Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Utica, NY

Passion and a genuine desire to support and empower people is what brought me to birth work nearly 15 years ago. I am humbled and honored to be welcomed into the lives of my clients during such a personal, transformative time. I strive to ensure every individual receives compassionate and personalized care, paired with fact-based knowledge, so they feel confident and comfortable during their pregnancy, labor, birth, and beyond. As a Doula, I provide comprehensive support to expectant parents, offering physical, emotional, and educational guidance throughout pregnancy, labor, and beyond. Through in-person and virtual childbirth education classes, I empower individuals with knowledge about maintaining a healthy pregnancy, navigating labor and delivery, and caring for their newborns. Additionally, I serve as a trusted resource for evidence-based information on various topics including breastfeeding, postpartum care, and infant care. I am committed to accessibility and inclusivity, and I collaborate with community organizations to offer low-cost and free services to under-resourced individuals and families. In addition, I've established and maintain a bi-weekly breastfeeding support group, fostering connection and providing vital support to lactating individuals. Through collaboration with local healthcare professionals, including Midwives, Doulas, and IBCLCs, I actively identify and address challenges within the community, striving to create positive changes and support families in their journey towards parenthood.

Hello! I am excited to Offer support and education through pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum phase. Breastfeeding counseling available. Your birth, your choices! In addition to my Doula training, I have extensive personal experience as well, having given birth 10 times (2 births in which I was a Gestational Surrogate Mother) for two couples. Currently a student Nurse. I support all mamas in whatever specific birth plan you may have! Have also supported cesarean birth. Free consultation call or visit!

I believe that all parents deserve to feel encouraged, respected, and empowered to make the best choices for their families. It was this passion for supporting families that led me to establish Binghamton Metro Doulas. Since 2015, I have provided the Binghamton community with education and support during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Peace, peace! My name is Dominique Kenyatta and I received formal birth doula training from Mama Glow and placenta encapsulation training from a reputable NYC provider. I worked in healthcare for over eight years, including roles as an abortion doula, tissue surgeon, and (women’s health) patient care advocate. I am passionate about service and wellness. I am a firm believer that birth should not be a traumatic experience. It is my goal to empower you to make informed decisions around the health of you and your baby. We will work together to explore mindfulness techniques and ensure your toolkit is well equipped for a sacred birthing experience. I look forward to working with you! XO

Services: Birth Doula, Reiki Master, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Instructor, Parental Mentor Hello! My name is Josie Hart. I am a Certified Birth Doula, serving families in the Greater Capital Region of Upstate New York. I'm a mother of five, grandmother to one, and love what I do! I am passionate about helping pregnant people feel safe and empowered to make informed decisions regarding their bodies and their births. I believe every birthing person should have the autonomy to birth in their way and in their power. I am also a Reiki Master trained in Usui/Holy Fire® and Karuna Reiki® and certified to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga. I am grateful for the ability to teach as well as add Reiki energy healing, for those who would like, as a way to assist during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. When not supporting birth or working with Reiki, I enjoy my yoga practice, hiking trails in this beautiful Upstate NY area, or my most favorite pastime, spending time with my children, granddaughter, and extended family at my home. “…how a person is cared for and supported during birth is a major influence, not only in how they give birth but also in how they feel about the birth for years to come.” ~The Birth Partner

Hello All , I a dedicated lactation consultant ( IBCLC), registered nurse (RN) , and a certified doula, as well as a proud mom who has experienced firsthand the challenges of breastfeeding. My journey through motherhood has deeply shaped my passion for supporting families in their breastfeeding experiences. I understand the unique struggles and triumphs that come with feeding your little one, and I’m here to provide compassionate guidance, evidence-based information, and practical solutions. Together, we can navigate this beautiful yet sometimes challenging journey of breastfeeding, ensuring that you feel empowered and confident in your choices.

Certified childbirth education. Specializes in previous long/ difficult labor or birth. Perinatal Pelvic Biomechanics Specialist. Placenta processing services.

Katie Doyle is a CAPPA-trained doula and a childbirth educator with Birthing from Within™, an organization that conceptualizes birth as a rite of passage and emphasizes holistic education. Katie is also certified with the Body Ready Method™, a program geared to preparing the body for physiologic birth through intentional, functional movement and positioning. Katie supports both home and hospital births. In addition to birth work, Katie has also trained as a traditional herbalist and is an artist specializing in ultrasound and IVF embryo commissions. She is an avid gardener and maintains an organic herb and vegetable garden on her 9-acre homestead in Schuylerville, NY. Katie has a toddler son, whose birth led her deeper into her journey to serve and support local families.

Hello! My name is Rachel. I am a Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience. My clinical background includes: NICU, Labor and Delivery, and Mother/Baby (Postpartum). I am also a Certified Lactation Consultant, who has had a successful and wonderful breastfeeding journey with both of my daughters (even my 32 week preemie!) I am looking to support you during this wonderful time in your life!! 😊❤️

I have been a doula for over 10 years. I am certified and trained in VBAC births.

You deserve the highest level of personalized care throughout your unique journey of parenthood, and it is a deep calling of mine to provide that unwavering support, no matter where you find yourself. Let me introduce myself - my name is Amelia Brady-Cole, and I have dedicated my life to assisting families like yours. With over a decade of experience as a doula and midwifery assistant, I have had the privilege of guiding and empowering hundreds of individuals and couples during various stages of their journeys. In addition to my doula training, I am also a certified Reiki practitioner, offering an additional level of holistic care to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Alongside my doula certification through DONA International, I have also obtained a newborn feeding counselor certification through Birth Day Presence in Brooklyn, NY. This additional training equips me with a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding newborn feeding, ensuring that I can offer comprehensive support in this vital aspect of early parenthood. As a queer person who was raised by lesbian parents and in queer community, I’m positioned as a valuable resource and guide for LGBTQIA2S+ families. This unique perspective allows me to better understand and provide the support and guidance that queer families often seek. At ABC Doula, my mission is to walk alongside you, offering nonjudgmental support and compassionate presence every step of the way. Whether it's during pregnancy, birth, or the postpartum period, I am here to provide you with grounded present witness and gentle guidance to explore your unique journey and empower you to make informed decisions that align with your values and aspirations. Your experience of becoming a parent is a sacred and transformative one, and I am honored to be a part of your path.

I am a certified perinatal Doula who accepts Medicaid and who specializes in postpartum care, breast-feeding support and birth positioning. I offer both in person and virtual visits. Outside of my work, I am a missionary and a mother of two girls. I am proud to have over 13 years of experience in birthwork and consider it a blessing to be able to support teenagers, women and babies. I am currently accepting new clients in October in Wayne County for deliveries at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Thank you for your interest!

I have been a maternal/child nurse & childbirth educator for many years. It has been my pleasure & my privilege to work with people, before, during & after their childbirth year. I believe information & support is critical during this exciting life experience. I strive to be a community resource to the families I work with. It brings me great joy to watch new families grow together.

I offer full spectrum prenatal coaching and pregnancy preparedness programs customized to meet you specifically where you are, whether you are, thinking about conceiving, trying to conceive, pregnant, ready to give birth, and once you are home with your precious babe! This amazing journey began over 25 years ago, unbeknownst to me the remembering had begun- learning, practicing, and teaching about women’s empowerment, nutrition, energy medicine, herbal medicine, holistic, skincare, natural health and reproductive wellness – Fertility, Ante-Partum, Birth & Post-Partum (Full Spectrum-miscarriage, stillborn, abortion, adoption) Wholistic Doula.

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.

Hi there! If you're looking for a childbirth class that is hands-on, fun and evidence based, I would love to invite you to my home for a small, group class! Or, if you're looking to build your birth team, I also am a DONA certified birth doula. It is always such an honor to help parents prepare to meet their baby, and being in the birth room and witnessing the miracle of birth truly leads to no better feeling. I am a mother, birth doula and childbirth educator located in Warwick, NY. My birth philosophies are heavily influenced by evidence based care. I believe that we have the innate ability to give birth and I am also grateful for the skilled care providers whom care so deeply for the families being born. I've worked with new parents in Orange, Sullivan, Rockland, Bergen, Passaic & Sussex counties and would love to chat to see how I can support you! I am an Evidence Based Birth Instructor, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and a DONA Certified Birth Doula.

I am a Kingdom focused woman with a heart for women’s health and well-being. For more than two decades I have worked with hundreds of women and families delivering childbirth education, doula support, and wellness education. My goal is to help women make informed decisions and advocate for a healthy pregnancy, birth preferences, postpartum recovery, positive parenting experience, and self-care that leads to well-being.

Hello everyone! my name is Amanda, & I have been working in childcare for over 5 years. I obtained my associate degree in early childhood education in 2021 and my doula certifications through the International Doula Institute in 2023. I have worked in various environments including an in-home daycare, a childcare center, and the homes of personal nanny clients. I chose to pursue doula work because of my innate drive to support others and provide the needed assistance to empower families in their abilities. I am beginning to create and grow my doula business and I look forward to connecting with families around my community! I have a calm and reserved personality type which allows space for everyone to be seen and heard. Outside of doula work, I enjoy working on sewing projects, home improvements, and visiting with family!

Erica Brown is a Perinatology nurse who worked in the delivery room for over 20 years, with foundations in maternity, infant and child care. She is certified by the National Nurses Corporation (NCC) in Maternal Newborn Care, and electronic fetal monitoring. She is also an IBCLC, board certified lactation consultant, and a certified childbirth educator. Erica worked closely with the World Health Organization in support of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative which protects, supports and promotes breastfeeding worldwide. Most importantly, she is the mother of three young people who wants to share what she has learned both professionally and personally in hopes of empowering you to have the birth and postpartum experience you have imagined. Erica is passionate about helping people make informed decisions for themselves in the healthcare setting and helping people get the quality care they deserve. This is one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have, and she wants to empower you to have the healthiest, safe, and most beautiful experience bringing your baby home.

Hi, my name is Kelli Reeves. I am a certified Birth Doula located in Stroudsburg PA, providing support in the Poconos and Lehigh Valley. I am passionate about supporting families throughout their birth journey through evidence based education and physical/emotional support. I have personal and professional experience in hospital and home birth settings. I firmly believe that having calm, confident support in the room can make a big difference. Creating a judgement free supportive atmosphere for my clients is an important aspect to having a more positive birth experience. In my free time I enjoy yoga, podcasts- all things birth and true crime are my usual picks, and always up for some local live music.