Hi, my name is Akua. I’m a Certified Perinatal Doula, Childbirth Educator, musician and parent. My doula practice ‘Caring in Color’ was founded with the intention of providing creative, nonjudgmental, and affirming support to people navigating fertility, pregnancy, birth and postpartum. While I serve all families in Rhode Island, I am especially-committed to improving and expanding reproductive support for BIPOC and LGBTQIA2+ individuals and families.
Trust is a crucial part of birth, so it’s important to work with a doula who you really vibe with. My style is warm, calm and personable and I’m interested in both the tangible and the spiritual elements of pregnancy, birth and family-building. Through discussion, knowledge-sharing and evidence-based education, we will develop practical and conceptual tools to help you approach your journey to parenthood feeling prepared and confident. Our goal is for you to feel seen, heard and supported during this experience so you may navigate the challenges, joys and unknowns of this life transition as your fullest, truest self.
As of 2023, Caring In Color accepts RI-based insurance and will be offering an in-person Childbirth Education series starting Spring 2023! Please reach out to arrange an introductory call and see if I'm the right doula for you.

I am a DONA Certified Birth Doula, a Rhode Island Certified Perinatal Doula, an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and a mom of three sons.

Whether working for an international adoption agency in Boston, volunteering in a hospital pediatric unit and domestic violence shelters in Florida or caring for little ones as a nanny, I have always treasured my time surrounded by children and families.

It is such an honor and a privilege to be invited to share in such a sacred milestone and gently hold the space for families before, during and shortly after childbirth ensuring the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible as you welcome a sweet new life into the world and begin to navigate this next chapter of your journey.

"I love being a doula, deep down in my soul." My name is Emerald Ortiz, I am the owner and operator of Sacred Wombanhood Birth Support Services.  I’m a full spectrum doula certified as a Community Outreach Perinatal Educator (COPE) through Commonsense Childbirth Institute which encompasses childbirth education, birth doula and lactation support.  I’m also trained by Shafia Monroe Consulting (SMC), as a culturally competent full circle doula.  I have numerous skills and resources to offer my clients including knowledge of pregnancy and postpartum herbs, belly binding, mother blessing, baby wearing, infant care and more.As a wife and the mother of 2 sons and a daughter, I know the importance of both the presence and lack of informed support and resources for new parents. Though I have been a "trained" doula since 2018, my birth work journey began in 1997 when supporting a friend through her birth, realizing how beautifully sacred supporting a birth can be.  I went on to support numerous family and friends' births before taking doula training.  Being a birth worker is not just what I do, but a part of who I am. Services I provide include childbirth education, prenatal support, partner support, pregnancy and birth comfort measures, birth planning, physical/emotional birth support, breastfeeding, infant care, and postpartum support.   Also, as a graduate of Woman's Choice Perinatal Service Placenta Encapsulation training I provide placenta capsule preparation. Because  pregnancies can end in a number of ways I am prepared to support families through any outcome.   I’m also a certified Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) advocate. I’m proudly one of the founding members of the Umoja Nia Birth Collective, a RI based doula collective of unique, diverse Full Spectrum Doulas who provide a range of perinatal service to families across the State.

Kaitlyn is a DONA International trained birth doula, Rhode Island Certified Perinatal Doula, educator, wife, and parent serving both Rhode Island and Connecticut. She has experience working with those choosing to have a home birth or water birth, those walking through birth anxiety and those needing strong human rights advocacy in the hospital setting. She utilizes evidence-based childbirth education to teach, Spinning Babies techniques to physically support, trauma informed care to emotionally support and her Birth Monopoly training to encourage advocacy with her clients. She takes an overall holistic and natural-minded approach to care. Kaitlyn has a Bachelor's degree in Education, and prior to becoming a birth doula she spent a decade professionally teaching. Her career has been spent educating and caring for children and their families, which has proven to be extremely beneficial to her birth work. It's her desire to continue supporting and loving on families as they engage in the most important moments of their lives. Kaitlyn birthed both of her children at home and has a deep love and respect for home births. She believes it's essential to truly trust and feel safe with your birth team it is Kaitlyn's deepest desire to ensure that all of her clients always feel safe, heard, loved, respected, and empowered throughout their journey.

I am excited to support women through their own birth journeys and help them make the most of this life-changing event. My heart is to see all fear and misconceptions taken away and for birth to be restored to its original design.

Becoming a doula was something that caught me by surprise. While I was pregnant, I realized that I needed more information about birth and my options. After the birth of my daughter, I felt a shift within myself and began taking steps towards a pretty big career change! (I had been teaching preschool for six years). I now find myself immersed in this amazing birth world and loving every minute. I enjoy helping families learn about their options and supporting them on their own, individual journeys. I believe birth is an amazing and empowering process. My job as a doula is to support families as they make choices about the kind of birth and postpartum experiences they would like to have.

The body goes through so many changes during pregnancy. So, as an exercise specialist with an interest in pelvic health, it is my goal to provide each birthing person guidance on how to remain healthy and active during their pregnancy. I graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelors of Science in kinesiology and was trained by the National Black Doulas Association. Having a doula is so important, and so is taking care of self and baby. I am privileged to be able to share my knowledge of exercise to help make your pregnancy a safe one.

Hey everyone, my name is Claire and I am a Full Spectrum Doula and placenta Encapsulator. I received my college degree in Health Sciences at URI and Doula training from Commonsense Childbirth Institute. I am bilingual and my goal is to serve both English and Spanish speaking people. My educational background and doula training has given me the tools in order to help my community so birthing people are better assisted during their pregnancy and labor. I believe that everyone should have a doula by their side supporting and advocating for them. My research proved to me that maternal health must be improved in order to ensure the safety of both baby and mom. I believe that having a Doula who both cares about your health and your power is a great way to feel confident during your childbirth experience.

I am a Public Health professional, Certified Community Health Worker, and Certified Perinatal Educator and Doula with nearly 10 years of experience in sexual health education and promotion. I've lived between worlds for most of my life - navigating cultures, language, and professions. Often, building connections and translating - making concepts less complex, taboo, or scary.I advocate for Intimacy Literacy - a skill that each and every individual can acquire to learn about their bodies, strengthen their sexual health, and flourish within interpersonal relationships. I care deeply about the ways in which our bodies, minds, and hearts navigate our complex socio-cultural landscape and via mentorship, help folks put tools into practice to be the best partners, lovers, and parents they can be.

I am a certified as a Birth Doula (DONA), a RI Perinatal Doula, a Childbirth Educator, a Hypnobabies Doula, and lactation counselor. My goal as a doula is to help expectant parents feel calm, confident, and prepared through their unique birth experience. I provide in person or remote services in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula, with more than five years of experience. I have birthed four children of my own. I have 10+ years of breastfeeding experience including; extended feeding. I am passionate about all things birth and the environment. I am the first Spanish speaking doula to be certified in RI. I am Puerto Rican and love to incorporate my indigenous and Afro heritage in my Doula work.EspañolSoy Doula de Parto y Postparto, con más de cinco años de experiencia. He dado a luz a cuatro hijos propios. Tengo más de 10 años de experiencia en lactancia materna, incluidos; alimentación extendida. Me apasiona todo lo relacionado con el nacimiento y el medio ambiente. Soy la primera doula de habla hispana certificada en RI. Soy puertorriqueña y me encanta incorporar mi herencia indígena y afro en mi trabajo de Doula.

My interest in birth assistance began when my close friends and sisters began having children and sharing their hopes, fears, and experiences with me. As I read Ina May Gaskin's Complete Guide to Childbirth and Spiritual Midwifery, the stories and information inspired me to fill a gap in maternity care. My goal is to improve birth experiences and outcomes to protect your memories with kindness, comfort measures, evidence-based information, birth planning, and resources.

I have a deep appreciation and respect for physiologic birth. I believe that you are strong and powerful, that your baby is a miracle, and that you deserve to be treated with dignity and respect in the most vulnerable and intimate moments of your life. When labor begins I want to be present for you to offer reassurance, encouragement, comfort measures, position suggestions, and partner support. Whether you are going to a hospital or birth center or staying home, I will be your companion and protect your interests.

I would love to support your family as you welcome a new human into your life.

Visit my website for more information. Call, text, or email me to schedule a free interview to see whether I might be the right doula for you.

I come alongside expectant and new parents to offer support and eliminate confusion about their options in birth and newborn care. By providing holistic, comprehensive education and hands-on support I help parents feel supported in their choices and well informed for birth and parenting their way.Currently accepting Rhode Island Medicaid, NHPRI and BCBSRI insurance coverage.

Stephanie is the founder and owner of Birth Awakenings, LLC., a Certified Perinatal Doula (birth & postpartum) and Community Advocate.
Her educational background includes an undergraduate degree in biology and health sciences and a master's degree in healthcare administration.
Stephanie is bilingual and equally fluent in English and Haitian Creole. She is determined to create positive change throughout communities for pregnant mothers and their families through advocacy, encouraging all families to reap the benefits of doula care. Her promise to clients is to support their birthing decisions, thus increasing birth awareness.

DescriptioMy name is Latisha Michel. I am a dedicated wife and mother of 5. I am also the Founder of Ready Set Latch Go. Ready Set Latch Go is a service for Prenatal, Birth, Postpartum and Breastfeeding Support along with navigation and connecting to other services warranted based on individual need. My passion for becoming a Doula stems from my own experiences and vast history with supporting my family and friends over the past 24 years. Because of my own experiences my goal is to ensure that the mom feels heard, supported and empowered during her birth. Supports are also offered for her team to help heighten the confidence for all to support mom as well.I've adopted the motto that "Birth isn't something we suffer, but something that we actively do and exult in" and my hope is that you will do just that. n text goes here

Sara R. Castaneda is the founder and CEO of SacredPause Ayurvedic Doula and Perinatal Services and was born in Boston with the flair of a Latino background. She is a first generation American born from Nicaraguan and Cuban parents. Sara is responsible for the mission, vision, strategy, and fundraising for SacredPause as it expands across the state of Rhode Island. Sara is a bilingual community health worker, doula, Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant, and yoga teacher dedicated to birth justice and making doula services accessible to not only the BIPOC community, but also to the immigrant population.

As a mom of nine children, I've had a variety of experiences with birth and postpartum. Some were more difficult than others, but my best memories are of those times when I felt heard and supported - like what I was doing was truly important. Every mom should feel this way. Every family should have the support they need. Whether it's for your labor and birth or in the weeks beyond, I'd be honored to come alongside you on your journey!

Hi, I am Amanda, founder of Open Birthwork. I am a doula, artist and mother residing in Narragansett, Rhode Island.

Birth is a grand opening up, physically and emotionally. For the birthing person, it is a remarkable metamorphosis. As a doula it is my job to fully and unconditionally see and support you during the major life transitions of pregnancy, birth, and in the early days of postpartum. I am passionate about co-creating spaces for people to be informed, comfortable and exactly who they are so that they can open up. For a birthing person, this work of opening is physical and emotional. I am there for it. Please reach out to explore if we're a good fit!

After two very different experiences birthing my children in my bedroom I sensed an invitation towards birth work. In November 2019, I became a certified doula through Shafia Monroe Consulting. Along the way, I have accompanied many loved ones through birth, death and rebirth all while distinctly experiencing those shifts in my own body and identities. I love how birth offers us a disruption in the status quo of our lives and a chance to taste the mystery, wonder and power of mingling with the Divine in our ordinary bodies. Ezer Birth Collective is an LGBTQ+ affirming, full spectrum, spiritually aware network of birth and postpartum doulas. I would be honored to help you encounter power and presence in and through you wherever you are in this process.

*Please note: Kaeli is currently working with families during pregnancy and after birth. She is NOT offering labor/birth doula support. She is happy to collaborate with your birth doula, if her areas of specialty would further support your family.

Through her work as an doula, perinatal educator, bodyworker and movement teacher, Kaeli has supported over 3000 birthing families over the past 19 years. Her doula practice focuses on pregnant and postpartum families*, as well as those who are experiencing loss or choosing termination.

She loves to work with all types of families, and is especially skilled in supporting in the following areas: physical comfort and exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, family rights and advocacy while navigating medical systems, families with histories of trauma or loss, families caring for babies with medical conditions, 4th trimester planning, connecting to our bodies/somatic education, and navigating the mental, emotional, identity and relationship changes of the childbearing years.

Bianca Paredes is a Childbirth Doula who works to support women and their partners (if present) as they navigate pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period.
After witnessing the transformational power of birth, a shift occurred within Bianca igniting a passion for birth work.
Through her work as a Doula - Bianca aims to be a stabilizing energy for the mother and her partner throughout their birth experience. Together they will create a safe and supportive container to prepare for this internal and external shift.
Blending her experience as a childcare provider with the tools she has developed on her own journey, Bianca works with families to create birth intentions aligned with their values and provide support through this life transition.

I am Maya (they/them), a doula and care worker in Providence, RI.
My full-spectrum doula and childbirth educator trainings were completed with Birthing Advocacy Doula Training (BADT).
Those navigating reproductive transitions of all kinds are welcome in my practice, whether that be pregnant with your first or fifth child, those seeking an abortion, postpartum care or anywhere else on the perinatal spectrum.
I offer prenatal education and prep, labor & delivery support and specialized postpartum care to folks of all genders and family structures.
My practice is trauma informed and consent driven. ZiZ aims to hold clients in their wholeness and meet folks where they are at.
My approach is one that has been shaped by years as an active care worker as well as a lifetime of living as a queer, trans and disabled person.

Mavelina is a Providence native, an entrepreneur/founder & owner of Zion's Tender Perinatal Care, a mother, and certified birth & postpartum doula.
She takes satisfaction in raising awareness and assisting moms physically and emotionally throughout their prenatal and postnatal journey.
Her goal is to provide mothers with the comprehensive care they need for a safe pregnancy, labor, and birth, to feel holistically secure and empowered.
As an empath and single mother, she understands the essential need for a reliable support system; thus, cultivating authenticity, transparency, and compassion in her work is crucial.

For every person bringing life into the world, there should be support, care and loving kindness as the new family transitions into their new space, together. My passion is to bring a sense of peace to the family with a calming presence, education and experience, and holding space for the family to embrace their own power, tenacity, and innate wisdom. Cooking nourishing and grounding foods, soothing the birthing person with Ayurvedic bodywork and guided meditation and using Pregnancy-safe acupressure points are all ways in which I love to support the families.  Paired with my Doula knowledge, I am an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Prenatal and Post Birth yoga teacher and am currently completing my Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula training.

Hey there! I'm Rebecca, wife and mom to 6. We live in Warwick, RI with our two cats. I enjoy sitting by the pool, crafting, concerts, anything Christmas and spending time with family!
Prior to becoming a Doula, I was a case manager and therapeutic worker for special needs children and teens while also subbing in local schools. My experience is lengthy, with over 20 years of working with children and their families. In addition, I have worked with trauma in the home and substance abuse.
I've taken the last five years off of work to be home as our family grew and is now complete. However, I'm an active PTA member of our childrens' schools and community!
I am looking forward to empowering women on their journey of pregnancy, birth and postpartum, whether it is your first or last baby!

Empowering expectant parents to advocate for themselves and their baby during labor & delivery!
I am a birth and postpartum Doula, as well as a professional newborn and birth photographer.
I am so passionate about healthy moms, healthy babies and healthy bonds.
I am completely where I want to be in life and live to serve.

As a Birth Doula, my purpose is to provide comfort and guidance before, during and after childbirth.
I’m a Certified Childbirth Educator, DONA Certified Birth Doula and an Evidence Based Birth Professional. By teaching evidence based care and informed decision making I encourage my clients to ask questions and seek information, while trusting their bodies and the birth process. During labor I help to create a positive and relaxed birthing environment so that expecting parents feel confident and at ease.
I deeply respect and calmly support each person’s individual choices throughout their birth journey.  With self-confidence, a positive mindset and an encouraging and knowledgeable birth team, I believe all people can experience an informed and empowered birth.

I started this journey around 13 years ago when I found myself in a labor & delivery room with my sister.

That experience spoke to my heart a little whisper in my soul.. “you were meant to be right here…”

There’s something incredibly beautiful about supporting birthing people.

After being a support person 4 times over I knew without a doubt that I would spend my life supporting birthing people.

Last year I started my licensing with DONA International

I am a …

Certified birth doula

Breastfeeding educator

Childbirth educator

Prenatal yoga instructor

Above all I’m a mother & a resource

Please reach out if any of this speaks to you & we can schedule a meeting.

Thank you in advance

Hey there, I'm Tara (she/her), a Full Spectrum Doula and Perinatal Educator in Rhode Island and the owner of Perennial Perinatal. With years of teaching and learning in Women and Gender Studies, specifically work in Black and Women of Color Feminisms, I bring my heart for education and learning and advocacy and support to birth work.
My mission is to create empowered, informed, and autonomous birthing experiences for all -- WOC, LGBTQIA+, Trying To Conceive (TTC), 35+, etc. -- through education, collaboration, and advocacy.
With me, you can imagine a collaborative and holistic learning experience. You'll receive empowered, informed, and patient-centered care during pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

A mother of one familiar with navigating perinatal mental health struggles aiming to give all mothers a chance to deliver their babies in alignment with their labor and birth goals. (currently not taking new clients)

Amber Matteson (She/Her/They/Them) is the owner and operator of Intimate Connections Doula Services. Amber is a queer full spectrum doula and childbirth educator serving the Boston, South Shore, and northern RI area. She has been a doula since 2018, and a member of DoRI since then. Amber's mission is to serve all individuals and family constellations by educating, supporting, and witnessing their journey of conception, birth, and beyond. Her practices are trauma informed, health at every size centered, and whole person based. Amber is a fierce advocate who strives to provide her clients with affirming and safe care. As a member of the LGBTQ+ and fat/HAES community, she also offers trainings to other birth workers on inclusive practices.Amber lives in Weymouth, MA with her partner and 4 cats!

I am a research scientist and a doula. The birth of my children has transformed me as I was fascinated with the miracle of birthing. I’ve been providing birth and postpartum support for women around me since 2011 they too can experience this life-changing event in the most pleasurable and empowering way. I strive to provide informed, loving and non judgmental support during and after childbirth, pregnancy and postpartum childrearing so you can make the best start for you, your baby and your family. I would be honored to be part of your birth team to help achieve your dream birth.

Hello! It is my passion and soul's desire to serve women throughout the sacred process of pregnancy and birth. Being a massage therapist for 10 years, I have a deep knowledge of the body and am constantly learning new ways our anatomy can support and facilitate an easier labor and delivery.
I teach prenatal yoga at the Island Heron in Jamestown, RI where classes are designed to be a moving meditation and help prepare your body, mind and spirit for labor and delivery. Classes are sown with labor and birth tips throughout.
I like to work with couples as closely as they desire throughout pregnancy to prepare for the best possible birth experience. I am a big proponent of education and offer information to make informed decisions. I am also very hands-on and love educating husbands/birth partners on massage techniques and comfort measures for not only labor but also during pregnancy to help prepare the body for birth.

My name is Kayla and I am a Mother of the 4, a Grandmother, Wife and Full Spectrum Doula.

I am deeply committed to helping families navigate the transformative journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. With a compassionate and supportive approach, I strive to empower expectant parents to make informed decisions about their birth experience and to feel confident and empowered throughout the process.

I believe that every birth experience is unique, and I work closely with each family to create a customized birth plan that honors their individual needs and preferences.

In addition to providing emotional and physical support during labor and delivery, I also offer comprehensive postpartum care to help families navigate the challenges and joys of early parenthood. From lactation support to newborn care guidance, I am committed to helping families thrive during this transformative time.

Above all, my goal as a doula is to create a warm, nurturing, and safe space for families to welcome their new baby into the world. I am honored to be a part of this sacred and life-changing experience, and I look forward to supporting you and your family on your journey.

Proudly accepting RI based Private & Medicaid Insurances

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Hi, My name is Niurka Quiñonez; I am a Full Spectrum (Birth and Postpartum) Doula and Perinatal Educator. In 2012, the thought of becoming a doula arose when my dearest friend gave birth; I felt a passion to be a part of her journey. I have a bachelor's degree in Health Studies focusing on Health Promotion, Human Development and Family Studies, and a minor in African-American Studies. I have been in the health field for ten years: mental health, emotional health, sensual health, sexual health, body health, and soul health (the health of the soul) ♡

As a doula, I will create a safe, brave, non-judgmental space to uplift families with affirming support as big feelings are being navigated. As the founder and owner of Blooming Moon, the vision is to provide a holistic-minded approach to health with trauma informed care to help bridge gaps in the current social and medical support systems. I am excited to meet you and listen to your stories. My goal is to empower you to bloom in this new chapter. 🌸

*Fluent in English and Spanish*

Jesse has been involved in reproductive health since 2008. She offers dynamic support through massage therapy, alignment-based yoga, evidence based childbirth education and of course, full-spectrum doula support for all stages and outcomes of pregnancy. She supports her clients with specialized bodywork and also offers postpartum doula packages after birth or loss of any kind.

Shannon has been a doula for 6 years. As a Full Spectrum Doula, she provides support for birth, postpartum, bereavement, fertility, adoption, abortion, placenta encapsulation, belly binding and more. She proudly supports all families in their time of need, judgment free. She is a mom to two amazing boys, they are the reason she became a doula.

Edouard Antonio Latortue has been working with the perinatal population since 2018. He has been a member of and endorsed by RIAIMH since 2020 as an infant mental health specialist. Edouard has been a Brazelton Touchpoints Center Trainer since 2021. He has been a community outreach perinatal educator, community lactation educator, and certified doula since 2022. Eduard is currently an educator for UPEC, specializing in pregnancy, newborns, postpartum, and breastfeeding.

A definition of a Doula I really feel as though I fall under: "She recognizes the turning point in life the results from becoming a mother. She perceives her role as one who nurtures and protects the woman's memory of her birth experience." - Barbara Musser, a phenomenal sex educator.

I believe in the natural wisdom of birthing individuals and the significance of informed decision-making. Embracing instinctual birth, I advocate for a return to a woman's rite of passage, guided by intuition and community support. I firmly believe that the birthing experience belongs to women.

I was trained by Indie Birth, a Doula / Midwifery school. Since then, I have immersed myself in several books, as I am sure many of you women are doing right now ;). I am also in a birth doula mentorship by Kallie Caton, titled, Birth Belongs to Women, for continued education and support.

I recognize and acknowledge that every woman is at different stages in their life and in their pregnancy. My priority in serving women will always be WOMEN.

Hello! For 10+ years I've been lucky enough to use some of these titles: Birth Doula, Certified Perinatal Doula, HypnoDoula, Birth Photographer, GentleBirth Instructor, and Evidence Based Birth Instructor.
I facilitate monthly Evidence Based Birth classes to assist expectant parents and partners with learning to navigate the hospital system, strong advocacy skills, head game prep techniques and advanced comfort measures (including TENS, peanut ball, acupressure, and Spinning Babies) all with the goal of a positive birth experience in mind. We assist in pairing everyone with a provider and birth setting that best fits your goals for your birth, is evidence based and statistically safe, and then we focus on mental preparation for birth and parenting to build confidence and emotional resilience.
Bellwether Doulas believe that no one supports the birthing parent better than their partner, so whole family support is our focus. You only birth a baby once! You and your partner deserve a fun (yes, fun!), emotionally and physically supported experience, not just a healthy outcome. There's no such thing as "too much support"!

In 2016, I began my Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at The University of Texas at Austin, on a pre-medicine track to become an OBGYN. I quickly realized that this dream of mine would consume my twenties and likely postpone starting a family. A shift from pre-medicine to public health allowed me to pursue my passion of maternal health without potentially sacrificing my biggest dream in life: becoming a mom.
Fast forward seven years to now and I have completed my Master of Public Health (MPH), have a job in the public health field which I love, but desire a more active role in improving maternal health outcomes.
I began researching doula training opportunities and found Doula Trainings International (DTI), an organization that emphasizes autonomy, cultural humility, evidence-based research, and collaborative entrepreneurship, all things that I stand for as a public health practitioner and now a doula.

I’m Koren Carbuccia founder and Owner of WildLife Doula

I have a background of 15+ years supporting women and their families that are judicially and CPS/DCYF involved. As a Rhode Island certified prenatal Doula I continue to support and empower BIPOC families With legal system involvement here in Rhode Island.

Carriage House Birth trained birth worker.

I am a certified broad spectrum birth worker. I believe in making support accessible for all birthing people. I believe birth is beautiful and that knowledge is power. Always advocating for my clients, I strive to inform (in a judgement free atmosphere) so they can feel empowered, safe and supported in this great transition.

Hello! My name is Agatha Rodriguez of Esperanza Perinatal.I was called to birth work when I had my daughter in 2021 and it was reaffirmed when I birthed my son just a year later.I am now a proud mother of soon to be 3 children.
I am very passionate about supporting mamas physically, emotionally and most especially spiritually. I offer a holistic approach that honors your beliefs, intuition and the wisdom your body holds.
I love to be and offer a safe space to educate and to support you during both birth and your postpartum journey. Birth is sacred, and it should be treated as such and it begins with providing quality care to our mamas of the world.

My name is Elana (e-lawn-ah) and I am ready to empower, encourage and have fun. I bring my core values of honesty, respect, and positive growth to all things pregnancy, birth, and infancy. I am excited to share a new resource for parents called respectful caregiving. My continuing education in Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) has immensely impacted my respectful caregiving career and now I am intertwining these ideas into the birth and postpartum world! I am a trained DONA Birth Doula and seasoned Youth Worker with 10+ years of early childhood experience. Let's do this!

Stefanie brings decades of experience from the field of psychology, child development, trauma recovery, mindfulness, fitness, and nutrition. Her desire to advocate for birthing persons began during her journey towards the fully assisted homebirth of her first child. She believes strongly in evidence based prenatal education, deeply connected emotional support and the miraculously natural potential of every childbearing person. Stefanie is a Certified Birth Doula with the State of Rhode Island & DONA International. She is breastfeeding certified (with over four years of personal breastfeeding experience). Stefanie currently accepts all insurances that cover doula care. She is experienced in VBACs, inductions, low intervention hospital births, assisted homebirths & cesareans. Her heart is open to all birthing paths and passionately inclusive of the LGBTQ and BIPOC community. Stefanie currently serves as Secretary of Doulas of Rhode Island and Community Doula to the Obstetric Advisory Board at Women and Infants Hospital. Stefanie is a mother of two, a devoted activist and an avid surfer.

My name is Monaye. I am a Certified Perinatal Doula, Childbirth Educator and owner of Majestic Natal Care, LLC. I was raised in Rhode Island and now practicing as a full spectrum doula.
My goal is to provide you and your family with an informative, nonjudgmental and comforting space as you embark on your parenting journey. Majestic Natal Care accepts Neighborhood Health Plan and Blue Cross Blue Shield RI-based insurance.

I am an artist, mother of four, experienced full spectrum doula and certified lactation counselor in Providence, Rhode Island.

Currently I am also co-founder and board member of the Rhode Island Birth Worker Co-op and former co-president of Doulas of RI from 2018-2021.

I spend my days pandemic parenting with my awesome husband, restoring our old house on Smith Hill, and supporting familles birthing in all birth settings in their homes and via telemedicine.

My experience includes supporting families in physiologic birth, inductions, cesarean birth, VBAC, history of trauma, loss, and different access needs.

I practice inclusive care, open to anyone and everyone. During the time of COVID-9, I see this access to dedicated, in-person care as especially vital for childbearing families. It has been an honor to safely care for families during this pandemic.