(DONA)
My desire is to assist women in having the childbirth experience that they desire and make their transition into parenting a bit easier! I believe that the birthing process is an extremely personal experience and it's my goal is to assist you in making that experience one that you will treasure. It is not my place to tell you how to birth your child, it is only my job to assist you in every way possible. I will work with you to alleviate your fears and give you enough information to make informed decisions and support you in every way possible, so that the birth of your child will be a positive and empowering experience. Please visit my website for more information about my services!
Greater Boston
781-209-0436, doulacynthia@hotmail.com
KaltesDoulaServices.CityMax.com

DAWNE CORTI-MIGRE
I am a practicing Doula, trained with 'Childbirth Education Specialists', I am a certified Yoga Therapist and a licensed Reiki Practioner.
BOSTON AND PLYMOUTH AREAS
781-294-1491, dollydawne@adelphia.com

Elana Chandler (DONA certification pending)
As a birth doula, I will work with you and your partner or other labor support to help you achieve a satisfying and empowering birth experience. My goal is provide comfort, reassurance, and support during labor. My services include one prenatal visit, 24 hour availability for questions and concerns prior to labor, continuous support during labor and delivery, and one postpartum visit. 
Boston, Worcester, and So. NH
978-692-7464, edc15@yahoo.com

Heidi Guiliano, BS, HBCE
Birth Doula, Group and private HypnoBirthing Classes
Eastern Massachusetts and Southern, NH
617-448-0437, heidi_weston@yahoo.com
www.inspiredbirth.com

Holly A. Rosinha-Ferreira, CD
Doula, Reiki, Belly Casting
Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts
(401) 816-0043, (508)642-0991
specialdelivering@yahoo.com

Jill C. Ford
Doula Services in Boston, Cambridge, and Surrounding Areas.
617-547-2533, jillcford4210@yahoo.com

Judith Worthen
Birth Doula, Reiki
Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts
(401) 635-0195, jwjude@aol.com

Kelley M. Faulkner, CD(DONA), HBCE, CIMI
Birth Doula and HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator
Serving Metrowest, Boston, Worcester and surrounding communities
508-429-6663, doula@birthingforlife.com
http://birthingforlife.com

Overnight Postpartum Care - Mary G. Joyce
Nighttime infant, maternal and family care and support.
Boston, South Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands
508-420-9361, overnightcare@comcast.net

Shaileen Pokress
Certified HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator and Mother of two offers HypnoBirthing Childbirth Classes in the Greater Boston Area.  Shay is the mother of two young children, her second born using HypnoBirthing, and she lives in Arlington, MA. Group and private classes available.
Greater Boston
781-249-1702, shaileen@gmail.com 
www.BirthIntuition.com

Stacey M. Gregg
Doula Services in Boston and suburbs
617-529-3038, agentlejourney@yahoo.com

Stefanie Lynn Photography
Professional Photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, children and family fine art portraiture.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island
508-473-7833, info@stefanielynnphotography.com 
www.stefanielynnphotography.com

Tara Powe,CD(DONA),CCCE(CAPPA)
Labor doula services, Postpartum Doula services, nutrition services, lactation consulting, childbirth education, hypnobirthing, belly casting, massage. Please visit our site for a more detailed description.
MA and So. NH
866-243-3049(7920), tara_powe@birthinggently.com
www.birthinggently.com

Wendy Zucco
Birth Light Doula Services--gentle, loving, continuous labor support including prenatal and postpartum home visits, on call availability, birth plan counseling, and community resourcing
Western Massachusetts
(413) 268-0158, birthlightdoula@yahoo.com

Whitney Hull
DONA trained birth doula and hypnobirth resource serving clients in western MA, and Southern VT. Experienced providing professional birth support at vaginal, water births, and cesarean births. Founder & board member of the Green River Doula Network of Western Ma, a free listing resource of birth and postpartum support. Please visit my website for a listing of local classes and services. References available.
Western MA, Pioneer Valley of MA, Southern VT and Southern NH.
413-774-5589, malia@gis.net
www.birthingbeauties.com

MICHIGAN

Lesley Mason New Life Photography
I am a birth, infant, and family photographer serving the Detroit Metro Area
313-295-8427, lcdphoto@comcast.net
www.newlifephoto.net

MINNESOTA

Jennifer Wendt
Birth Doula, Childbirth Education, Breastfeeding Support, Le leche League International Professional Breastfeeding Resource Center
Twin Cities and Sourthern/Western Minnesota
952-403-9945, jehwendt@mothersbirthrite.com
www.mothersbirthrite.com

MISSISSIPPI

MISSOURI

NEBRASKA

NEVADA

Sherry Asp, CD(DONA)
I provide informational, physical and emotional support to women during their childbirth experience both at home and in hospital settings.
Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Fallon, Fernley, & Truckee, CA
(775) 971-9700, babymakesthree2001@yahoo.com 
www.aspiringbirth.bravehost.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Jennifer Hartford
Labor, birth and postpartum support.
Southern NH
(603)626-8114, JENN0521@aol.com

Melanie Barton Zoltan
Labor support, postpartum support
Western MA, southern NH and VT
413-253-7425, melanie@zoltan.org

Tara Powe,CD(DONA),CCCE(CAPPA)
Labor doula services, Postpartum Doula services, nutrition services, lactation consulting, childbirth education, hypnobirthing, belly casting, massage. Please visit our site for a more detailed description.
MA and So. NH
866-243-3049(7920), tara_powe@birthinggently.com
www.birthinggently.com

Whitney Hull
DONA trained birth doula and hypnobirth resource serving clients in western MA, and Southern VT. Experienced providing professional birth support at vaginal, water births, and cesarean births. Founder & board member of the Green River Doula Network of Western Ma, a free listing resource of birth and postpartum support. Please visit my website for a listing of local classes and services. References available.
Western MA, Pioneer Valley of MA, Southern VT and Southern NH.
413-774-5589, malia@gis.net
www.birthingbeauties.com

NEW JERSEY

Allison S. Parlapiano BS, LCCE
Lamaze childbirth education classes. 5 week series, small class size.
Central NJ
908-753-9297
allison1213@optonline.net

Wendy Martin, DONA-trained doula and BFW mentor candidate
Doula services and holistic childbirth preparation based on Birthing from Within.
Philadelphia region and South Jersey
856-310-1872, wendymartin22@comcast.net
home.comcast.net/~wendymartin22/index.html

NEW YORK

Christal Lutz, Birth Doula, Lamaze trained Childbirth Educator
"Doulas serve families in the childbearing years by offering support, comfort measures, appropriate resources and information during labor, birth and the postpartum period. Doulas bring back the human element so often missing at births in America, today".
Office hours M-F; 9-5
Rochester NY and Surrounding areas within two hour radius. 
www.womenofservice.org
  
888-295-7771, ckk@womenofservice.org

Christine Goldman, CD (DONA), CLD, CPD, CBE (CAPPA)
NYS Representative for Operation Special Delivery, Mother of five, Co-owner Doulas of CNY-a unique support for expectant moms and their families!
Certified Birth Doula & Certified Postpartum Doula services. We offer many services personalized for your family. Prepared Childbirth Education, belly casting, breastfeeding support, private newborn care class, Postpartum Doula to help with infant/sibling care, light housekeeping, meal preparation and mother relaxation. Gift certificates available as well as all major credit cards accepted. Visit us online!
Syracuse, Rome/Utica, Oneida, Hamilton, Ithaca, Central New York
315-455-6MOM, cnydoulas@verizon.net
 
www.doulasofcny.com

Dana Scarano, CD (DONA), LMT
Certified Birth Doula (DONA) and NY State Licensed Massage Therapist
Hudson Valley, NY
845-258-7143, daylilyriver@yahoo.com 
http://hudsonvalleybirthandbodywork.com

Debbie Lombardi
Postpartum Doula and Birth Labor Support Doula
Putnam, NY Westchester, NY
845-208-3470, Debl529@aol.com

Kat Kallen CD(DONA)
Lotus Moon Childbirth Services offers a minimum of 2 prenatal visits, 24 hour support via phone or email, continuous support during labor and delivery and a minimum of 2 postpartum visits. We also offer digital photographs sent to your friends and family 4-5 hours after the delivery! Payment plans are offered and we also accept major credit cards. Gift certificates make great baby shower gifts! We also participate in Operation Special Delivery.
Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties
(315) 688-4809, kat@lotusmoondoula.com 
www.lotusmoondoula.com

Stephanie Heintzeler, DONA
Specialised in pre- and postnatal services and childbirth classes. Offering bilingual services (english&german).  Experienced german midwife. 
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens
917-399-2031, info@thenewyorkdoula.com 
www.thenewyorkdoula.com

NORTH CAROLINA

OHIO

Erika Obert, DEM, CD(DONA)
Providing complete midwifery care to homebirthing women or doula care for hospital birthing women in the Cleveland/Akron/Canton area of Ohio.
330 577 5180, erikao1@roadrunner.com 
www.preciouspassage.com

Susan Keith-Hergert RN, MS, IBCLC, PLA, CIBI
Cincinnati's COMPLETE momcare service! Includes birth education (Imagery Birthing method), Birth and Postpartum Doula Care, Lactation Consultation and more!
Greater Cincinnati
(513) 321-4325 ext. 2, Susankh@fuse.net
http://doulanetwork.com/directory/doulas/597.htm

OKLAHOMA

OREGON

PENNSYLVANIA

Lisa Wagg, CD (DONA) - Nurtured Blessings
Nurturing you through your birth experience by providing gentle and reassuring support.
York PA , Bel Air MD and surroundings areas
717-676-5044 
ldwagg@nfdc.net

MaryBeth Nance, CD (DONA), CLD (CAPPA)
Professional Birth Planning and Labor Support
Northeastern MD and Southeastern PA
717-456-7727 (H) 410-652-8833 (C)
thedeltadoula@verizon.net, mysite.verizon.net/thedeltadoula

RHODE ISLAND

Gail Michon (DONA)
Providing gentle support and reassurance throughout the experience of childbirth.
Aquidneck Island
401.846.5892 / 401.862.2370
Earthherbal@yahoo.com

Holly A. Rosinha-Ferreira, CD
Doula, Reiki, Belly Casting
Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts
(401) 816-0043, (508)642-0991
specialdelivering@yahoo.com

Judith Worthen
Birth Doula, Reiki
Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts
(401) 635-0195, jwjude@aol.com

Sara Sprague-Thornley, CBE
Birth is beautiful! ALACE certified Childbirth Educator. Private and group classes. Offering comprehensive childbirth education for couples, singles, teens.
All of RI, nearby MA
401-295-5706, 401-323-0706
elf.haven@verizon.net, www.purejoybirthing.com

Stefanie Lynn Photography
Professional Photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, children and family fine art portraiture.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island
508-473-7833, info@stefanielynnphotography.com 
www.stefanielynnphotography.com

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