Birth Matters NYC

Birth Matters NYC Birth Matters NYC provides group, private, and online childbirth education classes & labor support for women and their families in NYC.

Most popular links here: https://smart.bio/birthmattersnyc/ Birth Matters NYC provides group childbirth education classes in Astoria, Queens & private, in-home childbirth coaching in NYC's 5 boroughs for women and their families. We also provide labor support doula services in Manhattan and Queens. It is our belief that every woman deserves a safe, respectful and fulfilling birth experience. We ex

ist to equip women with the evidence-based information needed so that they can make informed decisions in pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond.

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Wed 5/27 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom t...
04/27/2026

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Wed 5/27 @ 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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If you've ever taken birth class with Birth Matters NYC and/or worked with an East River Doula, we'd love to see you at ...
03/26/2026

If you've ever taken birth class with Birth Matters NYC and/or worked with an East River Doula, we'd love to see you at our fall alumni reunion. Come with your blankets, bumps, babies and/or your littles to Astoria Park's main lawn on Sat 5/16 from 4-6 PM!

Anyone who's worked with a doula from East River Doula Collective is also more than welcome to attend -- our doulas are also invited to join.

Hope to see you there; encourage your birth class classmates to come!

Light refreshments provided, but feel free to bring a snack for yourselves or to share.

DM us for the Eventbrite RSVP link; it will also be emailed to our list and shared on the WhatsApp due quarter groups.
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03/26/2026

When labor hits transition, all bets are off—sometimes you just have to ride the wave.

03/26/2026

Sometimes, the right provider changes everything. Don’t settle—find the care team that truly listens.

03/26/2026

Hiring a doula changed everything—support, resources, and real care.

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Tues 3/31 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom ...
03/03/2026

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Tues 3/31 @ 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 pregnant woman with partner sitting behind her, his hands on her shoulders, both laughing. Text reads "Virtual Meet the Doulas Tues 3/31 @ 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." A brown callout shape says, "You deserve support!" At top, brown logo with text that reads "East River Doula Collective, eastriverdoulas.nyc"

Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about what it’s like to be a “patient” in the hospital system? Nev...
02/24/2026

Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about what it’s like to be a “patient” in the hospital system? Never fear, Savvy Birth 101 is here!

WHAT? The 1-hour Savvy Birth 101 class was developed by Evidence Based Birth to give you the inside scoop on how to form the ultimate birth team, so when the time comes to bring your baby into the world you can find yourself at the center of respectful, evidence-based care.

WHEN? Wed 4/22 at 7pm EST

WHERE? Live & interactive on Zoom (virtual)

WHO'S THIS MADE FOR? Expectant parents earlier in pregnancy and/or ideally before taking a comprehensive birth class. TTC folks also welcome; never too early to think through your pregnancy/birth choices!

WHO'S TEACHING? Lisa Greaves Taylor, founder of Birth Matters NYC & director of East River Doula Collective

Learning Objectives covered in Savvy Birth 101:

~Define evidence-based care and discuss the difference between evidence-based care and routine care

~Describe how the power system works in most hospital labor and delivery units

~Discuss ways to create a team-based atmosphere in the birthing room, so that you and your partner can get evidence-based, family-centered care

Register at: birthmatters.thrivecart.com/ebb

02/23/2026

Feeding shouldn’t be a struggle! 🍼✨ Get expert advice on tongue ties, lip ties, and how to help your child thrive—straight from SLP Rachael Rose. Listen to the full episode for more!

02/23/2026

“Wait and see” isn’t the answer for feeding issues. Early intervention can make all the difference for your baby’s development! 💡👶

02/23/2026

Think your baby’s a “picky eater”? It might be more than that! 👶✨ Discover how tongue and lip ties can impact feeding and what you can do about it. Watch the teaser!

Make sure you listen to newest podcast episode! I was honored to be a guest and talk about the power of birth stories a...
01/09/2026

Make sure you listen to newest podcast episode! I was honored to be a guest and talk about the power of birth stories as tools for education, healing, and self-advocacy with Dr. Dekker. We also discuss some nuances of giving birth in NYC. Listen to episode 382 here: www.evidencebasedbirth.com/blog

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Wed 2/4 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom to...
01/06/2026

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Wed 2/4 @ 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, 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 pregnant woman with partner standing behind her, his hands on her belly. Text reads "Expectant parents, please join us! Virtual Meet the Doulas Wed 2/4 @ 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." A brown callout shape says, "You deserve support!" At bottom, brown logo with text that reads "East River Doula Collective, RSVP at eastriverdoulas.nyc"

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Birth Matters NYC (Lisa Greaves Taylor) provides birth, breastfeeding, newborn care, and postpartum wellness classes in the following formats: 1) group childbirth education classes in Astoria, Queens - www.birthmattersnyc.com/group-classes 2) private, in-home childbirth coaching in NYC's 5 boroughs - www.birthmattersnyc.com/private-classes-refreshers/ 3) on-demand, online classes (same full curriculum taught in the group series!) with an option to add an in-person comfort measures workshop - www.birthmattersonline.com Lisa’s passionate about encouraging & equipping expectant parents with evidence-based information as well as a healthy toolkit of coping and self-advocacy strategies toward making informed, confident decisions in pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond.