Find a Doula Near Me in Shelton, CT

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

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.

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 .

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!

With over 17 years of experience as a holistic healer and a deep passion for nurturing children and families, I bring a unique and comprehensive approach to my role as a Birth & Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specilalist. My career began as an infant-toddler teacher, where I developed expertise in early childhood development, providing care that supports both the physical and emotional growth of young children. Over the years, I’ve continued to specialize in infant care, serving as a private nanny for families and gaining hands-on experience in nurturing the needs of newborns. As a certified postpartum doula and newborn care specialist, I am well-versed in providing thoughtful, trauma-informed care to both babies and their parents during the most delicate early months. My background as a holistic healer, specializing in therapeutic massage, yoga, Breathwork, and meditation, informs my nurturing approach. I am dedicated to creating calm, balanced environments where children and families feel safe, supported, and cared for. I am committed to offering the highest level of service, fostering loving, mindful connections every step of the way. Outside of work, I live a full life filled with lots of travel, hiking with my two dogs, Louie and Lily, spending lots of quality time with my nieces and nephews and friends and family.

Ayesha is a certified doula and childbirth educator. She provides childbirth education to all her clients upon hire. Each client has different needs; therefore, she is willing to adjust and tailor each contract individually based on what support is needed. The services provided include pregnancy support, labor and delivery support, and postpartum support. For pregnancy support, Ayesha is available 24/7 upon hire to answer any non-medical questions. Ex- what to expect at doctor appointments. She also has personal experience with 2 pregnancies. For labor and delivery support, Ayesha can provide education and coping strategies for pain management and relaxation. Ex- positive affirmations, positioning, massages. She is a strong advocate for her clients and can communicate her clients’ preferences to others if needed. This is due to her experience working with nurses in her previous corporate job as a healthcare recruiter. For postpartum support, Ayesha can provide emotional companionship. Her postpartum services are similar to a “mommy’s helper” where she can do laundry, groceries, and/or babysit if needed as requested by the client.

Hi! My name is Yasmina. As a DONA-certified Birth Doula based in Greenwich, CT, I offer my clients evidence-based and curated support before, during, and after labor. From helping you make your birth plan that ensures you communicate your cultural, medical, and personal preferences to your care provider during labor, to working you through breathwork during those tough contractions, my aim is to make my clients' births special, sacred times that reflect their values and unique personalities. I am also trained in Spinning Babies techniques, lactation support, and Baby and Child First Aid. I offer my clients a very hands-on approach to birth support. I take my job as a birth doula very seriously and give my all to every birth I attend - emotionally and physically.

I am a birth and postpartum doula certified through DONA International and mother of three!

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

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!

Hi everyone! I’m Sarah, and I am a trained Postpartum Doula servicing Long Island NY. I have 7 nieces and nephews, and I specialize with women with Endometriosis, PCOS and Chronic Illness. I’m a medical assistant, have experience with mental health, and I would love to be a part of your journey! 🌻💛

I am the owner and birth doula of Butterfly Doula Services. I am a mom of 2 littles. I am looking forward to working with moms to achieve the birth they envision for themselves. I can assist in hospital births and home births. I offer education around childbirth, meditations for a calm birth, essential oils, breastfeeding support, and much more.

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!

Hello My name is Ellen and I am a birth and postpartum doula. I offer non-medical support to new and seasonal families before, during, and after pregnancy. I believe that everyone has the right to make their own decisions empowered by knowledge, without judgment. I am passionate about helping families to thrive during the most beautiful and challenging phase of our lives: parenthood. ​ Some fun facts about me: I was born and raised in Brazil, currently living in Hopewell Junction/NY. My husband, Miguel, is Portuguese and we met during a ski trip in Vermont. We have a beautiful daughter who is 3 years old. The sweetest girl ever! I have a stepson who is (somehow) almost 13 years old. I love CrossFit and have been practicing it for 8 years. Except during 2020 - Wonder why?! And during my pregnancy. It was rough. I am a huge fan of How I Met Your Mother and constantly use their quotes for important moments in my life. I serve Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and some Connecticut areas.

As a professional in the childcare industry for over 15 years, my next step to become a Post Partum Doula was truly an incredible choice. In my Post Partum Doula practice, I actively strive to hold space for ALL PEOPLE and families. Birth parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, queer families, BIPOC families, families of different structures, and all different walls of life. EVERYONE deserves support during the post partum period, no matter what.

Hi! My name is Amanda Moshman and I am a certified Postpartum Doula on Long Island, NY. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and have worked with babies, and children of all ages. I was a preschool teacher before I had my son. I am outgoing and always helping others. This is what I strive to achieve when I become your postpartum doula. I want you to feel comfortable, safe and understood when you are under my care. Since having my son last year, I can totally relate to everything there is to know about pregnancy, birth, postpartum and transitioning into becoming new parents. I will use my knowledge and expertise to help guide you and your family through this new journey. I like to be organized, have a schedule, plan or even just one goal for the day. We would get it done before we start something new! Trust me, it will keep your mind at ease. You will have someone to look up to for questions/ concerns and who will guide you during the transition of parenthood.

Hi, My name is Christina. C I am a Full Spectrum Doula, Lactation Consultant & Placenta Encapsulator. I’m here to assist women and families during pregnancy, birth & postpartum. I started my birthwork journey in 2016. I have had the pleasure of being a part of 80+ births and assisting 69 families with specifically 4th-trimester support thus far on my Journey. I have always been empowered by the strength and inner power of our women and the beauty of birth since I was a young child. This is why I became a professional Birthworker, Or as many call it a “Doula”. Every woman deserves to have support through the monumental changes & transitions of pregnancy, birth & postpartum. I'm here to guide, educate, and assist you with the Journey. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Your Doula Chrissy.

Hello! My name is LaToya Southwell born in the beautiful Island of Antigua. I am a wife, a mother of 4 amazing children, a doula, Reiki practitioner, as well as CPR certified (pediatrics) and I reside in Nyack, NY. Being a doula is not a job, it is a calling and a blessing to be apart of such a beautiful journey. I am here to support, help where needed as well as educate. I am blessed to be a blessing!

A first generation Haitian American who has been working with birthing families since 2019.She is a full spectrum doula and became a Certified Lactation Counselor in 2022. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Africana Latino Studies with a concentration In gender studies from SUNY Oneonta and a M.A. degree from the University at Binghamton, Vestal New York where she studied Sociology and DEI. The specialization to do birth work was a natural trajectory because she understands and is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that is sensitive to the cultural and social context. After having much difficulty breastfeeding her first born, and being a two time Hyperemesis Gravidarum survivor;supporting birthing people through their reproductive years was an absolute must. In particular she specializes in working with systematically marginalized individuals and the immigrant population. Stephanie is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that is sensitive to the cultural and social contexts. Stephanie is a member of the Rockland Breastfeeding Coalition. She is a full scholarship recipient of Black Maternal health Doula scholarship. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, listening to democracy now ,cooking, meeting new people, and unschooling herself and her two children. All Breastfed and birthed at home

Hello, my name is Sela (say-la), and I am a NY-based full-spectrum doula and certified lactation support counselor, affiliated with the National Black Doula Association (https://www.blackdoulas.org/). As a dedicated professional, I provide compassionate emotional and practical support to new mothers and their families during the postpartum period. I am an advocate, coach, and resource for my community, helping families transition into parenthood with confidence and care. In addition to my postpartum doula work, I offer specialized lactation consulting services, drawing on my training from Birth Day Presence (https://birthdaypresence.com/). I am also a trained herbal therapist (https://hoodherbalism.com/). My continuing studies as a Childbirth Educator with CB International (https://childbirthinternational.com/) enrich the support I provide to families navigating early parenthood. I work at Boram Care postnatal retreat in Manhattan as a care associate and lactation counselor, where I have the opportunity to see hundreds of postpartum and lactation cases each month. I am also fortunate to mentor under the amazing IBCLCs at the retreat, gaining valuable perspectives from their diverse backgrounds in nursing, midwifery, and doula care. I was inspired to become a doula to honor motherhood, a role I deeply value. Growing up, I was surrounded by the nurturing strength of women and mothers who embodied love, resilience, and cultural diversity. Raised by a village, I aim to be that source of strength for new mothers—helping them feel supported, confident, and connected. My mission is to ensure that all families, regardless of their size or structure, receive the high-quality postpartum support they deserve. This work is my calling, and I am committed to serving my community with dedication and heart.