Greater Philadelphia’s Best Birth & Postpartum Doulas

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Connected Transitions! Their overnight doulas were a lifesaver during the early weeks with our newborn. They provided such calm, professional, and compassionate care that gave us peace of mind and much-needed rest. Not only did they care for our baby so lovingly, but they also supported us as new parents, offering advice, reassurance, and encouragement. It was clear they were highly experienced and genuinely cared about our family’s well-being. Thanks to Nichole (our doula) and Emma (helped with things behind the scenes), we felt confident and rested in a time that can often feel overwhelming. Highly recommend their services to any new or expecting parents!

I had a wonderful experience working with Connected Transitions. They were very responsive and thorough in connecting me with a birth doula and postpartum doula. Jazmine and Adriane were both amazing to work with as postpartum doulas and it was great to know my LO was taken care so my husband and I could get some rest at night. Jazmine was an awesome birth doula - she was very knowledgeable, asked great questions, and incredibly non-judgmental. I highly recommend.

I highly recommend using the doula services of Connected Transitions! I got doula for both birth and postpartum. As a nervous and clueless first time mom, I felt very supported and empowered throughout the whole journey. I got matched with a wonderful doula and back up doula as well. They explained everything and worked with me. I appreciated the warmth and flexibility of my doula. She was always there for me! I couldn’t have done it without Connected Transitions! Administrative things are also great- one less thing to worry about in your busy time. Right from the first email to getting invoices at the end- everything was seamless. They make everything as easy for you as possible!

Anna was an incredible doula and I was grateful to have her expertise and calming presence by my side during the birth of my daughter. Our prenatal visits were very informative and put my mind at ease heading into the final days of pregnancy as a first time mom. I would highly recommend Anna to anyone looking for a positive, organized, informative, and personable birth doula.

Connected Doulas changed my life. Specifically, our doula, Bernadette, who we have the absolute pleasure and joy of working with. Bernadette cares for our son with so much kindness, dedication, and thoughtfulness. We love all of the Montessori childhood development education she brings to her work as well. We have learned SO MUCH FROM HER (so much. it's actually terrifying in retrospect how little we knew even though we thought we did all of our homework??) and our son absolutely adores her. It's so immediately clear that she has that "magic touch" with babies. Bernadette has the magic touch with grown-ups too: She cares for my husband and I with just as much kindness, thoughtfulness, and so much EMPATHY. Zero judgment from her. Bernadette has truly made it possible for us to breathe, to enjoy this special time, to worry less, and to become stronger parents. HAVING A BABY IS HARD. (No sh*t.) Bernadette knows this, understands this, helps remove some of the mental and physical load, feeds us healthy foods (we were eating like college students during finals for a period there just to survive), allows us to R E S T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, helps us find order among the chaos, teaches us, comforts me (I'm a crier...). Emma Yoder, owner of Connected Doulas, has been AMAZING throughout the process as well. She and her wonderful, wonderful team -- Carolyn, Monica, everyone else we've had the pleasure of speaking to (and asking a million and one questions to) make everything so easy. WE ARE SO GRATEFUL. I could write a million more words of gratitude but my baby just woke up from a nap! G2g!!!!

Connected Transitions has been a huge help for us as new parents of multiples! We are so thankful that a friend connected us with this local, small business. The three doulas we've worked with have been fantastic!

Connected Transitions was an incredible source of support and guidance to help us bring our newborn girl - our first baby - home. Anna M. was our birth doula leading up to and during delivery, and provided support as well when after we got home. Anna was a wealth of knowledge about the birthing process and was an amazing person bringing positive and supportive energy into the room as I delivered. Anna also helped me to navigate breastfeeding as well, such an important but also stressful part of the newborn stage. I am so thrilled to recommend Anna as an amazing birth doula and for any continuing care - and the whole team at Connected Transitions to help any new parents and parents-to-be to navigate this process.

I got to work with Emma and her Team from an "outside perspective" when I photographed her branding photos for her business, and I was blown away!! Although I wasn't a birth client, I can still vouch for Emma and her team because I got to experience their wealth of knowledge surrounding prenatal care, labor & delivery and post-partum support.. there's no denying that they are all incredibly passionate about serving, caring and loving on you no matter what stage you're in!! I got to see how the members of her team were so encouraging, helpful, supportive, welcoming, comforting, and kind not just to the clients but also as a team! The gentle care and support that everyone displayed during the session was, I'm sure, just a FRACTION of how amazing they are during a full pregnancy journey. Clear and easy-to-understand communication, they were super educating to the models that we used, and I walked away learning so much! Emma and her Team go so so so above and beyond in serving momma's and families during this special time that made me realize just how valuable their business is!! If you're desiring any pregnancy/postpartum support - check out all that Emma and her team have to offer - you won't be disappointed!!

We had a good experience with Connected Transitions. I had a complicated delivery and the whole team at Connected Transitions came to my rescue. My birth and postpartum doula, Laura, was an absolute Rockstar and went above and beyond for us. My postpartum doula, Colleen, is a BABY WHISPERER and cooked us delicious and healing meals that helped me recovery and get strong. Our other doula, Maria, brought wisdom and experience as well as calm, warm demeanor to helping us transition to parenthood.

I had a phenomenal birthing experience working with my doula, Laura Walker for the birth of our daughter Abby (photo attached)! Laura was an excellent guide in helping us prepare for the birth and giving good suggestions for exercises, educational material, and questions to consider. She truly exceeding our expectations for providing emotional support//coaching during our birthing experience at Pennsylvania Hospital and de-brief in the postpartum period. I appreciate all that Connected Transitions did to facilitate our relationship and help bring our daughter into the world.

Laura at Connected Transitions was wonderful! I had such a positive birth experience and Laura played a huge role in that. She was knowledgeable and compassionate throughout the entire process. I would recommend her and Connected Transitions to anyone!!

My family and I are so grateful to have found Connected Transitions. We were connected with Colleen as our postpartum doula and to say she was incredible is such an understatement. She was always professional, responsive, organized, prompt, kind, calm, warm and caring. She was above and beyond our expectations. Not only did she support our needs, she also gave us helpful guidance to set ourselves up for success. We would have been lost without her help. We cannot recommend Colleen and Connected Transitions enough!!

Emma and the team at Connected Transitions were a great postpartum support to me and family. We had a total of three postpartum doulas and although they each had their own style, they were all truly wonderful and made the postpartum experience much better for us. They had such a calm presence, were great with our newborn twins, and super helpful with laundry/diaper trash/house stuff while I was feeding the babies and when they were sleeping. I would recommend Connected Transitions to any family (and especially any family expecting twins!) to help with those early weeks and sleepless nights.

The absolute most amazing experience from start to finish. Emma made sure we had the best doula match for us and I was actually able to get some SLEEP knowing a loving, competent, confident doula was looking after my newborn. Colleen was a literal godsend and I’m so grateful she was able to be part of our newborn story. Cannot recommend them enough!

My husband and I worked closely with Emma, Jenn, and Maria throughout our pregnancy and 4th trimester for our first born. And let me tell you, this team has been an absolute pleasure to work with - we cannot recommend them highly enough! First, Emma and her admin team were so incredibly helpful and responsive since day 1. Emma took the time to get to know us so she could thoughtfully match us with doulas that fit exactly what we were looking for. She also worked with our insurance company to make sure any eligible services were covered, which was a huge help! Jenn Mendez was our birth doula and was truly everything we ever wanted and more. My husband and I joked that we got our money’s worth after just one conversation with Jenn, where she went over a ton of valuable information and answered our long list of questions with compassion and expertise. Any worry or concerns (or ignorance) I had about labor and delivery were gone as soon as we met Jenn. She exudes calm, confidence, and warmth, and I’ll never forget the relief I felt when she arrived at the hospital for our son’s birth. She was also in our speed dial afterwards to address any questions as we settled into parenthood - we could not be more grateful for the support Jenn provided for our new family. We also worked with Maria Larson for postpartum support, and she similarly brought a calming presence to an otherwise hectic time in our lives. I always looked forward to afternoons with Maria. Not only did she afford me a much-needed afternoon nap, shower, and time to get our home in order, but she also was a wonderful companion to chat with after a long morning of baby talk and was willing to flexibly plan around our unpredictable schedules. Our son loved his time with Maria - whether it was playtime or snuggles - he was always happy and well cared for with her.

Very thoughtful practice full of people that care about your pregnancy. They also connected us with our nanny after the birth.

I cannot speak more highly of Connected Transitions! From the start, Emma was prompt with communication and listened and understood my needs in the post partum period. We have used doula services in a non-traditional sense during my return to work transition. Danielle and Cath are amazing!!! They are kind, compassionate, professional and naturally blended into our family routine to provide the support that we need.

Connected Transitions is an amazing company. It has given me peace of mind and sleep during a very difficult post-partum time. It has the benefit of personalized and consistent care from the matching process to working with your Doula with the benefit of a company that leverages technology in their operations and can provide back up support if needed. It has been a great experience so far and I'll definitely be looking to extend my time.

I couldn’t be happier with Emma and Connected Transitions. We hired Emma as a post Pardum doula when we brought our twins home from the hospital. I couldn’t have done it without her. Trying to raise a 4 year old and take care of preemies was a lot for us. Emma was able to give me support both for myself and the babies. I learned so much and I was able to get much needed rest. Once Emma had to start with her next client , her company found another doula who we continued with for quite some time. We were so happy Thamar as well! I highly recommend for any new parent or seasoned ones!

Emma and the team at connected transitions are truly wonderful! I can’t express enough how grateful I am to have found such an emphatic and skilled doula in Kelly to assist in the very difficult newborn phase of life. Emma was such a pleasure to work with and was endlessly supportive!! Highly recommend these amazing professionals.

Having a postpartum doula radically transformed my postpartum experience with my second baby. Emma and my doulas, Colleen and Lebo, were kind and caring at every turn. Like any mom with a newborn baby, I’m protective and leery of anyone else caring for my baby. I never worried for a second when Lebo and Colleen were caring for my daughter. I would recommend them to anyone — and already have!

Absolutely phenomenal experience with Emma and her team! The hospital was incredibly busy during our delivery day and having a dedicated doula from Connected Transitions was so helpful and comforting. The service was great before, during, and after birth. Some of the best money we have ever spent.

I was referred Emma & her team by a close family member. After a challenging end to pregnancy & delivery, we decided some extra night support would be really helpful for the first few months. Emma is truly an angel on earth. She helped me learn about my baby, provided tips and tricks for sleeping, feedings, and more. She helped me build my confidence as a new mom, without any judgement. And her team is an extension of her - I also utilized other members (Marcie) and their lactation consulting services (Brittany). Everyone at connected transitions feels like an extension of your family. They truly helped us during the critical transition into new parenthood and we’re forever grateful! We’d highly recommend them to anyone!!

Emma and her team have made the newborn months so much better than I ever imagined. With the support of her and other postpartum doulas at Connected Transitions, I was able to rest and heal from my c-section, ease the transition for my first-born by being able to spend valuable time with him, and stay on top of some of the everyday hassle that can feel like a mountain when you are newly-postpartum. The communication between doulas really set CT apart from other doula companies we have worked with in the past. They took and shared diligent notes each night, which other doulas on the team could rely upon for the most recent updates to my baby’s schedule/routine. Every doula that walked in the door was kind, skilled, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and felt invested in our success. I will miss them all but I know our family is on a great footing thanks to their efforts!

I loved my doula Jennifer. During labor she gave me a feeling of confidence that I didn't feel from the doctors. I don't think my induction would have gone as quickly without her moving me around in different positions. I recommend all birth mothers to have a doula.

We had the BEST experience working with Emma! She took amazing care of our twins overnight, but also cared for mom and dad and helped give us the skills and confidence we needed. Highly highly recommend!

Emma and her team at Connected Transitions are a true delight! Very responsive and reliable. I truly don’t know how I would have managed as a first-time-mum, and my transition back to work, if I didn’t have their support. And a big shout out to Colleen who is absolutely amazing. Thank you!

My family and I had the privilege of working with Connected Transitions and their amazing team of postpartum night doulas, Moira and Monica. As a new mom, I was feeling overwhelmed and sleep-deprived, and their support was a godsend! Moira and Monica were warm, compassionate, and incredibly skilled. They listened carefully to my concerns and provided expert guidance on everything from breastfeeding to newborn care to sleep patterns. They were always available to answer my questions and offer support whenever I needed it (which was often as a first time mom!) Their practical support was also invaluable. They supported me in taking care of all the nighttime needs of my baby, including diaper changes, soothing, and feedings. They even assisted with laundry and bottle/ pump parts cleaning, which was incredibly helpful! Thanks to their support, I was able to get the rest I needed to feel more alert and focused during the day to be the best mom I could to our little boy. They were both incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. Their compassionate care helped me feel more confident and empowered as a new mom, and my husband and I will always be grateful for their help during this special time!! Overall, I cannot recommend Moira and Monica highly enough! Their support is invaluable, especially for first-time parents! They are an incredible team who truly care about the families they work with and are dedicated to providing the best possible care and support. Thank you, Moira and Monica, for all that you do!

We had a great experience with Emma (amazing) and Connected Transitions. She went above and beyond to answer our questions (and brought us formula and gas drops when we were just home from the hospital with our twins and had a hard time getting out) about how a night doula could help. Each time I went downstairs in the morning, our bottles were ready to go and the babies laundry was clean and organized. A layer of stress from having newborn twins was gone and I felt refreshed. I felt comfortable that the babies were in good hands and they would let me know how they were at night and any recommendations they may have. I can't recommend them (Emma, Monica and Moira) enough!

Working with Connected Transitions was incredible! They do a remarkable job making sure you and your little ones feel comfortable, cared for and have excellent advice and guidance. I had postpartum complications that made it difficult to fully care for our newborn in the beginning and we absolutely would not have survived without this team of doulas! Do not hesitate making them a part of your care team, you will be endlessly thankful you did!

The most supportive company/individuals you will ever find. The care, compassion and education they offer is truly unmatched. I wish words could express how above and beyond they go, I cannot possibly recommend Connected Transitions enough!

Emma took amazing care of our twins from birth until they were about four months. She guided us through the process of making sure they sleep and nap well! Shes so kind and trustworthy. Can’t recommend her enough!