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Professional Emotional, Instructional and
Physical Support for Moms & Families
"The expertise of a Doctor, the comfort of a Doula"
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Meet the Labor Support Doulas
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| Debbie Aglietti (founder and co-owner)
Debbie is a certified DONA labor support doula. She was the first DONA certified Postpartum doula in New York State. DONA
International has the highest certification standards for doulas
worldwide and sets the bar for education and professional development.
It indicates to families that a doula has achieved a high level of
training and professionalism. She
decided to take her passion for helping mothers and children and became
a doula. The impeccable reputation of Northeast Doulas is a testament
to her talent, professionalism and skill. Debbie lives in Mahopac, N.Y.
with her husband and their two school aged sons. Debbie is now a certified Maternity Wise Labor and Postpartum Doula Trainer.
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Randy Patterson(co-owner)
Randy began her career in the birthing
world in 1997 at the birth cottage at Hudson Valley hospital. There she
worked as a birth assistant (doula) and later cross trained as a
peri-natal technician on the OB unit of the hospital. In 2003 she ventured onto her own
path as a labor and postpartum doula. Randy’s passion is in helping women find
strength and power in themselves through their birth experiences. Randy’s
ability to meet the needs of her clients before, during and after birth,
coupled with her ability to teach and guide the partner during labor, help make
the birth of
their child rewarding and satisfying to both new parents. Randy has been
celebrating love and laughter for 22 years in her marriage
to her soul mate, Jerry. Together, they nurture and mentor two amazing
daughters Erica Bonnie,19 and Tyler Jane,16.
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| Janis Gildin
Janis has been serving women in birth for over 20 years as midwife's
assistant, doula, childbirth educator, and yoga practitioner. She has a
Bachelor's Degree in Dance from Oberlin College, and a Master's Degree from
Miami University. She has birthed 4 children of her own, 3 born at home,
and the youngest, a footling breech, born at the hospital, naturally and
without intervention. Together with her husband, Michael, she is in
various stages of nurturing 6 children and 4 grandchildren. "Weaving
ancient wisdom into daily life" is the spirit underlying Janis' service as
a doula. Janis joyfully celebrates the
birthing woman's intuition and her place in the continuum of
birth. Helping families transition gracefully into parenthood
for the first time, or again and again, is Janis' passion and
commitment.
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| Cathy Anfiteatro
From the time Cathy was eighteen years old, she was fascinated by midwifery and aspired to become a midwife. After having children of her own, her life’s journey brought her back to her “center” and she became a Reiki Practitioner and labor support doula. She completed the package by earning her yoga certification. When attending births, Cathy says her labor clients really benefit from her incorporation of Reiki to help balance their energy. It almost goes without saying that the benefits of yoga’s breathing techniques and postures can help ease the discomfort associated with labor. Cathy, having two extremely unique and opposite birth experiences believes she has the wisdom to help make birth for others, a more positive and memorable experience.
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| Lauren Porte Schwarzfeld
Lauren
is a certified postpartum & birth doula. After working for several years
in the finance industry, Lauren started a family of her own. Having had such amazing experiences with her births and the postpartum
periods that followed, she committed herself to becoming a
birth & postpartum doula. Lauren finds this work to be both gratifying and
fulfilling. Her goal, when working with a new family is to support,
nurture and build confidence, thus creating a calm and peaceful
environment conducive to the parent child bond. Lauren lives in
Westchester with her husband and two beautiful children.
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| Nancy Cunningham
Nancy
has a natural instinct with mother's and babies. Her calming influence
puts new families at ease while she gently teaches the ins and outs of
pregnancy and having a newborn. Our clients all agree that Nancy's personal
experience as a mom of 6 children makes her an instant professional during labor, delivery and the postpartum weeks.
Nancy became a certified labor and postpartum doula to help other parents find peace
enjoyment and satisfaction during this unpredictable childbearing years.
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| Dara Pinkston-Scott
Dara
had worked in the computer industry for 17 years before she decided to
work from home in order to spend more time with her then 3 year old son
and her 17 year old daughter. Dara believes it takes a village to
raise nurtured children and has a deep appreciation for this age
old concept. As a certified postpartum doula, Dara is honored to be a
part of your village. During your pregnancy and your birth, you can rely on Dara's vast knowledge and experience to guide you and your partner through the uncertainties that may arise. Her inner strength will help empower you through your birth journey. Dara's eye for detail and organization make her and amazing postpartum doula who can handle household tasks while gently caring for the newborn and family. Dara lives in Westchester with her husband and son and
looks forward to her daughter's visits home from college.
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| Kim Jones
Kim worked
in the health care industry for more than 20 years, and held the
position of Office Manager of a private OB/GYN practice for almost eight
years. She assisted the Obstetricians, Midwives, and Doulas, to ensure
the highest level of patient care. It was through this work that she
started her doula journey three years ago This proud mother of four
wonderful children, including a fraternal set of twins, is an amazing
doula and specializes in multiples. Her personal experience coupled
with her work experience
influenced her to dedicate herself to doula work. Kim is proud to
empower, support and educate transitioning families during their labor,
birth and postpartum journeys.
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