East River Doula Collective

East River Doula Collective FKA Astoria Doula Collective | Doula support for the city that never sleeps. Serving NYC & W. LI

12/20/2025

On behalf of East River Doulas, we're wishing you and yours very Happy Holidays!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. We are grateful for all the growing families we have the honor of supporting.We are...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

We are grateful for all the growing families we have the honor of supporting.

We are grateful for all the birth workers in our community and beyond.

Wishing you warmth, support, love, and everything else you deserve this holiday season.

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Thurs 11/13 @ 6:30 pm on Zoo...
10/14/2025

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Thurs 11/13 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom to meet some birth and postpartum doulas who are available to provide compassionate, expert support & advocacy for you to experience the happiest, healthiest rite of passage through birth & postpartum!

After you RSVP, we'll send you a complete list of the doulas available for your due month along with their profiles and rates, and an informational video (which is also on our homepage) that will answer a lot of your Qs.

For the event, you'll be assigned to meet for a few minutes with one or more doulas who are available for your due time in breakout rooms, speed-dating style.

Even if you've never heard of doulas and would just like to learn more, you're welcome to come for an informational interview/Q&A! (We'll give you a few ideas of things you could ask if you don't know where to start.)

Or if you're sold on the benefits of doula support but partner isn't just yet (common!), join us here (and/or in birth class) and it'll convince them you've had a brilliant idea. 😉

RSVP at eastriverdoulas.nyc or DM us with questions.

PS You can also reach out to us anytime for 1:1 help exploring your options, if you prefer.
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📷: image of lighted bridge over a river with city skyline in the background. Text reads "Expectant parents, please join us! Virtual Meet the Doulas Thurs 11/13 @ 6:30pm" along with a quote that reads "All of the doulas were absolutely amazing, but one really stuck out to me as someone I can't imagine giving birth without. ~MTD attendee" At bottom, brown logo with text that reads "East River Doula Collective, RSVP at eastriverdoulas.nyc"

Introducing another new(ish) member of the East River Doula Collective to the socials; please welcome Ronelle!Ronelle, o...
09/17/2025

Introducing another new(ish) member of the East River Doula Collective to the socials; please welcome Ronelle!

Ronelle, originally hailing from the Caribbean but raised in the heart of Brooklyn, NY, is a dedicated birth and postpartum doula. In her role as the founder of The Nesting Nook, she is a guiding light for families embarking on the transformative journey into parenthood. She brings a unique touch to her doula practice by seamlessly blending holistic wisdom rooted in her Caribbean heritage, creating a nurturing and gentle approach to healing and support.

You can find Ronelle's complete professional bio on our website, but here are some fun facts you might not otherwise know about her:

Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: My favorite movie is Happy Feet 2 because it’s fun, uplifting, and full of good vibes.

Q: What's something on your bucket list?
A: On my bucket list, I’d love to try white water rafting, it feels adventurous and exciting.

Q: What's the most played song/artist on your playlist right now?
A: The most played music on my playlist right now is ‘Jab Decisions’, it just hits the right mood.

Q: Who is someone you truly admire?
A: Someone I truly admire is my mother, because of her strength and sacrifices.

Q: What does creativity mean to you?
A: For me, creativity means expressing yourself freely and turning ideas into something meaningful.

Please welcome with us one of our newest members of East River Doula Collective, Stacey!Stacey is a trained birth and po...
09/15/2025

Please welcome with us one of our newest members of East River Doula Collective, Stacey!

Stacey is a trained birth and postpartum doula who offers holistic, evidence-based care through the deeply transformative seasons of birth and early parenthood. Her practice is grounded in clinical understanding, intuitive presence, and spiritual reverence for the journey into new life.

You can find Stacey's complete professional bio on our website, but here are some fun facts you might not otherwise know about her:

Q: When are you most inspired?
A: I am most inspired by any body of water. Rivers, oceans, waterfalls. Especially when I am in my homeland. There is something about these bodies of water; I see opportunities, hope, peace, adventure and beauty.

Q: What do you find beautiful?
A: The sound of children, laughter, fresh air, breeze, trees.

Q: What's the best thing that happened to you this month?
A: Sent my son back off to college at Parsons University.

Q: What does creativity mean to you?
A: Writing, words. I love words and can create so many books with them.

Q: What's your happy place?
A: Anywhere my family is (most of the time;) ), sitting watching the ocean and the moon at night. The ocean is so calm at night.

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event THIS Wed 9/17 @ 6:30 pm on Z...
09/15/2025

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event THIS Wed 9/17 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom to meet some birth and postpartum doulas who are available to provide compassionate, expert support & advocacy for you to experience the happiest, healthiest rite of passage through birth & postpartum!

After you RSVP, we'll send you a complete list of the doulas available for your due month along with their profiles and rates, and an informational video (which is also on our homepage) that will answer a lot of your Qs.

For the event, you'll be assigned to meet for a few minutes with one or more doulas who are available for your due time in breakout rooms, speed-dating style.

Even if you've never heard of doulas and would just like to learn more, you're welcome to come for an informational interview/Q&A! (We'll give you a few ideas of things you could ask if you don't know where to start.)

Or if you're sold on the benefits of doula support but partner isn't just yet (common!), join us here (and/or in birth class) and it'll convince them you've had a brilliant idea. 😉

RSVP at eastriverdoulas.nyc or DM us with questions.

PS You can also reach out to us anytime for 1:1 help exploring your options, if you prefer.
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📷: image of a partner standing behind pregnant parent, hands on her belly. Text reads "Join us & bring questions about labor or postpartum support! Virtual Meet the Doulas Wed 9/17 @ 6:30pm." along with a quote that reads "All of the doulas were absolutely amazing, but one really stuck out to me as someone I can't imagine giving birth without. ~MTD attendee" At bottom, brown logo with text that reads "East River Doula Collective, eastriverdoulas.nyc"

Please welcome with us one of our newest members of East River Doula Collective, Sasha!Sasha is a certified birth and po...
06/07/2025

Please welcome with us one of our newest members of East River Doula Collective, Sasha!

Sasha is a certified birth and postpartum doula, who is also an actor and has a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She first felt called to be a doula after the birth of her first daughter when a complicated pregnancy and birth was made joyful and empowering by her own incredible birth doula. She believes that all birthing and postpartum people deserve non-judgmental, unwavering support, and treat each unique experience with compassion, respect, and humor (because laughing can help!).

You can find Sasha's professional bio on our website, but here are some fun facts you might not otherwise know about her:

Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: The correct answer is That Thing You Do.

Q: What do you find beautiful?
A: My daughters making each other laugh

Q: If you could buy any type of food (right now) what would you buy?
A: There is nothing better than a fresh artichoke straight from California. My grandparents lived in Santa Cruz and taught me how to cook the perfect artichoke from a very young age- important life lesson!

Q: What is something you wish you could be good at?
A: Journaling. I’ve accepted that it’s wonderful for lots of people but just not something that I can get into. (That said, in 8th grade my best friends and I shared this one communal journal and reading through that now is *chef’s kiss*)

Q: What's the best compliment you've ever received?
A: That I'm a good listener. Actually, that's tied with my daughter telling me I looked beautiful recently when I was having a day where I didn't feel beautiful at all.

Q: What is your favorite dessert?
A: Brownies straight from the oven, a liiiiittle bit undercooked

Please welcome with us another new(ish) East River Doula Collective member, Laura!Laura is a birth doula who integrates ...
06/06/2025

Please welcome with us another new(ish) East River Doula Collective member, Laura!

Laura is a birth doula who integrates her expertise as a certified perinatal yoga and Pilates instructor to help expecting parents build strength, alleviate discomfort, and cultivate mindfulness during such a special time. Guided by a holistic approach, she tailors her care to meet the unique needs of each birthing person, offering a nurturing presence, evidence-based guidance, and unwavering support.

You can find Laura's professional bio on our website, but here are some fun facts you might not otherwise know about her:

Q: Do you have a favorite playlist or song?
A: I could listen to the best of Sade on repeat

Q: If you could teach one subject in school what would it be?
A: Sexual education and bodily autonomy

Q: What's the best compliment you've ever received?
A: Your smile lights up the room

Q: What is a book you are planning on reading?
A: The Body Keeps the Score

Q: What’s your happy place?
A: A slice of heaven on the Mediterranean called the Cap d'Antibes in the South of France (where I grew up)

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Wed 6/4 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom to...
05/09/2025

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Wed 6/4 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom to meet some birth and postpartum doulas who are available to provide compassionate, expert support & advocacy for you to experience the happiest, healthiest rite of passage through birth & postpartum!

After you RSVP and a few days before the event, we'll send you a complete list of the doulas available for your due month along with their profiles and rates, and an informational video (which is also on our homepage) that will answer a lot of your Qs.

For the event, you'll be assigned to meet for a few minutes with one or more doulas who are available for your due time in breakout rooms, speed-dating style.

Even if you've never heard of doulas and would just like to learn more, you're welcome to come for an informational interview/Q&A! (We'll give you a few ideas of things you could ask if you don't know where to start.)

Or if you're sold on the benefits of doula support but partner isn't just yet (common!), join us here (and/or in birth class) and it'll convince them you've had a brilliant idea. 😉

RSVP at eastriverdoulas.nyc or DM us with questions.

PS You can also reach out to us anytime for 1:1 help exploring your options, if you prefer.
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📷: image of a partner standing behind pregnant parent, hands on her belly. Text reads "Virtual Meet the Doulas Wed 6/4 @ 6:30pm." along with a quote that reads "All of the doulas were absolutely amazing, but one really stuck out to me as someone I can't imagine giving birth without. ~MTD attendee" At top, brown logo with text that reads "East River Doula Collective, eastriverdoulas.nyc"

When it’s your first time to interview a postpartum doula, you might have no idea about what kinds of things to ask to m...
04/18/2025

When it’s your first time to interview a postpartum doula, you might have no idea about what kinds of things to ask to make sure you hire the best possible doula for you and your family.

Because it’s a popular question, we created a blog post to help you get started! Pick and choose or riff on these questions.

Also keep in mind open-ended questions are smart. And/or creative questions delight a lot of us as it can get old being asked the same questions all the time! You mostly want to get a sense of their personality/vibe to see if they feel intuitively like a good fit.

Blog post at: eastriverdoulas.nyc/blog/postpartum-doula-interview-questions

It's Black Maternal Health week! The theme, “Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective ...
04/16/2025

It's Black Maternal Health week! The theme, “Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective Action and Advocacy”, honors the resilience of Black Mamas while addressing systemic injustices that shape Black maternal health outcomes. Through advocacy, policy change, and community engagement, BMHW25 highlights the power of Black-led perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health organizations in driving systemic change and fostering community healing. This week highlights the necessity of collaboration, policy change, and community-based solutions to advance Black maternal health equity.

Follow and support , join all of us in advocating for policies and practices that ensure Black Mamas, families, and communities thrive!

Happy World Doula week from East River Doulas and Birth Matters NYC!This is heart work. This is hard work. Supporting gr...
03/27/2025

Happy World Doula week from East River Doulas and Birth Matters NYC!

This is heart work. This is hard work. Supporting growing families as they journey through a sacred rite of passage like no other.

Doulas, we see you. You’re making a difference for families. And in this, you’re changing the world for the better.

Doulas, let’s continue to support one another other, challenge each other and grow together.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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