Valencia's Birth Services
What we offer

Our Services

Birth support, overnight postpartum care, farm-to-table meals and herbal guidance — for families across NYC, Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.

Approved to support families using Carrot benefits

Doula Care work by Valencia's Birth Services

Quality doula care you can rely on

Pregnancy & birth

Birth Support

For anyone birthing in a hospital, at home, or at a birth center. All birthing circumstances are worthy of doula support.

Prenatal
3 visits
On call
From week 37

$4,200

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What's included

For anyone birthing in a hospital, at home, or at a birth center. All birthing circumstances are worthy of doula support.

Prenatal
3 visits
On call
From week 37
After birth
1 visit + 2 months support

What's included

  • 3 prenatal visits (2 in-person, 1 virtual)my role as your support person, your pregnancy history and current circumstances, birth education, options and desires for your labor and birth, and planning for a home, birth-center, or hospital birth
  • Comfort measures learned and practiced together for pregnancy, labor and delivery, and early postpartum
  • 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 (within 3–10 days of your birth)adjusting to home with your baby or babies, womb/abdominal massage, an in-season farm-to-table meal, in-home support with immediate recovery and newborn care, and lactation support if applicable
  • Postpartum herbal support (if desired)focused on restoring the blood and nourishing your nervous system
  • 2 months of additional phone and email postpartum support
  • Access to resources and referrals: midwives and OB/GYNs, pelvic floor therapists, massage therapists, childbirth educators, acupuncturists, lactation consultants, and other practitioners

After birth

Nocturnal Postpartum Support

Sleep is essential to healing and energy restoration. Restful recovery for you, worry-free and secure care for your newborn baby or babies.

Shifts
8–10 hours, overnight
First night
From 6pm

$75/hr

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What's included

Sleep is essential to healing and energy restoration. Restful recovery for you, worry-free and secure care for your newborn baby or babies.

Shifts
8–10 hours, overnight
First night
From 6pm
Benefits
FSA, Carrot

What's included

  • 8–10 hour shifts, scheduled up front for contracts shorter than 3 weeks, or as needed based upon availability
  • Optional first-night overnighthelp adjusting to your first night at home, meeting as early as 6pm
  • Integrative feeding support
  • Holistic newborn care
  • Light baby laundry
  • Mother/parent support
  • Benkung belly binding (optional)
  • Help adjusting to a night-time routine
  • Hours set week-to-week for flexibility, unless contracted for long-term nocturnal care

Nourishment

Farm-to-Table Meal Support

June–November. Meals designed to replenish a healing body — broths and herbal teas personalized to rebuild vitality, balance hormones, restore uterine health, and promote lactation. Organically grown ingredients only, sourced from Valencia Grows and other local farms.

Season
June–November
Package
5 days of meals
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What's included

June–November. Meals designed to replenish a healing body — broths and herbal teas personalized to rebuild vitality, balance hormones, restore uterine health, and promote lactation. Organically grown ingredients only, sourced from Valencia Grows and other local farms.

Season
June–November
Package
5 days of meals
Grown at
Valencia Grows & local farms

What's included

  • Example package: breakfast, lunch/dinner + 1 qt of broth or soup of your choice
  • Nourishing breakfast and lunch/dinner for 5 days
  • Broth or souppick 1 qt
  • Breakfastpick 2
  • Lunch/Dinnerpick 3
  • Herbal tea, 1 qt (optional)

Herbal care

Herbal Consultations & Support

Primary consultation for herbal support, including intake and intro herbs. Most herbs are sourced from Valencia's own farm, Valencia Grows, and other local growers.

Intro call
Free, 10 minutes
Consultation
45–60 minutes

$80

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What's included

Primary consultation for herbal support, including intake and intro herbs. Most herbs are sourced from Valencia's own farm, Valencia Grows, and other local growers.

Intro call
Free, 10 minutes
Consultation
45–60 minutes
Herbs
Mostly from Valencia Grows

What's included

  • FREE 10-minute consultation to decide whether herbal support is right for you
  • 45–60 minute primary consultation
  • Personalized herbal support
  • Follow-up sessions determined by your needs and goals

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you do as a Doula?

I provide a layer of protection and comfort through your pregnancy, birth and/or postpartum journey, offering advocacy, nutritious meals, organically grown herbal support and continuous emotional, physical, and informational support. 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.

When should I hire a Doula?

The short answer — when you want! Some may hire a doula at just a few weeks pregnant or in the later weeks. Doulas tend to book months in advance, making options more limited the longer you wait.

How much does a Doula cost?

Doula costs can range by the service requested, the length of contract engagement, and a doula's years of experience and level of expertise. Newer doulas may offer free/low-cost care for certification requirements, while full-time, more experienced doulas may charge more, typically ranging from $800–$6,000 for inclusive birth support and care. Some doulas may charge additional fees for travel reimbursement — I do not.

What if I can't afford full-fee doula support?

Everyone deserves the right to support. Payment plans are available upon request. Sliding scale pricing is available to anyone with an established need. Please reach out regardless of your financial situation. There are doulas for all budgets.

Does Medicaid cover Doula care in CT and NY?

Medicaid does cover some doula care for eligible members. Unfortunately, Medicaid does not provide full-time doulas with a livable wage. Doulas may take Medicaid clients on a case-by-case basis.

Can I use FSA funds or fertility benefits?

Services may be eligible for FSA reimbursement. Some insurance or fertility companies, like Carrot, also offer member benefits that can be used for birth and postpartum support. Please ask during your consultation and we'll sort out what applies to you.

Where do you serve?

I provide in-person birth and/or postpartum services to families in the Greater NYC area, Hudson Valley, and throughout Connecticut.

Can a doula support me virtually?

Evidence shows that doula support is more valuable when in-person care is provided; however, some families may simply want to be more informed in their choices, without the physical support of a doula. This type of support may be offered with my virtual package.

What kinds of birth do you support?

I provide support to clients birthing at home, in a birth center, or hospital setting. If you are undecided, and would like help deciding, we can discuss options during our prenatal visits.

What's the difference between a postpartum doula and a night nurse?

Postpartum Doulas provide more inclusive care and support to a new family, while night nurses (not to be confused with registered nurses) solely focus on baby care.

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?

Not sure what you need? Contact Valencia's Birth Services and we'll help.

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