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A Kind & Respectful Birthing Experience

Continuous Compassionate Care

Physical & Emotional Comfort

Knowledge & Peace of Mind

Hi, I’m Yael.

I’m glad you are here. I am a birth doula serving the Boston area.

My role is to help you feel safe, educated, and supported throughout your pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum experience.

You may have a strong feeling about the kind of birth you expect. Or, you may not have given it much thought. This may be your first birth or you may be a mother of multiple children. Whatever your beliefs or experiences around birth, I can be there for you. I would like to help you look forward to your birth with confidence and peace of mind.

About me

“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers – strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength”

Barbara Katz Rothman PHD

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Doula FAQ

What is a Doula?

A doula is a person who provides continuous support during labor and birth. The support may include: education, helping a client advocate for herself, physical support, encouragement, and/or creating an environment of calm. A doula notices what the birthing mother needs and responds to individual situations and emotions as they arise. I am excited to help each mother navigate her own unique birth with confidence.

What are the benefits of having a Doula?
Working with a doula before labor enables the mother to consider the decisions she may have to later make during and after labor. During labor, the presence of a doula helps to create a calm and positive atmosphere. This may facilitate a spontaneous vaginal birth. It also helps the mother to lessen her fear and to strengthen her confidence and belief in her own abilities.
What does a Doula NOT do during birth?
A doula does not provide medical care. All exams, fetal monitoring and the delivery of your baby will be done by your medical care provider. A doula will help with communication between you and your husband and your medical team. When everyone is working together, the birthing mother will feel much more at ease.
I have a very supportive husband. Why would I still need a Doula?

Your husband knows you and brings that expertise to the table. I have knowledge and experience about birth and birthing mothers. Together, we can form a team of solid support. Whatever role you and your husband would like your husband to have in your birth, I will encourage. I also support husbands so they can get rest, nourishment, or some encouragement of their own!

At what point in pregnancy should I consider hiring a doula?
Researching and considering using a doula can take place anytime in the first, second or third trimester. It is ideal to hire the doula around 2 months before one’s due date. This allows for plenty of time for the 2 pre-birth planning sessions before the mother goes into labor. Even without the pre-birth sessions, a doula’s presence at a birth can have many of the above benefits.
Why do you call yourself ‘Hand in Hand Doula’?
The birth of a new child is one of the most miraculous and magical moments that exist. I want to help you to be as present as possible for this incredible experience. Sometimes, holding a calm and nurturing hand, can allow you to feel the power and strength you have within yourself.

"I'm so glad that Yael was my doula for my 5th birth!
My labor was very gentle to start and she was so patient and present with whatever I needed. She massaged my feet while I slept and watched my kids while I went for a walk with my husband.
She had a beautiful balance of asking me what I needed and tuning in to what I needed without me even telling her. Her hands are so strong and supportive When I needed that firm touch.
I really felt so safe and supported with her as my doula. I can't recommend her enough. "

-Sara