Luna

Basic Birth Package: $2300
- 2 prenatal sessions
- Birth Support
- 2 postpartum check-ins
- Generous phone, text, email support throughout
- Certified Birth Doula
- Single parents
- LGBTQ families
- Preemies
- Unmedicated birth
- Home birth
- VBAC
- Hypno families
- High risk families
- Famlies new to the US medical system

Growing up, Luna’s godmother was a midwife who worked for legislative change regarding birth choice in her state, and her mother was a prenatal massage therapist/labor doula. After witnessing her sister’s journey through NYU’s midwifery program many years later, Luna was inspired to embark on her own odyssey as a labor and birth doula. She is now a DONA-certified doula, serving clients throughout the boroughs.

Luna has a background in writing, journalism, illustration, and research—all skills that rely on communication and interpersonal sensitivity. Her work has always been aided by her ability to listen, understand, and center the stories and needs of others. She strives to be a strong, empathetic, and client-centered communicator.

As an athlete from a young age, Luna understands the process of physically and emotionally preparing for a major event, caring for one’s body, and coaching from both sides of the “field.” She has been coached and knows how to coach—when to push someone, when to encourage them, and when to support rest.

Luna offers warm, grounded, evidence-based support. She doesn't think there is any "right" way to birth and she looks forward to elevating your voice and preferences as you embark on this journey.

"From the beginning, Luna was the soul of calm: gentle, inquisitive and deeply nonjudgmental as she asked my birthing partner and me (nonbirthing) about our preferences. When my partner went into labor, Luna was there to help support us, physically and emotionally. During early labor she fostered a calm and supportive atmosphere and as labor progressed she helped my partner remain comfortable, with massage and exercises that regularized her contractions. She was wonderful at the hospital, too, comforting both of us as we navigated a really tricky bureaucracy. I would strongly, strongly recommend her to anyone considering hiring a doula — and even to anyone who is not."

Jonah
"Luna was an incredible support during the pregnancy and delivery of our first child. She was thoughtful, patient, and a knowledgeable resource throughout our prenatal visits and during our son’s birth. We immediately felt safe with her, and she became like family. When my wife went into labor 3 weeks early, Luna provided a calm, supportive presence. Her guidance before and during labor made the entire experience more enjoyable. We highly recommend Luna as a doula—she’s now a cherished part of our lives, even attending our son’s bris after birth. We feel so fortunate to have worked with her!"

Evan
"My partner and I worked with Luna for the birth of our first child. We were hoping for an unmedicated birth and were looking for a doula to help manage the experience. We were struck by Luna’s easygoing, down-to-earth demeanor, which we felt would be a calming presence during a stressful life event. Before the birth, Luna met with us twice to discuss our preferences, and she shared a number of very helpful resources to prepare. Luna was on call for us in the final weeks before the birth, checking in often and providing advice. Luna’s support during the labor and birth was invaluable. There is NO WAY I would have succeeded in my goal of an unmedicated birth without her. Luna applied counterpressure during contractions, massaged my feet, offered techniques to help with pain, supported my partner, and let me squeeze her hand almost to a pulp. We wholeheartedly recommend Luna to anyone looking for nonjudgmental support and guidance. Even the hospital staff commented that they loved her!"

Maggie
"We loved working with Luna! She was so lovely and we found the prenatal visits so helpful. We learned a lot about the birthing process and the decisions we might have to make and were able to talk everything through in advance. During the labor/ birth itself, Luna was so helpful, especially as things were not exactly as planned."

Talya
"Luna was able to come [as a backup doula] at the last moment's notice, when I was in unbearable pain! She was an incredibly soothing calming presence during my labor and helped center me - I could not have made it through without her there. She was also there after the birth and was a great resource for information during postpartum care. She will continue to check up on you responsibly. I highly recommend!"

Judith

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Luna

Birth Package: $2,300

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NYC Birth Village