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Guramrit LeBron is a Birth Doula trained with Tara Campbell of Birthing Gently. Guramrit believes that all women deserve to have the birthing experience they desire in an environment where they feel safe and supported. Birth is a rite of passage and through Guramrit’s compassionate and intuitive support, the experience can be incredibly transformational. Birth is not new to Guramrit. One of her first childhood memories was being present for the birth of her younger brother when she was only three. Even at this young age, Guramrit recognized the importance of having a strong tribe of women to support a mother during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period which included nourishing foods. Nurturing, educating and uplifting a mom during such a transformational event is essential to Guramrit’s work as a doula. As a Doula, Guramrit incorporates yogic techniques, from her lifelong practice, including breath-work, stretches, meditation while also bringing in her Holistic Health Counselor background into birth and postpartum care. She hopes to be a midwife in the future.

Jennifer Oge is a trained birth and postpartum doula. She focuses on the importance of sisterhood and women's empowerment. She is committed to reproductive justice for all women, helping to create a safe space filled with love and encouragement. She has always had an appreciation of the beauty and strength of women. However, she officially began this journey after an epiphany during a meditation course in Bihar, India. She felt a strong calling to do more; focusing on holistic health of the mind, body and spirit. Following her nurturing instincts, she decided to steer her journey towards birth work. As a trained full-spectrum birth worker, she takes a more holistic approach using guided meditation, movement(dance, yoga), and music to name a few. Outside of the birthing world, you can find her practicing yoga, artistically creating, traveling, dancing, and remaining sustainably stylish. She looks forward to helping you tap into your innate abilities." My contact: info@nnennebirthingservices.com Website: nnennebirthingservices.com

Tatiana Samuels is a woman who truly enjoys soul-searching and digging into the depths of life. With three doula trainings, 2 degrees and memberships for continuous education under her belt, Tatiana is sure to offer ongoing emotional support, provide applicable evidence-based information, be the listening ear you always wanted and have a compassionate heart of understanding your choices in the perinatal and postpartum period. As a life-long learner, she welcomes families into digging their own wells of revival to overflow into their daily choices. Tatiana is a birth and postpartum doula.

From Pound Ridge, New York, Tatiana is currently receiving her doula training from the Manhattan Birth Mentor Program and was a Manhattan Birth student before giving birth to her daughter Sofia. With the wide knowledge she gained from birth classes, she persevered to give birth naturally in a hospital setting after 40 long hours of labor. She couldn’t have done the work without the help of her own doula, from whom inspired her to become a birth and postpartum doula herself. Tatiana is known for her calming, relaxed demeanor. She Strives to support her clients by giving them the freedom of making their own informed choices in childbirth and is Committed to giving non judgmental and loving support through the birth process. Tatiana comes from a background of musical performance and photography. She performs actively as a violinist and can be seen most often with her ensemble, House of Time. She is also a professional photographer with a specialty for portraiture and birth. Tatiana's fee is currently $800.

Claudia Gerbracht is a doula and certified lactation counselor, and a part of Manhattan Birth's Mentor Program. She provides grounded emotional and physical support to all birthing folks and all growing families. Claudia's ability to blend solid knowledge with strong intuition (plus a big, warm laugh) makes her a calming and reassuring presence in any room. Originally trained by Ancient Song Doula Services, she e sees birthwork as a creative and political act, and a way to directly respond to inequalities in healthcare -- everyone should have a doula! Prior to this calling, Claudia held a career in the arts, and she still finds, to quote doula Penny Simkin, "rhythm, ritual, and relaxation" in her woodworking. Claudia charges $700

Anna Raczka received her birth and postpartum training through DONA and Ancient Songs Doula Services, she is also an INNATE Postpartum Care Provider and Certified Breastfeeding Counselor serving New York City area. Anna offers labor and birth services for home births, birthing centers and hospital settings. She decided to become a doula after a transformative birth of her son in home settings and she believes that birth can be and should an empowering event. As a postpartum doula she pays attention to mother's nutritional, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

April Cañete Pavlish became inspired to do birth work after attending a Dancing for Birth instructor training, and then becoming a mother and having a doula at her own birth. She trained as a birth doula through Birth Arts International, and is working toward certifying as a birth and postpartum doula with Manhattan Birth. Her goals are for you to feel safe and heard, to have confidence in advocating for your wishes, and to feel positive about your birth experience. April has a B.S. in International Health and a Master of Public Health, with 10+ years of experience as the Program Coordinator for an STD/HIV clinical training center. She also loves dance and is a part-time Zumba instructor. April is a Jersey girl with Filipino roots. Her love languages are comfort food, cozy leggings, and laughter that makes you cry. She lives in Jersey City, NJ, with her partner, 1-year-old daughter, and pup.

Madeleine is a DONA-trained birth doula and Certified Lactation Counselor. She’s also a native Upper West Sider, an actress, a lover of travel, and a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. With an acupuncturist (and doula!) mother and a physician father, Madeleine grew up with a pretty balanced perspective on holistic vs. medical approaches, and she’s committed to supporting whichever path you take. Madeleine believes that every birthing person has an inner knowing, and she’s passionate about helping you connect to that knowing so that your choices during this profound time are yours. Our ancestors knew how to birth their babies, and so do we. Whether you need pep talks and hands-on comfort techniques, or someone to hold space for your own internal process, Madeleine approaches each situation with openness, empathy, and the occasional well-timed joke. She feels honored to bear witness to your transformation and to support your growing family.

Julia is a DONA-trained birth and postpartum doula and a Certified Lactation Counselor, and is currently pursuing further training and support through the Manhattan Birth Mentor Program. She brings her calm and reassuring presence, sense of humor, and innate emotional intuition to supporting each client. She strongly believes that the childbearing year is a transformative experience and that every birthing person deserves to be cared for, listened to and respected during this transitional life event. She feels passionately that every expectant parent has the necessary information and support to feel empowered by their birth experience and cared for as they adjust to life with their new little one. She meets parents where they are and offers non-judgmental support and encouragement during birth and through the postpartum period. Julia has additional trainings in comforting touch, rebozo and infant care, among others. Originally from Minnesota, she completed her bachelor’s degree in Art History from the University of St Andrews before moving to New York City, which she is now thrilled to call home! She lives on the UWS with her partner and their Maine Coon Cat, Georgia

Aimee is a birth doula offering her clients ongoing support and resources from hire to postpartum. She has been a registered nurse for over 13 years providing families with compassionate and evidence-based care in various aspects of their health journeys. Aimee came to birth work after her own doula-assisted birth. She believes in assisting birthing people and their support team in achieving the birth they desire and fully respects the individual choices of each client. In addition to her nursing degree, Aimee has a Masters in Global Health and has conducted research on the birthing practices of Xhosa people in South Africa and on the sexual and reproductive rights of people living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. While in South Africa, Aimee learned the concept of Ubuntu - I am because you are, which she feels encompasses the spirit of the birthing process and has experienced stepping into parenthood herself.

Lindsay O’Brien is a birth and postpartum doula supporting families throughout New York City. She has always been fascinated and inspired by the cycles of nature especially the transformations that occur for women during pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Her inspiration to support and assist women during childbirth expanded when she became a Birth Doula in 2010 and Postpartum Doula in 2014 trained through DONA International. She completed the Certified Lactation Counseling Course through The Healthy Child Project. As a Birthing From Within® Mentor and Educator Lindsay provides holistic support and guidance to families as they make the journey into becoming parents. She is a Certified Prenatal and Postnatal/Baby & Me yoga instructor providing group and private classes. She also has additional training on how to use a traditional Mexican Rebozo for comfort and support in labor and birth. She has facilitated Red Tent Women’s Circles and Mother Blessing Ceremonies. Her belief is that birth can be one of the most intimate and memorable experiences in a woman’s life; which is why the preparation and support a woman receives during this time is so vital. Before diving into the birth world Lindsay graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Visual Arts from ECSU. In her years as a doula, mentor and yogi her students and clients have been her greatest teachers. Now one of her biggest inspirations and teachers in her life is her daughter Lily who was born in June 2016.

Erin Ednie: Erin is a birth and postpartum doula as well as a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in prenatal and postpartum fitness. Having a caring and supportive team for her son’s birth in 2011 motivated Erin to become a doula. Her passion for understanding the brilliance and capability of women's bodies fuels Erin's drive to give continuous love and support to her clients from pregnancy throughout the first year. Erin believes in the "Free Mother" and in her right to make decisions for herself and her baby and family with the highest level of respect and reassurance. Freedom is everything and it’s in a mother’s freedom to move, choose, embrace, experience, and receive support throughout this transformative right of passage that allows her to become the mother she is meant to be.

Emma Klein is a DONA-trained birth doula dedicated to providing nurturing support to birthing persons and their families. With an empathetic heart and listening ear, she will provide guiding support throughout your pregnancy and birth. Emma believes every pregnant person deserves to have the birthing experience that’s right for them, and will work with you to make sure you have the birth experience you want. Emma decided to become a doula because of her passion for helping others as they go through a transformative time in their lives. Having worked in the past as a sexual health educator and peer counselor, she brings a spirit of compassion and sensitivity to her practice.

Devin Madden is currently part of the Manhattan Birth Mentor Program. She believes humans deserve to be seen, heard and valued as intimate experts of their own experiences - especially pregnancy and birth. Devin has a straightforwardness that is easy to connect with, but loves going deeper with her clients, helping them explore their feelings as they find their own way. For the last decade, she has worked in public health, committing herself to values of social justice, equity, and centering people first. She loves supporting clients who are creative and take interest in their own journey as well as the bigger picture. Devin is open to supporting folks who would like a down-to- earth, non-judgmental guide through their pregnancy and birth. Everyone has their own path and she hopes folks feel confident as they find theirs.

Courtney is a trained birth and postpartum doula, working toward her certification through Manhattan Birth. Spirited about women’s reproductive health for as long as she can remember, she took the leap to becoming a doula after the transformative experience of her son’s birth, with an incredible doula at her side as a support. She is deeply and fiercely passionate about every birthing person’s right to be supported, listened to, and empowered in pregnancy and birth. She aims to honor the unique journey to pregnancy and the birthing desires of every woman that she works with, offering empathy, guidance, a listening ear, a loving hug, and a dash of humor, for good measure. She approaches each client relationship with unconditional and nonjudgmental support.