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.

No one can fully prepare you for how your life will change when you have kids, even if it’s not your first time doing it...
06/23/2026

No one can fully prepare you for how your life will change when you have kids, even if it’s not your first time doing it.

Every baby is different, and so is every birth, postpartum and family transition.

If you’re expecting your second baby, don’t feel like you have to have it all figured out. Some things will mostly likely feel so much easier, but prepare yourself that lots of things will be different the second time around.

It can be humbling going through phases for a second time and realizing how you need to approach them differently. Give yourself permission to take things slow, heal, and ask for help when it’s needed. You are not alone.

If you’re already a parent of multiple children, what advice would you add to this list? Let’s help out the moms preparing for ✌🏼

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.

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