Hi, I’m Rachel (she/they).
I’ve been witnessing — and sometimes participating in — birth from a very young age, but I’ve been a trained birth and postpartum doula since 2018. Since then, I’ve supported over 250 families across NYC in their journeys to becoming parents. I’m also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), placenta specialist, and doula mentor.
My approach is rooted in compassion, mindfulness, and the belief that there’s no single “right” way to birth. Together, we’ll co-create a vision for how you want to feel during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period and how you would like to feed your baby. I focus on offering grounded, evidence-based options while helping you build confidence in your intuition and choices.
I’ve called Brooklyn home since 2004 and live a block from Prospect Park with my child and two dogs. I hold a BA in Studio Art from Hunter College, own a recurve bow, and have a deep knowledge and love of native New York plants and herbalism. I’m currently serving folks living in Brooklyn and parts of lower Manhattan.
WHAT IS A DOULA?
A doula is your constant companion throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum - an additional support during your unique journey of becoming a parent(s). Rather than feeling like you are enduring a series of procedures or interventions, a doula helps you to embrace being an active participant in all stages of your birth experience. They are there to remind you of your voice, power and inner-strength. Doulas create space to talk through your options, or to simply remind you to check in with your own intuition before making decisions at important crossroads.
Statistically, doulas:
decrease dissatisfaction with the birth experience by 31%
reduce your chance of Cesarean birth by 39%
reduce the use of pain medication in labor by 10%
increase the likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth by 15%
What is an IBCLC?
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is the highest level credential for health care professionals who specialize in the clinical management of lactation and infant feeding. IBCLCs are certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, Inc. (IBLCE), under the direction of the US National Commission for Certifying Agencies. IBCLCs provide evidence-based information and support to breast/chest feeding families, addressing a wide range of concerns from basic latch and positioning to more complex issues like milk supply, non-latching infants, infants with complex medical issues, NICU infants and much more. IBCLCs must meet specific requirements, including college accredited and lactation specific education, clinical experience, and passing an exam.
