Find a Birth Doula Near Me in Rochester, NY

Hello everyone! My name is Brianna Biehler. I am a trained Birth and Postpartum Doula. I was also certified in Placenta Encapsulation at one point. I have had both hospital and home births with my three children. I believe pregnancy and birth can be a calm environment and I provide a judgement-free zone.

Hello all, My name is Danielle Foti & I am a birth doula (DONA certified) and a childbirth educator (trained by ProDoula) serving the Western New York area. I also have a background in Biological Anthropology. I am passionate about using my cumulative knowledge to support and educate the pregnant & birthing people of my community, improving birth outcomes, and changing the narrative around childbirth. I've always been drawn to the non-clinical role of a doula, providing education with evidence-based information, supporting parents through pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond, and normalizing birth and breastfeeding in our culture. I strive to bring a calm, encouraging, non-judgmental presence into your birth space, along with a dash of humor.

I am a wife and mother to an amazing little girl. Pregnancy, Labor and delivery are my passion. I believe everyone deserves the birth they want with all the support they desire. I am DONA International trained. I’m excited to assist families during their transition into parenthood in whatever way they want or need me to. I hope to be the calm in the room, the person either parent can turn to when they’re feeling unsure and someone they can lean on in those first few weeks of adjustment.

My name is Jasmine. I’m currently a nurse at a peds office. I just recently did my Doula training class. I just basically want to be someone to support other women that don’t have the help or just need a little bit of extra hands when times get rough I have three kids of my own, so I understand what it can be like so I’m here to be that person when you need it some help and support

I was drawn to becoming a birth doula because I saw firsthand the difference that informed, loving support can make. Having gone through my own birth trauma, I realized that a little help goes a long way during this tender phase. I also have a passion for breastfeeding and lactation education. I love to support families that are latching, pumping, bottle feeding, donating, etc.

Hi I’m Phyllis Sharp, a mother of 5 children. I have been a full time doula for 5yrs. I love supporting birthing families. I am also a certified lactation counselor and enjoy sharing my knowledge to help others have a successful feeding journey.

I passionately serve our Greater Rochester, NY area as your community Birth Doula! I bring a calm confidence to birthing people, partners and their families during their pregnancy, labor and birth journeys. I love supporting my community through creating living birth plans with my clients, providing evidence-based coping skills and empowering birthing people with knowledge, resources and compassionate care! When I'm not attending a birth you will find me enjoying the Rochester Public Market, local coffee shops around town as well as hiking with my husband and our Dalmatian. Supporting you during pregnancy and throughout your fourth trimester is my life's work, and it is beautiful!!

LaKeisha Washington, MPA, CD(DONA), CLC, is very passionate about maternal health and birth. She is a wife, and a mother; it was through her very different birthing experiences, she found her love for birth. LaKeisha wants your birth to feel empowering and for you to be informed and respected during your pregnancy and birthing process. She is a DONA International Certified Birth Doula, and is a Certified Lactation Counselor through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. She is also a member of the National Black Doulas Association (NBDA) and is a Certified Placenta Practitioner through the NBDA.

I support, guide, and nurture birthing families so they can give birth naturally and with confidence. Birth is a beautiful and transformative experience. Having a happy and positive mindset can greatly enhance the process. It is important to surround yourself with supportive people, including a doula who can provide emotional and physical support. As you embark on this majestic journey, trust that your body knows what to do and allow yourself to fully embrace the dream of bringing new life into the world.

Growing up I always knew I wanted to work with babies. I went on to get a degree in early childhood development and have worked in the childcare field for over 10 years with infants. After becoming a certified pediatric sleep consultant in 2019 and working with many families, I realized there was so much more I could do to help parents thrive. This led me down the path of becoming a birth and postpartum doula. In 2022, I also became a certified childbirth educator. Educating and supporting families is my passion and I feel very privileged to get to do this work! My goal as a sleep consultant is to help you establish healthy sleep habits in a way that works for your family. Parenthood shouldn't just feel tired all the time! My goal as a birth doula is to inform and support parents so they feel empowered and remember birth as a positive experience. Your birth experience matters! My goal as a postpartum doula is to make the transition of having a new baby as smooth as possible for the whole family. I would love to help as you navigate through the postpartum period. I am here to provide you emotional, informational and practical support.

Mom and daughter duo, Patricia Conner and Colleen Young, have expertise as birth doulas and postpartum care. During your time with The Doula’s Daughter our goal is that you will feel respected, loved, and cared for. Our hope is that you walk away feeling confident in your birth choices and receive unwavering support. We will provide you with evidence based research along with years of experience find a birth or postpartum plan that is best for you and your growing family.