Syracuse Doula

Syracuse Doula Lactation, birth and postpartum support services, for CNY families, offering in-person and virtual options. I provide services within 1 hour of Syracuse, NY.

I’m Alicia, a DONA trained birth and postpartum doula, and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, supporting families throughout Central New York. I completed my birth doula training in 2019 and postpartum doula training in 2022, both through Beautiful Birth Choices of Rochester, NY. I became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist through Lactation Education Resources in January 2024. I will work with

you to uncover your confidence, strength, and natural intuition. Whether you desire a hospital birth, home birth, medical interventions, or a drug free experience, I will work with you to discover what’s most valuable and create a plan that empowers you throughout each trimester. I also offer virtual support for families outside of my radius, or who are looking to keep their in-person support to a minimum.

Somehow two years have passed since I welcome my baby boy into this world. Although parts of this birth didn’t go accord...
05/14/2026

Somehow two years have passed since I welcome my baby boy into this world.

Although parts of this birth didn’t go according to plan, I truly look back on it with fondness and happiness. I pushed my body to its limits, and I’m so proud of myself for it.

I will forever be grateful for my birth team, which includes my husband, my doula, my midwife and her apprentice, and midwifery assistant. They remained calm when things got chaotic and scary, and never once let me or my husband see panic. They respected me and my wishes, and when plans had to change they communicated with both authority and compassion.

I know homebirth is not for everyone, nor do I think it should be. I don’t talk about it a ton on here, because I know it’s not what the majority of my clientele seek. The fact is, not everyone is a good candidate for homebirth. There is also truth in the fact that not all homebirth midwives are created equal.

However, homebirth is a valid and safe choice for many and I believe with everything inside of me it should remain an option for those that want it.

I also strongly believe that everyone deserves to have the love and support during their pregnancy and birth that I received during my own. I had to switch providers at 30 weeks to make it happen, but the care I received made it worth every extra penny and headache.

I think my son’s birthday will always bring up a lot of emotions. Not just because he’s growing up, but because of the work I had to put in to have such an empowering birth experience. It opened my eyes to the value of choosing the right people to be in the room with you when your baby is born.

If you’re questioning whether you should switch providers or hire a doula (or both) it probably means you should. YOU ARE WORTH IT 🫶

04/22/2026

Does a white tongue automatically mean your baby has thrush? It can, but it could also be something called milk tongue.

I unfortunately keep seeing babies misdiagnosed with thrush, which means they’re prescribed unnecessary antibiotics and the underlying issues they’re experiencing are going ignored.

Hopefully this reel will help some of you. And if you think your baby has been incorrectly diagnosed with thrush, I recommend seeking out support from an IBCLC as a starting point.

If this has happened to you, I would love for you to share some of your experience below to help another family out ⬇️🙏

04/21/2026

We have to stop thinking that hiring a doula is going to be “the thing” that guarantees a positive birth. Although having a doula has been proven to be extremely beneficial, just hiring a doula and doing nothing else honestly might not amount to much. This is exactly why I’m strongly against hospital-based doulas (although I suppose that’s a rant better saved for another day).

No doula can guarantee a specific type of birth outcome, and you should not go into hiring one with that hope or intention.

Taking the time to work together with that doula to become educated and empowered, and to build a trusting relationship is just one of many important steps when preparing for birth.

If you want to learn more about how a doula actually CAN have a positive impact on your birth and postpartum experience, send me a message. I offer free consultations and would love to discuss your goals and how I can help support them.

I’m always so grateful to receive kind words like this 🤍Placenta encapsulation bookings for June 2026 due dates are now ...
04/21/2026

I’m always so grateful to receive kind words like this 🤍

Placenta encapsulation bookings for June 2026 due dates are now open. If this is something you’ve been considering, feel free to reach out with questions or to reserve your spot.

The first 24 hours after birth matter so much for breastfeeding. Your newborn baby is still adjusting, learning, and wak...
11/18/2025

The first 24 hours after birth matter so much for breastfeeding. Your newborn baby is still adjusting, learning, and waking up to the world. Feeding on demand is what helps your milk production get off to a strong start.

You might hear advice to “feed every 3 hours” or stick to a schedule, but in the first day, your baby’s cues are the guide. If you notice your baby rooting, stirring, bringing hands to mouth, or simply waking up you should offer them your breast.

Frequent feeding (often every 2–3 hours or more) helps:
• Stimulate your milk supply
• Stabilize baby’s blood sugar
• Keep baby calm and connected
• Lower the chance of painful engorgement later

One of the easiest ways to catch early cues? Practice skin-to-skin. It keeps baby more alert, regulated, and close enough to show you what they need.

Remove the stress of thinking about the clock and schedules in the first moments of your baby’s life and focus on keeping them close and following their cues 🫶

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