Doulas in Rhode Island

Local Birth Doulas are listed below.

For Postpartum Doulas, click here.

Gentle Beginnings Childbirth Education & Doula Services
401-682-1541
Certifications: DONA Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Certified Bradley Method Childbirth Educator
laurenamand@cox.net
www.gentlebirthri.com
Geographical Area Served: All of RI and Southeastern MA
Services Provided: Birth doula support, Postpartum doula support, group and private childbirth education.

Personal Statement: I believe in the natural process of labor and birth. Giving birth provides women an opportunity for self-discovery and to strengthen the couples bond. Women remember their children's births for the rest of their lives. I strive to help make that memory a beautiful one and a source of strength for each woman and each couple. I have been a certified childbirth educator since 2003 after having been inspired by the beautiful, empowering births of my own children. My desire to support women and couples through this transforming process naturally grew into providing doula support. I have been providing birth and postpartum doula support since 2005 with the same philosophy that honors their experience and individuality. I am committed to educating women and couples about their options for gentle birth, helping them build trust in the natural process & providing nurturing doula support. With these ideals I have supported over 150 women and their partners

Leah DeCesare, BS, CCE, ICPE, PCD(DONA), CD(DONA)
Certified Birth Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Postnatal Educator, Certified Childbirth Educator

Mother’s Circle
401-398-2944
Leah@motherscircle.net
Mothers Circle
Geographical Area Served: All of Rhode Island
Services Provided: Labor Support Doula services; Postpartum doula services including: breastfeeding support and education, errands, laundry, light household tidying, simple meal preparation, infant soothing skills, help with siblings and family adjustment and multiples, sleep counseling. Childbirth Education.

Personal Statement: Nurturing mothers and nurturing families is my love. It is my privilege to help new parents find their style and to feel confident in their new role, whether their first or fourth child. Throughout labor, birth and postpartum, I mother the mother and support the family.
As a postpartum doula, I anticipate the families’ needs and adjust with each day. I am CPR certified for infant through adult. I am the mother of three terrific kids and that experience brought me to this field in 2002. I volunteer with DONA International, Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity, Families First Rhode Island and my children’s schools. I maintain professional memberships with DONA International, International Childbirth Educators Association (ICEA) and the American Association of Birth Centers and the Rhode Island Birth Network. I am the co-founder of Doulas of Rhode Island. I wish you all the best for a beautiful birth!

Severine Degnan, ALACE CBE (in training) and ALACE CLD, DONA-Trained Postpartum Doula
doula sev

Birth in Harmony
401-595-6938 (C)
401-886-7815 (H)
Severine@birthinharmony.com
Birth In Harmony
Geographical Area Served: All of Rhode Island
Services Provided: Birth Doula, Childbirth classes, Postpartum Doula and assistant in home births in RI

Personal Statement: Shortly after the birth of my daughter, I was called to the work of a doula. I became fascinated and amazed at the birth process and the strength that lies within each of us. I decided to change my career path and assist laboring women, to give the power back to them and empower them to make the choices that are right for them and their families.
Every birth is different and beautiful. I thank each and every one of my clients (past and future) for allowing me in their intimate circle and for the trust we are building.

Jessica Fuss, CD(DONA)
DONA Certified Birth Doula

Soft Touch Doula Services
401-837-0922
softtouchdoula@hotmail.com
Soft Touch Doula Services
Geographical Area Served: All of Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts and Western Connecticut
Services Provided: Birth doula, breastfeeding support, cloth diapering advice

Personal Statement: I feel so honored to be a Birth Doula. I truly believe pregnancy and birth are quite possibly the most beautiful and miraculous events in life. I believe in the birth process as a natural one. My goal is to help make your birth experience as fulfilling, peaceful and glorious as it can be. I am not only certified and have experience helping many women in an array of different circumstances, but I have also birthed two of my own babies gently and beautifully.

Lisa Gendron, Childbirth International Certified Birth Doula, BFA Rhode Island School of Design

Agroterra Birth, Lisa Gendron Photography
401-497-8219
info@agroterrabirth.com
Geographical Area Served: All of Rhode Island, South Eastern Massachusetts
Services Provided: Birth Doula Services, Professional Maternity, Birth and New Family Photography, Home Birth Support, Lactation Support, Water Birth Support

Personal Statement: I am passionate about supporting gentle, family centered birth- and in my services I seek to provide a unique, personal experience that allows families to journey through birth with confidence, and dignity. As a professional doula and photographer, I provide families with advocacy, devotion, encouragement and in that process create images that depict the power and tenderness of birth. My own births opened my eyes to the intense beauty of this process and I deeply want to honor that beauty in both my doula work and photography. Giving birth can transform a woman- it will challenge her, open her eyes to her power. It is an honor to be present, to witness and participate this amazing process.

Jenny Gruslin, HCHD, CD(DONA) pending and Certified Hypnobabies. Hypno-Doula
jenn

jenny@bellyupri.com
Belly Up RI
401-378-1789
Geographical Area Served: Rhode Island
Services Provided: Birth doula

"I have always been drawn to the magical process of pregnancy and birth, so it seemed a natural fit for me to become a doula.

Personal Statement: I feel that being a doula is truly what I was born to do. To be able to share this intimate, wondrous, adventure with families is such a gift and not one that I take lightly. I promise to treat your family with nurturing, compassion, and love -- and to support you as I would if you were a member of my own family. I am passionate about birth, YOUR birth, and I will carry your experience with me for the rest of my life."

Shelley Harvey, ALACE CLD, CAPPA CBE in training, DONA-Trained Postpartum Doula
Mama Love Doula Services
401-663-8882
Shelleyharvey@cox.net
Mama Love Doula Services
Geographical Area Served: Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Services Provided: Birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth education

Personal Statement: Birth and educating women about their bodies is my passion. I have been a doula for 2 years providing labor, postpartum and breastfeeding support and education. I have experience with twins, VBAC and abused women and I will give loving support to any family who would like my services regardless of background. My goal is to help women and families make informed choices and to have an involved and gentle birthing experience.

Meghan Henry, DONA Certified Birth Doula
meghan

Railinn Doula Services
401-688-1738
railinndoula@gmail.com
Railinn Doula Services
Geographical Area Served: Rhode Island and SE Massachusetts
Services Provided: Birth doula support, breastfeeding support, cloth diapering advice, babywearing advice.

Personal Statement: As a mom of two and a doula, I understand the needs of mothers-to-be and strive to provide specialized care to women and their partners during the most important event in their lives. Birth is unpredictable, miraculous, and life-changing. Women are empowered by positive birthing experiences, and as a result, they enter into their new roles as mothers with capability and determination. My goal is to help you achieve this by establishing a trusting relationship with you and your family, working with you to create a unique birth plan, advocating on your behalf, and supporting you throughout your pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum.

Emily Howell, DONA-Trained Birth Doula
401-864-7992
howellem@aol.com
Geographical Area Served: Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Services Provided: Birth doula

Stacie Mandeville, BA, CLD, Certified Labor Doula (CAPPA), Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist (CPES) & Mentor

Inner Wisdom Birth Services
401-338-9525
860-774-7725
stacie@innerwisdombirth.com
Inner Wisdom Birth Services
Geographical Area Served: All of Rhode Island, Eastern Connecticut, and parts of Southern MassachusettsServices provided: doula support, bellycasting, and placenta encapsulation

Personal statement: Giving birth was an empowering experience for me, and has led me to this path of birth work. I believe a woman's birth experience holds the power to transform her in ways unimaginable. It is my goal to provide clients with the support and comfort they need while on their great journey to motherhood. It is an honor to be of service for this sacred event

Kim McNiece, DONA trained birth doula, Certified in Pre-natal Massage
Blessed Beginnings
kim

401-782-3559
blessedbeginningsri@hotmail.com
Geographical Area Served: South County
Services Provided: Spa, massage, birth doula, workshops and parties

Personal Statement: I was called into the birthing world long before my own babies were born. It is such an amazing blessing to walk alongside a family at such a special time. I am a licensed massage therapist who is certified in prenatal massage. There is nothing better than working on mamas during their pregnancy and welcoming Baby on their Birthday!

Merav Minkin CLC, DONA Trained Birth Doula
Phone:401-440-5445
Email:eastsidedoula@gmail.com
Website:
Geographical Area Served: All of RI and nearby MA
Services Provided: Birth Doula, VBAC support, Lactation Counseling

Personal Statement: I believe that birth is a beautiful, intimate, and empowering experience. It changes you forever, and is an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. My role as a doula is to help you achieve the birth that you desire. Whether you are planning a home birth or hospital birth, I will provide personalized emotional, physical and informational support, as well as advocate for your desires and needs. I encourage and facilitate partner interaction, enabling partners to feel welcome, included and confident in the birthing process. I strongly believe in providing a doula for every woman that wants one, and I feel honored to help the women in my community succeed in having beautiful births!

Amanda Morin, DONA-Trained Postpartum Doula
401-261-3277
amandamorin@live.com
Geographical Area Served: Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts
Services Provided: Sibling care, breastfeeding support, light cleaning, education, baby care, touch, companionship, cooking, errands, referrals to community resources, household organization, pumping help, milk storage.

Personal Statement: I want to honor and empower women by giving them practical and emotional support in the postpartum period. I work with women of all backgrounds and lifestyle.

Gina Rodriguez-Drix, Tolabor Trained Birth Doula

gina.ritesandreason@gmail.com
Geographical Area Served: Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts
Services Provided: Spanish speacking, can provide video of birth for an additional fee.

Birth is an empowering and spiritual journey. I would be honored to be a part of your experience.

Erica Shea, DONA Certified Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, CAPPA Trained Childbirth Educator, Certified Hypnobabies Doula
Blessed Beginnings
401-864-1251
erica

Blessed Beginnings
blessedbeginningri@hotmail.com
Geographical Area Served: RI, Southern MA & Eastern CT
Services Provided: Birth Doula, Lactation Consulting, Childbirt Education, Professional Photography

Personal Statement: Pregnancy, birth and motherhood are some of the most amazing and awe-inspiring events in our lives. As a Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator and Photographer, it is my passion and my privilege to accompany you through this journey of discovering the power within yourself to perfectly birth and nurture your baby.It will be my pleasure to get to know you and your family,providing you with the best of care and support as your Doula during this most blessed time of pregnancy, birth and the weeks beyond.

Jennifer Rossi-Stephens CLS, DONA-Trained Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor
jen

Birth Speaks Doula Services
401-497-4492
birthspeaksdoula@gmail.com
Geographical Area Served: Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts
Services Provided: Birth doula, breastfeeding support, home birth mentor,cloth diapering advice, infant potty training/EC advice.

Personal Statement: I am passionate about supporting women to have birth experiences where they feel safe, empowered, honored, and respected for their decisions. As my own two children have taught me, birth is the intersection of one's hopes, fears, instincts, sexuality, beliefs, cultural notions, and past experiences. At this intersection, we are provided a unique glimpse into who we are as people and how we can contribute to the world. It is here that parents are born, as well as babies.
In addition to being a birth doula I am a Certified Lactation Counselor through the Academy for Lactation Policy and Practice. I am honored to be a Board member of the Rhode Island Birth Network - an amazing resource for those interested in gentle birth options in RI. I am also the co-founder of the RI Home Birth Collective - a vibrant community working to increase the accessibility of home birth in RI, and provide resources, information, and support to those interested in and/or planning a home birth.

Important disclaimer: Doulas of Rhode Island is happy to pass along the names of our doula members. Please understand that DoRI is a doulas network and is not a credentialing agency or a regulatory body. As such, we cannot be accountable for the competence of members of the organization. DoRI urges all parents to take responsibility for their birth experience by informing themselves through asking questions, reading, obtaining local references and discussing care with other parents and care providers. We encourage you to interview and meet with several doulas to find someone with the right fit for your family. DoRI wishes you a happy and healthy birth and parenthood experience.

Local Birth Doulas are listed below.

For Postpartum Doulas, click here.

Lauren Amand, CD (DONA), PCD (DONA) CCE (AAHCC)

Gentle Beginnings Childbirth Education & Doula Services
401-682-1541
Certifications: DONA Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Certified Bradley Method Childbirth Educator
laurenamand@cox.net
www.gentlebirthri.com
Geographical Area Served: All of RI and Southeastern MA
Services Provided: Birth doula support, Postpartum doula support, group and private childbirth education.

Read more...

Personal Statement: I believe in the natural process of labor and birth. Giving birth provides women an opportunity for self-discovery and to strengthen the couples bond. Women remember their children's births for the rest of their lives. I strive to help make that memory a beautiful one and a source of strength for each woman and each couple. I have been a certified childbirth educator since 2003 after having been inspired by the beautiful, empowering births of my own children. My desire to support women and couples through this transforming process naturally grew into providing doula support. I have been providing birth and postpartum doula support since 2005 with the same philosophy that honors their experience and individuality. I am committed to educating women and couples about their options for gentle birth, helping them build trust in the natural process & providing nurturing doula support. With these ideals I have supported over 150 women and their partners

Leah DeCesare, BS, CCE, ICPE, PCD(DONA), CD(DONA)
Certified Birth Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Postnatal Educator, Certified Childbirth Educator

Mother’s Circle
401-398-2944
Leah@motherscircle.net
Mothers Circle
Geographical Area Served: All of Rhode Island
Services Provided: Labor Support Doula services; Postpartum doula services including: breastfeeding support and education, errands, laundry, light household tidying, simple meal preparation, infant soothing skills, help with siblings and family adjustment and multiples, sleep counseling. Childbirth Education.

Read more...

Personal Statement: Nurturing mothers and nurturing families is my love. It is my privilege to help new parents find their style and to feel confident in their new role, whether their first or fourth child. Throughout labor, birth and postpartum, I mother the mother and support the family.
As a postpartum doula, I anticipate the families’ needs and adjust with each day. I am CPR certified for infant through adult. I am the mother of three terrific kids and that experience brought me to this field in 2002. I volunteer with DONA International, Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity, Families First Rhode Island and my children’s schools. I maintain professional memberships with DONA International, International Childbirth Educators Association (ICEA) and the American Association of Birth Centers and the Rhode Island Birth Network. I am the co-founder of Doulas of Rhode Island. I wish you all the best for a beautiful birth!

Severine Degnan, ALACE CBE (in training) and ALACE CLD, DONA-Trained Postpartum Doula

Birth in Harmony
401-595-6938 (C)
401-886-7815 (H)
Severine@birthinharmony.com
Birth In Harmony
Geographical Area Served: All of Rhode Island
Services Provided: Birth Doula, Childbirth classes, Postpartum Doula and assistant in home births in RI

Read more...

Personal Statement: Shortly after the birth of my daughter, I was called to the work of a doula. I became fascinated and amazed at the birth process and the strength that lies within each of us. I decided to change my career path and assist laboring women, to give the power back to them and empower them to make the choices that are right for them and their families.
Every birth is different and beautiful. I thank each and every one of my clients (past and future) for allowing me in their intimate circle and for the trust we are building.

Jessica Fuss, CD(DONA)
DONA Certified Birth Doula

Soft Touch Doula Services
401-837-0922
softtouchdoula@hotmail.com
Soft Touch Doula Services
Geographical Area Served:   All of Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts and Western Connecticut
Services Provided: Birth doula, breastfeeding support, cloth diapering advice

Read more...

Personal Statement: I feel so honored to be a Birth Doula. I truly believe pregnancy and birth are quite possibly the most beautiful and miraculous events in life. I believe in the birth process as a natural one. My goal is to help make your birth experience as fulfilling, peaceful and glorious as it can be. I am not only certified and have experience helping many women in an array of different circumstances, but I have also birthed two of my own babies gently and beautifully.

Lisa Gendron, Childbirth International Certified Birth Doula, BFA Rhode Island School of Design

Agroterra Birth, Lisa Gendron Photography
401-497-8219
info@agroterrabirth.com
Geographical Area Served:   All of Rhode Island, South Eastern Massachusetts
Services Provided: Birth Doula Services, Professional Maternity, Birth and New Family Photography, Home Birth Support, Lactation Support, Water Birth Support

Read more...

Personal Statement: I am passionate about supporting gentle, family centered birth- and in my services I seek to provide a unique, personal experience that allows families to journey through birth with confidence, and dignity. As a professional doula and photographer, I provide families with advocacy, devotion, encouragement and in that process create images that depict the power and tenderness of birth. My own births opened my eyes to the intense beauty of this process and I deeply want to honor that beauty in both my doula work and photography. Giving birth can transform a woman- it will challenge her, open her eyes to her power. It is an honor to be present, to witness and participate this amazing process.

Jenny Gruslin, HCHD, CD(DONA) pending and Certified Hypnobabies. Hypno-Doula

jenny@bellyupri.com
Belly Up RI
401-378-1789
Geographical Area Served:   Rhode Island
Services Provided: Birth doula

"I have always been drawn to the magical process of pregnancy and birth, so it seemed a natural fit for me to become a doula.

Read more...

Personal Statement: I feel that being a doula is truly what I was born to do. To be able to share this intimate, wondrous, adventure with families is such a gift and not one that I take lightly. I promise to treat your family with nurturing, compassion, and love -- and to support you as I would if you were a member of my own family. I am passionate about birth, YOUR birth, and I will carry your experience with me for the rest of my life."

Shelley Harvey, ALACE CLD, CAPPA CBE in training, DONA-Trained Postpartum Doula
Mama Love Doula Services
401-663-8882
Shelleyharvey@cox.net
Mama Love Doula Services
Geographical Area Served:   Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Services Provided: Birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth education

Read more...

Personal Statement: Birth and educating women about their bodies is my passion. I have been a doula for 2 years providing labor, postpartum and breastfeeding support and education. I have experience with twins, VBAC and abused women and I will give loving support to any family who would like my services regardless of background. My goal is to help women and families make informed choices and to have an involved and gentle birthing experience.

Meghan Henry, DONA Certified Birth Doula

Railinn Doula Services
401-688-1738
railinndoula@gmail.com
Railinn Doula Services
Geographical Area Served:   Rhode Island and SE Massachusetts
Services Provided: Birth doula support, breastfeeding support, cloth diapering advice, babywearing advice.

Read more...

Personal Statement: As a mom of two and a doula, I understand the needs of mothers-to-be and strive to provide specialized care to women and their partners during the most important event in their lives. Birth is unpredictable, miraculous, and life-changing. Women are empowered by positive birthing experiences, and as a result, they enter into their new roles as mothers with capability and determination. My goal is to help you achieve this by establishing a trusting relationship with you and your family, working with you to create a unique birth plan, advocating on your behalf, and supporting you throughout your pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum.

Emily Howell, DONA-Trained Birth Doula
401-864-7992
howellem@aol.com
Geographical Area Served:   Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Services Provided: Birth doula

Stacie Mandeville, BA, CLD, Certified Labor Doula (CAPPA), Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist (CPES) & Mentor

Inner Wisdom Birth Services
401-338-9525
860-774-7725
stacie@innerwisdombirth.com
Inner Wisdom Birth Services
Geographical Area Served: All of Rhode Island, Eastern Connecticut, and parts of Southern MassachusettsServices provided: doula support, bellycasting, and placenta encapsulation

Read more...

Personal statement: Giving birth was an empowering experience for me, and has led me to this path of birth work. I believe a woman's birth experience holds the power to transform her in ways unimaginable. It is my goal to provide clients with the support and comfort they need while on their great journey to motherhood. It is an honor to be of service for this sacred event

Kim McNiece, DONA trained birth doula, Certified in Pre-natal Massage
Blessed Beginnings

401-782-3559
blessedbeginningsri@hotmail.com
Geographical Area Served:  South County
Services Provided: Spa, massage, birth doula, workshops and parties

Read more...

Personal Statement: I was called into the birthing world long before my own babies were born. It is such an amazing blessing to walk alongside a family at such a special time. I am a licensed massage therapist who is certified in prenatal massage. There is nothing better than working on mamas during their pregnancy and welcoming Baby on their Birthday!

Merav Minkin CLC, DONA Trained Birth Doula
Phone:401-440-5445
Email:eastsidedoula@gmail.com
Website:
Geographical Area Served: All of RI and nearby MA
Services Provided: Birth Doula, VBAC support, Lactation Counseling

Read more...

Personal Statement: I believe that birth is a beautiful, intimate, and empowering experience. It changes you forever, and is an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. My role as a doula is to help you achieve the birth that you desire. Whether you are planning a home birth or hospital birth, I will provide personalized emotional, physical and informational support, as well as advocate for your desires and needs. I encourage and facilitate partner interaction, enabling partners to feel welcome, included and confident in the birthing process. I strongly believe in providing a doula for every woman that wants one, and I feel honored to help the women in my community succeed in having beautiful births!

Amanda Morin, DONA-Trained Postpartum Doula
401-261-3277
amandamorin@live.com
Geographical Area Served:   Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts
Services Provided: Sibling care, breastfeeding support, light cleaning, education, baby care, touch, companionship, cooking, errands, referrals to community resources, household organization, pumping help, milk storage.

Read more...

Personal Statement: I want to honor and empower women by giving them practical and emotional support in the postpartum period. I work with women of all backgrounds and lifestyle.

Gina Rodriguez-Drix, Tolabor Trained Birth Doula

gina.ritesandreason@gmail.com
Geographical Area Served:   Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts
Services Provided: Spanish speacking, can provide video of birth for an additional fee.

Read more

Birth is an empowering and spiritual journey. I would be honored to be a part of your experience.

Erica Shea, DONA Certified Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, CAPPA Trained Childbirth Educator, Certified Hypnobabies Doula
Blessed Beginnings
401-864-1251

Blessed Beginnings
blessedbeginningri@hotmail.com
Geographical Area Served: RI, Southern MA & Eastern CT
Services Provided: Birth Doula, Lactation Consulting, Childbirt Education, Professional Photography

Read more...

Personal Statement: Pregnancy, birth and motherhood are some of the most amazing and awe-inspiring events in our lives. As a Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator and Photographer, it is my passion and my privilege to accompany you through this journey of discovering the power within yourself to perfectly birth and nurture your baby.It will be my pleasure to get to know you and your family,providing you with the best of care and support as your Doula during this most blessed time of pregnancy, birth and the weeks beyond.

Jennifer Rossi-Stephens CLS, DONA-Trained Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor

Birth Speaks Doula Services
401-497-4492
birthspeaksdoula@gmail.com
Geographical Area Served:   Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts
Services Provided: Birth doula, breastfeeding support, home birth mentor,cloth diapering advice, infant potty training/EC advice.

Read more...

Personal Statement: I am passionate about supporting women to have birth experiences where they feel safe, empowered, honored, and respected for their decisions. As my own two children have taught me, birth is the intersection of one's hopes, fears, instincts, sexuality, beliefs, cultural notions, and past experiences. At this intersection, we are provided a unique glimpse into who we are as people and how we can contribute to the world. It is here that parents are born, as well as babies.
In addition to being a birth doula I am a Certified Lactation Counselor through the Academy for Lactation Policy and Practice. I am honored to be a Board member of the Rhode Island Birth Network - an amazing resource for those interested in gentle birth options in RI. I am also the co-founder of the RI Home Birth Collective - a vibrant community working to increase the accessibility of home birth in RI, and provide resources, information, and support to those interested in and/or planning a home birth.

Important disclaimer: Doulas of Rhode Island is happy to pass along the names of our doula members. Please understand that DoRI is a doulas network and is not a credentialing agency or a regulatory body. As such, we cannot be accountable for the competence of members of the organization. DoRI urges all parents to take responsibility for their birth experience by informing themselves through asking questions, reading, obtaining local references and discussing care with other parents and care providers. We encourage you to interview and meet with several doulas to find someone with the right fit for your family. DoRI wishes you a happy and healthy birth and parenthood experience.