Find a Doula Near Me in Norwich, CT

My passion for supporting, educating, and empowering women giving birth stems from my desire to combat the maternal and infant health crisis that disproportionately impacts the birth experiences and outcomes of Black women. It is my goal to help all birthing people: learn to trust in their bodies; learn to trust themselves to make informed decisions about and advocate for the birth experience they desire; and, have culturally appropriate and non-clinical emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after birth.

Welcome! I'm pleased to share Bonded Birth with you. I offer Childbirth Education, Lactation Education, Birth Doula support, and Postpartum Doula support. My mission at Bonded Birth is simple, I strive to provide current evidence-based education and support to protect the well-being of the families we serve. It is my goal to help strengthen families by promoting confidence among parents in the hopes that it will foster strong bonds to last a lifetime. Preserving your mental health is at the heart of that goal! I have a master's and a bachelor’s in psychology and was well underway with a counseling degree when I decided that being a Doula and educator was the best fit for me. While you and everyone else are prioritizing your little one, let me prioritize you!

Hello! I am a recent graduate of Eyla Cuenca's Uncovering Birth's (www.uncoveringbirth.com) Mastercourse in doula training and I am eager to support expecting mothers. I believe that having a empowered birth experience will lead to a mindful and loving life for not only the mother, but her family and generations to come. I began LIFEVINE in 2012 and have been supporting families as a nanny, caregiver and business owner for years and look forward to this next phase of service reaching expecting mothers. I am currently in Rhode Island, but am available to travel to Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York.

Hi there! I'm Chelsea – a wife, stay-at-home parent of two, certified birth and postpartum doula, and babywearing educator based in Connecticut. With over two decades of experience working with children and families, my journey includes a master's degree in education and 11 years of teaching music to students from PreK through grade 12. My path to becoming a doula was inspired by the isolating and challenging nature of the postpartum months. Having navigated this journey myself, I realized the importance of support during this period. I aim to alleviate the isolation many face by offering guidance and understanding. Having been the first in my friend group to experience parenthood, I understand the complexities and uncertainties. My role is to provide a compass, steering you away from the confusing and sometimes overwhelming information available online. Join me in creating a supportive community, where I offer education, solidarity, empowerment, strength, and empathy to ease your transition into parenthood

Hi, I'm Stacey Bodziony. I'm a Rhode Island based DONA International Certified Postpartum Doula, a Rhode Island Certified Perinatal Doula, Certified Newborn Care Specialist and mother of three. I've been supporting mothers and children since 1991. Bringing a new baby into your life is exhausting and exhilarating, all at once! In my work with families I've found that what parents need most at this time is someone to support them without judgement as they navigate the early days. (And naps, of course!) Southern RI Doula will be there to help you figure it all out.

Welcome families! My name is Katherine, and I am a new birth doula serving all of Connecticut, as well as southern Massachusetts. Being a part of the LGBTQ+ community, I pride myself on providing a welcoming and accepting space for all. I provide emotional and practical support to the birthing couple in hopes of easing the stress of delivery, and increasing the joy of bringing your baby home! I work with families on creating birth plans and helping them advocate for that plan during labor and delivery. I am knowledgable on labor stages, fetal positions, and emergency situations, which will help to put your mind at ease! Whether it's through massage techniques, changes in position, breathing strategies, or something as small as lighting candles, I strive to make the birthing experience as calming as possible. My job as a doula is not to take over the role of the partner, but to guide the family to advocate for themselves in the labor and birthing space. I bring a warm, comforting energy with me, and I am so excited to start connecting with you! All consultations are free and over a video call!

I am a DONA certified doula working throughout Connecticut to support parents on their prenatal, birth, and postpartum journeys. I have experience with multiples, home births, water births, and hospital births. I have worked with those needing strong a human rights advocate and can assist you in gathering the information you need to make informed decisions. I am able to physically support you through birth by utilizing Spinning Babies techniques, as well as information from Birth Monopoly to help inform you of your birthing rights. I also have a Master's Degree in Special Education, and have been a special education teacher for 5 years. Working with children and families has always been my niche, and being a Doula is the best of both worlds. I am here to encourage, love, and empower you as you embark on this life-changing experience. Every birthing person deserves to be supported through their pregnancy and postpartum period. Please don't hesitate to reach out for more information!

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. My background includes resource advisement and support within maternal care and pediatric research, child and adult counseling, and supporting families throughout pregnancy and postpartum. I am located within the Rhode Island area, and I do travel to support families within MA and CT. My intention behind this work is lending a helping hand, a listening ear, and grounded presence throughout this beautiful transition within your family before, during, and after birth. I'm excited to get to know you and how I can support you and your family. Many blessings!

Hello! I’m an L&D nurse turned Birth and Postpartum Doula serving Connecticut. I love to help my clients navigate the hospital system. I use my medical background to help my clients navigate low or high risk pregnancies, VBACs and twins. I'd love to support you!

Your labor and postpartum experience matter deeply to us at Ocean State Birth Services. We understand that this transformative period marks the beginning of parenthood, and we are passionate about providing you with a strong start. Our mission is to ensure that, as you reflect on this precious time, you remember feeling nurtured, heard, and confident. At Ocean State Birth Services, we balance evidence-based information with undeniable compassion for you and your family, aiming to enhance both your delivery and newborn experience. We recognize that each family embarks on a unique journey, and our support is crafted to be uniquely yours – free of judgment and full of understanding. Let us navigate the waves in this new chapter of your life.

Many factors play into recovery after giving birth; total responsibility of a teeny tiny new baby, physical rehabilitation, and sleeplessness. We know that preparing you with everything in place is key. We provide personalized, in-home newborn and postpartum care that will not only relieve you of stress but will empower you on your journey into parenthood. Our ultimate goal is to disrupt the way our community currently views newborn and postpartum care, and promote access and utilization of these services in Rhode Island and beyond.

Hello parents! I am a newborn care specialist and postpartum doula. I have been working with infants for over 30 years. I am originally from England . My passion is supporting families as they welcome new littles into their home.

I’m a trained birth doula who will prioritize evidence based information to help you welcome your baby earthside. Certified Perinatal Nutrition Expert, Reiki level 2

Hi everyone, my name is Claire Estacuy, but I also go by Chachi in my community so please feel free to call me either. I currently live in Pawtucket, RI and serve families from all over RI and many parts of MA. I am a Full Spectrum Doula and a Newborn Care Specialist. I did my training for both professions in 2022 and have been immersed in this rewarding field ever since. I received my B.S. in Health Studies and B.A. in Gender & Women Studies from the University of Rhode Island. As a Spanish speaking Doula, I emphasize my Doula practice to include culturally congruent care while always providing evidence based information to all my clients. I chose to name my business With Love because it is the best way to describe how I show up for my clients and how I believe we all should handle the many whirlwinds that life can often throw at us.

Hi! My name is Becca. In my practice as a doula and sleep consultant, 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 and following along with Yoga with Adriene on YouTube, and I am an animal lover! I even walk dogs and pet sit when I'm not doing doula work!

My name is Michelle Edwards and I have 35 years of experience, i am certified newborn care specialist, postpartum doula ,sleep trainer certified in CPR and first. All the facets of birth are my joy and passion and I'm am curious about learning from each new mom . If we set the right atmosphere with positive affirmations we will get there. In my free time i love to read .

I had been a stay at home mother since the birth of my first son in 1995. Since then I had three more babies and loved being pregnant and giving birth. Every aspect of motherhood comes very natural to me and being a stay at home Mom had been the perfect fit. I live in Bethany, CT with my husband and children. As my children had grown and became more self-sufficient I realized that my energy and enthusiasm needed to be put to good use. I discovered doula services and the more I learned the more I realized that this was the perfect fit for me! I started my journey to become a doula in 2012. During that time I have become completely immersed in my work and continuing education. I have met so many wonderful people and to date I have participated in hundreds of amazing births. How lucky am I to get to experience the miracle of birth over and over again! Being pregnant, experiencing labor and birth are not medical conditions. I believe women should have a voice in how they would like to labor and birth their babies. I offer open minded and enthusiastic support for Parents to be. Whether you are planning a medicated birth, a C-section, VBAC or would like an unmedicated birth, I am there for you. As your birth doula I will help you achieve a calm and gentle birth. I will provide continuous emotional, physical and informational support. I will gently remind you of your birth plan. In labor it is easy to lose focus. I will help you with visualization and to stay as calm and relaxed as possible in between surges. I will provide comfort measures during surges. After the birth I will help you with skin-to-skin and baby self-latching if you plan on breastfeeding. I am trained in Childbirth Education, Spinning Babies and Evidence Based Birth. I also have a lot of experience with clients using Hypnobirthing techniques. I am looking forward to helping you achieve your dream birth.

Working with newborns has been my lifelong passion, and I've been on quite the adventure! Picture this: I became a first-time mom before I even hit 20. Yeah, not your typical start, but hey, life throws some curveballs. Luckily, I've always had this knack for knowing what to do with babies – call it intuition or just sheer survival instinct! Fast forward a bit, and I'm now a mom of three amazing grown children. My two boys proudly served in the military, one in the Air Force and the other in the Marines. Meanwhile, my daughter's out there rocking the creative writing scene at Emerson College. The best news is, I survived parenting long enough to level up. I became a Nanie for the first time in January 2024 with the arrival of my grandson! After over 25 years of experience in the child care industry and a whole lot of love and laughter along the way, in 2018 I put my passion and experience to good use and opened Blissful Sleep Newborn Care. In 2023 I upped my game and became a DONA-certified postpartum doula and became “Blissful Sleep Newborn & Postpartum Care”. Why? Well, as much as I absolutely love caring for newborns, I genuinely want to help other moms navigate and enjoy the wild and wonderful “fourth trimester”. I've been in your sleep-deprived shoes, I remember the whirlwind these first few weeks can be. And to add insult to the chaos, nobody handed us a manual when we left the hospital! So hear me and believe me when I say… I see you, I hear you, I’ve BEEN you, and I'm here to be that manual.

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 Ashley, the Overnight Doula! I’m a postpartum doula specializing in overnight support for new families.