Birth & Postpartum Support
Greetings! I'm Valencia — Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Integrative Feeding and Lactation Specialist, and organic herbs, medicinal plants and produce farmer. For more than 9 years I've provided intimate support to 160+ families across the tri-state area.
- Certified Full Spectrum Doula · M.Ed.
- 160+ families across the tri-state
- Free consultation · sliding scale
- Years of birth work
- 9+
- Families supported
- 160+
Meet Valencia
Greetings! I'm Valencia. 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 postpartum support, I'm here to help you figure out — together — how to use the information and resources available to you during this transformative experience.
Since 2016, I have been providing evidence-based, holistic birth support to individuals and families across the upper and lower Hudson Valley, Connecticut, northern New Jersey, and all boroughs of 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 a very dear friend in 2015, I went on to take my first birth training with DONA International and my first postpartum training with La Matrona.
Determined to find community and build my skillset, I joined Manhattan Birth's Advanced Doula Mentorship Program. During 18 months of mentorship, I studied and communed with incredibly knowledgeable birth workers, participated in healing circles, and worked alongside home-birth midwives — formative experiences that inform my approach to this day.
As a traditional birth worker, involved community activist, lactation specialist, educator, and herbal medicine farmer, I bring a unique combination of knowledge to support clients through 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 believe that healthy and thriving communities begin with birth — and that's where I work to close the gap.
- 9+ years · 160+ families supported
- Full spectrum: birth, postpartum, lactation & herbal care
- Sliding scale & payment plans — everyone deserves support
- Farm-to-table nourishment from Valencia's own organic farm
Care for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond
Hands-on birth support, overnight recovery care, nourishing meals, and herbal guidance — everything your family needs, from one trusted doula.
Birth Support
For hospital, home, and birth-center births: 3 prenatal visits, comfort-measure practice, on-call support from week 37, continuous in-person labor support, and a postpartum visit with womb massage, a farm-to-table meal, and lactation support — plus 2 months of phone and email support.
Nocturnal Postpartum Support
Overnight care so you can truly rest: 8–10 hour shifts with integrative feeding support, holistic newborn care, light baby laundry, and optional Benkung belly binding. First-night support available from 6pm. FSA reimbursable; Carrot Fertility accepted.
Farm-to-Table Meal Support
June–November: nourishing meals, broths, and herbal teas made only with organically grown ingredients from Valencia Grows and local farms — designed to replenish a healing body, balance hormones, and support lactation.
Herbal Consultations & Support
A free 10-minute intro to see if herbal support is right for you, then a 45–60 minute primary consultation. Most herbs are grown on Valencia's own farm; follow-ups shaped by your needs and goals.
Families Valencia Has Walked Beside
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.
Overnight care from Valencia was one of the best decisions I made for my postpartum experience. She helped us get a routine in place for our baby and we were actually able to rest, knowing he was being cared for by a professional.
Valencia's teas were life-saving during my postpartum. I truly think her herbal tonics made all the difference in my recovery.
We felt so nourished by Valencia's cooking and her lactation/energy cookies were the best. The whole family loved 'em!
Held at Every Step
Planning & Preparing
Prenatal visits where we explore how you want to give birth — your history, your options, and your desires for labor and birth. We learn and practice comfort measures together and plan for your birth at home, a birth center, or the hospital.
- 3 prenatal visits — 2 in person, 1 virtual
- Birth education & planning
- Comfort-measure practice
- Postpartum recovery planning
By Your Side
On-call phone support from your 37th week, and in-person labor support wherever you birth. Every birthing circumstance is worthy of doula support — my role is to keep you informed, comfortable, and never alone.
- On-call from week 37
- Continuous in-person labor support
- Hospital · home · birth center
- Advocacy for your birth plan
Rest & Recovery
A postpartum visit in your first days home — womb massage, a nourishing farm-to-table meal, newborn care, and lactation support — plus two months of continued phone and email support while you find your rhythm.
- Overnight newborn care
- Womb & abdominal massage
- Farm-to-table meals
- Lactation support
- Herbal recovery support
A Decade of Dedicated Training
Valencia's practice is built on continuous study with some of the most respected teachers in birth work.
Introduction to Childbirth & Postpartum Care — Birth Doula Training
DONA International · Rina Crane, CD
Homeopathy
La Matrona · Whapio Diane Bartlett
Holistic Postpartum — Tending to the Postpartum Psyche
La Matrona · Whapio Diane Bartlett
Advanced Doula Mentorship Program, Years 1 & 2
Manhattan Birth
Advanced Doula Training Certification
Manhattan Birth · Tanya Wills, CNM, IBCLC
Integrative Feeding & Lactation Specialist
Manhattan Birth · Tanya Wills, CNM, IBCLC & Sarah Lovell, CNM
Lactation Basics for Doulas
Manhattan Birth · Tanya Wills, CNM, IBCLC
Holistic Newborn Care
Manhattan Birth · Grace Veras Sealy
Walking with Whitney: 0–6 Months
Manhattan Birth · Whitney Burke
Comforting Touch for Babies, Birth & Postpartum Support
Yiska Obadia
Supporting LGBTQ+ Families
Doula Morgane Richardson
Birth From The Earth: HomeBirth Assistant Training Series
Nubia Earth Martin, CM
Neonatal Resuscitation
Karen Strange, CPM
Infant/Toddler/Adult CPR
Manhattan Birth · Sarah Lovell, CNM
Basic Life Support
Manhattan Birth · Tanya Wills, CNM, IBCLC
M.A.P.A. Placenta Encapsulation
Moon Arts Placenta Alchemy · Grace Roman
Benkung Belly-Binding
Sangeet Raj Kaur, CD & Fertility Specialist
Spiritual Herbalism Apprenticeship — Level III Graduate
Sacred Vibes · Master Herbalist Empress Karen Rose
Organization member, Ashé Birthing Services.
Questions Families Often Ask
What does a doula actually do?
A doula provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I'm not a medical provider — I work alongside your midwife or doctor, helping you understand your options so you feel informed, supported, and heard through the whole journey.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes — every relationship starts with a free consultation so we can get to know each other and see if we're the right fit. Herbal support also begins with a free 10-minute intro call.
What if I can't afford full-fee doula support?
Everyone deserves the right support. Payment plans and a sliding scale are available to anyone with an established need — please reach out regardless of your financial situation. If you are BIPOC and need financial support, include “COMMUNITY” with your initial inquiry.
Can I use FSA funds or fertility benefits?
Some services are FSA reimbursable, and Carrot Fertility is accepted for nocturnal postpartum support. Ask during your consultation and we'll sort out what applies to you.
Where do you serve?
The upper and lower Hudson Valley, all boroughs of greater New York City, northern New Jersey, and Connecticut — with virtual support available when distance calls for it.
What kinds of birth do you support?
All of them — hospital, home, and birth-center births. Every birthing circumstance is worthy of doula support.
Is the farm-to-table meal support available year-round?
Meal support runs June through November, in season — every dish is made only with organically grown ingredients from Valencia Grows and other local farms.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact Valencia's Birth Services today for a free, no-obligation quote.