Maritday Rodriguez

Birth Doula
New Paltz, New York
15 years of experience
About me

I offer full spectrum prenatal coaching and pregnancy preparedness programs customized to meet you specifically where you are, whether you are, thinking about conceiving, trying to conceive, pregnant, ready to give birth, and once you are home with your precious babe! This amazing journey began over 25 years ago, unbeknownst to me the remembering had begun- learning, practicing, and teaching about women’s empowerment, nutrition, energy medicine, herbal medicine, holistic, skincare, natural health and reproductive wellness – Fertility, Ante-Partum, Birth & Post-Partum (Full Spectrum-miscarriage, stillborn, abortion, adoption) Wholistic Doula.

Certification and training

International School of Skin & Nails – Aesthetician (2000)

Integrated Energy Therapy – Basic Level (2010)

Biblical Health Institute – Biblical Health Coach (2011)

Trained Birth Arts International Doula – Birth Doula (2011)

Ordained Reverend (2012)

Institute for Integrative Nutrition -Certified Holistic Health Coach (2013)

Integrated Energy Therapy – Intermediate & Advanced Level (2013)

Integrated Energy Therapy – Master Instructor/Practitioner (2014)

International Placenta and Postpartum Association – Placenta Encapsulation Specialist (2015)

Spinning Babies Workshop (2016)

Hypnobabies® – Registered Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis Doula (2016)

Spinning Babies Workshop (2017)

The Matrona Foundation – Certified Accessible Doula (2017)

The Matrona Foundation – Certified Holistic Doula (2017)

Birth Spirituality and Healing – Birth Spirituality and Healing Coach (2017)

The Matrona Foundation – Tending the Postpartum Psyche – Advanced Postpartum Care and Homeopathy (2017)

Indigenous Remedies – Herbal Therapy for Women’s Health and Wellness (2018)

Moon Mother Level 1 Training & Optimized Woman workshop, Miranda Gray (2019)

The Academy of Lactation Policy & Practice (ALPP) Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) – The Center for Breastfeeding (2019)

200 HR Hatha Yoga Teacher Training-Yoga Blue Fitness Yoga Studio (2020)

Memberships and affiliations

American Association of Drugless Practitioners

Associated Skin Care professionals

International Association for Health Coaches

Hudson Valley Birth Network

Tri-State Breastfeeding Association

Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color

Postpartum Support International

Hudson Valley Birth Network

Credentials
CBE CHC CLC MATRONA RYT CD
Specialties
Abortion Doula Care Abuse Anxiety Aromatherapy Belly Binding Birth Doula Birth Trauma Birth Videography Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Contraception and Family Planning Grief and Loss Health Coach Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Labor Doula Loss and Bereavement Doula Maternity and Family Photography Maternity and Newborn Photographer Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Newborn Prep Placenta Encapsulation Postnatal Yoga Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Doula Care Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Care Prenatal Yoga Self-Actualization Self-Compassion Self-Esteem Sexual Health Somatic Techniques Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Teenagers Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth Well-Woman Care
Languages

English, Spanish

Service introduction

I offer a comprehensive range of services designed to support women through various stages of their reproductive journey. As a Certified Holistic Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Childbirth Educator, I provide personalized care that includes prenatal consultations, labor and birth support, and postpartum assistance. My holistic approach integrates traditional wisdom from Taino, Caribbean, and Native American cultures, offering clients a unique blend of ancient practices and modern techniques. In addition to birth and postpartum support, my services extend to holistic skincare, energy work, and women's health education. My expertise in herbal medicine, integrative nutrition, and womb health allows me to offer customized solutions for each client's needs. I also provide mentorship for aspiring doulas, childbirth hypnosis, and lactation counseling, ensuring comprehensive care for both new mothers and their families. My dedication to women's empowerment and healing is evident in every aspect of my practice, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for all my clients.

Packages
Empowered Birth Planning: A Comprehensive 2-Hour Session for Expectant Parents
During birth, you are going to be presented with a lot of information and asked to make lots of decisions. Whether your plan is to deliver vaginally, with/out pain management, are induced, having a scheduled cesarean, planning to breastfeed - your concerns and questions need to be voiced heard and acknowledged. We will explore these options and, together, work through their benefits and risks prenatally. You and your partner will walk away from your birth planning session more confident and better prepared to welcome your new baby. Some of the topics discussed during our meeting are: Signs of labor overview How to time contractions Stages and phases of birth When to go to the hospital Hospital arrival what to expect Labor and delivery options Solutions to stalled labor and positions for birthing your baby Understanding the “golden hour” after birth, and your options during this intimate time (ie: immediate skin-to-skin contact, establishing breastfeeding, delayed cord clamping, etc) Common hospital policy questions handout specific to your birth location 20+ page e-book covering the points discussed during your session in depth, including “must have” gear for you, your partner, and your baby. Our birth planning sessions are designed for women who want to be empowered by their options during birth and delivery.
$150.00
USD Flat rate
Ultimate Virtual Doula Birth Support Package
No need to panic when you have a doula just a text, email + phone call away! This service will begin at the time of purchase + concludes one week postpartum. You will receive: *One (1) prenatal video chat to discuss your birth preferences, needs, and desires (up to 90 mins) *Birth education as needed to help you make informed decisions *Co-creation of your birth plan and/or postpartum plan *Unlimited text + email from the date of hire until 1 week postpartum *Provide suggestions for comfort measures, relaxation strategies, and progression *Partner inclusion + coaching *Questions during labor? I will be on-call for non-physical birth support + coaching
$350.00
USD Flat rate
Holistic Prenatal and Birth Doula Care: Comprehensive Support for Pregnancy, and Birth
Prenatal + Birth Doula Care As a doula, we are trained childbirth professionals experienced in providing support for fertility, pregnancy and new motherhood. Serving as a calm supporting presence and an emotional lighthouse for the client. Offering a wide array of birthing modalities, resources, and education, client advocacy, and assistance with comfort measures, mindfulness techniques, and positioning. Anatomy of Labor & Birth An exploration of the sacred anatomy and how birth works. Comfort Measures + Essential Oils A hands-on session exploring techniques and tools to enhance comfort in late pregnancy and to integrate during labor as well as a primer on aromatherapy to enhance the experience of birth. Mindfulness Learning to integrate tools of meditation, deep listening, and self-care that support mental and emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and preparation for labor. Nutrition + Lifestyle Support An examination and tune-up of your dietary and lifestyle practices to help better align you with your goals during pregnancy to assist with optimal wellbeing. Parenting Prep Breastfeeding + Newborn Care Getting confident in how to take care of a baby, get all of your questions answered. Virtual Doula Support Audio, video and text communication to support clients at a distance and help with troubleshooting pre-labor as well as preparing for birth. In-Person Birth Support
$2,500.00
USD Flat rate
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