Find Birth Doula Near Me in New Jersey
Discover trusted birth doulas in New Jersey who offer compassionate, expert support for your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. Connect with professionals who understand your unique needs.
💡 Insurance Coverage in New Jersey
✅ Medicaid covers doula services statewide. No private insurance mandate. Coverage details: NJ FamilyCare covers doula care during pregnancy birth and postpartum
Note: State operates a Perinatal Episode of Care program
Birth Doulas in New Jersey
Browse through our curated list of birth doulas in New Jersey. Each professional has been vetted and reviewed by families in your area.
Shamon Davis Pickens
Be Pampered Doula, LLC is a service that works to ensure a positive birth experience for the mother, baby and family. The doula meets with the birthing person and their support person to discuss their prenatal needs, birthing preferences, and birthing environment choices - home birth; birthing center; or hospital. The doula also providers referrals to the appropriate medical personnel (primary care, OBGYN, Midwife, specialists, CLC (certified lactation counselor, IBCLC ( International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), etc) when it is determined that any issue(s) are out of the scope of practice of the doula. The doula facilitates communication between the birthing person and the medical team, helping to ensure that the birthing person's preferences and concerns are heard and understood.
Darlenis Pena
Hello beautiful families! I am a trained birth doula based in central New Jersey, dedicated to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey. My practice blends compassionate care and holistic practices with evidence-based guidance offering prenatal visits, continuous labor support, and early postpartum care. Additionally, I provide services like in house postpartum nourishment and juicing. I ! I am passionate about ensuring every mother feels heard, supported, and empowered in their journey.
Jennifer Mendez
Experienced and Certified Birth & Postpartum doula. Childbirth and Breastfeeding educator. Newborn Care Specialist.
Ivy
Ivy Haven Birthwork is a sanctuary for growing families—a space rooted in calm, connection, and care. Through doula support, I walk alongside you in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, offering grounded guidance and wholehearted presence every step of the way. Whether you’re birthing for the first time or navigating a new chapter, I'm here to hold space for your power, your voice, and your unique journey. This is your haven. Let’s grow it together.
Day Lily Doula and Placenta Services
I am a birth doula and placenta encapsulator in the Northern New Jersey area. I am happy to attend births at most hospitals, all birth centers and home! I also offer placenta encapsulation services, picking up from most Northern NJ hospitals, all birth centers and home!
Letisha McFarlane Hadley
Letisha McFarlane Hadley is a DONA-trained Birth and Postpartum Doula and the founder of Yes Doula, a maternal wellness practice based in New Jersey and serving families nationwide, through in-person and virtual support. Letisha provides steady, compassionate care throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. She helps families feel informed, supported, and confident during this important transition. Support includes: • Prenatal guidance and birth preparation • Continuous support throughout labor and delivery • Advocacy and emotional reassurance Postpartum support includes: • Emotional support and space to process the birth experience • Guidance with newborn care, including soothing, sleep, and daily rhythms • Feeding support (breastfeeding, pumping, or bottle feeding) • Practical, hands-on support to help ease the transition at home • Light household assistance related to baby care (laundry, bottle prep, organization) • Support for partners and siblings as the family adjusts • Creating a calm, nurturing environment that promotes rest and recovery Letisha has a special interest in supporting VBACs, unmedicated births, and helping women explore approaches that center trust, autonomy, and mind-body connection. As a mother of three and lifelong caregiver, she brings formal training and lived experience to her work. She creates a grounding presence that helps families feel more at ease, supported, and connected during birth and the early weeks of parenthood. Whether offering in-home care or virtual guidance, Letisha meets each family where they are, providing thoughtful, personalized support from pregnancy through postpartum.
Taylor Clarke-Cameron
As a DONA International-trained Birth Doula, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized support throughout your birthing journey. My services include 24/7 availability via phone call or text message to address all your questions and concerns, ensuring you feel informed and empowered every step of the way. My basic package offers two in-home prenatal visits where we will explore pain management techniques, discuss how to prepare your body for birth, and develop a personalized birth plan that reflects your preferences and goals. During labor, I provide continuous care from active labor onward, offering emotional support, physical comfort measures such as massage, aromatherapy, and non-medicated pain management techniques, and guidance in breathing strategies to promote relaxation and confidence. Additionally, I help your support person feel equipped to advocate for and assist you during labor. My care extends beyond delivery, with initial postpartum support at the hospital and a follow-up visit to ensure a smooth transition into parenthood. My goal is to create a nurturing and supportive environment, empowering you to have a positive and fulfilling birth experience. Finally, we end with a postpartum visit to go over newborn care and reflect on your birth story.
Christine Graves
I am a birth doula, postpartum doula and lactation counselor. I am also a mom of 4, a former sign language interpreter and nanny! I love all things baby and am passionate about supporting new parents. I recognize that pregnancy and birth can be a little scary and that knowledge is power. I believe that by empowering new parents with knowledge they will begin this next stage of life with confidence and feel prepared for all the amazing things to come. I went into this field of work for a variety of reasons. The first is that I did not have any understanding of pregnancy and birth when I had my children. I felt unprepared and uninformed. I look back on my births with a little bit of a heavy heart wishing I had more information to make better decisions and improve my birthing experience. I want to make sure that others do not have that same experience. The same goes for breastfeeding. It was hard. I struggled. It could have been so much easier and better if I had only had the support I needed. I have a heart for new parents and I will make sure I do everything I can to ensure they look back on their pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience with bliss and peace.
Annecia Steiniger
I am a birth and postpartum Doula with a holistic approach to matrescence, fertility, and family building. My birth support is rooted in compassion, with breath-work, visualization, and movement as core practices. My postpartum support is all about holding the new family and centering the needs of the healing mother or birthing parent to establish a strong foundation that will encourage everyone to thrive.
Soleil Ermina Townes
I'm Soleil, a queer, full-spectrum doula based in New Jersey, and the founder of Evangeline Birthing Services. My practice is rooted in reproductive justice; I show up for families across every stage of the reproductive journey, with a particular commitment to LGBTQ+ affirming care and improving outcomes for Black and BIPOC families. I bring hospital, community, and postpartum experience to my work, along with training through Ancient Song Doula Services in childbirth education, lactation support, and newborn care. Whether you're navigating pregnancy, birth, loss, or the fourth trimester, I'm here to walk alongside you, informed, unhurried, and fully in your corner. Your family. Your birth. Your way.
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Why Choose a Birth Doula?
Finding the right birth doula in New Jersey is crucial for your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. Local birth doulas understand the unique healthcare landscape, cultural considerations, and community resources available in New Jersey.
Healthcare Coverage in New Jersey
Medicaid Coverage
Covered Statewide
NJ FamilyCare covers doula care during pregnancy birth and postpartum
Covered through NJ FamilyCare plans policy details may vary by plan
Private Insurance
No Mandate
Additional Benefits
- • 12 months postpartum coverage
- • Understanding of state-specific benefits
- • Knowledge of local insurance networks
- • Help navigating coverage options
- • Support with insurance claims
- • Connection to local resources
📋 Important Notes
State operates a Perinatal Episode of Care program
📚 Sources & References
Local Expertise
- • Knowledge of New Jersey healthcare systems
- • Understanding of local regulations
- • Community connections and referrals
- • Familiarity with local resources
Convenient Access
- • Reduced travel time for appointments
- • Emergency support when needed
- • In-person consultations available
- • Local support group connections
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Birth Doula in New Jersey
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- Shamon Davis Pickens — Birth Doula in East Orange, New Jersey
- Darlenis Pena — Birth Doula in Manville, New Jersey
- Jennifer Mendez — Birth Doula in Greenwich Township, New Jersey
- Ivy — Birth Doula in New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Day Lily Doula and Placenta Services — Birth Doula in Lafayette, New Jersey
- Letisha McFarlane Hadley — Birth Doula in Englewood, New Jersey
- Taylor Clarke-Cameron — Birth Doula in Belleville, New Jersey
- Christine Graves — Birth Doula in Glassboro, New Jersey
- Annecia Steiniger — Birth Doula in Elizabeth, New Jersey
- Soleil Ermina Townes — Birth Doula in Phillipsburg, New Jersey
- Veeda Ahmad — Birth Doula in Ewing Township, New Jersey
- Wislene Riley — Birth Doula in Newark, New Jersey