Birth Doula Support in New York
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Bringing a new life into the world is one of the most profound experiences of your life. It can be beautiful, emotional, intense, and sometimes overwhelming — and you deserve to feel held through every moment of it.
At YourCherish, we are a team of certified birth doulas serving New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, and beyond. Each of us brings a unique background, a deep commitment to evidence-based care, and a warm, trauma-informed approach that honors your story, your body, and your birth.
We are not just support people — we are your advocates, your calm in the storm, your most trusted birth companions.
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WHAT WE BELIEVE
Spinning Babies® Techniques — We are trained in Spinning Babies® to encourage optimal fetal positioning, reduce the length of labor, and support a smoother birth experience through gentle movement and body balancing.
TENS Machine Therapy — We offer TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) during labor — a safe, drug-free method for managing pain so you stay comfortable and in control.
Rebozo, Hydrotherapy & Breathwork — Our toolkit is extensive, evidence-based, and tailored to exactly what you need in the moment.
We believe that every birthing person deserves to feel safe, respected, and empowered. Our approach is rooted in:
Trauma-Informed Care — We recognize that pregnancy and birth can intersect with past trauma. Our team creates a safe, non-judgmental space and always follows your lead.
Compassionate Inquiry — Inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté's framework, we gently explore your needs, fears, and hopes — helping you feel deeply seen and understood, not just physically supported.
OUR DOULA SUPPORT INCLUDES
Prenatal visits to discuss your birth preferences, fears, and goals
A personalized birth plan created together with you
On-call support during labor and delivery — we come to you
Physical comfort measures: massage, counter-pressure, positioning, rebozo, TENS, hydrotherapy
Spinning Babies® techniques for optimal fetal positioning
Emotional support using trauma-informed, compassionate inquiry methods
Partner coaching and inclusion throughout labor
Continuous advocacy with your medical care team
Postpartum visits for breastfeeding, newborn care, and emotional recovery
Photography and videography available — ask your doula!
MEET YOUR DOULAS
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Olya
Founder · DONA-Certified Birth Doula · Photographer & Videographer
Olya founded YourCherish with one vision: that every family deserves exceptional, heart-centered support through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
With a Master's in Clinical Psychology, a decade of experience in marketing, and certifications in photography, videography, and doula care, Olya brings a rare combination of expertise to every birth. Her trauma-informed approach — grounded in compassionate inquiry — creates a space where you feel completely safe to be exactly where you are: without judgment, without pressure, and with total care.
As a mother of two and a passionate advocate for the birthing experience, Olya walks alongside you every step of the way. She speaks English, Spanish, and Russian.
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Anna
Elite Birth Doula · 19 Years Experience · 300+ Births Attended
When you meet Anna, you will understand immediately why families return to her again and again.
With 19 years of experience and over 300 births attended, Anna's knowledge is extraordinary — but it is her warmth, calm, and steady presence that truly sets her apart. She has supported families through every type of birth: home, hospital, medicated, unmedicated, VBAC, and everything in between. For Anna, every birth is sacred, and every family deserves to feel completely held.
Anna focuses exclusively on doula support, giving her full, undivided attention to you during the most important moments of your journey.
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Olga
Birth Doula · Photographer & Videographer · Spinning Babies® Practitioner
Olga is a mother of two, a skilled birth doula, and a talented photographer and videographer — meaning she can support you through labor and capture every precious moment of it.
Her background in education gives her a gift for clear, calm communication, so you always understand what is happening and feel confident in your choices. Olga specializes in Spinning Babies® techniques to encourage optimal positioning and a smoother labor, and her extensive experience spans home births, hospitals, and birth centers. Her creative energy, proactive nature, and deep empathy make every family feel cared for, seen, and celebrated.
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Julia
Certified Birth Doula · Birth & Family Photographer · Serving NYC & Connecticut
Julia brings a calm, grounding presence to everything she does — whether she is supporting you through contractions or capturing the first moment you meet your baby.
As a doula, Julia creates a safe, empowering environment through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum using trauma-informed practices and compassionate, individualized care. As a photographer, she has an extraordinary eye for the quiet, tender moments that tell the full story of your birth. Warm, joyful, and deeply personal — Julia ensures every family feels both creatively celebrated and genuinely supported.
Who will support you during birth? Sometimes, it is really important to have an extra person there to help, someone who understands the birth process and knows how to help relax you and create a safe environment.
BTW, a doula can help you get rest, massage you, assist during all stages of labor, and can give you ongoing support. A doula can also capture the moment.
Recent work - Birth Photography
SOME FACTS ABOUT OUR TEAM
We support you physically, emotionally, educationally, and psychologically
Our doulas hold DONA International certifications and attend births at all NYC , CT and NJ hospitals
We are trained in Spinning Babies®, TENS therapy, rebozo techniques, and evidence-based comfort measures
We use trauma-informed, compassionate inquiry frameworks at every birth
We have experience with home births, hospital births, birth centers, medicated, unmedicated, VBAC, and high-risk births
We speak English, Russian, and conversational Spanish
We are photographers and videographers — we can capture your entire birth journey
We are mothers ourselves — we understand what it means to give birth
Birth Videos
Each birth is a story, and even during fast-moving journeys, we find ways to capture everything. Here, you can discover our showcase for births and meet our beautiful style.
All packages are fully customized. We offer sliding rates, and photography and videography can be added as extras. Our doulas hold DONA International certifications and attend births throughout New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut.