What is a Doula ?
A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals and families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Unlike a doctor or midwife, a doula doesn’t provide medical care but focuses on offering comfort, advocacy, and encouragement to help ensure a positive and empowering birth experience. Whether it’s coaching through contractions, creating a calming birth environment, or simply being a reassuring presence, a doula is there to support your unique needs and choices every step of the way.
Benefits of having a doula:
Reduced stress and anxiety
Continuous support during labor
Reduced risk of C-sections
Advocacy for your birth preferences
Non-medical pain management techniques
Postpartum care and guidance
Breastfeeding support
Meet the Team
Empowering Birth and Building Community meet the Heart Behind Melanated Birth Journeys.
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Founder/CEOAs the Founder and CEO of Melanated Birth Journeys Doula Care, and a Boston native. Ciara’s passion lies in empowering families and making every birthing journey a transformative and supportive experience. With a Master’s degree in business and a heart for advocacy, Ciara brings together her professional expertise and deep care for uplifting birthing individuals and their communities, especially those who have historically been overlooked or underserved.
As a mother of two, Ciara knows firsthand how life-changing the birthing experience can be—the joys, the challenges, and everything in between. It’s this personal connection that inspires her to ensure that every family feels heard, cared for, and supported during such an important time in their lives.
Under Ciara’s leadership, Melanated Birth Journeys Doula Care is more than a service—it’s a community rooted in care, advocacy, and respect for the unique stories and traditions that make each family special.
