Francesca Samperisi

Francesca is a birth doula who brings refreshing frankness, dedication, and whimsical spirit, providing unwavering support to growing families. Inspired by a long line of healers in her Sicilian heritage, she is dedicated to helping parents trust their own intuition during pregnancy and labor. Francesca meets clients exactly where they are, offering a wealth of knowledge and true community support to every family she serves.

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Brooklyn Birth Doula: Inclusive, Advocacy driven, Empowerment, Whimsy

Birth Doula

Daytime Postpartum

As a birth doula, Francesca is like that longtime, whimsical friend who has always marched to the beat of her own drum—unfazed by perception, and entirely dedicated to hearing you out and putting all of her resources and knowledge at your disposal. Having her by your side during pregnancy and labor feels like she is sharing a piece of her own resolute confidence, encouraging you to trust your own intuition. Francesca is a grounding, unwavering force who excels at direct communication and finding a bridge between competing perspectives. Non-judgmental and protective of your choices, she remains entirely unpressured in high-stakes environments, standing as a fierce advocate for your decisions. Confident in her convictions and the unique expertise she brings to the birth space, Francesca is also an exceptional coordinator who excels at delegating roles to ensure everyone involved is aligned, prepared, and supported. Her practice is deeply enriched by a multifaceted background in science, sex education, art, and herbalism. Her foundation in science ensures her advocacy is grounded in clinical research, giving you clear, reliable data to explore alternative options in non-emergencies. Through sex education, she brings deep body literacy and an empowering, shame-free lens to consent and autonomy. She channels her artistic eye to help clients view birth as a deeply creative, intuitive process, while her knowledge of herbalism provides natural, comforting modalities for labor and postpartum healing. By weaving these disciplines together, she beautifully bridges the gap between clinical facts and somatic, holistic care. Her frankness is a breath of fresh air; she meets you exactly where you are and brings a whole new depth to the motto “it takes a village.” Francesca’s passion for this work stems from a long line of ancestral healers in her Sicilian heritage. She has seen firsthand why this support is so vital, she has answered the calling, and now she is here for you and your budding family.

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What families are saying

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our Francesca. From the moment we began preparing for our birth, she provided us with invaluable information about our options for delivering at NYU Brooklyn. She helped us feel informed, confident, and empowered throughout the entire process. One of the things that stood out most was her availability and responsiveness. No matter when we reached out with questions or concerns, she was always there with thoughtful guidance and support. Having someone so knowledgeable and accessible made a huge difference during pregnancy and labor. During my 18-hour labor, Francesca was truly irreplaceable. She stayed with us every step of the way, helping us understand what was happening and providing information that allowed us to make informed decisions throughout the birth process. Her calm presence helped me feel safe and supported even during the most challenging moments. Francesca also provided incredible hands-on support during contractions, including massage, comfort measures, position changes, and anything else I needed to stay as comfortable as possible. Her dedication, compassion, and expertise were beyond anything I could have imagined. Looking back on my birth experience, I honestly cannot imagine going through it without her. She was an advocate, educator, support person, and source of strength all in one. I am deeply grateful for everything she did for me, my husband, and our growing family. I would wholeheartedly recommend Francesca to anyone looking for a doula who truly cares and goes above and beyond for her clients. -Franchesca Nardiello

Words can’t express how wonderful it was to have Francesca attend our birth. From our first contact with her, she went above and beyond to make us feel safe, comfortable, and truly cared for. She was consistently professional, attentive, and deeply compassionate in ways we appreciated more than we can say. Francesca arrived during my early labor, at a moment when I didn’t yet realize how much I needed her, and her presence made all the difference. Even before our midwife arrived, her calm support, kindness, and reassurance helped me stay relaxed, grounded, and trusting in the natural, unmedicated birth I had chosen. Her comforting touch, soothing massages, counter pressure, and steady encouragement guided me through labor and helped me achieve a fully unmedicated birth. Beyond her incredible support, we treasured Francesca’s personality and presence. When we didn’t have a birth photographer, she captured special moments we will cherish forever. After labor, she even picked up our breakfast so we could focus on bonding with our baby, a generous and thoughtful gesture that perfectly reflects how she anticipates needs and goes above and beyond in unexpected ways. She has continued to check in on us and our baby, and we are so deeply grateful for her care. Francesca has become like family to us and will always be a meaningful part of our birth story. We highly recommend her and her services. She truly gets all the gold stars. -H.T.

Christine was a calming voice in the birthing room, and an advocate for me when things got hard. Postpartum she has continued to be a support person as questions have arisen.

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