Syracuse Doula

Syracuse Doula Lactation, birth and postpartum support services, for CNY families, offering in-person and virtual options. I provide services within 1 hour of Syracuse, NY.

I’m Alicia, a DONA trained birth and postpartum doula, and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, supporting families throughout Central New York. I completed my birth doula training in 2019 and postpartum doula training in 2022, both through Beautiful Birth Choices of Rochester, NY. I became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist through Lactation Education Resources in January 2024. I will work with

you to uncover your confidence, strength, and natural intuition. Whether you desire a hospital birth, home birth, medical interventions, or a drug free experience, I will work with you to discover what’s most valuable and create a plan that empowers you throughout each trimester. I also offer virtual support for families outside of my radius, or who are looking to keep their in-person support to a minimum.

04/22/2026

Does a white tongue automatically mean your baby has thrush? It can, but it could also be something called milk tongue.

I unfortunately keep seeing babies misdiagnosed with thrush, which means they’re prescribed unnecessary antibiotics and the underlying issues they’re experiencing are going ignored.

Hopefully this reel will help some of you. And if you think your baby has been incorrectly diagnosed with thrush, I recommend seeking out support from an IBCLC as a starting point.

If this has happened to you, I would love for you to share some of your experience below to help another family out ⬇️🙏

04/21/2026

We have to stop thinking that hiring a doula is going to be “the thing” that guarantees a positive birth. Although having a doula has been proven to be extremely beneficial, just hiring a doula and doing nothing else honestly might not amount to much. This is exactly why I’m strongly against hospital-based doulas (although I suppose that’s a rant better saved for another day).

No doula can guarantee a specific type of birth outcome, and you should not go into hiring one with that hope or intention.

Taking the time to work together with that doula to become educated and empowered, and to build a trusting relationship is just one of many important steps when preparing for birth.

If you want to learn more about how a doula actually CAN have a positive impact on your birth and postpartum experience, send me a message. I offer free consultations and would love to discuss your goals and how I can help support them.

I’m always so grateful to receive kind words like this 🤍Placenta encapsulation bookings for June 2026 due dates are now ...
04/21/2026

I’m always so grateful to receive kind words like this 🤍

Placenta encapsulation bookings for June 2026 due dates are now open. If this is something you’ve been considering, feel free to reach out with questions or to reserve your spot.

Before you hire a doula, it’s important to understand that we don’t all approach birth the same way.I am a doula who wil...
04/15/2026

Before you hire a doula, it’s important to understand that we don’t all approach birth the same way.

I am a doula who will support all types of births. I don’t care where you deliver, use an OB or midwife, or if you choose to use medical interventions.

How your baby comes into the world isn’t necessarily what’s important to me, because I care whether you felt:
❣️heard
❣️prepared
❣️respected
❣️and empowered to advocate for yourself

I strongly believe that a doula isn’t there to control your outcome. I’m here to help you navigate options and move through your birth with confidence, clarity, and support.

If you’re looking for a doula who will support your choices while helping you feel grounded and informed every step of the way, I’d love to connect.

A placenta print and cord keepsake from earlier this year. Included with all placenta encapsulation services. Also avail...
04/07/2026

A placenta print and cord keepsake from earlier this year. Included with all placenta encapsulation services. Also available as a stand alone service 🫶

I’m currently accepting due dates through mid-May. I typically book my encapsulation services about ~8 weeks out and usually have pretty open availability. I can even take you on if you’ve already given birth, as long as the placenta has been stored properly.

Have questions? Drop a comment or send me a message ❤️

03/25/2026

Happy 🎊 In celebration, here’s a little background on my reasons I became a doula.

My path to becoming a doula is slightly different than others. I became a doula before experiencing pregnancy and birth myself, but having related so deeply to the feeling of being dismissed and overlooked.

There are so many reasons to become a doula, and to hire a doula of your own. Taking the time to sit down and interview can help the doulas and clients find the right match.

✨I want to know ✨
If you’re a doula, why did you become one?
If you hired a doula, what was your motivation?

Most people don’t forget to buy things for their baby, but a lot of people forget to plan for themselves.If you’re pregn...
03/17/2026

Most people don’t forget to buy things for their baby, but a lot of people forget to plan for themselves.

If you’re pregnant, I want you to pause for a minute and think about this:

How will you be supported?
How will you nourish yourself?
How will you get rest?

Because postpartum isn’t just about what you have… it’s about how you’re held.

I see so many families invest in gadgets (and sure, some of them can be helpful), but they still feel overwhelmed, depleted, and unsure once baby arrives.

Not because they did anything wrong, but because no one told them the basics matter more than anything else.

Human support, healthy nourishing foods, and access to rest. These things will impact your recovery, your mental health, your feeding journey, and your overall experience far more than most products ever will.

The truth is, focusing on those things is often more affordable and less anxiety inducing than trying to have every “must-have” item.

If you’re currently preparing for a baby, I’d love to know:
Which one feels hardest to plan for right now?

And if you need help figuring out what this actually looks like in real life, that’s exactly what I support my clients with 🤍

The first 24 hours after birth matter so much for breastfeeding. Your newborn baby is still adjusting, learning, and wak...
11/18/2025

The first 24 hours after birth matter so much for breastfeeding. Your newborn baby is still adjusting, learning, and waking up to the world. Feeding on demand is what helps your milk production get off to a strong start.

You might hear advice to “feed every 3 hours” or stick to a schedule, but in the first day, your baby’s cues are the guide. If you notice your baby rooting, stirring, bringing hands to mouth, or simply waking up you should offer them your breast.

Frequent feeding (often every 2–3 hours or more) helps:
• Stimulate your milk supply
• Stabilize baby’s blood sugar
• Keep baby calm and connected
• Lower the chance of painful engorgement later

One of the easiest ways to catch early cues? Practice skin-to-skin. It keeps baby more alert, regulated, and close enough to show you what they need.

Remove the stress of thinking about the clock and schedules in the first moments of your baby’s life and focus on keeping them close and following their cues 🫶

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