Birth Doula Profile Meet Cris Puccia Birth Doula Hello! My name is Cris — I’m a full-spectrum doula based in Canandaigua, NY. I came to birth work after the birth of my first son, when I found myself wondering if other new parents were struggling (like me) or thriving and had people they could talk to about the realities of birth and parenthood. My own experience inspires my work, where I serve as a compassionate guide for pregnant people and their loved ones. In 2018, I completed birth doula training with Carriage House Birth in NYC and have since joined many birth teams, adapting my support to fit the specific needs of each experience. Today, I am on a continuous journey to deepen my practice of reproductive justice and care work. I support births in Rochester, Canandaigua, and nearby areas. Curious if we’re a good fit? I’d love to connect. https://www.doulanona.com/ 7163162713 cris.doulanona@outlook.com

Birth Doula help families feel empowered to make informed choices about their care in pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Providing physical and emotional support throughout labor, birth and the early postpartum hours. Birth Doulas Click the photo of any doula below to access their profile page and learn more about them or get their contact information. Abbey Staffieri Birth Doula Adriana Lozada, AdvCD(DONA), CSC, CEMC, CBP Birth Doula, Healthy Sleep Consultations, Birth and Postpartum Prep. Classes Allison Kelly Birth Doula Alyssa Actaea, CLC (She/They) Full Spectrum Doula, Lactation Counselor Alyssa Krokenberger Birth Doula Amy Schlageter Birth Doula Anna Evevsky Birth Doula Ashley Wyffels Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Childbirth Educator Bert Kiehle Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Body Ready Method® Pro Certified Lactation Counselor, CLC Certified VBAC Doula, CVD (TVL) Bridget Strub, CD(DONA), LCCE Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, Hospital-Grade Breast Pump Rentals Christine Landers, BD, HCHD, PES Birth Doula, Hypno-Doula, Placenta Specialist Cris Puccia Birth Doula Danielle Cisneros Birth doula Eileen Steinchen, LMHC Birth Doula Enuma Okafor Birth and Postpartum Doula Services Jenna Roberge-karns Birth Doula Jennie Kieffer, CLC, CD(DONA), CVD(TVL) Birth Doula, Birth Photographer, Lactation Counselor Joanna Jackson (BAI, CAPPA) Birth Doula (BAI) Postpartum Doula (CAPPA) Nesting Party Coordinator Jocelyn Semple, BEC, CD-L Birth Doula & Breastfeeding Educator Julia M. Sittig, MSW, AdvCD/BDT(DONA), LCCE Birth Doula, Childbirth Education, Doula Training Julie Hobart Birth and Postpartum Doula, Massage Therapist Kathryn Franke, MA, CD(DONA) Birth Doula Kirsten Elting -BA, CD(DONA), LCCE, CLEC, CLC, SBD, CVD(TVL) Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator and Counselor LaKeisha Washington, MPA, CD(DONA) Birth Doula, Birth Photography, Placenta Services Lauren Dearman Birth Doula, ASL Interpreter Margo Fox, MSW, DONA Trained Birth Doula Birth Doula Services Mariel Rivera-Piluso, ABD, MA Abortion Doula, Perinatal Loss Doula, Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Education, Mary Feeney, MS, RN-BC Birth Doula Megan Stavalone, DC Birth Doula, Chiropractor Melissa Ebner Birth Doula CD(DONA), Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor Melissa Keyes Birth doula, postpartum doula, breastfeeding consultant, breathing techniques, birthing support and parent education Melody E Osgood, LAc, trained doula Birth doula, in-home acupuncture, in- office acupuncture Melody Osgood, LAC, Doula, CBE, Placenta Specialist Labor Acupuncture, Pregnancy Acupuncture, Childbirth Education, Placenta Encapsulation Michelle Grosodonia Maiola CD (DTI), ERYT-200, Reiki Master Birth and Postpartum, Pre-Postnatal Yoga, Reiki Healing Mindy Class, CD(DONA), CLC Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula Molly Deutschbein, LMT, CST, CD, RYT Full Spectrum Doula, Birth Doula, Pregnancy Bodywork, Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner Morgan Moy M.S., CCC-SLP/L TSSLD Birth and Postpartum Doula care Natalie Skomski Birth Doula Support Phyllis Sharp CD(DONA), CLC Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Placenta Specialist, Lactation Support, Childbirth Classes Rachel Stacy Birth Doula, Birth Planning Rebecca Dilley CLC,Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Breastmilk jewelry Sarah Ozimek Birth & Postpartum Doula Shannon Glaser Birth Doula Shannon Pessin Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator Tamara L Albert, CD(DONA), LCCE Birth Doula, Childbirth preparation classes

Birth Doula Profile Meet Shannon Glaser Birth Doula 585-784-0870 letsdoulait@gmail.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Ashley Wyffels Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Childbirth Educator Growing up I always knew I wanted to work with babies. I went on to get a degree in early childhood development and have worked in the childcare field for over 10 years with infants. After becoming a certified pediatric sleep consultant in 2019 and working with many families, I realized there was so much more I could do to help parents thrive. This led me down the path of becoming a birth and postpartum doula. Educating and supporting families is my passion and I feel very privileged to get to do this work! My goal as a birth doula is to inform and support parents so they feel heard and remember birth as a happy experience. I was fortunate enough to have a positive birth experience when I had my daughter in 2014 but I know that is not the case for everyone. I would love to be able to change that. My goal as a postpartum doula is to make the transition of having a new baby as smooth as possible. I also have a degree in Early Childhood development, I am a certified pediatric sleep consultant and work as a nanny. I plan to become a certified lactation counselor in the future as well. I grew up in the Victor area and just built a house in Farmington where I live with my family of 3. We have a beautiful, sassy daughter who is my reason for being and keeps me always striving to do more! Doulas and Beyond http://doulasandbeyond.com 5854691782 doulasandbeyond@gmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Julia M. Sittig, MSW, AdvCD/BDT(DONA), LCCE Birth Doula, Childbirth Education, Doula Training My goal as a birth doula is to inform and support parents so they feel empowered and remember birth as a positive experience. Your birth experience matters! Beautiful Birth Choices http://www.bbcroc.com 585-613-1051 julia@bbcroc.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Melissa Ebner Birth Doula CD(DONA), Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor I have a passion for helping others and for empowering people in any stage of life, especially as they are bringing new life into the world. Whether it be emotional support, physical support, relaxation techniques, or to simply occupy space so that they know they don’t have to go through birth alone. I am excited to use my intuitive and kind energy to help guide and empower families in their journey to parenthood. I have been an early childhood educator for 20 years in many different modalities, including Montessori education, family day care, and nanny work. It was a very natural transition from teaching and caring for young children and their families to becoming a doula. I truly love this heart work and I feel blessed every day. Melissa Doula https://www.melissadoulacare.com/ 6072729838 melissa.doulacare@gmail.com

We are a collaborative group of doulas serving families in Rochester, NY and its surrounding areas throughout pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Additionally, we offer community and educational support for doulas in our area. Welcome to the Doula Cooperative of Rochester, NY We are so glad you are here! What is a doula? About Us Support for families and doulas We are a collaborative group of doulas serving families in Rochester, NY and its surrounding areas throughout pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Additionally, we offer community and educational support for doulas in our area. Get to know us! Looking for a doula? You're in the right place! This site is packed with information about birth and postpartum doula support. You will find answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions about doulas and get to know some of the doulas in our cooperative. If you are inquiring about doula support, we invite you to contact a doula individually through their profile or by completing our contact form which will be circulated to all the doulas in our membership. Meet the Doulas! Looking for a doula community? We welcome all doulas to our cooperative regardless of their training organization, certification status and areas or frequency of practice. Membership benefits include monthly opportunities for networking, skill enhancement and professional development. Additionally, our members have access to doula service requests and have the opportunity to list their profile and contact information on our site. Join our Community!

Lactation Counseling, Postpartum Doula Care Lactation Support Profile Meet Mabel Primus, CLC Lactation Counseling, Postpartum Doula Care Hi! I’m Mabel Primus. I’m a postpartum doula and certified lactation counselor (CLC) serving the Rochester area. I am very passionate about providing support to new families and especially to moms (and birthing parents) as they do a life transition that is often way more difficult than expected. In traditional societies, laypeople were very familiar with birth, breastfeeding, and community support during the childbearing year. Today, many parents go into the postpartum months never having witnessed these first newborn weeks and without nearly enough support. We tend to focus on the birth process (for good reason!) but don’t know how to adequately plan for the harrowing, sleepless, and altogether unique weeks and months following the welcoming of a new baby into the home. I am honored that you are considering inviting me into the sacred space of your home during this exciting time in your family’s life. I look forward to witnessing this part of your journey. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! Mabel Primus Doula http://www.mabelprimusdoula.com 5857641651 mabelprimusdoula@gmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Alyssa Actaea, CLC (She/They) Full Spectrum Doula, Lactation Counselor My name is Alyssa Actaea - I use both she and they pronouns. I identify as a birthworker, herbalist, artist, and mother. I believe in meeting clients where they’re at. Providing trauma-informed, inclusive care. I offer a broad spectrum of services including education and advocacy around Birth, Lactation, Post Partum, Abortion & Loss Reach out to see if we could be a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you. Birth Doula Trained by DONA in 2022 Certified Lactation Counselor trained by Healthy Children Project and certified by ALPP in 2024 Full Spectrum Doula Trained by BADT in 2025 Doula Cooperative member since 2022 Currently studying to become a Women’s Herbal Educator with Dr. Aviva Romm Actaea Holistic 5855907403 alyssa.actaea@gmail.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Mindy Class, CD(DONA), CLC Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula Mindy Class, CD(DONA), CLC Mindy began her Doula career in 2016 after the birth of her fourth child. She has always been fascinated with pregnancy and birth and knew she wanted to continue that passion and help others. Mindy believes every woman should have the opportunity to have an empowering and fulfilling birth experience. Mindy is a certified birth Doula through DONA International and has attended both hospital and home births. She also has a special interest in breastfeeding which led her on the path to becoming a Certified Lactation Counselor. She is also passionate about serving moms during the fourth trimester as a postpartum doula. She knows that during this time families need extra care and support. Mindy is also a member of the Rochester Doula Cooperative and serves on the Steering Committee as the referral coordinator. In her spare time, or when not running her kids to sporting activities and events, Mindy enjoys movies, crafting, baking and reading. Mindy is also very involved in volunteering in her community, she serves on boards for her local preschool and sports clubs. Mindy feels so grateful to be part of such a wonderful birthing community. (585)576-9200 mindyclass@hotmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Kirsten Elting -BA, CD(DONA), LCCE, CLEC, CLC, SBD, CVD(TVL) Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator and Counselor Kirsten has had the honor to attend many births since becoming a certified birth doula with DONA International in 2003. She has supported families during births at home and at the hospital. Her passion for all things pregnancy and birth related also led her to becoming a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator in 2004, a Certified Lactation Educator and Counselor in 2008, and another breastfeeding certification, Certified Lactation Counselor in 2021. In 2007 she gave birth naturally to her own beautiful daughter with the support of two wonderful doulas. Kirsten believes in supporting women and their families during their entire journey through pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Believing that women are powerful when they understand their own innate ability to give birth and that pregnancy and birth are NORMAL. She has attended and supported first births to second and third births, natural and medicated births, and provided early post-partum and breastfeeding support. Kirsten provides evidence-based, factual, information and continuous emotional and physical support. By doing so, she hopes to help guide women and their families in making informed choices and decisions during pregnancy, birth, and early post-partum. With her love of learning and education Kirsten has attended many DONA International and Lamaze conferences around the country. She has also attended many seminars and continues to read many evidence-based books and articles on all things related to pregnancy and birth. As a member of BBC and the Doula Cooperative of Rochester she keeps in close contact with all her “sisters” in the birth community. While planning to explore more avenues of training and certification her goal is to provide and share as much as she can to families in all stages of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Kirsten works full-time from her home office managing the finances of some Rochester based companies and owns her own small furniture refurbishing company. She is fortunate to have a very supportive husband who understands all her passionate “hobbies”. You can find them both haunting bookstores, antique stores, flea markets, and the occasional curbside picking up pre-loved items for her shop or their home. Although Kirsten does her best to make every soccer game and school event, her teenage daughter is incredibly supportive when she needs to be with a client. As an avid animal lover, Kirsten currently has 1 dog and 3 cats. Believe Doulas http://www.Believedoulas.com 585-750-4549 Kirstenelting@believedoulas.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Bert Kiehle Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Body Ready Method® Pro Certified Lactation Counselor, CLC Certified VBAC Doula, CVD (TVL) Bert has had birthwork in her heart since she was a little girl. Once she learned what a doula was, she knew this was her ultimate calling! After two years supporting families as a side business, she left her corporate job in 2023 and moved into full-time birthwork! She loves supporting families through pregnancy, birth, & postpartum and is honored to be invited in their journey. Bert is a DONA Certified Birth Doula, DONA Trained Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified VBAC Doula, and Certified Body Ready Method Pro. She is currently accepting clients for all services, please check out her website for more information! https://www.robertakiehle.com 5857492718 rbkiehle@gmail.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Melody E Osgood, LAc, trained doula Birth doula, in-home acupuncture, in- office acupuncture I'm a licensed acupuncturist, NCCAOM diplomate of acupuncture, certified hospice and palliative care acupuncturist and trained doula. I strive each day to provide the best possible care and education for my patients. Since a very young age, I always knew that I wanted to be a healthcare practitioner to help others on their journey to health. Originally intending to become a doctor, I attended Rochester Institute of Technology and studied Biomedical Sciences. It was while attending that program that I discovered that the Biomedical Approach to healthcare did not resonate with me. I took some time to evaluate my position after my Bachelor’s degree and in the process, I discovered acupuncture and loved that the paradigm is more about treating both the root and the branch of the illness. I later enrolled at the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and New York Chiropractic College. While in school, I discovered not only a passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine but also what acupuncture could do for my patients. After graduating, I took a particular interest in the life cycle and in the transitions we make as we go through events such as birth and death. This led me to pursue my certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncture as well as my DONA training as a Doula. I am currently working towards full DONA certification and I'm continuing my learning constantly in order to stay up to date and provide my patients the best care possible. Osgood Family Acupuncture, PLLC https://osgoodfamacu.com 5852100258 Melody@osgoodfamacu.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Molly Deutschbein, LMT, CST, CD, RYT Full Spectrum Doula, Birth Doula, Pregnancy Bodywork, Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner I offer families the benefit of my experience - as a pregnant and nursing parent, a childbirth educator, a breastfeeding counselor, a fertility and pregnancy bodyworker, and a birth attendant (doula). I walk with my clients through it all, even if there are complications or a loss. Preparing yourself and your family for a new family member is a big job. We're here to help you put together a great team of providers and a community of support so you can welcome your little one into a well-resourced nest. As you move through your pregnancy your body will change. Together we will joyfully * use bodywork, stretches and exercise to prepare your pelvis and pelvic floor for the new demands of growing a baby * use bodywork, meditation and visualization to address previous trauma, clear the way, and bring awareness to compensatory patterns we might encounter during birth * use abdominal breathing and relaxation practice to prepare for labor and birth * have in-depth conversations with you and your birth partner(s) about making choices that are right for you and your family for your birth Spirit Organic http://www.spiritorganic.net/index.html (585)746-4682 wellness@spiritorganic.net

Birth Doula Profile Meet Melissa Ebner Birth Doula CD(DONA), Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor I have a passion for helping others and for empowering people in any stage of life, especially as they are bringing new life into the world. Whether it be emotional support, physical support, relaxation techniques, or to simply occupy space so that they know they don’t have to go through birth alone. I am excited to use my intuitive and kind energy to help guide and empower families in their journey to parenthood. I have been an early childhood educator for 20 years in many different modalities, including Montessori education, family day care, and nanny work. It was a very natural transition from teaching and caring for young children and their families to becoming a doula. I truly love this heart work and I feel blessed every day. Melissa Doula https://www.melissadoulacare.com/ 6072729838 melissa.doulacare@gmail.com

Fertility Doula help families feel empowered to make informed choices about their care before pregnancy and in the process of becoming pregnant. Fertility Doulas Click the photo of any doula below to access their profile page and learn more about them or get their contact information. Michelle Grosodonia-Maiola FULL SPECTRUM DTI Fertility Doula. Fertility yoga Molly Deutschbein, LMT, CD, RYT Fertility Doula, Full Spectrum doula, Fertility Bodywork, Yoga for Fertility

Birth Doula Profile Meet Ashley Wyffels Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Childbirth Educator Growing up I always knew I wanted to work with babies. I went on to get a degree in early childhood development and have worked in the childcare field for over 10 years with infants. After becoming a certified pediatric sleep consultant in 2019 and working with many families, I realized there was so much more I could do to help parents thrive. This led me down the path of becoming a birth and postpartum doula. Educating and supporting families is my passion and I feel very privileged to get to do this work! Doulas and Beyond http://doulasandbeyond.com 5854691782 doulasandbeyond@gmail.com

Postpartum Doula Profile Meet Heather Acomb Postpartum Doula, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Instructor Heather understands from her own postpartum experience how important this sacred period is for recovery— physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. In addition, her years of training, teaching, and self-practice in the field of somatics gives her the necessary empathetic tools to support your labor and childbirth recovery in the immediate days and weeks postpartum. She is a dance educator, hatha yoga instructor, and holistic wellness practitioner. https://www.heatheracomb.com/ (585) 455-5231 heatheracomb@gmail.com

Birth Doula, Childbirth preparation classes Childbirth Educator Profile Meet Tamara L Albert CD(DONA), LCCE Birth Doula, Childbirth preparation classes Since 1993 I have been married to my wonderful husband, Bryan. Together we have five children: Abigail, Rebekah, Bethany, Timothy and Phoebe. We have personally experienced five joyful births (over a span of 15 years 1995 – 2010). I LOVE birth and am passionate to help others have a joyful birth experience. I have been serving couples in birth work since 2002 and am eager to share my wisdom and experience with others. As a Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator (LCCE) and a certified birth doula (professional birth assistant) with DONA International, it is my sincere desire to support you to have a joyful birth experience. Our family lives in Geneseo, NY and we are active in our church. Childbirth: A Joyful Experience http://www.tamara-albert.com 5855037984 tamaralynn2@outlook.com

Birth Doula Profile Meet Michelle Grosodonia Maiola CD (DTI), ERYT-200, Reiki Master Birth and Postpartum, Pre-Postnatal Yoga, Reiki Healing Michelle is a birth, postpartum, and full spectrum doula. She is passionate about the birth process and making birth inclusive for everyone. She seeks to support the birthing person as well as anyone else who is part of their journey. It was during her yoga teacher training prenatal section in 2013 that Michelle fell in love with how the body changes during birth. Since then she has been studying and furthering her knowledge of birth, yoga and energy healing. She is extremely honored to be able to hold space for those who are going through their fertility journey. Michelle is a registered yoga teacher and Reiki Master. She loves sports (especially the buffalo bills) her family/heritage and has a passion for learning. http:// (585)944-3474 viamirabella585@gmail.com