Our Doulas

Birth Doula, Placenta Specialist and HypnoBirthing Practitioner

Mom of 3, Founder of Om Mamas Doulas, Labor Doula, Placenta Specialist, HypnoBirthing Practitioner and CPR Certified

My journey towards owning this agency started with my first pregnancy. For 10 years before having children I ran and owned a corporate entertainment agency.

From the moment I found out I was pregnant with my first daughter, birth felt magical to me. It was a sacred space I was never aware of prior to my first pregnancy. This magical bubble filled with love, nurturing, and new beginnings was a space that I wanted to hold on to forever. I started to learn the definition of balance, I was carefully nurturing my new baby on the inside while trying to learn balance for my stress and energy on the outside. I realized I was figuring this all out and carefully molding my passion of work with my new understanding of taking care of someone other than myself.

As I moved through my first pregnancy, I really wanted to know that I was doing it all “right.” I was quickly led to an onslaught of information between books, google, classes, it was all so much. I found a great HypnoBirthing class and hired a doula and that’s when everything changed.

Google turned into a trusted team of professionals in my area, an incredibly knowledgeable Doula (Sue who I now work with) whom I could ask anything and even if she didn’t know, she led me in the right direction. Between her and an amazing team of childbirth educators, I was in such great hands and eventually had the birth I envisioned. This team of people led me through a dream birth with my daughter and 17 months later through my second birth with my twins as well and I realized the value in having caring women surrounding me.

Sometimes, it wasn’t even the wealth of knowledge, but the kind voice and experience in emotional support that truly supported me. I started Om Mama’s as a place for knowledge and support for moms and families. Once this business started taking off, I realized that the world I had been doing for years with Sun Dreams Productions had given me the experience I needed for my new career as a Birth and Postpartum Doula agency owner. Since then, I have been steadily growing this business and working to make pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester a better experience for families.

I did my Doula training, completed my exams and requirements and then quickly was guided towards HypnoBirthing®, Postpartum and placenta encapsulation. I have a passion for plant based nutrition (my family has been vegan for 10+ years), gentle birth through HypnoBirthing® and aromatherapy and use all of these passions to become a better doula. Once we had a solid birth doula team, we realized there was a lot missing in the process after the baby is born. That’s when our Postpartum team was created.

Birth Doula, Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner, Postpartum Doula, Certified Spinning Babies Parent Educator and Placenta Specialist

Lauren is a co-owner of Om Mamas Doulas and brings extensive experience and compassion to her role as a birth doula. With over 100 attended births and certifications from DONA International, DTI as a postpartum doula, a Spinning Babies Parent Educator, a Certified HypnoBirthing Educator, and most recently, her certification as a Body Ready Educator, Lauren is dedicated to providing holistic support throughout the childbirth journey.

Her training in Spinning Babies, HypnoBirthing, and BRM has equipped her with in-depth knowledge of the pregnant body's changes, labor support techniques, and the biomechanics of childbirth. This expertise allows her to fully support physiological birth experiences, ensuring clients feel empowered and nurtured.

Driven by her own experiences as a mother, Lauren understands the significance of pregnancy and childbirth as moments to be cherished. Committed to helping clients find joy, comfort, and calm, she serves as a passionate advocate, ensuring they feel supported, loved, and respected throughout their journey.

Recognizing the emotional complexities of pregnancy, Lauren is dedicated to helping mothers navigate feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and uncertainty. She is committed to helping you find balance and harmony, empowering you as you anticipate the arrival of your newborn.

Beyond her doula work, Lauren finds joy in parenting her two energetic children, who bring endless happiness and excitement to her life. When not supporting clients, she enjoys quality time with her family, indulging in baking, beach outings, and practicing yoga and meditation to cultivate balance and inner peace.

Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula

Her passion for childbirth began in her birthing her four children within five years and learning the amazing power of the mind, soul, and body in physiologic birth and thereafter. Becoming a DONA trained Doula has given her the professional skills and resources to help other birthing people and their partner(s) awaken and tune into this power. As your Doula, she is honored to hold space for you and meet you where you are along your reproductive journey. She will provide emotional, informational, and physical support and hold your hand as you learn to advocate for your preferences in what is the most personal and sacred time in your life. By encouraging you to feel confident, fully supported, in control of your choices, and well equipped with the tools and comfort measures, her goal is to help you optimize any path your birth takes.

She especially wants to do all she can to educate the community about the power of birth support, increase access to these evidence based services, and work with BBIPOC and trans and queer birthing people who often experience trauma and inequitable care along their gestational journey. As a Latinx Doula, she is a strong proponent of reclaiming and honoring the cultural roots of birthing communities and their traditional practices. Elizabeth is on staff as a Birth Doula for Atlantic Health System. She is bilingual in Spanish and is a member of Evidence Based Birth and VBAC Facts Professionals.

Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Health Coach, Meal Delivery - From The Source

My passion for birth work has always been apparent in my life, although for a long time I had been unsure how to channel it. Always eager to hear a labor story or watch any and every documentary on childbirth, I realized how much I desired to work with new moms.

Lauren and Chelsea were my doulas when I was pregnant with my third baby. I immediately knew I had made the right decision to hire a doula, and that I wanted to be the presence for other mothers that Lauren and Chelsea had become for me.

My ultimate goal is to connect with my clients to help them feel empowered, supported and safe. Fertility through postpartum is such a sacred journey, and all families deserve to be nurtured along the way.

I have worked in the restaurant industry for a number of years, focused primarily on vegan and organic fair. Helping others find creative ways to nourish their bodies through the food they eat has always been a huge passion of mine. I am excited to offer my knowledge of healthy foods with my love of all things birth and postpartum by helping facilitate choices for all stages of motherhood to those who find they might benefit from it. Wether it is simple meal planning or full food preparation, I am truly happy to help my clients find the nourishment they need for growing and healing, while being creative with wholesome choices.

I am a DONA trained birth and postpartum doula, as well as a certified health coach. My husband and I have 3 small children that keep life wild and fun! You can find us hunting for treasure at the beach, and taking road trips whenever possible!

Postpartum Doula

My love and devotion for the care of mom and baby started just a little over two years ago. I found out I was pregnant in October of 2019; that same week I found out I’d be starting the nursing program next semester. There was a major shift happening in my life, and although I was terrified of the unknown, I could feel that good things were on its way.

At 24 I didn’t know much about birth, but I have a sister in law that did. She lent me a few books that ignited my interest for pregnancy, labor, and birth- specifically Ina Mays Guide To Childbirth which I highly recommend even if you’re not expecting!!Not too long after she brought Chelsea into our lives; gifting us the guidance, comfort, and advocacy of a doula.

In March 2020, three months into nursing school and only 2.5 months away from my due date, we experienced our first lock down. In times of uncertainty, Chelsea was incredibly supportive of our decision to switch to a home birth, and helped us find the best midwifery team to bring baby earth side.

To keep my birth short and sweet, it was a complete transformative experience. I not only admired the work that Chelsea and our midwives do, but more importantly was inspired.

Present day, I am a nursing school graduate with full intentions to be a labor and delivery nurse. I have been with OmMamas working with mom and baby postpartum since August, and am eternally grateful for the the opportunity to work alongside such remarkable women.

Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Consultant, RN

I have been working at Monmouth Medical as a Post Partum/Newborn RN for about 6 years and have been certified as a lactation consultant, as well as being certified as a childbirth educator teaching baby care classes at the hospital. Prior to my maternal/newborn RN role I worked as an Orthopedic RN at Community Medical Center for 2 years.

I live in Union Beach with my husband and our 5 wonderful children ages 8, 5, 3, and 19 month old twins! I resigned from the hospital last October as the schedule was too much with the kids at home. I am truly passionate about Post Partum Care and providing the best possible foundation for successful families beginning in the newborn stages.

My name is Nicole, I grew up in Hazlet and have been local to the Jersey Shore my entire life. I am now living in Union Beach with my husband, three year old daughter, Presley, one year old son, Milo & two pups. I am an RN at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. I have been in my current role for 8 years on the trauma/surgical unit.

When I was pregnant & had my babies I never knew this kind of support existed. I think back to the early days and could have really benefited from someone being there, holding my hand to show me the ins and outs of motherhood, breastfeeding and developing a routine, all while making sure I felt fully supported.

This is where my best friend comes into play. Danielle, another postpartum doula told me about this amazing opportunity for me to help other families for months. I finally took the leap and joined the Om Mamas team & am so happy I did. Although it is definitely a different atmosphere than the hospital, I have never felt more helpful than assisting families in creating the best possible foundation when your little one comes home.

Postpartum Doula and RN

If you traveled to the 90s and said to little Lauren “what do you want to be when you grow up?” she would smile with a baby doll in her arms and say “a mommy!”

My whole life I have adored and cared for babies. I was an avid baby doll collector then a mother’s helper, a nanny, a pediatric/neonatal nurse, and now a mother.

I always knew my heart and soul was meant to nurture babies. My career as a registered nurse has created opportunities for me as a neonatal intensive care nurse, pediatric nurse, and a postpartum nurse. I am here to cry with you, laugh with you, love with you, and most importantly encourage you to be the mother that you are. When you welcome me into your home I promise you will breathe a little easier.

A little more about me, I am a mommy to two very sweet babies. I completed my undergraduate in Florida and recently completed by Master’s in Nursing in 2020. I have worked in two different hospitals working closely with parents and children. I know just how rewarding yet challenging motherhood could be. I have moved from a couple nursing jobs to find the right balance for being there with my kids while still helping others mothers. This is why I joined Om Mamas!

Birth Doula, Placenta Specialist

My name is Chrissy. My journey to become a doula started during my second pregnancy. Two years removed from the birth of my first son, I wanted a more mindful, holistic, and comfortable experience to birth my second son. I hired Om Mamas and my pregnancy was immediately transformed from a series of medical checks and milestones to a focus on my baby and me. Om Mamas also helped me understand how to bring my husband and my son into this special experience, every step of the way.

Now that we are a happy family of four, my passion for childbirth is still alive and I feel motivated to create a positive experience for all I work with. My biggest focus is helping the mother be in touch with the physical changes, developing appreciation and acceptance, but also coaching through the mental and emotional changes that are so often overlooked by standard medicine. Childbirth has filled my life with happiness and purpose, and I hope to help other mothers and mothers-to-be to enjoy pregnancy, enjoy their family, and enjoy themselves. Pregnancy should be an empowering experience and my aim is to nurture that strength and appreciation for how amazing the birth experience truly is. I am certified through DONA International and a lactation educator.

My husband and I are parents to two spectacular boys and live in northern Monmouth County. I was born and raised in the same area from a large Italian family, most of whom still live within a tight radius. I love spending time with my family and friends, I am an absolute movie junky, I have been known to crowd surf at concerts, and I spend an ample amount of time hanging from the ceiling doing aerial yoga.

DONA trained Birth doula, licensed massage therapist, personal trainer, Placenta Specialist and group fitness instructor, specializing in pre and post natal health and recovery.

Hollie has had a love and passion for birth work for most of her adult life. After delivering her first baby 10 years ago, with the assistance of incredible doulas, she knew one day she would also become a doula.

Hollie has been a massage therapist and personal trainer for nearly 20 years , working with pregnant and postpartum mothers, while raising her 3 boys.

Once her youngest came to an age that she felt confident in moving into the birth worker world, she jumped in!

Hollie has a deep passion for the amazing and magical experience of birth. She believes that every one who chooses to conceive, deserves the full support during this incredible time in their life.

Sarah's journey into the world of birth support was ignited by her profound experience birthing her own two children. Certified through Matrona Midwives as both a birth and postpartum doula, Sarah brings a unique blend of personal insight and professional expertise to her role.

Fueled by her belief in the transformative power of childbirth, Sarah is dedicated to empowering individuals and their partners throughout their journey. Her ongoing pursuit of knowledge, including enrollment in nursing school with aspirations to become a midwife, underscores her commitment to providing comprehensive care and support.

With a compassionate approach grounded in the belief of honoring individual choices, Sarah is dedicated to holding space for clients from all walks of life. She is deeply passionate about advocating for equitable care, and strives to foster inclusivity and awareness within the birthing community.

Sarah's unwavering dedication to empowering women, coupled with her holistic approach to birth support, makes her an invaluable to the doula world.

My journey in birth advocacy began as a volunteer birth doula in Philadelphia. I fell in love with the childbirth world and desiring every woman to have the birth she desires. I have since continued to support families in having their fulfilling birth experience.

I trained with DONA International and other childbirth workshops so I am passionate about evidence-based informed care. My emphasis is for families to have holistic support, having access to resources for their physical, emotional, and mental health.

I reside in South Jersey and spend my time outdoors as much as possible. I love hiking, gardening, and baking. It’s been my joy to grow my community here and serve families in South Jersey and the Philadelphia area.

I have been a registered nurse for over eight years, taking care of families, infants and children all over the northeast. My main services are prenatal education, postpartum support, newborn/night nursing, lactation consults, sleep consults and CPR teaching. I currently live in southern New Jersey with my partner, two dogs and daughter.

When I graduated nursing school in 2016, I dived into NICU nursing headfirst and still practice in hospitals today. Through my hospital work I realized I found the most satisfaction in helping parents bond with and care for their infants. It warmed my heart to ask a parent if they wanted to hold their baby for the first time or to stand by as they changed a diaper and checked a temperature without any assistance.

The more time I spent in NICUs, there more I saw a glaring need for parent support both prenatally and after discharge from the hospital. I listened to many birth stories where parents felt out of control and unprepared. I felt that with the right support and education these families could have avoided the NICU completely. I also saw the fear and stress in parents’ eyes when it was finally time for them to be discharged home and they realized they had no idea what to do with their new baby, no matter how many brochures and pamphlets we gave them.

Now that I have found a community for my family in the New Jersey/Greater Philadelphia area, I want to share my knowledge and expertise with families to help them feel prepared for pregnancy, birth and parenthood. I started my Mama Coach practice in 2023 to reach caregivers in their homes and help them feel educated, in control and confident in the choices they are making. I want to be the person families turn to when have had weeks of rough nights and are looking for some sleep peace. I want to be the person mothers think of when breastfeeding or pumping just doesn’t seem to be going right. I love being part of a baby’s first days at home where emotions are high and it’s hard to figure out exactly what help is needed. I pride myself on being reliable, responsive and adaptable to each family’s comfort. Each client interaction to me is a learning experience for both of us.

Postpartum Doula

Chanel Annette is the founder of her own coaching business, Bija Vitality, is an Ayurvedic Doctor-In-Training, an Ayurvedic Coach, and a Certified Ayurvedic Pregnancy & Postpartum Doula who loves to teach women how to amplify their fertility and coach and care for women in their pregnancy and postpartum timeframes.

She earned a Master of Health Science degree with an emphasis in Health Promotion, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, an Ayurvedic Pregnancy and Postpartum Nutrition and Support Doula Certification, is Doulas of North America (DONA) International trained as a Postpartum Doula, and holds a Permaculture Design certification (because, pssst...she LOVES plants and sustainable community living!)

Determined. Nurturing. Captivated by flowers, and loves hiking, gardening, and studying. Find her Sun chasing, barefoot as much as possible, and with her hands either taking notes in class, in the soil, or making Ayurvedic oils and medicines.

Tenaciously committed to consciously creating a beautiful life with my Forever Love as we raise four amazing children...and passionate about helping 1,000 women cultivate their own vitality through the wisdom of Ayurveda, especially during the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum timeframes

Birth Doula

My journey into becoming a doula began with a deeply personal experience—attending a close friend's birth. Witnessing the powerful and intimate process of childbirth firsthand was a transformative moment for me. The strength, emotion, and connection I observed sparked a profound realization of how much support and care a birthing person needs. It inspired me to step into a role where I could offer that kind of unwavering support to others during such a pivotal time.

With several years of experience in healthcare, I’ve gained a comprehensive understanding of the human body and the medical aspects of patient care. My background has equipped me with skills in empathy, communication, and problem-solving, all of which are invaluable in my work as a doula. However, it was the personal experience of witnessing a birth that truly ignited my passion for this path.

Being bilingual in Spanish allows me to connect with and support a diverse range of families. I am dedicated to ensuring that language barriers do not prevent anyone from receiving the compassionate and informed support they deserve. I firmly believe that everyone, regardless of their background or language, should have access to doula care.

In addition to my work as a doula, I am now actively working towards becoming a certified childbirth educator. This additional role will allow me to further support expectant families by providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to approach childbirth with confidence. My goal is to empower families through education and create positive, informed birth experiences.
I am deeply passionate about the role of a doula and the difference it can make in the birthing process. I am dedicated to providing continuous, personalized support and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to experience their birth in the most positive and empowering way possible.

Postpartum Doula

Alexandra is a DONA trained Postpartum Doula. She started her journey into postpartum support four years ago after experiencing postpartum herself and realizing how profound that season of motherhood truly is.  After enduring a significant loss in her family due to postpartum psychosis, her passion for advocacy and postpartum care elevated drastically - 

Creating the Ginny’s for Jenna Postpartum Fund (non profit) where the funds raised directly cover postpartum therapy services for women in need.

Alexandra has additional insight into providing postpartum support as she has 15 years experience as a healthcare professional. She has provided pediatric occupational therapy services for eight years as a Licensed / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) in both the home and school based settings focusing on the early intervention / developmental stages of infant care as well as light stretches and strengthening exercises for postpartum recovery. She has also provided her community as a Licensed / Certified Pharmacy Technician giving her knowledge into pharmaceutical interventions and extensive prescription knowledge.   

During the postpartum season, Alexandra is passionate about educating and advocating for new moms while they navigate their own individual parenting style, providing them with unconditional support every step of the way.  

She loves to help with breastfeeding, overnight dream feeds, paced bottle feeding, sleep / wake cycles and infant care as well as overall nurturing support.

She also loves providing self care support with options of sitz baths, nourishing food, light housework, evidence based information and emotional support. 

Alexandra also focuses on the importance of partner support during this time, recognizing that when partners feel supported, they find it easier to pour love and support into their family.

With a lifelong passion for caring for children, Szilvia began nurturing her instincts as early as age three. Her journey into childcare started in Hungary, where she worked as a nurse in a children's hospital. It was there that she discovered not only her love for nursing but also her desire to support children's development beyond the clinical setting.

After moving to the U.S., Szilvia transitioned into nannying, a role she has embraced for over 30 years, caring for children of all ages and supporting mothers during their postpartum periods. She is a certified postpartum doula, trained by CAPPA, one of the most respected organizations in the field.

As a mother herself, Szilvia understands the importance of balance during the postpartum journey. She knows firsthand the value of a hot shower, a nourishing meal, or simply having the laundry done. More importantly, she understands how vital it is for new parents to trust someone with the care of their baby so they can focus on rest and self-care.

Szilvia brings a wealth of experience and compassion to every family she supports, offering guidance and care during the remarkable and often challenging time after a baby is born. Her goal is to ensure that mothers feel empowered to focus on bonding with their newborn while knowing they have the support they need.

In addition to her work as a doula, Szilvia enjoys outdoor activities and spending quality time with her son, whether it's building Legos or playing trucks. She is also a real estate agent, helping families make their dreams come true.