VALENCIA’S BIRTH SERVICES
Birth and Postpartum Support
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Hi! I'm Valencia, Birth and Postpartum Doula, Integrative
Feeding and Lactation Specialist; Organic Herbs, Medicinal
Plants and Produce Farmer.
Welcome to my site and thank you for considering my services! After more
than 8 years of providing intimate support to families across the northeast
region, my commitment remains strong and has now expanded to include
herbal support.
During our time together, my goal is to offer you a safe space to explore how
you want to give birth and be supported through your birth and postpartum
journey. Each client comes to me with their unique needs and as your birth
and/or postpartum support (Doula), I'm here to help you figure out, together,
how to utilize information and available to you during this transformative
experience.
Valencia Andrews, M.Ed., Certified Doula
Birth Support
This service includes:
3 prenatal visits (2 in-person/1 virtual) where we'll spend time discussing: my role as your/your family's support person,
your pregnancy history and current circumstances, some birth education, options and desires for your labor and birth
experiences and planning for a birth at home, birth center or hospital. All birthing circumstances are worthy of doula
support.
We’ll learn and practice comfort measures for pregnancy, labor and delivery and early postpartum. We’ll cover support planning
and options for postpartum recovery.
On-call phone support from your 37th week of pregnancy
In-person labor support at your home, birthing center or desired hospital
1 postpartum visit where we’ll focus on adjusting to home with your baby/babies, womb/abdominal massage, an in-season farm-
to-table meal, in-home support with immediate recovery and newborn care, lactation support (if applicable)
Postpartum Herbal Support (if desired)
2 months of additional phone/e-mail support postpartum
Access to resources and referrals for midwives and ob/gyn, pelvic floor therapists, massage therapists, childbirth educators,
acupuncturists, lactation consultants, and other practitioners
$3950
*Payment plans and sliding scale available.
Cost
Nocturnal Postpartum Support
Sleep is an essential and crucial aspect to healing and energy restoration during the postpartum period. Nocturnal postpartum
support encourages a restful recovery, while receiving worry-free and secure care for your newborn baby/babies.
This service includes:
8-10 hour shifts scheduled as needed and based upon availability
Integrative feeding support
Holistic newborn care
Light baby laundry
Mother/parent support
Assisting parents with adjusting to night-time routine
*Hours are determined on a week-to-week basis, to allow for some flexibility, unless contracted for longterm nocturnal care. If
you are seeking this kind of support, but are unable to pay the full fee of services, please do not hesitate to reach out about
available resources, or potential funding support.
$70/hourly
*Payment plans and sliding scale available.
Cost
Herbal Consultations and Support
This service includes:
Primary 30-60 min consultation
A personalized herbal protocol to support your fertility, pregnancy and/or postpartum needs.
Follow-up sessions to be determined by needs/goals.
"My husband and I always wanted Valencia to be our doula. She helped us with navigating and
preparing for the birth of our daughter. Valencia provided us with support and education we needed
to help us better understand our needs. The information she provided was very valuable to us. I
loved that she included my husband in the process and was open to listening to his concerns.
Valencia empowered us to be advocates for the health of our baby girl and allowed us to plan
effectively. The emotional support we received was outstanding. Valencia always checked-in with us
and provided a safe space for us to be vulnerable. Valencia was absolutely phenomenal during the
labor and birth. There were so many moments where I wanted to give up and she was by my side
every step of the way. Her encouragement meant so much to me. She gave me the strength I needed
to push through.Valencia is very dedicated, compassionate, patient and is deeply invested in the
service she provides. She does this work with her whole heart. Valencia's doula service was a very
valuable investment especially for us as a family of color who need advocates in our corner to help
navigate the medical system.We truly appreciate and are grateful for Valencia for all she has done
for us.”
Larnese, Justin and baby G
“Working with Valencia (our Doula) before, during and postpartum was essential in our positive
birthing experience. Prior to delivery she guided us, reassured us and provided my partner and I
with a sense of compassion and stability. Prior to delivery she made us feel comfortable and
confident as first time parents. During delivery she was able to advocate for us and ensure our “birth
plan” was executed as planned. She helped my partner and I stay strong, calm and focused on our
main goal which was a healthy mom and a healthy baby. Postpartum she was there to make ensure
we were adjusting to having this new little human and was available to provide additional support
and guidance to us. Overall we’re extremely grateful for Valencia’s contribution and presence.
Having her services have made this experience a positive one for our little family."
Menly, Patrick and Baby M
"Valencia's service was out of this world. She supported me through my pregnancy and labor with so
much wisdom and tender care. I am appreciative. Valencia truly embodies what it means to provide
emotional support. Her ability to listen enables her to hear and know what is in the best interest of
her clients and their families. Due to her service, my second born came into an environment that I
felt comfortable in and following his birth not one tear of overwhelming sadness fell from my eyes.
I am grateful to the Most High for her and if it be, I look forward to working with her again in the
future."
Anaya, Na'il and baby H
"The difficulty of postpartum came somewhat as a surprise to me. I had read about the emotional
difficulty, hormonal imbalance, and risks of post-partum depression, but I was very unprepared for
the physical difficulty of post-partum. Giving birth to our baby girl was beautiful and was also the
most intense physical experience my body had gone through. There were days where I felt like the
pain would never go away but having Valencia's support during those weeks made a world of
difference! So many memories come to my mind when I think about all the loving support Valencia
provided to our family: from preparing an herbal bath for me to helping us give baby her first bath,
from giving me a massage to binding my belly, from making me smoothies to helping my sister
cook dinner, from coming with me to the pediatrician to helping my husband tie a wrap to carry the
baby and so much more...The list could go on and on so I will just say that for any family looking for
a doula to join their birth team, I wholeheartedly recommend Valencia. Beyond her knowledge and
her passion for this work, what I will always remember and be grateful for is her calming presence
and generosity of spirit."
Fatyma, Ihsan and baby D
What Clients Say
“We felt so nourished by Valencia’s
cooking and her lactation/energy
cookies were the best. The whole family
loved ‘em!” - Katie, Ryan and Baby P
“Valencia’s teas were life-saving during
my postpartum. I truly think her herbal
tonics made all the difference in my
recovery.” - Jen and baby S
What’s my story?
Since 2016, I have been providing evidence-based, holistic birth support to individuals and families in the following areas:
Western Massachusetts, Hudson Valley (New York) , Connecticut, northern New Jersey and all boroughs and areas of the
greater New York City. My path to birth work was inspired by attending my first births as a teen and later, through
supporting close friends and family during their labor and delivery experiences. After attending the birth of my very, dear
friend in 2015, I went on to take my first birth training with DONA International and later, my first postpartum training with
La Matrona.
In search of community and ways to build my skillset as a Doula, I joined Manhattan Birth's Mentorship program in 2016.
During my 18 months of mentorship, I had the opportunity to study and commune with other incredibly knowledgeable
birth-workers, receive invaluable mentoring, participate in healing circles, and work alongside home birth midwives. This
allowed me to expand my services to meet the needs of more individuals and families with unique birth plans and stories. It
was these formative experiences that guided me during my early and ongoing training, informing my current approach as a
birth worker.
As a traditional birth worker, involved community activist, lactation specialist, educator and herbal medicine farmer, I bring a
unique combination of knowledge and understanding to support my clients through navigating pregnancy, postpartum, the
medical system, nutrition and general wellness.
I strive to bring a sense of calm, security and community to my clients and birthing families. I start with getting to know each
client and their story--what brought them to this point? This helps me to first, understand clients' needs and then, guide
clients in understanding their own needs and resources available to them and their families. My goal in supporting birthing
clients and families is to help them get in tune with themselves, their babies, families and ultimately, their communities. I
believe that healthy and thriving communities begin with birth and that's where I work to close the gap.
Trainings and Certifications
Introduction to Childbirth and Postpartum Care:
DONA International Birth Doula Training facilitated by Rina Crane, CD
La Matrona: Homeopathy - Whapio Diane Bartlett
La Matrona: Holistic Postpartum - Tending to the Postpartum Psyche led by Whapio Diane Bartlett
Manhattan Birth Mentorship Program for Advanced Doula Training Year 1
Manhattan Birth Mentorship Program for Advanced Doula Training Year 2
Comforting Touch for Babies, Birth and Postpartum Support taught by Yiska Obadia
Supporting LGBTQ+ Families led by Doula Morgane Richardson
Birth From The Earth: HomeBirth Assistant Training Series facilitated by Nubia Earth Martin, CM
Neonatal Resuscitation taught by Karen Strange, CPM
Manhattan Birth: Infant/Toddler/Adult CPR facilitated by Sarah Lovell, CNM
Manhattan Birth: Basic Life Support facilitated by Tanya Wills, CNM, IBCLC
Manhattan Birth: Holistic Newborn Care led by Grace Veras Sealy
Manhattan Birth: Lactation Basics for Doulas led by Tanya Wills, CNM, IBCLC
Manhattan Birth: Integrative Feeding and Lactation Specialist - facilitated by Tanya Wills, CNM, IBCLC and Sarah Lovell,
CNM
Manhattan Birth: Walking with Whitney 0-6 months, led by Whitney Burke
Moon Arts Placenta Alchemy: M.A.P.A. Placenta Encapsulation taught by Grace Roman
Manhattan Birth Advanced Doula Training Certification facilitated by Tanya Wills, CNM, IBCLC
Benkung Belly-binding taught by Sangeet Raj Kaur, CD and Fertility Specialist
Ashé Birthing Services - Member
Sacred Vibes Apprenticeship (Level III) taught by Master Herbalist, Empress Karen Rose
To inquire about birth and/or overnight postpartum support and availability, please use this link to complete the contact
form and I will connect with you as soon as I am able.
*I believe everyone deserves the right support. Please reach out to me, regardless of your financial situation. I provide a
sliding scale as needed.
Please Donate to Ashé's Community Fund
Community Birth Work and Ashe Sustainability: Your contribution would go towards: providing
birthing people in our community with doula support who cannot afford, providing new parents with
lactation support, providing pregnant people in need of childbirth education, food preparation and
delivery and/or herbs for our newly postpartum families in need, administrative and operational costs
such as transportation to and from the families we serve, PPE, Covid testing, etc. and the Ashe team’s
sustainability, so we can continue to do this work.
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