About Us

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Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care, Childbirth Education, and Hypnobabies Instructor Certified 

I worked as a birth doula for eight years before giving birth to our first son. I learned through my own three day birth experience just how essential the roll of a doula is for not only the birthing person but also the partner.  Even a doula benefits from having a doula. We also hired a doula for our second birth.

I am a childbirth educator, Hypnobabies teacher, postpartum doula, former prenatal yoga instructor, and 4X Ironman triathlete finisher.  

Birth can be a joyful and beautiful experience. 

My goal is to develop a trusting relationship where you learn your choices in childbirth, explore your birth preferences, to provide information, physical support and emotional support throughout pregnancy and birthing, and for you and your partner to feel supported with your choices in childbirth. I support all birth choices and outcomes.  I have working relationship with our team of wonderful doulas and will provide additional professionals and resources to you upon request.  

Outside the birth world I enjoy spending time with my husband and sons. We love nature, running, cycling, swimming, yoga, hiking and range Theory Fitness. Staying active makes me happy and plays a positive roll in my life. In 2015 I raced my fourth Ironman triathlon in Kona at the Ironman World Championship. The experience of training for and completing in an Ironman has been another life changing experience. I have found so many parallels between birthing and triathlon. Triathlon reminds me to never give up, to believe in myself and be open to making things happen.  Knowing that some of the best things in life require preparation, training, do not happen overnight, but they are worth it. Our experiences begin with the mindset. It may not always be easy during life’s most challenging moments, but I always try to reframe my thoughts and look for the good.  

Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor,  Infant Care, Hypnobabies certified

Melissa brings a true passion for the birth process and a genuine love and devotion for helping others to her work as a Doula.  During her pregnancy with her son, she became intrigued by all things birth. She was motivated to learn everything she could. She also discovered how challenging and overwhelming the wealth of resources can be to a new parent. She became passionate about helping others through the process. A change of circumstances allowed her to leave the corporate world and pursue her calling to support and empower women and families as a birth doula, beginning with her training with Birth Arts International. Melissa has also completed training including Hypn-doula, TENS unit, pelvic space and is currently enrolled in Reiki training, Melissa brings empathy, kindness and a sense of humor to her work, and is driven to support you in any way she can. Her goal is to help you have the birth you envision – with love and without judgement.

Melissa resides in Phoenixville with her seven year old son and her eleven year old Yorkshire Terrier. Having an active role in the community, she has volunteered for the Phoenixville Jaycees Foundation since moving to Phoenixville in 2015. Some of her other favorite activities are table tennis, yoga and Scrabble.

Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Instructor & Hypnobabies certified
 

My name is Gabriella. I have always been passionate about pregnancy and births. After experiencing pregnancy and birth myself in two different countries, immersed in a birth culture different than the one I was raised in, and achieving the type of birth I was looking for in 2011 and 2016 so I decided to study more about it. It all started very natural and suddenly I was helping friends and family members on their birthing experience, and each one of them made me feel fulfilled and what started as self learning, became a dream job. I then completed my training  with DONA international and my goal is to support mothers to make their birth experience unforgettable by giving the best pregnancy and birth experience possible through my constant emotional and physical support.  How do you want to remember your birth?  I speak Portuguese, Hebrew and Spanish.

Birth Doula, hypnobabies trained

With a profound background that includes  both hospital and homebirth experiences, Angelina brings a genuine  understanding of the diverse aspects of childbirth. Motivated by her own  transformative journey, she aspires to guide families in crafting their  distinctive birth narratives. Angelina's passion for fostering a  positive impact in the birthing community is evident in her unwavering  commitment to support you and your partner throughout pregnancy and  birth.

Beyond her doula  role, Angelina possesses a rich foundation as a trained massage  therapist, skilled in various modalities such as deep tissue, hot stone,  myofacial release, infant massage, and energy work. Drawing from her  extensive experience in addressing individual needs, she seamlessly  integrates these skills into her doula practice. DONA trained, Angelina  is equipped with the expertise to assist you and your partner in  navigating birthing options, offering unwavering support free from  judgment. Above all, she believes in creating a secure support system,  ensuring that families feel embraced on their unique birthing journey.

 Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and 

Childbirth Instructor

(on maternity leave through Spring 2025)

Isabella Yannoni is a Birth and Postpartum Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor based in Philadelphia PA. She first became enthralled with birth work through the stories of powerful birth told by her mother and the community of mothers who raised her. Isabella is amazed by the power of her clients as they bring their babies into the world, and believes wholeheartedly in the capabilities of the birthing body.

Isabella is dedicated to supporting ALL families, and recognizes the harm caused by racism, homophobia, and transphobia built into our healthcare systems.  Isabella’s work strives toward trauma informed care and reproductive justice.   Isabella completed her Birth Arts International birth doula training.  She also participated in the CAPPA postpartum doula training.

Birth doula,  Postpartum doula, and Childcare Specialist 

Ashli Crew Rodriguez is a certified full-spectrum doula, trained through a comprehensive cohort with Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Special Education from Temple University. A wife and mother of three daughters, Ashli has personally navigated high-risk and multiples pregnancies, giving her a unique perspective and deep empathy in supporting her clients. Her extensive knowledge of feeding methods, including successfully breastfeeding her own children, further enriches her care. Driven by body literacy and a commitment to transforming her own experiences, Ashli is passionate about holding space for others during their birthing journeys, creating a nurturing and informed environment for every family she serves.

 Birth doula and Hypnobabies trained doula  

Jalecia has been a doula for four years. After nursing school, she began her journey as a doula when she realized she wanted a more personal approach to her (close to) lifelong desire to help mamas and their babies. Since 2018, when she trained as both a labor and postpartum doula, she hasn't looked back. Being a doula has been a perfect job to draw together Jalecia's love and passion for birth and her desire to help women in some of the most vulnerable times of their lives. Jalecia is known to have a gentle, easy-going personality with a heart and desire to give. Her empathy shines strong as she encourages women through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum periods. With experience in child care, caring for multiples and her own baby, Jalecia continues to grow her wealth of knowledge as a doula daily. Jalecia gave birth to her two children out of hospital and unmedicated. She supports women however they choose to birth.  Jalecia's goal is to help and empower women to have the birth of their dreams. In whatever capacity you desire, she will be there to champion you and your growing family - meeting your needs as you walk and grow together. 

Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Instructor & Hypnobabies certified
 

Hi, I’m Cali! I am a birth and postpartum doula, childcare worker, and passionate crafter currently located in Philadelphia, PA. My passion for birth stems from the belief that our bodies are innately capable of birthing, healing, and experiencing pleasure as our birth right and within safe circumstances. I aspire to be a space holder in large transitions, and support birthing people through the journey of pregnancy, labor, and fertility. Before college, I was involved in a somatic psychology and dance community in Boulder, Colorado where I was richly acquainted with mindfulness and the mind body connection as well as trauma and the way it shows up in the body. I also have an undergraduate degree in reproductive health, cultural studies, and psychology from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. I feel that my background in these studies guides me as I support people in giving birth, remaining mindful of the way the body holds memories, power,  and the clients unique experience in their own life. I became a trained Birth Doula through Bini Birth and hold a certification through PALs Doulas in Seattle WA. I also hold a postpartum doula certification through ProDoula. Additionally I am trained in the Fertility Awareness Method of fertility tracking and have a 200 hour yoga teacher certification allowing me to support families with healthy movement during pregnancy. With a background in childcare, I see myself as a nurturer and enjoy inspiring empowerment in families through providing information, continuity of care, and support of their individual desires around their birth and parenting experience. I am thrilled to be a part of your pregnancy and birth journey. service you'd like to show.

Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula

In 2019, after my first son, I had been seeking community and resources to support our family through postpartum. I knew that how I began this postpartum journey and how I cared for myself would play a big part in the transition long term. I surrounded myself with amazing people who knew how important it was to mother a new mother. After my experience I certified to become a doula and do just the same thing for other  growing families. I believe every mother should be cared for and should have the space to heal and grow in this sacred season for herself and  her family. As a traditional birth doula I provide resources, education, emotional and physical support to you and your family through  pregnancy, birth and postpartum. As a postpartum doula I provide individualized care for you and your family. Most of the time that looks like birth and postpartum processing, preparing warm meals and drinks,  lots of rest for you and tidying up your home. I hope that my care  leaves you feeling embraced and cares for as your transition into  motherhood!