This month we asked a handful of doulas for their tips for labor on everything from mentally prepping ahead of time to designing birth preferences. We loved what they had to share and hope that it helps you as you navigate all of the options available to you right now.

Gina Eichenbaum-Pikser is the founder of Community Midwifery Care, a Brooklyn-based midwifery practice serving families since 2016. She offers prenatal care, fertility and conception counseling, gynecologic care, and attends births at Mount Sinai West Hospital. Her practice is queer and gender nonconforming friendly. 

Gina offers such a special approach to her work, believing that because no two families are the same, neither should their care be. Baby Caravan has loved having her in our community for many years and we would love you to get to know her as well! 

Because there are so many great NYC doulas, you may find it hard to narrow your search. To make things easier for you we have put together a list of questions to ask both potential birth doulas and postpartum. All you have to do is print it off and schedule your interviews.

Good luck!

Packing that hospital bag: we’ve created a list for you to make it easier. Having things organized and ready to go will help you feel more at ease when the big day arrives.