Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Marlborough, MA

Hi, I’m Melanie Powell—certified doula, childbirth educator, author of From Fear to First Cry, and the founder of both Little Flower Birth Services and the non-profit Under His Wings Collective. As a mother myself, I know firsthand that bringing a child into the world is one of the most profound, transformative journeys you will ever take. But I also know it can bring up deep questions, past fears, and medical anxieties. That is why my life’s work is dedicated to walking beside women and their partners, ensuring you never have to navigate the medical landscape alone. Through Little Flower Birth Services, my practice is rooted in three core pillars: Advocacy to help your partner step into their role as your protector, Sanctuary to guard your peace with a protective "Baby Bubble," and Autonomy to honor your God-given intuition through a trauma-informed framework. Whether I'm teaching evidence-based physiological birth classes, coaching partners in our signature advocacy workshops, or offering quiet, steadfast support in the delivery room, my goal is to transform your anxieties into your greatest strengths. Beyond my private practice, my heart for community led me to establish Under His Wings Collective—a non-profit initiative dedicated to expanding access to sliding-scale and free childbirth education, alongside trauma-informed virtual doula support (such as our Virtual Bloom Package) for Medicaid-eligible, low-income, and high-anxiety mothers who deserve dedicated care regardless of circumstance. When I’m not supporting families across the DFW Metroplex, leading virtual education cohorts, or advocating through the collective, you can usually find me baking something nourishing for loved ones or cherishing quiet moments with my daughter. You deserve to enter your birth room feeling strong, informed, and deeply supported. I would be honored to walk this sacred journey with you.

It is my pleasure to serve as a doula with love for my neighbor, respect for the philology of birth, and pride in my community. I am here to assist birthing parents and partners with receiving the prenatal and postpartum care they deserve, and to assist with protecting the memories of pregnancy and birth.

Hi, I’m Marsha, founder of Blissful Sleep Doulas. I began supporting families as a postpartum doula in 2018, and what started as one doula caring for one family at a time has grown into a trusted team of experienced, dedicated doulas supporting new and growing families throughout Greater Boston and beyond. Blissful Sleep Doulas offers birth and postpartum doula support, breastfeeding support, newborn and infant sleep support, and prenatal education. We also offer digital guides covering pregnancy, newborn care, postpartum recovery, feeding, sleep, and more, because we believe parents deserve reliable support and practical answers throughout the entire journey, not just after baby arrives. Every doula on our team is carefully vetted and brings professional training, hands-on experience, and a genuine passion for supporting families. Our approach is warm, judgment-free, and personalized to your family, your baby, and the kind of support you actually need. We believe the postpartum season deserves just as much care and preparation as birth itself. You shouldn’t be expected to figure everything out on your own or feel like you have to do it all without help. Whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating those first weeks at home, looking for overnight support so everyone can get some much-needed rest, or trying to understand your baby’s changing sleep needs, our team is here to help you feel supported, rested, and confident along the way. Rested Parents. Thriving Babies.

Maybe you need a birth plan, birthing preparedness, or nursery and clothing set up. For others, the support is needed after birth itself, when you are processing the birth and healing. Getting extra physical and emotional help, and learning the routines and care of your precious newborn can be priceless. Let me help you navigate and enjoy these moments with your newborn by giving you the extra support you need. Nourishing yourself so you can better nourish your baby. Masshealth members never pay out of pocket.

Hi, I’m Jasmine, a certified full spectrum doula with a postpartum focus. I am currently based in Worcester, Massachusetts and serve Greater Boston and surrounding communities. My background in early childhood education, child development, and critical ethnic and community studies shapes my warm, informed, and culturally responsive approach to care. I support families through the practical and emotional realities of welcoming a new baby, including newborn care, overnight support, parental rest and recovery, feeding support within my scope, sibling transitions, meal preparation, household organization, and the creation of sustainable family routines. Because no two families or postpartum experiences are alike, I prioritize clear communication, thoughtful observation, and care that respects each family’s culture, values, and choices. My experience spans classrooms, inclusive preschool settings, early intervention, private childcare, travel care, and hands-on household and family assistance. This allows me to see the whole picture: not only what the baby needs, but what will help the entire household feel calmer, more confident, and genuinely supported. I bring a steady presence, strong attention to detail, and a judgment-free approach to every home.

My journey into birth work began at the intersection of science and intuition. With a degree in biology, I have a deep reverence for the physiological miracle of birth, but as a certified doula, I know that a healthy birth requires more than just clinical understanding it requires emotional safety, advocacy, and a grounded presence. I bridge the gap between evidence-based knowledge and the sacred, natural process of bringing life into the world. I am here to help you navigate your options with clarity and confidence, ensuring you feel empowered every step of the way.

Hi, my name is Kimberly. I am the manager of Gentle Beginnings LLC. I started my birth doula career back in 2020. I was a new mom and realized I had a passion for doula care and I decided to jump into it! Unfortunately, the pandemic made it quite difficult to attend births in person but that didn't stop me. Over the years, I learned many new families didn't just need a support person through birth but also for all the phases that followed. Currently I'm working towards my pediatric sleep consultant certification. My business partner, Evelyn, has 30+ years of experience as a nanny and newborn care specialist, and has recently been certified as a postpartum doula as well. We both decided it was time to start a new company that offered all the services! We look forward to helping you through any part of your journey as a new family and hope you choose us as your providers!

I am the mom to 3 rambunctious boys and the co-founder of the Boston Birth Village! My sister and I provide birth doula services, postpartum doula services, childbirth education classes, postpartum groups, and much more!

My name is Jade C. Gray-Gray, and I am a MassHealth Approved, Certified Full Spectrum Doula, specializing in trauma-informed care, reproductive justice, safe space, and freedom-centered support. I bring 12 years of experience working with infants through age 11, and I am fully trained in prenatal and postpartum support, breastfeeding education, and newborn care. In addition to my doula expertise, I have strong skills in healthy co-parenting guidance, helping families build communication, stability, and a nurturing foundation that supports a well-rounded child. My mission is to provide care that is compassionate, informed, and centered around the needs of the families I serve.

At Labor of love Doula Care LLC,we are here to support you all the way through your journey, until you deliver. It’s about advocacy, helping you find your voice, to be able to speak for yourself making sure you're heard and not rushed. Every birth is sacred and every Mother powerful.

Hello, dear mama, DoulaVitaB ,I am a wife, mother to two, and grandma to two. With over twenty years in the medical field, I have always been drawn to caring for others, but becoming a doula was my true calling. Why do I do this? It is my belief that every mother should have someone by her side. My only goal is for you to experience your ideal birth, whatever that looks like for you. Care, intuition, and confidence are what I bring to you. I'm here to support you, provide compassionate, judgement-free care, and help you make the choices that feel right for you.

I am a holistic birth and postpartum doula called to serve women and families with compassion, care, and excellence. With over seven years of experience, I have supported mothers through pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum with a grounded, nurturing approach that honors the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. My mission is to create a birth experience that is peaceful, supported, and aligned with your personal preferences and care plan, while working in collaboration with your medical team. I believe birth is a deeply sacred and transformative journey, and every mother deserves to feel safe, empowered, and surrounded by calm, respectful support. I am CPR certified, Spinning Babies® certified, and breastfeeding support certified. I am also currently a student herbalist, with a passion for gentle, natural support in postpartum recovery and maternal wellness. I believe in the power of herbal tea care as a nurturing tool to support women through pregnancy and postpartum healing. I speak Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, and Spanish, allowing me to serve multicultural, immigrant, and bilingual families with cultural sensitivity and deep respect. Your story matters, and I honor your identity, traditions, and values throughout your journey.

Greetings! I am a loving, passionate and nurturing birth and postpartum Doula-Birth worker. My calling is supporting mamas, birthing people, fathers and centering the whole family during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. 6 years of practice as a Doula, full of knowledge and experienced-with all types of births. My philosophy is that you feel empowered to make informed decisions about your pregnancy, birth preferences and ultimately to birth your way as safely as possible. Essentially, prioritizing achieving the goal for families to build bodily autonomy to experience positive and satisfactory maternal, fetal and infant health outcomes. My background is in an early childhood education. With over 20 years, working in childcare and human services programs supporting children and families in Massachusetts.

I am a home birth Midwife, I have been attending home births Iin Eastern Massachusetts for 34 years. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to learn more about my services.

As a mom to 15 children (14 living), I’ve walked through the beauty, challenges, and sacredness of motherhood. My journey into the world of birth work started with my own experiences—each birth unique, each story deeply personal. Through those moments, I realized how crucial it is to have a steady, knowledgeable, and compassionate guide by your side, and I felt called to be that guide for others.

I’m an intuitive and holistic birth doula helping you prepare mind, body and spirit for birth. I help you empower yourself to stay in the driver seat of your birth while being able to navigate the unpredictable. I am a guide throughout the entire journey from pregnancy to birth and beyond. I use modalities such as Reiki, EFT tapping, Body Ready Method and more. I specialize in working with midwives in and out of hospital and help you stay in the driver seat of your birth even when the unexpected occurs. I can create custom packages to fit your needs and I have flexible payment plans. I also lead a hands on immersive child birth preparation workshop. This is included for my doula clients but I also offer it to everyone looking to go deep in their preparation for the transformation birth brings. https://www.amotherisbornbirthing.com/events Contact me for a free consult today! www.amotherisbornbirthing.com All My Best Danette

Hi! My name is Becca. I am here for you to help you have an empowering birth and early parenthood experience! I love supporting people, and have a deep passion for birth work! In my work as a doula, I love incorporating mindfulness and confidence building to help my clients thrive. I find that these practices help clients build trust in their bodies and in themselves, as individuals and as parents, and connects them to their inner strength. Some fun facts about me: I love dancing, watching movies, and I am an animal lover! As a child, I grew up on a small farm. My cat Boo is my child. And I even walk dogs and pet sit on the side of my doula business!

I am an experienced birth, postpartum doula and first year care specialist of over four years. I've been in maternal and pediatric work for over ten years, and love what I do. It's a true honor to work with families and be a part of their journey! Currently supporting families in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I accept MassHealth, Harvard Pilgrim, BlueCross BlueShield RI, Neighborhood Health Plan of RI, Tufts RITogether, United Healthcare, Cigna and Carrot at this time.

My name is Isabelle Peabody and I am a DONA Certified doula with over 10 year of experience. I absolutely love helping women and their families. My main goal is to bring joy and a sense of calm and the highest quality of care to my clients during pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Hello, I am a wife of 30 years a Mother of 7 and a Mimi of 7. I have been a Midwife of more than 13 years and have had the honor and blessing of being a part of more than 650 birth stories. I am a Christian Midwife who beleives in placing God at the core of my practice and love providing all in home care to my client's! I am a full spectrum Midwife who provides loving compassionate care from preconception to birth and beyond and pray that you would consider me to be a part of your story. I look forward tochearing from you!