Doula Support
(Birth, Postpartum, Fertility & Full Spectrum)
NYC area (scroll down for Hudson Valley, NJ & National/International):
Live in NYC, Westchester or Western Long Island/Nassau County? Lisa/Birth Matters leads the East River Doula Collective (fka Astoria DC) and we’d love to help you find stellar fertility, birth, postpartum, and/or lactation support!
Two options:
Other options, some for specific locations, needs, & preferences:
National / International:
Doula Match - nation-wide doula lookup
National Black Doulas - nationwide directory of Black doulas
Queer Doula Network - international network of LGBTQ+-affirming doulas
NYC area:
Ashe Birthing Services - BIPOC-led collective specializing in serving communities of color
Birth & Beyond Resources - Long Island doulas
The Bridge Directory - professionals of color for POC
Wombs + Wisdom - doulas of color for communities of color
Accessible (free or low-cost) doulas in NYC area:
Free/low-cost doula options (NYC Health Citywide Doula Initiative)
Ancient Song Doula Services - BIPOC-led, community-based, sliding scale; specializing in serving communities of color & reproductive/birth justice advocacy
Brooklyn Perinatal Network - free support serving Brooklyn residents for those who qualify
By My Side - free for families eligible for Medicaid in Central Brooklyn
Caribbean Women’s Health Project - serving residents of Queens, Bronx, & New York county - free for those who qualify
The Doula Project - no cost for those who cannot afford to pay; sliding scale otherwise
Doulas en Español - no-cost doula support for Hispanic birthing families
Healthy Women Healthy Futures - need-based free doula services
Bronx
Staten Island - coordinated by Gracie-Ann Roberts-Harris, RPA-C, 917-830-1200 gharris@chcrichmond.org
The Mothership Birth Support Program - free doula support for Harlem residents eligible for Medicaid (through The NYC Department of Mental Health & Hygiene and The Citywide Doula Initiative)
HUDSON VALLEY:
Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network - serving Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, & Dutchess County (free & low cost)
Hudson Valley Family Doulas - (845) 288-1985 - serving residents of Hudson Valley & Western Connecticut (free & low cost)
NEW JERSEY:
Amar Doula via Children’s Home Society of NJ - community doulas; may be covered by insurance
Community Doulas of South Jersey - community doulas for English & Spanish speaking NJ residents; may be covered by insurance