- Calendar shows the due dates the doula is available for
- Approved by Carrot, Maven, Prodigny etc.
I am a certified birth and postpartum doula. (DONA and DTI) as well as a certified lactation counselor (CLC) and a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator (LCCE). I am a Hypnobirthing certified doula. I have achieved the 200-hour level yoga certification as well as 85-hour pre and postnatal yoga teacher certification and am a Fit For Birth pre and postnatal corrective exercise specialist.
Originally from Sun Valley, Idaho, I have resided in NYC since 2002, working in the fashion industry. I am an avid yoga practitioner and teach pre and postnatal fitness and yoga. I draw upon this experience often during my work as a doula. The mind/body connection is essential in life and becomes abundantly important in birth and beyond.
I became interested in birth work after hearing birth stories from friends. Several had traumatic birth experiences where they did not feel supported, listened to, or informed during the birth process. This didn’t sound right to me. I started asking around for more birth stories. I heard some incredible stories of births that were attended by doulas. Like some of you, I had no idea what a doula was so I did some research. I learned about the status of birthing people globally and domestically, in particular among minorities. I also learned that having a non-biased, constant, and supportive person by your side could help reduce unfavorable birth outcomes and increase overall satisfaction with the birth experience.
I’m a mom to a little kid and reside in Manhattan with my family. Since becoming a parent myself I have become even more passionate about supporting families in their journeys.
I believe that birth is an amazing process and you deserve to have the best birth and postpartum possible. I support all types of births and families, recognizing that this is YOUR story, not mine. My goal is to help you experience a memorable birth-day and beyond!
Testimonials
“Thank you for checking in. E. has been great. She provided outstanding support after the birth of our daughter. Communication from the beginning was clear and straightforward. Although our baby arrived earlier than expected, she adapted immediately without any difficulty.
On the day we were discharged from the hospital, E. waited outside our apartment building so she could help us as soon as we arrived. She assisted us out of the car, made sure I was comfortable, and helped with the baby right away. That immediate support made the transition home significantly easier and calmer.
E. supported us with feeding, cleaning, organizing supplies and clothes, breastfeeding guidance, and overall newborn care. She helped with the first bath and shared many practical techniques and small but valuable insights on how to care for a newborn. Her presence in the home was calm and unobtrusive while remaining fully attentive.
E. handled our baby with consistent care and caution. She was very mindful about hygiene, including wearing a mask to reduce any risk of infection. She respected our boundaries at all times, always asked for consent before stepping in, and was highly aware of how vulnerable the postpartum period can be.
During moments when our baby was sleeping, she created space for relaxed conversation, which allowed us to breathe and feel supported as new parents. Trust was established immediately, even before meeting E. in person.
We would definitely recommend E. as a skilled, respectful, and dependable postpartum doula. She is a great person and wonderful and easy to be around. We will definitely hire her again in the future.
Please let me know if there is anything else you’d like to know. Thanks.
Best,
Christine
