Ildi and Sam

Ildi

Ildi is a mother, a wife, a daughter, an educator, and dedicated labor support person who believes everyone deserves support during the perinatal phase of their lives. Since 2013, she has dedicated herself to supporting others through knowledge, care and compassion. As a birth and postpartum doula and childbirth educator, she support individuals and families throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum.

Ildi believes that everyone should receive evidence-based, unbiased information to be able to self-advocate and choose the care they desire for the best possible perinatal experience. She makes sure that your questions are answered, your concerns are alleviated and your pregnancy and birth are treasured for the rest of your life.

Having lived and worked in four different countries around the world, and with fluency in three languages, she has a unique appreciation of cultural, linguistic and spiritual nuances. Now, she currently lives in Mamaroneck, NY with her husband and two daughters. She loves hiking, cooking and skiing!

Sam

Sam was called to birth work after years in the mental health health field working with children and families. Doula work combined her passions for supporting the well-being of people in her community, combating systemic injustices, and centering mindful family care.

Sam’s role in the birth and postpartum space is to provide emotional, spiritual, physical, and informational support to families. She makes every effort to encourage clients’ educated decision-making, reassure them throughout the perinatal experience, as well as help them advocate for their birthing choices both in and out of the delivery room. Through a mindful combination of evidence-based techniques, effective comfort measures, and cultural practices, she fosters a positive birth and postpartum environment for the birthing person and their entire family.

In addition to birth and postpartum work, in her free time she also enjoys practicing yoga, creating art, cooking delicious foods, and spending time in nature.

  • Basic Birth Package: $4025 (extra travel fees may apply)

    • 2 prental sessions

    • Birth Support

    • 2 postpartum checkins

    • Generous phone, text, email support throughout

    Birth and Extended Postpartum Package: $4575 (extra travel fees may apply)

    • 2 prental sessions

    • Birth Support

    • 4 postpartum 3hr visits

    • Generous phone, text, email support throughout

    Add-ons:

    • 3hr postpartum visits: $65/hr

    • 10hr overnights visits with Sam: $65/hr

    • 3hr postpartum visits at $65/hr. Min booking of 18 hrs.

    • 10hr overnight visits at $65/hr with Sam. Min booking of 30 hrs.

  • Ildi:

    • Birth and Postpartum Doula

    • Lactation Educator

    • Childbirth Educator

    • Certified in infant CPR

    Sam:

    • Birth and Postpartum Doula

    • Certified Lactation Support Counselor

    • Yoga Teacher

    • Certified in infant CPR

    • VBAC

    • Twins

    • Single parents

    • LGBTQ families

    • Hypnobirthing

    • Unmedicated births

    • People with mood disorders

    • High risk births

  • “As a first time mother of “advanced maternal age”, I knew I wanted to have some additional support for me and my husband through the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. When I had my initial meeting with Ildi and Sam, I felt at ease. They both projected a sense of steady calmness paired with knowledge and experience. I appreciated their model of having two doulas on call, and the chance to get to know both of them. Most of all, I appreciated and valued how they were able to help us pivot when I wound up needing to be induced at 37 weeks. I was very thrown by the necessary change in plans and anxious about the outcome both for me and my baby. Ildi and Sam met with my husband and I several times once we knew we’d have to be induced and they reassured us about the aspects of the labor and delivery we could still plan for and have some degree of control over. During my labor, Sam was there with us and her presence was very calming and I felt assuring for both me and my husband–having her there with us helped us both feel less alone with the process. It was so valuable having someone in our corner and with us for the whole day. And our two postpartum meetings were a wonderful way to debrief and process the experience, as well as have support during the challenging early weeks of parenthood. My husband and I are so thankful for our experience working with Sam and Ildi–as my husband has said, he didn’t know a doula could support both of us but now he completely sees the value for both partners in having the support of a doula. “

  • “I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Sam and Ildi. I come from a background in healthcare and work as a doctor in a large hospital, so I felt like I knew everything I needed to about the pregnancy and labor and delivery process, but having Sam by our side throughout the delivery and during the postpartum journey was still invaluable. My husband and I both found the prenatal visits we had incredibly helpful, when we learned ways to prepare for and cope during labor, how to change a diaper, how to burp a baby, and how to breastfeed. Additionally, Sam and Ildi provided us with extra online resources that helped me feel particularly prepared for breastfeeding after delivery. We were in the hospital for a prolonged labor and delivery process, and I largely credit Sam’s knowledge and support with helping me avoid a cesarean section delivery. She was there throughout my labor, helping with position changes to support the baby descent and progress through the labor process, and her physical and emotional support during the delivery was amazing. At the beginning of my pregnancy, my husband was a little confused about my desire to hire a doula and skeptical about the extra cost, but by the time Sam left the hospital after our daughter was born, he said he did not know how anyone goes through the birthing process without having a doula, and he agreed that her presence was really essential. On top of all this, both Sam and Ildi are both easy to be around and easy to talk to, in addition to all of the knowledge they are able to provide you with. Like I said, I cannot say enough good things about them, and we highly recommend them for anyone looking for a doula team!”

  • "Absolutely highly recommend to use Ildi & Sam's services. Honestly, I was a bit hesitant about hiring a doula due to lack of my knowledge about the whole process, but it was one of the best decisions. We met both of them during first two sessions which were very informative and helpful. Throughout last few weeks leading to the due date, we have been in touch with Sam who was continuously checking on me and baby and giving various advices in regards to my concerns. Both Ildi and Sam possess warm caring personalities that totally fit the work they do. I wish I had hired them as postpartum doulas as well since we already knew them and developed trust through our time together. I would definitely recommend hiring them as birth and postpartum doulas . Once a baby is born, you would want help from people that are not only qualified but also people you can trust. During the birth process we have been in touch with Ildi since the beginning and later she joined us in the hospital when the time was right. I appreciate her knowledge, care and understanding of the process. Ildi was on top of everything that was happening and helped us so we could communicate/advocate for the best care for me and my baby. Ildi explained nuances that we didn't know or feel comfortable. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely hire them again."

    -Guzal

  • "Working with Sam and Ildi was a beautiful part of our pregnancy, labor, and postpartum experience. Sam and Ildi are both informed, supportive, and cheerleaders. They both are responsive and thoughtful and, as first time parents, gave my husband and I confidence in our decision making around pregnancy, labor and parenting. Sam was on call the night of my induction and provided us with strong recommendations that put us in control and limited intervention. When she arrived at the hospital we were met with calmness and so much positivity. She helped with coping mechanisms and made me feel so strong and capable. Since birth she's also been extremely communicative: giving us tips for caring for our baby, talking through my personal recovery, and making us feel proud of our accomplishments as new parents. We have so much gratitude for both Ildi and Sam and highly recommend working with them for pregnancy, labor and postpartum. We feel lucky to have had them at our side. "

    Marli