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Welcome! I'm Chelsea, a mom of 2, and owner of Moonlight Maternity, where I practice as a Full Spectrum Doula, Lamaze trained Childbirth Educator and Placenta Encapsulation specialist! I truly feel my purpose is to spend my life trying to make a positive impact on motherbaby health and wellness, and to help foster thriving families from the start. Changing things for the better in the maternal healthcare field is a monster to tackle, but I know that being able to positively impact even just one family at a time will lead to a generational ripple effect, and there's nothing more beautiful to me than to imagine a future like that. For as long as I can remember I wanted to be in the world of birthwork! My favorite show as a kid was "a baby story", (I know... I was a weird kid lol) a show that followed pregnant people through their journey and birth experience, and by the time I was a teenager I knew I wanted to become a Midwife. I was enrolled in a Midwifery program for over a year and on the way to making my dreams come true. Then, when I was 19, I found myself unexpectedly pregnant and everything came to a temporary halt while I spent time focusing on raising my son as a single mother and working full time to support us. The birth of my son was an incredibly traumatic experience unfortunately, but inspired within me an even greater drive and passion to make a difference. I knew more than ever how important information, advocacy, autonomy and empowerment are during pregnancy and birth experiences. Having those things directly relates to how confidently you begin your motherhood journey, the way you trust your intuition and the way you raise your babies. I realized on a more personal level exactly how important it is to try to prevent negative outcomes and experiences in the birth space...something which I knew before, but deeply understood now. Over the years, I spent my free time educating myself more, reading anything I could get my hands on, watching birth vlogs on YouTube, still always deeply passionate about birthwork. I found my wonderful husband along the way when my son was 2 years old, and we got married a few years later. He has always supported my love of birthwork and encouraged me to chase my dreams. I helped friends and family through pregnancies, birth, the postpartum period and breastfeeding using everything I had learned, and loved any opportunity I had to talk to people about the subject. The idea of becoming a doula was something I talked about frequently and didn't feel it was possible for me to act on timing wise. The people in my life who love me always encouraged me and believed I could do it, and one day, a conversation with an amazing friend flipped that switch for me to take the leap, and the stars finally aligned! That same day, I immediately started researching training organizations and what type of doula I could become, spent a while finding the program I felt was best for me, went to start the application, and it just so happened they had a scholarship opportunity available that closed the very next day. The requirements were to write an essay about why I wanted to become a doula, any issues or hardships that have kept me from doing so, a bit about my life story, and to share how I dreamed I could impact my community through my work. To me, this seemed like a no brainer and the easiest, most exciting thing I had ever written...my dreams becoming reality were on the other side of that essay. I got it done quickly and submitted my application for the scholarship before dinner time that night. I nervously waited to hear back, and a week later, received an email congratulating me with a full scholarship opportunity! The most beautiful and affirming part of all of this to me, is that the day it all happened, the conversation, taking the leap, the scholarship opportunity... just so happened to be my birthday...a sign I took to be the universe confirming & guiding me on the path to my lifes purpose. I still get chills thinking about how it all fell into place perfectly and am so grateful it did. Once training began a few weeks later, it affirmed further everything I felt about my passion for this work... I finally felt aligned with my dreams, and a sense of knowing that this is how it was all supposed to happen, at the right time for me. In 2022, I had now been a Full Spectrum Doula for over a year, and my husband and I were elated to find out we were pregnant with a baby girl! I felt so much more confident throughout my pregnancy, knowing that this birth was going to be fulfilling, redeeming and everything I had always hoped for. My experience was truly something incredible...I was able to see the beauty of knowledge, empowerment and healing come full circle. I gave birth on my own terms, my body and my choices were respected and held with care, I was surrounded by support and love, and my soul was healed as my daughter was born and I was reborn. Ready to step into a new phase of motherhood and womanhood confidently! Experiencing pregnancy and birth again myself through new perspective was cathartic, eye-opening and truly life changing for me. I will forever hold that in my heart, and an experience like that is ALWAYS my goal for my clients. In practicing birthwork, I offer a holistic and practical approach, ensuring that my clients feel confident in themselves and in my support. I take pride in supporting the entire reproductive journey and have a personal connection to each modality of care that I offer. Whether you are with me for pregnancy & birth, fertility, postpartum, loss support, or anything else, I will give you the same level of attention and care, which I hold with the utmost importance. I will always offer quality time with each client, whether in person during visits, or through phone calls & texts. I hold space for your thoughts, feelings, needs and wishes, and offer a non-judgemental listening ear and shoulder to lean on through everything. During your pregnancy, we will spend plenty of time on evidence based education, so you feel confident and empowered in informed decision making and more clear on what you may experience during your birth. We will craft your ideal birth plan together so we can prepare to make it attainable, while I also ensure you understand that birth experiences change frequently, and that you know you'll be supported, respected and advocated for no matter what may occur. I will never judge you for changing your choices or doing what you feel is best for you in the moment, and will continue to make sure you feel confident and supported. I will never be a doula that keeps our relationship surface level or inauthentic, it's not the kind of person I am anyway lol. Connection builds trust, comfort and communication. I want to build on that connection with you, learn about you, have conversations that make you feel seen and held, and allow you to get to know me as well. It's everything to me if you feel safe, nurtured and at home in my presence. Birth is intimate and sacred, honoring that for you is an honor to me. By extension, fertility beforehand, the postpartum period afterwards, your lactation journey, newborn care, and every part of the path to and through parenthood is intertwined. That's why I chose the path of Full Spectrum work, to be able to support you through any and every part of your journey should you want me to. I will dedicate myself to you, respect you, hold space for you, be a friend to you, and help you see that YOU are the most powerful and important part of it all, throughout our entire journey together ❤️

Hello and congratulations on the growth of your family! What a blessing it is to be welcoming a new baby. My name is Jessica McAllister and I am a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, servicing Southern New Jersey. Birth work has been my passion for many years and I am always ready to learn and expand my knowledge while serving families as they grow. I am a mother to 3 beautiful children who are without a doubt my world. I believe the birth space is the most sacred place a family will ever be and with preparation, affirmation, and support you will too. I strive to meet families where they are offering emotional and informational support. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and my children, taking trips to target, and a good coffee.

Hello. My name is Harmony and I am a Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator, Certified Lacatation Counselor and Birth Doula. I am a former elementary teacher and the love of teaching continues in my evidence based childbirth classes. After having my 3rd child, my love of supporting birthing people blossomed. With continuous support, education and tools to help you advocate for yourself, you will have the birth you want. I service South Jersey, Parts of PA and Delaware. My office is located upstairs at Sicklerville Chiropractic.

Hello! My name is Janet. I have over 15 years experience serving families as a Certified Doula and Childbirth Educator. My journey began with the birth of my son by cesarean and led me to the homebirth VBAC of my daughter. I offer in person and virtual evidence based childbirth preparation classes. Group and private class settings are available. I facilitate an online VBAC Support and Information Group which helps those who are planning a VBAC or want to learn how to avoid a primary cesarean. I’m honored to assist families along their journey of pregnancy, parenthood & beyond. I enjoy yoga, the beach and spending time with family.

Evana Cooper is a certified Midwives Assistant, Labor and Postpartum Doula and Childbirth Educator. She certified as a doula and childbirth educator in 2019 with AMANIBIRTH. She is an experienced youth educator, and a committed advocate to the necessity of families experiencing empowered birth experiences. A mother of four herself, she began her journey to birth-work after experiencing first-hand the struggles of birthing her own children without assistance from any immediate family. She now strives to pass on what she has learned to other mothers and works tirelessly under her own brand to serve, educate, and empower families through labor and postpartum.

Hi I’m Keely and I’m a birth doula serving South Jersey & the Greater Philly area. I only take one client per month to really make sure you have someone you can lean on for anything. I believe every woman should have a doula and that support on this level can change a potentially nerve wracking experience into something empowering and beautiful.

After many years of soul searching, Stacy created Hold My Heart in an effort to combine her passion for caretaking with her education and experience in business administration. Stacy is trained as a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, reproductive health counselor, and breastfeeding peer counselor through the Community Doulas of South Jersey and Uzazi Village and is in the process of enrolling as a provider through NJ FamilyCare. Stacy loves to be a calming and uplifting presence in the lives of those around her. She also loves to make people laugh. Stacy is a mother of two awesome little girls, and loves to play volleyball, watch movies, and host get-togethers with her friends and family.

I am a Full Service Doula who specialises in and provides support to all birthing persons from bump to birth to baby and beyond..

Greetings All My name is Iyonia Shavon. I have been a Certified Perinatal Doula, Uzazi Village, 2019, Certified Labor Doula, 2023, & NJDLC Doula Mentor. In 2021 I became a NJ Medicaid Doula provider for United Health, Horizon, NJ Health, Amerigroup , Fidelis (formerly WellCare) and Aetna Better Health as well as founded Kind Comforting Births , LLC . I have a passion to serve my community and all birthing persons especially those in BIPOC communities in efforts to decrease infant & maternal mortality rates. I will honor your, voice, and ensure your are provided you with the birth experience you’ve dreamt of.

Being a Doula has brought much fulfillment into Jennifer’s life. As a Birth Worker, she enjoys being able to be a source of comfort and guidance for families. Seventeen years ago, she decided to become a birth & postpartum doula after working closely for years with her own grandmother, who was a midwife. It gave her the confidence and strength to pursue birth work. Her role as a birth worker allows her to provide the support parents and babies need in order to ease the transition into the amazing life of parenthood.  She is bilingual (English/Spanish) and is currently learning ASL. Other than being a Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Jennifer also holds an Associate’s Degree in Arts & Science: Psychology, Trauma-Informed Doula, Certified Adult/Pediatrics CPR/First Aid, Certified Herbalist, and continues to extend her knowledge by attending workshops such as, Spinning Babies and Pelvic Dynamics.  Jennifer adores her role as a mother of 3 amazing children. She enjoys leading nature walks, or teaching herbalism. Jennifer has years of experience with singletons and twins as well. She finds it to be an honor and privilege to help parents entering their postpartum journey.

Peace and blessings! My name is Xiomara, I am a mother of a beautiful girl. I am from the very small town of Pemberton, located in Southern New Jersey. I am certified full spectrum doula, (through Doula Trainings International), Reiki Master (mentor and trainer), and doula mentor. I became a doula because of my own birthing experience, which led me to wanting to help families by educating, advocating, and providing a safe space for a meaningful and purposeful birth. No birth is the same, no pregnancy is the same, however, by providing a safe space, and exceptional services, we can shift the narrative and heal the community one family at a time. Our mission at The Purple Purpose LLC is to inspire our clients to become the highest most healed versions of themselves, while embracing their journey, from the beginning until the end. We aim to bring forth a new way to assist families in maintaining their health and wellness. We want to bring a deeper level of healing that will allow personal and professional growth, but most importantly, a safe, successful, and purposeful birth .

I am a trauma informed, inclusive, compassionate postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and Sex educator. I approach my clients with their wellness , empowerment and self care at the forefront. I hope to leave folks feeling informed and more in control of their lives.

Hi, I’m Emily, an ICEA certified childbirth educator. My mission is to make sure everyone has access to evidence based childbirth education, and I started Childbirth Inc to provide free classes to anyone who can not otherwise budget for traditional classes. I am joined by many awesome volunteers and provide classes monthly. I am pro-medicated, unmedicated, home, hospital, birth center, or any other choice you feel is best for you! My job is to make sure parents’ birth uniquely fits them, replace fears and concerns with facts, and make sure they have wonderful memories of the experience! Please visit Childbirthinc.com to learn more and join a class.

I have been a registered nurse for 8+ years working with parents and infants throughout my whole career. Even with my experience, my entry into parenthood was difficult - I had breastfeeding struggles and felt unheard by many of my providers. My goal as a nurse and lactation consultant is to be the calm, knowledgeable and nonjudgmental presence you turn to during your prenatal and postpartum journeys.

I am Daniela from the Across The Spectrum Doula LLC, passionately I’m dedicated to guiding and supporting you through your incredible journey to motherhood. My roots are in the vibrant community of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and have instilled in me a lifelong mission to positively impact lives, especially those of mothers and children. My own path, marked by the joys of motherhood and the heartache of pregnancy losses, deepened my understanding of the need for compassionate, full-spectrum doula care. This personal connection to motherhood's highs and lows fueled my desire to be the support I once needed and to extend that support to you.

Elizabeth Varaso is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, a DONA Certified Birth Doula and the mother of four very ornery children ages three to twelve. She originally came to Philadelphia 21 years ago to complete her MSEd in Psychological Services from the University of Pennsylvania and to serve at-risk children and families in the Kensington community. Following a decade in community outreach work, Elizabeth discovered an unexpected calling as a birth professional after being profoundly impacted by the birth of her own children. In particular, the experience of adding a doula to her team of caregivers gave her a vision of how satisfying a well-supported birth could be. ​ As a doula, Elizabeth has served over 80 birthing families which has given her experience and insight of the inner-workings of most of the city's major hospitals. Her first three children were born at The Birth Center in Bryn Mawr and her fourth at Pennsylvania Hospital, so she has a special fondness for helping families prepare to welcome their babies there. In her 8 years as a childbirth educator, Elizabeth has taught hundreds of expectant couples in group, private, virtual and hybrid formats. She is certain that she has the VERY best job in the world. It's Elizabeth's desire to provide empowering, evidence-based childbirth education and strong, gentle & loving doula support to other birthing people and their partners with the hope that they will not just cope, but thrive through their childbirth experience. Elizabeth is pleased to serve people from a variety of backgrounds and seeks to honor the sacredness of each pregnancy journey and birth by respecting the needs, goals and values of each individual birthing person. She hopes that her calm and confident demeanor, her enthusiasm and optimistic outlook will help make the adventure of preparing for childbirth an enjoyable one!

Shanti is often described by her peers as genuine, reliable, nurturing & supportive. These are also the qualities that make her a great doula. Her belief is that all women deserve a pregnancy & birthing experience rooted in education, advocacy, equity and holistic wellness. She will soon be a certified full spectrum doula and childbirth educator through Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings. She studied Maternal & Child Health Education at Howard University. Shanti currently works as a Family Engagement Specialist at the Maternity Care Coalition in Philadelphia. ​ Her interests in this work began during the birth of her first niece when she was 9 years old. It was clear to her early on that she had a purpose in birthwork. She has supported hospital births as well as birth centers and assists both medicated and unmedicated births. When she isn’t working, Shanti is an avid traveller and loves the arts. She also enjoys being a dog mom, spending time with loved ones and staying active with yoga & dance. She is a fluent Spanish speaker and is currently learning French.

The Doula that is bringing Joy back to childbirth and pregnancy. Let me support YOU during the most powerful time in your life to advocate and nature you with love and amazing techniques to help you push through your delivery day because birth should be done your way because it’s your body and baby.

Welcome! My name is Sonja and I am a birth worker, writer, and researcher. I hold an Masters in Creative Writing from New York University and am currently a PhD candidate focusing on maternal healthcare. As a Certified Doula (DONA), HypnoBirthing® Educator (CHBE), and Family Advocate (Matrona), my vision is to support life givers in moving towards a mindful, dignified and emotionally fulfilled birth. By providing balanced support that tends to the whole person, I will meet you where you are and help to guide you in connecting with the birth process. My HypnoBirthing® classes are compassionate, inclusive, and imaginative. Please see my website to learn more, reach out with any questions, or fill out a registration form on my website to join my next class series. I look forward to hearing from you!

Hi I am MaryNissi Lemon, Founder of LemonLife Birthing Services is a Birth Coach and Childbirth Educator. I have been supporting families on their birthing journey for over 5 years. Equipping families prepare for pregnancy, birth, and after. Using hands-on education. I am very passionate about meeting every birthing mama and family with a holistic approach to positively impact your birth outcome and satisfaction.