Edna

  • Birth Package: $3750

    • 2 prenatal sessions

    • Birth Support

    • 2 postpartum checkins

    • Generous phone, text, email support throughout

    Birth and Extended Postpartum Package: $4300

    • 2 prenatal sessions

    • Birth Support

    • 4 postpartum 3hr visits

    • Generous phone, text, email support throughout

    • Certified Birth Doula

    • Postpartum Doula

    • Certified Lactation Counselor

    • Childbirth Educator

    • Certified in Hypnobirthing

    • Placenta Encapsulation Specialist

    • Structure and Function Educator

    • VBAC

    • Single parents

    • LGBTQ families

    • Twins

    • Immigrants

    • People with mood disorders

    • Hypno families

    • Unmedicated birth

    • Home birth

    • High risk families

    • Placenta encapsulation

Edna has 15 years of experience as a DONA International certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula and has worked with over 300 families. Additionally, Edna is a Certified Placenta Services Specialist, a Certified Lactation Counselor, and a Childbirth Educator. She is also trained in Comforting Touch for birth, Hypnobirthing, and infant CPR. Edna specializes in working with families with a variety of lived experiences and birthing preferences, including single parents and LGBTQIA+ families, as well as VBAC births, unmedicated births, and twins.

Edna has lived in New York City for 30 years, where both her professional and personal lives have taken root and flourished. She initially worked in the healthcare industry, until her passion for empowering women inspired her to become a Doula. As a proud mother herself, Edna is a fierce advocate for women, committed to providing holistic and strengths-based support to her clients during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and into parenthood.

Edna’s rich background and training, coupled with her tireless drive to provide new moms with the most up-to-date information and the highest quality of care, enables her clients to achieve positive and memorable birth experiences. Through compassionate emotional, physical, and educational support, Edna is committed to working individually with each family to ensure they are able to accomplish their unique birthing goals. Edna also offers comprehensive postpartum support, including lactation advice, newborn care, and she loves to cook delicious meals for her families to enjoy.

  • "Edna from NYC Birth Village was doula and I cannot recommend her enough. As a single mother by choice, Edna was with me every step of the way. She made me feel safe, calm, and secure leading up to, during and after the birth of my precious daughter. She is so knowledgeable and has the perfect mix of being soft and strong. I feel so blessed to have had her by my side when my daughter was born. If we could each have someone like Edna by our side to help us through life transitions, this would be a better world."

    Leslie

  • "I wanted a doula because I'd planned on a hospital birth but was hoping to avoid unnecessary interventions. Edna was an incredible guide before and during the birth of my son. From our first meeting I was soothed by her warmth and pragmatic attitude. During labor and delivery Edna made me feel protected and helped me understand how various medications would affect me while fully supporting my decisions about pain management, etc. Throughout the process she maintained a friendly rapport with the hospital staff and kept me and my husband calm. I credit my very positive labor and postpartum experience to Edna's expert care and coaching."

    Oona

  • “We would highly recommend Edna as a doula. Edna was always early – to our meeting, while on call, and for the post-birth meeting – an excellent characteristic for anyone, especially a doula. She always checked in with us during the pre-pregnancy appointments as well. During delivery, we found her to be compassionate and deeply knowledgeable about the birth process – at each stage providing explanations about what was going on and why, which really helped support and give comfort to Mom (and Dad). She was very positive and very energetic about the process. Edna is a very nice person and we were fortunate to have her present at the birth of our daughter.”

    Lucia & Rob

  • “My husband and I were very grateful to have Edna at the birth of our first baby girl. As is often the case, the birth did not go according to plan, but Edna was flexible, steady, and present throughout the entire process from our home to the hospital and ready to respond to whatever the situation called for. She also always made herself available to questions and concerns whenever we needed her. We really appreciated her positive and supportive energy and highly recommend her to anyone who’s looking for a doula. As a quick update, baby Livia is now 8lbs, 8oz at her one month check up! She grew about 2.5 inches too. Everything looks good and healthy. Thanks again for all your help and support!”

    Valerie

  • "As first time parents, we were nervous for the initial moments of a new baby - labor, birth and after-care. Given our families are far away, we wanted doula support both during & after the arrival. I remember telling friends that I don't have a birth plan...I have Edna (my doula)! <3"

    Allie and Isaac