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About Hudson Valley Family Doulas

About Hudson Valley Family Doulas

At Hudson Valley Family Doulas, we recognize that this is not only your baby’s beginning, but yours as well. The first days, weeks, and months of parenthood are filled with wonder and love, but also fatigue, vulnerability, and deep emotional changes.

It’s the most extraordinary transformation you’ll ever experience, and you deserve support from expert doulas who have walked hundreds of families through this cycle of life with evidence-based care and unwavering compassion.

Our Promise

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We promise to guide you through this transition with calming, clear, unwavering support. While this may be your first time navigating the postpartum period, it’s not ours! We devote our expertise to ensuring that you and your baby adjust with confidence and peace of mind.

We promise to enable an environment of true rest and recovery tailored to your needs, wishes, and lifestyle. We will meet you exactly where you are, and help you get where you want to be. Our role is not to impose a method upon your family, but to support you your way; expertly, respectfully, and without our own agenda.

Whole-Family Support

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While much of the focus naturally centers on your baby, your healing and mental wellness are equally important. Hormonal shifts, lack of sleep, and the emotional weight of new responsibilities can become overwhelming. 

Your Hudson Valley Family Doula remains attuned to both you and your baby, providing real-time support, evidence-based reassurance, and skilled care so that you never feel alone in the process.

Meet the Hudson Valley Family Doulas

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Amber Thomas | Birth & Certified Postpartum Doula

Hello, my name is Amber and I am a birth doula and postpartum doula. I have always known my purpose in life has been to be a mother and to help others. Taking advantage of the last few years, I have spent…

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Angela Zago | Certified Birth & Overnight Postpartum Doula

Hi, I’m Angela — a mother, grandmother, birth and postpartum doula.  I am deeply passionate about supporting families during the tender and transformative perinatal, birth, and…

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Caroline Sherman | Certified Birth & Overnight Postpartum Doula / Certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS)

My name is Caroline, and I became a doula because I truly believe every family deserves compassionate…

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Cassie Meiswinkel | Certified Birth & Daytime Postpartum Doula / Fertility Coach & Certified Placenta Encapsulator

I am a birth and postpartum doula, fertility health …

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Christina Crosland | Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula

Hi, I’m Christina — a Full Spectrum Birth & Postpartum Doula, supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the transition into …

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Daisy Veloz | Certified Birth & Overnight Postpartum Doula

I provide birth support and overnight support to new and experienced parents, allowing them to rest and recover while…

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Dara Shulman | Certified Postpartum Doula & Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC)

I have been supporting families with young children for over two decades in various capacities and am…

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Darlene Martinez | Certified Daytime Postpartum Doula / Postpartum Custom Meal Preparer

I’m Darlene, a holistic postnatal care practitioner. My passion is to support families through physical,…

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Elanor Jarque | Certified Postpartum Doula

My name is Elanor Gabriela Jarque. I am a Venezuelan-born, Miami-raised, queer, cis woman who has always been obsessed with babies and…

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Haley Henn | Certified Postpartum Doula / Certified Sleep Consultant (CSC)

I am a postpartum doula, newborn sleep consultant, mom, homeschool teacher, and avid reader. I focus…

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Janet Gordon | Certified Postpartum Doula and Childbirth Educator (CBE)

I have been a birth and postpartum doula for over 13 years; part time at first and full-time since 2021. I am the mother of…

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Johanna Forney | Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) & Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)

As a childhood care professional for over 15 years, …

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Justine Callahan (Certified Postpartum Doula & Lactation Counselor)

Hi Families! My name is Justine and I live in the Hudson Valley NY. As a mom of 3 with 1 on the way, I understand what parents are looking for. I’ve …

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Kellie Kotalik | Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula

Hi! My name is Kellie Kotalik and I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula. I believe that all women deserve the most empowered, safe, and …

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Linda Scott | Certified Birth & Daytime Postpartum Doula

Hi, I’m Linda! My heart is to walk alongside mothers through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with compassion, encouragement, and unwavering…

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Merita London | Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula

My approach to doula care is centered on trust, advocacy, and connection. Every family deserves support that honors their…

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Nubia Sormane Paula | Certified Postpartum Doula

My name is Nubia and I have been in love since a very young age with the miraculous life journey. Helping family members with their pregnancy and babies made it easy to see how much I loved…

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Vicki Bloom | Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula / Certified Placenta Encapsulator & Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC)

Since 2010, I have been committed to improving…

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Julia Gartner | Agency Owner

Hi! I am the founder of the Hudson Valley Family Doulas agency. I am a trained Birth and certified Postpartum Doula, as well as an infant feeding …

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Whether you’re welcoming your first baby or expanding your family, Hudson Valley Family Doulas provides the evidence-based support and nurturing presence that makes the transition to parenthood calmer and more peaceful.
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