Laura Martin
Laura has a BA in Early Childhood Education. She is a trained Labor Doula and Childbirth Educator with ProDoula. Her passion for birth and family support began over a decade ago as a nanny of five children, before staying home with her own three boys. Currently, Laura is working with families to reduce fear and provide support during a major life event: Childbirth. As a mom herself, Laura has personally experienced a natural epidural-free delivery, a birth with epidural, and a cesarean birth. She specializes in VBAC support and emphasizes the importance of confidence and a feeling of security during the prenatal journey. Laura continues to support other moms and new families to navigate through the new experiences and challenges that pregnancy and parenthood may bring. Having a doula will enhance your birth experience, by providing you education, physical comfort, and emotional support so that you may feel confident to labor how you desire, and experience birth the way you envision it.
Alyssa Bolella
Alyssa is a certified Labor Doula, passionate about walking alongside families as they enter parenthood. Her goal is to replace fear and uncertainty with strength and assurance, creating a birth experience that fosters joy and connection between the partners and the birthing team.
As a mother of three, Alyssa understands firsthand the power of a supportive birth environment. Having experienced three unmedicated births—each uniquely different—she has walked the path from fear to excitement in childbirth. Her personal journey fuels her commitment to helping families cultivate positive and empowering birth memories.
Alyssa holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Cognitive Neuroscience and Biology from the University of Mary Washington. With her background, she encourages mothers to harness both their mental and physical strength to stay focused and relaxed throughout labor.
Beyond her work as a doula, Alyssa has spent over a decade in vocational ministry and currently serves on the pastoral staff of a local church. She is passionate about the intersection of spiritual formation and childbirth and, for those interested, is honored to provide spiritual support alongside her doula care.
Alyssa is dedicated to empowering mothers emotionally, physically, and informationally— helping them navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond with confidence and peace, the way they envision that journey, for their unique family.
Brittani Brasowski
Brittani is a mother of three who knows firsthand the feminine power of birth. Each of her unmedicated births was a deeply personal journey, guided by trust in her body, connection with her partner, and relaxation as a tool. She understands the vulnerability, empowerment, and beauty that comes with bringing new life into the world. These experiences have shaped her approach as a doula, where she lends her calm, supportive presence within each sacred birthing space.
Her passion for supporting moms through labor began when her oldest was born, and it has only grown stronger with each birth. Before becoming a doula, Brittani was a full-time mom in school part-time working towards her nursing degree. Her deepest desire is to one day become a certified nurse midwife, and when she realized she could lend her steady, nurturing presence as a doula while she works towards this goal, she was elated. Becoming a trained doula through ProDoula was deeply empowering, and she is so excited to bring her knowledge and connection to your birth.
Believing that every birth is a beautifully unique experience, she offers steady, compassionate support in whatever birth setting you choose – whether hospital, birth center, or home. Brittani believes that every person deserves to feel informed, empowered, and confident in their choices. Her role is to walk alongside you, providing gentle guidance and encouragement while honoring your path. She is a calm, grounded presence whose goal is to become attuned to you, while building your confidence to trust your body and intuition. Brittani’s unwavering dedication to supporting mothers and their partners, along with her deep respect for your birth experience, ensures that you’ll feel truly seen, heard, and inspired in your journey to meet your baby.
Veeda Ahmad
Veeda Ahmad is a birth doula, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic health, and a grateful mom of two.
With her background in physical therapy, she brings a unique understanding of how the pelvis functions during labor and how small adjustments in positioning can help a baby move more easily through the birth canal. She uses this knowledge to guide mothers with movement that supports both comfort and progress throughout labor.
As a doula, Veeda is passionate about creating an environment where families feel safe, calm, and truly cared for. She believes that every birth, no matter how it unfolds, deserves to be surrounded by respect, support, and trust.
Outside of birth work, Veeda enjoys running, baking sweet treats, and soaking up time with her family.
DeShonda Washington
DeShonda Washington is a compassionate birth doula with an associate degree in Health and Science and a strong background as a clinical coordinator in women’s health and fertility. Her passion is helping families feel safe, supported, and truly cared for as they welcome new life into the world.
With her calm and reassuring presence, DeShonda offers emotional encouragement, hands-on comfort measures, and practical guidance every step of the way. She empowers families to make informed choices, understand their options, and create a birth experience that feels positive, respectful, and uniquely their own.
Beyond her work as a doula, DeShonda finds joy in spending time with her husband and four children. She loves painting, listening to music, and having meaningful conversations with loved ones—activities that reflect the warmth, creativity, and compassion she brings to every family she supports.
Alexis Wallace
When you invite Alexis into your birth space, you are choosing steady hands, a calm voice, and a presence that helps you exhale — even in the most intense moments. She walks with you through pregnancy, labor, and those first sacred hours after birth so that you feel confident, informed, and never alone.
From your first prenatal conversation, Alexis helps you prepare not just physically, but emotionally. She takes the time to understand your hopes, your fears, and your vision for your birth. She equips you with evidence-based information, practical tools, and thoughtful guidance so you can approach labor feeling grounded and empowered rather than uncertain.
During labor, Alexis becomes your anchor. When contractions build, she offers hands-on comfort, positioning, breathwork, and reassurance that help you stay centered. When emotions rise, she holds space without judgment. If plans shift, she helps you process decisions clearly and confidently, ensuring your voice remains heard and respected.
Your partner is supported too. Alexis helps them feel capable and involved, offering gentle coaching and encouragement so they can show up fully for you — without the pressure of having to carry it all alone.
Above all, Alexis protects the energy of your birth space. She fosters an environment rooted in trust, calm, and deep respect for your body and your intuition. Her presence allows you to soften, surrender, and step into your strength.
Families who work with Alexis often say they didn’t just gain support — they gained peace of mind. They felt steadier. Stronger. More connected. Because they knew someone was wholly devoted to their experience and their well-being.
You deserve to feel held in one of the most life-changing moments of your life. Alexis is there to help you do exactly that.
Stephanie Kintner
Stephanie is a certified labor doula dedicated to helping you feel confident, supported, and empowered throughout your birth experience. She provides continuous, hands-on support during labor so you never feel alone, unsure, or unheard during one of the most important moments of your life.
Having experienced two very different unmedicated births herself, Stephanie understands that no two births are the same—and she meets you exactly where you are. Whether you’re seeking a calm, natural experience or simply want steady, reassuring support, she helps you trust your body and your choices every step of the way.
Stephanie supports both you and your partner, helping your partner feel confident, involved, and prepared—so you can focus on what matters most. She creates a calm, grounded environment where you can relax, feel safe, and settle into your own “oxytocin bubble.”
Her goal is simple: to ensure you feel heard, respected, and fully supported—especially if you don’t already have that kind of support system in place.
With a background in nursing, dentistry, and patient care and a natural ability to connect with people, Stephanie brings both professionalism and genuine compassion to your birth team—so you can approach your birth with confidence and support.
Marianna Alpaslan
Marianna has a BA in Early Childhood Education and Development from Hungary, where she worked as a kindergarten teacher for several years. She transitioned to hospitality field when she was offered a job in New York. After getting married Marianna had three children. Her main focus for the majority of the next two decades were her children and supporting her husband in building a successful financial planning business. During these years she worked at a Montessori school, was teaching Zumba for kids and started volunteering in the NICU at Capital Health in Pennington, NJ. In 2020 Marianna took a job as a nanny to take care of a newborn and help with 6 year old twins. That’s when she realized how much she would love to focus on taking care of newborns and provide the emotional and physical support to the entire family upon the arrival of a new addition. Marianna became a certified Postpartum Doula and Infant Care Specialist with Prodoula. She currently resides in West Windsor with her husband, Burak, their three children , Jon, Justin and Emma, and their special needs rescue dogs, Boo Boo, Morgan and Marley.
Jessica Porter
Jessica is a master at facilitating opportunities for connection between baby and family. With Jessica, your family can prioritize bonding, rest, and recovery. Jessica brings a warm and down to earth personality, along with her love of newborns, to each session. Her goal is to ensure that routines and patterns work for the entire family as they adjust to a new family member. Jessica is familiar with the growth that accompanies becoming a new parent and has a passion for helping ease that transition with support and empathy (along with a little singing and laughter!) Jessica holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education from Syracuse University and taught in the Boston area for many years prior to becoming a mother. After having her first child, she and her husband moved back to New Jersey, where she grew up, to be closer to family. Jessica practices yoga daily. She can be found exercising, reading, listening to music, or working on calligraphy, in between taking care of herself, her husband, and their two boys. Jessica is a gentle and reassuring support for families as they transition into their new roles in parenthood.
Leanne Pelke
Leanne Pelke wears many hats including Postpartum Doula, Pediatric Sleep Coach, and Full-Time Mom. Before having her daughter, she worked in the start-up world where she held positions that were fast-paced and fun, but required a lot of her time and energy. Once becoming a mom herself, she decided to find a career path that would afford her time home with her daughter, but also give her back the feeling of purpose and independence that she once knew. She is now the owner of her own Pediatric Sleep Coaching company and a Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula. Leanne has a new found passion in helping families with similar struggles that she, herself, faced as a new mom. Leanne specializes in customizing a sleep/wake/eat routine that lays the groundwork for positive sleep hygiene. She brings an upbeat personality and active listening to her postpartum clients. Leanne’s focus is on ensuring Mom is healing well from her birth experience and adjusting to her new role as parent. Leanne is creating an opportunity for parents to rest and reconnect, while baby is cared for. Leanne is providing space for education on common first-time-parenting pitfalls and the opportunity to grow as a family with support from someone who has been there. Leanne knows that parenting is amazing, but that the challenges can feel overwhelming too. She is here to help growing families navigate those challenges.
Nicole Cannon
Nicole is a wealth of information and support for new and growing families! With her as your doula you are getting a little bit of everything: sleep expertise, emotional support during the speed bumps of new parenthood, and even some know-how on the skill of multitasking she has developed as a mom of 4. Nicole is a certified postpartum doula and sleep consultant. A former nanny, Nicole has run her own sleep consulting business for over a decade and has recently expanded to offer postpartum doula services. Nicole has completed a certification in Infant Mental Health through the Hospital for Sick Kids in Toronto and also completed a Maternal Mental Health certificate course from Postpartum Support International. She is a board member of the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants. Nicole has previously worked as a Sleep Expert for Hatch Baby and Mommy’s Bliss and been featured in publications such as Today Parents and NJ Family. In addition her vast experience with infant sleep, Nicole’s goal is working with families to help transition into new parenthood while also supporting the mental health of the parents and child. A mom of 4, Nicole draws upon her education and experience not only from her business, but also from raising her own children. Nicole resides in Cranbury with her husband, four children and two crazy dogs.
Stephanie Gimeno
Stephanie has the ability to put you at ease within moments of meeting her! She is kind, calm, and relatable. Stephanie’s journey into birth and postpartum support is deeply personal, shaped by her own transformative experiences with pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery, particularly during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Having been both a young mother and a gestational carrier, she understands the complex needs of pregnant people and new parents and is committed to advocating for compassionate, informed perinatal care.
Stephanie is a certified birth/labor doula, postpartum doula, and licensed massage therapist specializing in techniques for perinatal and postpartum care. Passionate about holistic bodywork, Stephanie focuses on nurturing new parents and their little ones, with additional training in infant massage through the renowned Liddle Kidz Foundation.
Outside of her professional work, Stephanie enjoys family time with her partner and two children, practicing yoga, and exploring the serene parks of Bucks County, where she resides. Her mission is to provide holistic, nurturing support that empowers families during one of life’s most sacred transitions.
Maya Markowicz
Maya is a deeply loving, empathetic, and devoted caregiver whose life’s passion has always been centered around nurturing babies and supporting families. From a young age, Maya felt a strong calling to care for infants, and that calling has only deepened over time. With over 10 years of experience as a nanny followed by a career as a third-grade teacher, Maya brings both practical expertise and heartfelt understanding to the families she serves. Now a DONA birth and postpartum doula with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, Maya offers thoughtful, individualized care that supports families emotionally and physically through one of life’s most transformative journeys.
Maya’s value lies in her ability to ease the minds of new parents by providing the highest quality care. She intuitively understands what families need during pregnancy and postpartum, and she delivers that care with unmatched kindness, patience, and compassion. Her empathy, intuition and nurturing spirit help families feel confident, secure, and deeply supported during a vulnerable and precious time.
Outside of her professional life, Maya is a lover of camping, singing, skiing, a proud, dedicated auntie to her nieces and nephews and a fur mama to her precious girls, Scarlett and Hazel. Maya is honored to be part of each family’s story and truly believes that being a doula isn’t just her job; it’s her purpose.
Maya Dennis
Maya Dennis is a certified Postpartum Doula deeply committed to supporting families during the transformative early months after birth. Known for her calm, grounded presence and compassionate care, Maya provides steady, reassuring support that helps new parents find their footing with confidence and ease.
Her passion for nurturing families is rooted in years of hands-on experience as a nanny and educator in a Montessori setting. Maya holds a B.A. in Psychology with a specialization in Development from The College of New Jersey and is certified through the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA). She brings a thoughtful, developmental lens to her work—offering parents insight, warmth, and nonjudgmental support.
Maya believes there is no one “right” way to parent. Instead, she meets each family where they are, offering personalized care that aligns with their unique values and needs. During sessions, families can expect a safe space to rest and recover, gentle guidance in creating a foundational rhythm, and support in processing the profound physical and emotional shifts that follow childbirth.
Outside of her doula work, Maya practices jiu jitsu—a discipline that fuels her strength, focus, and resilience. She also enjoys creative projects and spending time in nature, drawing inspiration and balance from movement and the outdoors. These practices inform the grounded, curious, and nurturing energy she brings to the families she serves.
Alyssa Visco
Alyssa has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing. She has experience in Pediatric Intensive Care and after having her first child, she became a Labor and Delivery nurse. After her own struggles with breastfeeding she also became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. In a session with Alyssa, you can expect thoughtful goal-setting and hands-on feeding support for you and your baby, whether that means chest, bottle, or combination feeding. She is passionate about maternal and neonatal wellness and empowerment. Having a family of her own, living through many of the common emotional and logistical pitfalls of new parenthood, made Alyssa see that there is a deep need for support amongst growing families. Alyssa is equipped to be that support for you: to set growing families on a path for success. In her downtime, Alyssa enjoys spending time with her husband, Mike, and her children, Ofelia and Milo.