Massachusetts Doulas and CEs

SHEILA ROBERTS

413-594-9320
birthfromwithin@aol.com

CHICOPEE
01020
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 1999.
Has attended 11-20 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
Giving birth is a right of passage. A tapestry interwoven with unique desires important to each woman and her family. As an ALACE-trained doula my desire is to help women find their birthing place within whereby they may trust their intuitive ability to give birth and mother their babies.

VICKI ELSON

413-369-4900

CONWAY
01341
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 1982.

Fully Certified Childbirth Educator

I’ve been teaching childbirth classes emphasizing confidence, strength, and joy for 24 years, and it’s still fun! I’m a co-founder of ALACE and have served as its Director of Teacher Training. I have 3 grown-up kids and two grandkids, all born without medication or intervention.

JOCELYN LANGER

508-752-1952
jdiflanger@yahoo.com
HUBBARDSTON
01452
Certified Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2002.
Has attended 21-50 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
Childbirth Educator (non-ALACE trained)
Began teaching classes in 2005.
I provide doula services and childbirth classes to birthing women in Central Massachusetts and the Boston area. I have experience with home, hospital, and birth center environments, as well as with VBACs, teen moms, and Spanish speaking families. I offer reduced rates for those who request it.

JEANETTE MESITE FREM

508-869-2737
jeanette@maternitycircle.com
BOYLSTON
01505
Certified Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2002.
Has attended 21-50 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
Childbirth Educator (non-ALACE trained)
Began teaching classes in 2003.
As a mother, birth doula, childbirth educator,and breastfeeding counselor I support and inform women and their partners so they can empower themselves to make informed decisions for a healthy and happy pregnancy, birth,a nd early parenting experience. I speak French and some German. Learn more at my website, www.maternitycircle.com.

MARTHA DAVIS

508-867-2700
davis@124charter.net
E. BROOKFIELD
01515
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 1991.
Has attended 6-10 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
I have 14 years of experience working with women. I am a licensed massage therapist specializing in pregnancy and infant massage along with craniosacral fascial therapy. I fully enjoy bringing support on all levels, to women and their families during the childbearing years and beyond. Sliding scale available upon request.

SHARON DAVIS

508-344-2531
cosmos@meganet.net
HOLLAND
01521
Labor Assistant (non-ALACE trained)
Began attending births in 1997.
Has attended more than 50 births.
Provisionally Certified Childbirth Educator
Began teaching classes in 2002.
My support services focus on the unique needs and goals of VBAC women and their partners. Prenatal visits include suggestions and preparation for a successful VBAC. I incorporate Acupressure, Reflexology and Mother Massage® techniques during birth as well as breastfeeding support during postpartum. Contact info: cosmos@meganet.net OR 508-344-2531.

NANCY SALVIN

508-877-8248
nancelot22@comcast.net
FRAMINGHAM
01701
Certified Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 1980.
Has attended more than 50 births.
Fully Certified Childbirth Educator
Began teaching classes in 1990.
I have 3 children that were all born with a midwife and labor assistant attending. The 3rd was born at home. The experiences were so incredibly amazing that I want to help other families to have the same chance. I will also take photos or a video of your birth. I have been a postpartum nurse and labor delivery nurse.

JULIE BRILL

781-275-6564
julieb@pobox.com
BEDFORD
01730
Labor Assistant

Fully Certified Childbirth Educator
Began teaching classes in 1992.
I am an experienced childbirth educator whose classes prepare women and their partners to make educated choices about what is best for them and their babies during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. I encourage women to trust in the birth process while being prepared for potential complications. Infant care classes available.

EILEEN POWER DEPAULA

508-435-8182
qipower@comcast.net
HOPKINTON
01748
Provisionally Certified Childbirth Educator

I am currently worling as an acupuncturist specializing in fertility, prenatal, labor support, breech presentations, post-partum. I have been a massage therapist for 20 years with training in prenatal massage and certified as an infant massage instructor.

GOLDEN BRYANT

978-562-5775
goldenbryant@comcast.net
HUDSON
01749
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2002.
Has attended 11-20 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
This pregnancy and birth has the opportunity to be life transforming! I support women from all backgrounds, with a special interest in GLBT families and women with trauma histories. I am also a massage therapist. I offer breatfeeding support and experience with cloth diapering.

MARISSA FARRELL

617-784-0621
dancemf247@yahoo.com
NATICK
01760
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2005.
Has attended 0-5 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
As a Labor assistant/birth doula, I provide continuous uninterrupted care for the laboring mother and her partner. I help parents participate fully in their experience by offering physical, emotional, and information support about pregnancy, labor, and delivery. I have experience with VBAC, C/Section, MS, twin birth, and homebirths.

CHRISTINA YON

508-479-1676
christinayon@gmail.com
SHERBORN
01770
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2007.

I am available to volunteer to attend births.
I am energetic, respectful, and open. I am committed to helping you create and live your own birth experience. I speak English and Spanish. Pregnancy and birth are a sacred journey, and it would be my honor to assist you in your unique experience.

MARIA RADER

781-259-7162
radergale@comcast.net
LINCOLN
01773
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 1992.
Has attended 20-25 births.
Pregnancy and birthing is a transformational experience for women and families. During this time, I offer emotional, physical and spiritual support through massage, encouragement, hypnobirthing techniques and effective listening. I serve women and their partners/families from all backgrounds and will attend births in hospitals, birth centers and homes.

SARAH WHEDON

805-252-9472
swwhedon@gmail.com
LYNN
01902
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2005.
Has attended 0-5 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
I believe every mother deserves the opportunity to have the kind of birth that she envisions for herself. I’m comfortable working with diverse women, including lesbian/bisexual women, single mothers, those with religious commitments, women of color, and VBAC. I would feel honored to assist at your birth.

MEG STOOKEY

508-451-2703
ghfdaja87@hotmail.com
HAMILTON
01936
Labor Assistant

Has attended 0-5 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
I am a doula to provide women with emotional and some educational support so she has the best experience possible. I will help women to make their own informed decisions about what they want and I will support those decisions. I am also very open minded to diversity.

LAUREN OLSON-SIDFORD

978-465-2259
olfords@verizon.net
NEWBURYPORT
01950
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 1987.
Trusting bodies, trusting babies, trusting births.
I began attending births as a doula in 1987, and a homebirth midwife in 2008. Giving birth is a sacred event, and I am honored to walk alonside you on your journey. Reiki Level II certified.

DEBRA DWYER

978-578-8570
maternitymecca@aol.com
SALEM
01970
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2003.
Has attended 11-20 births.
Childbirth Educator in Training

I am a labor and postpartum doula, CLC, NMC, CBC, CHBE, LMT and certified infant and perinatal massage therapist. I would love to work with women from any and all backgrounds so they can experience the delivery they chose at home, in a birth center or at a hospital. I will travel throughout the North Shore, Boston, and Southern NH. Every family deserves a doula!

RANDI BIGELOW

781-381-0183
randibigelow@rcn.com
DEDHAM
02026
Certified Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 1996.
Has attended more than 50 births.
Fully Certified Childbirth Educator
Began teaching classes in 1996.
Providing professional labor assistance and childbirth education services with nearly 10 years experience in the Greater Boston area. My focus is on birth as a normal, natural, and safe process, and a family-centered event. I look forward to working with you in the setting of your choice.

SANDRA SULLIVAN

508-533-9764
djs911sls@earthlink.net
FRANKLIN
02038
Certified Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2003.
Has attended 11-20 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
I provide continuity of support unique to the birthing family’s needs. I strive to empower women with trust and confidence in their intuitive ability to have a gentle and positive birth experience. I’ve professionally served families in a pediatric/OB/GYN setting as a medical assistant for over 15 years.

ISYLAH HAYNES

617-334-3844
eeshiee@aol.com
BOSTON
02119

Certified Labor Assistant (non-ALACE trained)
ALACE trained Labor Assistant
Childbirth Educator in training
Began Attending births in 1999
Has attended 50+ births
To be with women and families through labor and birth is an honor and a gift. I have served as a staff doula at Cambridge Birth Center and a Birth Sister at Boston Medical Center. I have worked as an independantly contracted doula for over 15 years, and continue to build my knowlege and skills regularly. I also specialize in Pregnancy Photography and Labor and Birth Photo Documentation. To support women through the process of bringing life is to support the world and with understanding comes a true empowering of the woman.

ZA’YN MUHAMMAD MANNA

617.230.9652
ancestral_way@yahoo.com
BOSTON
02130
Certified Labor Assistant, Childbirth Educator, Midwife Assistant
I am the proud mother of three beautiful girls 19, 4 and 2 years old. I am a VBAC mother and birthed my two youngest daughters at home. As an Anthropology major, I’ve focused my study in Medical Anthropology and I’m very committed to wholistic and non western/alternative healing modalities. With seven years of pre-certification experience, I began attending birth professionally 5 years ago. I incorporate aromatherapy, acupressure, affirmations, visualizations, relaxation techniques, massage and herbal remedies. I’m a certified EMT, an active member of Mocha Moms and state representative of the International Center of Traditional Childbearing. I am humbled and honored to witness the miracle and blessing of birth every time and would love to support you and your family!

JULIE GEANAKAKIS

617-230-4894
doulademetra@yahoo.com
ROXBURY
02120
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2006.
Has attended 0-5 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
I advocate for and support women’s unique vision for their optimal birth experience and am particularly interested in serving women of color, unsupported women, teens and lesbian/bisexual couples. Multilingual women are most welcome; French, Spanish and Chinese speakers, especially. Currently I am available to volunteer at births. Interview me!

ANGELITA PANIAGUA

857-891-7582
doula4hire@yahoo.com
BOSTON
02122
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2004.
Has attended 0-5 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
Resurgam means “I shall rise again.” For many women, childbirth is a beginning and an ending. Resurgam’s services are unique in that the continuum of care provided is from antenatal to one year postpartum. Resurgam works with community resources to provide apt care. Women of Boston, enhance your inner Goddess!

CORINA PINKERTON

courtneypinkerton@yahoo.com
JAMAICA PLAIN
02130
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2005.
Has attended 0-5 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
I live in Jamaica Plain but am available for births throughout the city. I am a graduate student at Harvard Divinity School and view birth as a sacred transition for mother, baby, and the family. Fluent in Spanish, experience with belly-casting and other ways of celebrating pregnancy through art.

GINA FORBES

860-608-8425
gina.forbes@gmail.com
JAMAICA PLAIN
02130
Certified Labor Assistant

Has attended 21-50 births.
Childbirth Educator in Training

I have always been motivated to empower women in birth, and as a doula I hope to assist you in your needs during your prenatal, birth, and postpartum experience. I take a holistic approach to birth and am dedicated to working with women from diverse backgrounds. I am also a student midwife. My website is www.creativebirth.org.

*LAUREN KENNEALLY

617-595-6701
lauren.kenneally@gmail.com
JAMAICA PLAINS
02130
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2008
Has attended 0-5 births
Will provide sliding scale/free services
As a birth doula, I am a strong advocate for a woman’s body and it’s inherent ability to attend to the beautiful process of childbirth. I provide holistically centered support throughout the prenatal, birth and postpartum experience. i support women from diverse backgrounds with a specific focus on LGBTQ families

AMPORO GAIBOR

617-361-4351
agaibor@gmail.com
HYDE PARK
02136
Labor Assistant

Has attended 0-5 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
Since I attended my first birth I thought it was the most amazing beautiful miracle. I’m fascinated with birth. I work with pregnant teens and help prepare them for labor. I also speak Spanish. I’m a CLC. I’m open to working with any women giving birth. I’m very openminded.

ILANA GLOSSER

617-395-1297
ilana.glosser@gmail.com
CAMRBIDGE
02138
Labor Assistant

ARDIE GARLAND

617-492-2102
asgarl@csail.mit.edu
CAMBRIDGE
02139
Certified Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 1997.
Has attended more than 50 births.
I work as a birth doula, a lactation counselor, a postpartum doula specializing in encouraging breastfeeding after cesarean birth, a sibling doula, and an infant massage instructor. I have supported hypnobirthing, homebirths, VBAC, lesbian couples, families observing Kashrut, women with abuse histories and births with many family members attending.

WHITNEY HOGAN

whogan@alace.org
SOMERVILLE
02143
Labor Assistant

ELLIE LOBOVITS

(617)459-2289
ellie.lobovits@gmail.com
LINCOLN
01773
Labor Assistant(ALACE trained)
Has attended 0-5 births
Available to volunteer for births.
I am excited to work with women from diverse backgrounds during the transformative time of pregnancy and birth. I have assisted women in hospitals, but would also love to work with women planning homebirths. I work from a body-centered, intuition-based perspective. I hope to join you on this journey.

NORA WEATHERBY

518-248-1471
noraweatherby@yahoo.com
SOMERVILLE
02143
Labor Assistant

ANANDA LOWE

617-623-2616
birth_dance@hotmail.com
SOMERVILLE
02143
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 1997.
Has attended more than 50 births.
I am an experienced Birth Doula, lactation counselor, and a former Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in pregnancy massage. I was the Assistant Director of ALACE for 7 years, and I am the co-author of a book on doulas published by Bantam Books/Random House.

HONEY NICHOLS

617-501-5108
honey@uniquebirth.com
SOMERVILLE
02144
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2005.
Has attended 6-20 births.
I specialize in working women with unconventional family structures and altsex identities. I also have experience working with trauma survivors. I use reiki and other forms of energy work to assist my clients, and I love helping women create birth rituals. For more information, see my website, www.uniquebirth.com.

BARRETT LAUCK

617-331-2386
SOMERVILLE
02144
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2003.
Has attended 0-5 births.
Childbirth Educator in Training
Began teaching classes in 2000.
Yoga teacher and ALACE board member wanting to volunteer as a doula. I’m particularly interested in helping women practicing yoga or interested in learning gentle prenatal yoga. I welcome meeting women from all backgrounds and developing a personal connection that is heart-centered!

ERIN SWEENEY

781-405-6580
erinmariesweeney@gmail.com
SOMERVILLE
02144
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2005.
Has attended more than 40 births.
As an experienced massage therapist and birth doula, I have deep trust in the body and in the natural process of childbirth. My passion is empowering women to birth without fear through education, emotional support, and safe, therapeutic touch. I am a LGBT-friendly doula with experience in various birthing settings.

ABIGAIL HARPER

617-797-6995
abilouise@hotmail.com
SOMERVILLE
02145
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2005.
Has attended 0-5 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
In addition to being a birth doula, I am also a massage therapist . I am interested in working with families of all shapes and sizes. Find out more at my website: www.abiharper.com!

ELLEN BORGES

617-521-2589
ellen.borges@simmons.edu
MEDFORD
02155
Labor Assistant

ALICIA GAPSTUR

781-254-4947 (cell)
chibcha@comcast.net
DUXBURY
02332
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2004.
Has attended 6-10 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
I am excited to work with all women from any background. As a labor assistant I believe it is my job to work as a support for the couple and help them to prepare for their ideal birth experience. I look forward to every birth and really enjoy this work.

GLADYS C. JENKINS-TARARA

857-559-2107
gjenkins@crittentonwomensunion.org
RANDOLPH
02368
Labor Assistant

Has attended 0-5 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
Childbirth is something that’s always different for each woman regardless of age. Educating each woman enables a birth tobecome less fearful and more empowering. Working with teens (12-20) throughout their pregnancy, advocating, educating, providing support is what I’m doing now. I teach pre-natal classes, L.C., speak Spanish am non-judgemental.

KATHY PIKE

781-652-0055
kathypike@rcn.com
LEXINGTON
02420
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2005.
Has attended 6-10 births.
Childbirth Educator in Training

The mother of two and a practicing postpartum doula since 2000, I bring compassion and experience to women and their partners. I speak French, Italian and some ASL. I look forward to working with you in the birth setting of your choice.

LIZA CAPODILUPO

617-271-7363
lcapodilupo@verizon.net
BROOKLINE
02445
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2003.
Has attended 21-50 births.
Childbirth Educator in Training
Began teaching classes in 2003.
I am a Certified Lactation/Breastfeeding Consultant and I attend births in hospitals, birth centers, and at home. I am a great listener and provide the laboring mother and her partner with continuous care, attention, and visualization. I am also trained as a midwife assistant.

LAURA VIALE

781-330-9144
laura@massageisheathy.com
WALTHAM
02453
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2006.
Has attended 0-5 births.
I believe and trust in the birth process. Being a Pregnancy Massage Therapist, I am well trained in both breathing techniques and labor massage to maximize relaxation during labor. I love helping all types of women and families to be informed, to be intuitive, and to be empowered.

WANDA BLANCKENBERG

508-958-8437
bostondoula@yahoo.com
NEWTONVILLE
02460
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2001.
Has attended more than 50 births.
Providing professional and caring labor and postpartum support for birthing mothers and families. Attending home, birth centers and hospital births. Focusing on childbirth as a natural and wonderful experience and helping you create the birth you want. Fluent in Spanish. Childbirth Educator in training. (BACE). Www.bostondoula.com

MELAINE PATTERSON

617-230-9788
dprays@aol.com
ARLINGTON
02476
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 1975.
Has attended 21-50 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
I enjoy this wonderful work. I enjoy assisting women with sexual abuse histories. I also enjoy working with teen mothers especially in DYS lock-up. I also enjoy working with the homeless population. I enjoy empowering those with education who otherwise might not be empowered.

AMANDA SAWIRES YAGER

617-331-0385
amanda@birthwhile.com
BELMONT
02478
Certified Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 1996.
Has attended 50+ births.
Childbirth Educator (non-ALACE trained)

Birth is a normal, natural process. Our bodies know what to do. Our babies know what to do. I am a certified Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator, available to provide continuous support to you throughout your birthing. I can help you clarify and communicate your birth preferences. See my website www.birthwhile.com.

ALYSON MUZILA

781-894-7791
alyson@muzila.net
WESTON
02493
Labor Assistant

CHARLENE CHARTIER

508-993-5532
bundlesofjoydoula@hotmail.com
NEW BEDFORD
02740
Labor Assistant
Began attending births in 2005.
Has attended 0-5 births.
I am available to volunteer to attend births.
Childbirth Educator in Training

I believe that birth a natural process that each woman possesses within herself and that it is her strength that empowers her during her journey into motherhood. I have experience working with teen mothers and am available to work with women from all backgrounds regardless of ability to pay.