• Calendar shows the due dates the doula is available for
• Approved by Carrot, Maven, Prodigny etc.

E. has worked in the birth world since 2019 supporting so many wonderful families of NYC! She is an exclusive Childbirth Educator for Birthsmarter. After giving birth to her first born and suffering from severe postpartum depression, Erin became driven to make postpartum doula support and client preparation more informed and compassionate, knowing first hand the crucial importance of what follows the birth experience and just how crazy this time in life can be.

Birth Doula Testimonials ❤️ 

Being a first time mom, I was really nervous about giving birth and unsure about how best to prepare myself on an emotional, physical, and spiritual level. I had gathered books, podcasts, and reading materials on the birth process, but the one piece of advice I kept seeing the most was to hire a doula. Initially, I was hesitant because I was convinced that I could prepare for the birth through my own research, but I soon learned that there is nothing that can compare to the hands-on, dynamic support that a doula provides.

Although I had not been actively looking for a doula at the time that I found E., I knew that I wanted her as my birth doula after just a few minutes of talking in our first meeting. She assured me that even though there were only a few weeks left in my pregnancy that there was a lot that could still be done to help prepare for the birth. During our virtual consultation, E. was professional and kind; her clear explanation of our journey together was reassuring and she answered all of my questions about the weeks leading up to the birth, the childbirth process itself, and what to expect postpartum.

Throughout our experience together, E. offered constant care and support in countless ways. Prior to the birth of our son, E. helped prepare my husband and I by encouraging journaling and reflection and she shared tools to use during labor including massage. In the weeks leading up to the birth, E. worked with me to determine my birth preferences and helped to ease my anxieties about labor and what to expect. She also shared books and materials and made herself available at all times for any questions or concerns I may have had.

I am so grateful to have had E.  by my side once labor began; she kept me calm and focused and took notes and communicated with doctors and nurses to make sure my needs were met. E. made sure I was comfortable throughout labor by providing massage, verbal encouragement and affirmations, and she even brought items to help create a calm and soothing physical environment. She was also an integral part in supporting my husband during labor and made sure he was rested and worked closely with him to support my needs.

After our son was born, E. ’s postpartum visits were essential in ensuring my mental, physical, and emotional health were on track. She provided items for postpartum care and recovery and provided the kind of care and support every person should experience after giving birth. Her regular check-ins via text were so thoughtful and helped to extend our incredible journey together. We could not have asked for a better birth doula experience and I am so thankful that we found E. and that she was a part of this momentous occasion.

Cordelia B.

I decided to hire a Doula for a number of reasons. First, I wanted to ensure my husband and I had the freedom to focus on the experience of welcoming our first child into the world, rather than being sidetracked or distracted by all the unknowns and the anxiety that can bring. I also knew I wanted to stay with my OBGYN, which means I would have a hospital birth, so I wanted an additional support person with a perspective from outside the medical community. And finally, as a woman of color, I wanted to ensure I had an advocate to work on my behalf and take care of me and my family during this vulnerable time.

I knew that if anyone would stand up for me and protect my birth experience, it would be you. Your warmth and assertiveness are very comforting.

Knowing you were in my corner gave me the confidence to truly lean into the experience of giving birth while letting go of a lot of my anxiety. You also never made me feel bad or less than for any of my choices, preferences, or birth circumstances. This was especially helpful when my breech baby wouldn’t turn, and I needed a c-section. With so many people taking pity on me and acting like somehow c-sections were a 2nd class birth, it was so very comforting and empowering to have you maintain the same level of excitement that you had previously while still leaving room for any feelings of disappointment I might have. It felt like you gave me permission to mourn the birth I’d hoped for, and then get pumped for the birth I was about to have. It was so much easier to acclimate to the idea of a c-section with you as my cheerleader and supporter through it all.

Especially during this pandemic when visitors were not allowed at the hospital, it was great to have you come, bring food, take pictures, and talk through my birth experience. And even though I didn’t get to see you the day of the c-section, having you meet us there in the morning and then drop off food later was so lovely. It made the process feel a lot less clinical in general.

-Amber S.

I am so lucky to have found E. . I am a first time mother who struggled for years to get pregnant, and had some anxiety about various possibilities and outcomes. I needed extra support to help to ground me, comfort me and assure that our baby boy got here safely.

While I had always envisioned a natural, unmedicated birth, circumstances were such that I needed a c-section. And in fact, I started to feel more comfortable with one after weighing the various possibilities for my specific complications. Despite my birth plan looking different than I had always imagined, and even beyond how I thought a doula could or would be willing to support me, E. made sure to lend her support where I needed it the most. She helped me to get outside and breathe in fresh air. She guided me through breathing exercises and meditations. Most importantly, she never looked down on me for needing to experience my pregnancy in my own way — there was never any pressure or judgement. She was always willing and able to adapt to my unique needs — both pre and post partum.

When you have the pleasure of meeting and working with Erin, you just know you made the right decision. She is comforting, nurturing, and knowledgeable. She is firm in her resolve and knows what it takes to support her parents. Am so grateful to have found her.

Naomi F

E.  was so wonderful during my labor and delivery by helping my partner and me through the hospital process, helping to advocate, and finding ways to provide comfort to me during labor. We are very grateful for E. and her commitment to giving us the best experience possible during delivery. I would absolutely use E. again if I find myself expecting in the future.

Cara

“Hi Stephanie, thanks so much for checking in and following up. We LOVED E.! Hiring her was perhaps the best decision we made in this whole process. She made us feel super comfortable right away, was generous and patient in her in person time, and I truly don’t know what I would have done without her during labor. But perhaps best of all was the texting and on call support afterward which was really generous and helped us feel less panicked as first time parents. In her follow up in person visit, she gave me a massage that helped release a lot of post birth pain and tension and did a debrief of the whole labor with us that was really cathartic for me. Overall it was a great experience. 10/10, I would recommend!

Sara M

“Hi Stephanie, Thank you for checking in! I am so glad I found E. She is knowledgeable, compassionate and kind. Her calm and empowering demeanor helped me through a labor that went from smooth to stressful in a matter of minutes. I am happy to be a reference for any potential clients looking to work with her.

Warmly,

Lauren”