Doula.
Dreamer.
Dog mom.
Hello! My name is Alexandra. I grew up in Western Massachusetts and moved to Brooklyn in 2011 to study clinical psychology. As I was finishing my degree I started working as a nanny for families around New York City, which allowed me insight into the inner workings (and failings) of family planning, perinatal health, and childrearing support throughout my community. Those insights were my calling to birth and postpartum work.
My goal as a birthworker is to nurture the autonomy and confidence of parents, and I firmly believe that every individual deserves to be seen, respected, and supported on their unique journey. This means that I center client advocacy and empowerment in my work by providing evidence-based education and individualized unbiased support throughout the perinatal experience. I am passionate about supporting growing families and approach my work with a balance of tenderness, passion, and a good sense of humor.
When I’m not attending a birth or supporting postpartum families, I enjoy long bike rides, roller skating, adventures with my puppy, and cooking unnecessarily large meals to share with my friends.
Training and Education
Foundation Birth Doula Training • Carriage House Birth • October 2017
Foundation Postpartum Doula Training • Birdsong Brooklyn via Carriage House Birth • March 2019
Breast(Body)Feeding Counselor Training • Lea Rivera, MA, IBCLC, Empire Lactation • October 2019
Childbirth Educator Training • Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings • July 2020
Comforting Touch for Doulas • Yiska Obadia • January 2018
Breastfeeding for Doulas • Jada Shapiro, Birthday Presence • February 2018
Twin Magic for Doulas • Lindsey Bliss, Carriage House Birth • April 2019
Pace University • BA Psychology • May 2015