Josie Hart

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Albany, New York
About me

Services: Birth Doula, Reiki Master, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Instructor, Parental Mentor Hello! My name is Josie Hart. I am a Certified Birth Doula, serving families in the Greater Capital Region of Upstate New York. I'm a mother of five, grandmother to one, and love what I do! I am passionate about helping pregnant people feel safe and empowered to make informed decisions regarding their bodies and their births. I believe every birthing person should have the autonomy to birth in their way and in their power. I am also a Reiki Master trained in Usui/Holy Fire® and Karuna Reiki® and certified to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga. I am grateful for the ability to teach as well as add Reiki energy healing, for those who would like, as a way to assist during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. When not supporting birth or working with Reiki, I enjoy my yoga practice, hiking trails in this beautiful Upstate NY area, or my most favorite pastime, spending time with my children, granddaughter, and extended family at my home. “…how a person is cared for and supported during birth is a major influence, not only in how they give birth but also in how they feel about the birth for years to come.” ~The Birth Partner

Education

Bachelor in Communications (2015)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training, DONA (2021)

Birth Doula Training, Mama Glow (2024)

Postpartum Doula Training, Mama Glow (2024)

Memberships and affiliations

Doula Network of the Capital Region

BirthNet

Albany Medica Center, Doula Program

Specialties
Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Herbal Postpartum Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Mindfulness Natural Childbirth Parenting Parenting Support Positive Thinking Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care
Languages

English

Service introduction

Professional, informed and compassionate support before birth, during labor and birth and postpartum.

Packages
Package 1 - Birth Doula Support
Initial Consultation to ensure we are a good match. Monthly prenatal visits to support you, discuss your birth preferences, answer any questions and concerns, and guide you through the birth plan. Labor support at your birthing site. Breastfeeding support for baby’s first feeding. 5 post partum follow ups to address any questions or concerns you may be having. Unlimited phone calls, emails and texts at any hour day or night.
$2,500.00
USD Flat rate
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