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

Birth and Becoming is a doula and lactation company that offers culturally respectful care to birthing people. Specializing in herbal support for Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), we provide comprehensive postpartum services, including traditional Haitian postpartum care. B&B offers traditional Yucatán birthing and postpartum care . Birth and Becoming approach also includes Afro-Indigenous lactation support, with a unique closing ceremony to honor the postpartum journey. Birth and Becoming focuses on holistic care that uplifts and empowers birthing individuals through every stage of their experience.