rachel's bio

Rachel (she/her) is a full spectrum doula with a focus on birth, and is passionate about building community and close connections with the families she supports . She sees the value in understanding someone’s cumulative reproductive journey, while meeting them where they are now. We all have a past that deserves acknowledgment when moving through the transitional moments in childbirth and becoming a parent.

During her own birth journey, she felt the importance of comfort that comes with continuous emotional and physical support of a doula. The non-judgmental and loving care she received, along with the deep, genuine connection she makes with her clients, is what draws her into this work. She is passionate about weaving joy and confidence into birth stories and brings an open mind and loving heart with her.

She has training ranging from mindful birthing and prenatal yoga, to infant function + structure and integrative lactation & feeding counseling. She is a community lactation educator and baby-wearing enthusiast. Her goal is to help ensure that your values are being respected by your birth team without judgment. When we feel safe in a relationship with our care providers, trusting our body becomes more accessible. She cares about protecting your agency, whether that means birthing at home, at the hospital, medicated, surgical, or in the water. Your enthusiastic consent matters, and she brings the compassion, patience, and reassurance that all women + birthing people ought to have.

Rachel began her work as a doula in 2017 and has supported dozens of families throughout NYC and New Jersey. She has been a Brooklyn resident since 2004 and lives one block away from Prospect Park with her child, Simone, and dog, Elfie.

* Rachel offers sliding scale community support in the following situations: single parents, teen parents, people who are unemployed or underemployed, and members of the BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ community. When you pay our standard fees, you are supporting a fair, living wage aligned with our level of experience and education. When you pay a sliding scale, you are allowing your community to hold and support you. Both are acceptable ways of participating and we are honored to be a part of your journey. Everyone deserves a doula’s support and care.