Our Doulas

Birth Doula, Placenta Specialist and HypnoBirthing Practitioner

Mom of 3, Founder of Om Mamas Doulas, Labor Doula, Placenta Specialist, HypnoBirthing Practitioner and CPR Certified

My journey towards owning this agency started with my first pregnancy. For 10 years before having children I ran and owned a corporate entertainment agency.

From the moment I found out I was pregnant with my first daughter, birth felt magical to me. It was a sacred space I was never aware of prior to my first pregnancy. This magical bubble filled with love, nurturing, and new beginnings was a space that I wanted to hold on to forever. I started to learn the definition of balance, I was carefully nurturing my new baby on the inside while trying to learn balance for my stress and energy on the outside. I realized I was figuring this all out and carefully molding my passion of work with my new understanding of taking care of someone other than myself.

As I moved through my first pregnancy, I really wanted to know that I was doing it all “right.” I was quickly led to an onslaught of information between books, google, classes, it was all so much. I found a great HypnoBirthing class and hired a doula and that’s when everything changed.

Google turned into a trusted team of professionals in my area, an incredibly knowledgeable Doula (Sue who I now work with) whom I could ask anything and even if she didn’t know, she led me in the right direction. Between her and an amazing team of childbirth educators, I was in such great hands and eventually had the birth I envisioned. This team of people led me through a dream birth with my daughter and 17 months later through my second birth with my twins as well and I realized the value in having caring women surrounding me.

Sometimes, it wasn’t even the wealth of knowledge, but the kind voice and experience in emotional support that truly supported me. I started Om Mama’s as a place for knowledge and support for moms and families. Once this business started taking off, I realized that the world I had been doing for years with Sun Dreams Productions had given me the experience I needed for my new career as a Birth and Postpartum Doula agency owner. Since then, I have been steadily growing this business and working to make pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester a better experience for families.

I did my Doula training, completed my exams and requirements and then quickly was guided towards HypnoBirthing®, Postpartum and placenta encapsulation. I have a passion for plant based nutrition (my family has been vegan for 10+ years), gentle birth through HypnoBirthing® and aromatherapy and use all of these passions to become a better doula. Once we had a solid birth doula team, we realized there was a lot missing in the process after the baby is born. That’s when our Postpartum team was created.

Birth Doula, Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner, Postpartum Doula, Certified Spinning Babies Parent Educator and Placenta Specialist

Lauren is a co-owner of Om Mamas Doulas and brings extensive experience and compassion to her role as a birth doula. With over 100 attended births and certifications from DONA International, DTI as a postpartum doula, a Spinning Babies Parent Educator, a Certified HypnoBirthing Educator, and most recently, her certification as a Body Ready Educator, Lauren is dedicated to providing holistic support throughout the childbirth journey.

Her training in Spinning Babies, HypnoBirthing, and BRM has equipped her with in-depth knowledge of the pregnant body's changes, labor support techniques, and the biomechanics of childbirth. This expertise allows her to fully support physiological birth experiences, ensuring clients feel empowered and nurtured.

Driven by her own experiences as a mother, Lauren understands the significance of pregnancy and childbirth as moments to be cherished. Committed to helping clients find joy, comfort, and calm, she serves as a passionate advocate, ensuring they feel supported, loved, and respected throughout their journey.

Recognizing the emotional complexities of pregnancy, Lauren is dedicated to helping mothers navigate feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and uncertainty. She is committed to helping you find balance and harmony, empowering you as you anticipate the arrival of your newborn.

Beyond her doula work, Lauren finds joy in parenting her two energetic children, who bring endless happiness and excitement to her life. When not supporting clients, she enjoys quality time with her family, indulging in baking, beach outings, and practicing yoga and meditation to cultivate balance and inner peace.

Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula

Her passion for childbirth began in her birthing her four children within five years and learning the amazing power of the mind, soul, and body in physiologic birth and thereafter. Becoming a DONA trained Doula has given her the professional skills and resources to help other birthing people and their partner(s) awaken and tune into this power. As your Doula, she is honored to hold space for you and meet you where you are along your reproductive journey. She will provide emotional, informational, and physical support and hold your hand as you learn to advocate for your preferences in what is the most personal and sacred time in your life. By encouraging you to feel confident, fully supported, in control of your choices, and well equipped with the tools and comfort measures, her goal is to help you optimize any path your birth takes.

She especially wants to do all she can to educate the community about the power of birth support, increase access to these evidence based services, and work with BBIPOC and trans and queer birthing people who often experience trauma and inequitable care along their gestational journey. As a Latinx Doula, she is a strong proponent of reclaiming and honoring the cultural roots of birthing communities and their traditional practices. Elizabeth is on staff as a Birth Doula for Atlantic Health System. She is bilingual in Spanish and is a member of Evidence Based Birth and VBAC Facts Professionals.

Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Health Coach, Meal Delivery - From The Source

My passion for birth work has always been apparent in my life, although for a long time I had been unsure how to channel it. Always eager to hear a labor story or watch any and every documentary on childbirth, I realized how much I desired to work with new moms.

Lauren and Chelsea were my doulas when I was pregnant with my third baby. I immediately knew I had made the right decision to hire a doula, and that I wanted to be the presence for other mothers that Lauren and Chelsea had become for me.

My ultimate goal is to connect with my clients to help them feel empowered, supported and safe. Fertility through postpartum is such a sacred journey, and all families deserve to be nurtured along the way.

I have worked in the restaurant industry for a number of years, focused primarily on vegan and organic fair. Helping others find creative ways to nourish their bodies through the food they eat has always been a huge passion of mine. I am excited to offer my knowledge of healthy foods with my love of all things birth and postpartum by helping facilitate choices for all stages of motherhood to those who find they might benefit from it. Wether it is simple meal planning or full food preparation, I am truly happy to help my clients find the nourishment they need for growing and healing, while being creative with wholesome choices.

I am a DONA trained birth and postpartum doula, as well as a certified health coach. My husband and I have 3 small children that keep life wild and fun! You can find us hunting for treasure at the beach, and taking road trips whenever possible!

Postpartum Doula

My love and devotion for the care of mom and baby started just a little over two years ago. I found out I was pregnant in October of 2019; that same week I found out I’d be starting the nursing program next semester. There was a major shift happening in my life, and although I was terrified of the unknown, I could feel that good things were on its way.

At 24 I didn’t know much about birth, but I have a sister in law that did. She lent me a few books that ignited my interest for pregnancy, labor, and birth- specifically Ina Mays Guide To Childbirth which I highly recommend even if you’re not expecting!!Not too long after she brought Chelsea into our lives; gifting us the guidance, comfort, and advocacy of a doula.

In March 2020, three months into nursing school and only 2.5 months away from my due date, we experienced our first lock down. In times of uncertainty, Chelsea was incredibly supportive of our decision to switch to a home birth, and helped us find the best midwifery team to bring baby earth side.

To keep my birth short and sweet, it was a complete transformative experience. I not only admired the work that Chelsea and our midwives do, but more importantly was inspired.

Present day, I am a nursing school graduate with full intentions to be a labor and delivery nurse. I have been with OmMamas working with mom and baby postpartum since August, and am eternally grateful for the the opportunity to work alongside such remarkable women.

Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Consultant, RN

I have been working at Monmouth Medical as a Post Partum/Newborn RN for about 6 years and have been certified as a lactation consultant, as well as being certified as a childbirth educator teaching baby care classes at the hospital. Prior to my maternal/newborn RN role I worked as an Orthopedic RN at Community Medical Center for 2 years.

I live in Union Beach with my husband and our 5 wonderful children ages 8, 5, 3, and 19 month old twins! I resigned from the hospital last October as the schedule was too much with the kids at home. I am truly passionate about Post Partum Care and providing the best possible foundation for successful families beginning in the newborn stages.

My name is Nicole, I grew up in Hazlet and have been local to the Jersey Shore my entire life. I am now living in Union Beach with my husband, three year old daughter, Presley, one year old son, Milo & two pups. I am an RN at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. I have been in my current role for 8 years on the trauma/surgical unit.

When I was pregnant & had my babies I never knew this kind of support existed. I think back to the early days and could have really benefited from someone being there, holding my hand to show me the ins and outs of motherhood, breastfeeding and developing a routine, all while making sure I felt fully supported.

This is where my best friend comes into play. Danielle, another postpartum doula told me about this amazing opportunity for me to help other families for months. I finally took the leap and joined the Om Mamas team & am so happy I did. Although it is definitely a different atmosphere than the hospital, I have never felt more helpful than assisting families in creating the best possible foundation when your little one comes home.

Postpartum Doula and RN

If you traveled to the 90s and said to little Lauren “what do you want to be when you grow up?” she would smile with a baby doll in her arms and say “a mommy!”

My whole life I have adored and cared for babies. I was an avid baby doll collector then a mother’s helper, a nanny, a pediatric/neonatal nurse, and now a mother.

I always knew my heart and soul was meant to nurture babies. My career as a registered nurse has created opportunities for me as a neonatal intensive care nurse, pediatric nurse, and a postpartum nurse. I am here to cry with you, laugh with you, love with you, and most importantly encourage you to be the mother that you are. When you welcome me into your home I promise you will breathe a little easier.

A little more about me, I am a mommy to two very sweet babies. I completed my undergraduate in Florida and recently completed by Master’s in Nursing in 2020. I have worked in two different hospitals working closely with parents and children. I know just how rewarding yet challenging motherhood could be. I have moved from a couple nursing jobs to find the right balance for being there with my kids while still helping others mothers. This is why I joined Om Mamas!

Birth Doula, Placenta Specialist

My name is Chrissy. My journey to become a doula started during my second pregnancy. Two years removed from the birth of my first son, I wanted a more mindful, holistic, and comfortable experience to birth my second son. I hired Om Mamas and my pregnancy was immediately transformed from a series of medical checks and milestones to a focus on my baby and me. Om Mamas also helped me understand how to bring my husband and my son into this special experience, every step of the way.

Now that we are a happy family of four, my passion for childbirth is still alive and I feel motivated to create a positive experience for all I work with. My biggest focus is helping the mother be in touch with the physical changes, developing appreciation and acceptance, but also coaching through the mental and emotional changes that are so often overlooked by standard medicine. Childbirth has filled my life with happiness and purpose, and I hope to help other mothers and mothers-to-be to enjoy pregnancy, enjoy their family, and enjoy themselves. Pregnancy should be an empowering experience and my aim is to nurture that strength and appreciation for how amazing the birth experience truly is. I am certified through DONA International and a lactation educator.

My husband and I are parents to two spectacular boys and live in northern Monmouth County. I was born and raised in the same area from a large Italian family, most of whom still live within a tight radius. I love spending time with my family and friends, I am an absolute movie junky, I have been known to crowd surf at concerts, and I spend an ample amount of time hanging from the ceiling doing aerial yoga.

DONA trained Birth doula, licensed massage therapist, personal trainer, Placenta Specialist and group fitness instructor, specializing in pre and post natal health and recovery.

Hollie has had a love and passion for birth work for most of her adult life. After delivering her first baby 10 years ago, with the assistance of incredible doulas, she knew one day she would also become a doula.

Hollie has been a massage therapist and personal trainer for nearly 20 years , working with pregnant and postpartum mothers, while raising her 3 boys.

Once her youngest came to an age that she felt confident in moving into the birth worker world, she jumped in!

Hollie has a deep passion for the amazing and magical experience of birth. She believes that every one who chooses to conceive, deserves the full support during this incredible time in their life.

I have been a registered nurse for over eight years, taking care of families, infants and children all over the northeast. My main services are prenatal education, postpartum support, newborn/night nursing, lactation consults, sleep consults and CPR teaching. I currently live in southern New Jersey with my partner, two dogs and daughter.

When I graduated nursing school in 2016, I dived into NICU nursing headfirst and still practice in hospitals today. Through my hospital work I realized I found the most satisfaction in helping parents bond with and care for their infants. It warmed my heart to ask a parent if they wanted to hold their baby for the first time or to stand by as they changed a diaper and checked a temperature without any assistance.

The more time I spent in NICUs, there more I saw a glaring need for parent support both prenatally and after discharge from the hospital. I listened to many birth stories where parents felt out of control and unprepared. I felt that with the right support and education these families could have avoided the NICU completely. I also saw the fear and stress in parents’ eyes when it was finally time for them to be discharged home and they realized they had no idea what to do with their new baby, no matter how many brochures and pamphlets we gave them.

Now that I have found a community for my family in the New Jersey/Greater Philadelphia area, I want to share my knowledge and expertise with families to help them feel prepared for pregnancy, birth and parenthood. I started my Mama Coach practice in 2023 to reach caregivers in their homes and help them feel educated, in control and confident in the choices they are making. I want to be the person families turn to when have had weeks of rough nights and are looking for some sleep peace. I want to be the person mothers think of when breastfeeding or pumping just doesn’t seem to be going right. I love being part of a baby’s first days at home where emotions are high and it’s hard to figure out exactly what help is needed. I pride myself on being reliable, responsive and adaptable to each family’s comfort. Each client interaction to me is a learning experience for both of us.

Being a Doula has brought much fulfillment into Jennifer’s life. As a Birth Worker, she enjoys being able to be a source of comfort and guidance to birthing families. She decided to become a doula after working closely for years with her own grandmother, who was a midwife. It gave her the confidence and strength to pursue birth work. Jennifer constantly aspires to extend her childbirth education, as birth evidence changes and evolves often. Her role as a birth worker allows her to provide the support parents and babies need in order to ease the transition into the amazing life of parenthood.

She is bilingual (English/Spanish) and is currently learning ASL. Other than being a Certified Doula, Jennifer also holds an Associate’s Degree in Arts & Science: Psychology, Adult Pediatrics CPR/First Aid, Certified Herbalist, and continues to extend her knowledge by attending workshops such as, Spinning Babies and Pelvic Dynamics.

Jennifer adores her role as a mother of 3 amazing children. She enjoys leading nature walks or teaching herbalism. She finds great honor in attending births, while also supporting postpartum families wholeheartedly.

Sarah's journey into the world of birth support was ignited by her profound experience birthing her own two children. Certified through Matrona Midwives as both a birth and postpartum doula, Sarah brings a unique blend of personal insight and professional expertise to her role.

Fueled by her belief in the transformative power of childbirth, Sarah is dedicated to empowering individuals and their partners throughout their journey. Her ongoing pursuit of knowledge, including enrollment in nursing school with aspirations to become a midwife, underscores her commitment to providing comprehensive care and support.

With a compassionate approach grounded in the belief of honoring individual choices, Sarah is dedicated to holding space for clients from all walks of life. She is deeply passionate about advocating for equitable care, and strives to foster inclusivity and awareness within the birthing community.

Sarah's unwavering dedication to empowering women, coupled with her holistic approach to birth support, makes her an invaluable to the doula world.