Affirming and supportive doula services for queer + trans individuals and families during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, abortion, and/or pregnancy loss.

Although working with queer + trans folks are my specialty, I work with all people regardless of identity. My services are offered in-person in NYC/NJ or virtually anywhere.

A queer affirming experience.

Meet Liat, The Affirming Doula

pronounced lee-AHT (any pronouns)

I am a Full-Spectrum Doula certified through Birthing Advocacy Doula Training (BADT) specializing in Queer pregnancy, birth, postpartum, abortion, and bereavement. From planning HRT and gender-affirming reproductive care, to supporting and structuring birth plans for Queer and poly families, I advocate for my clients every step of the way. Your mental and physical health are my primary focus; I offer compassionate care tailored to your unique needs. I believe that being a part of your journey is an honor and a blessing; your well-being matters.

When Doulas say “it takes a village,” we mean that reproductive journeys can be all-consuming experiences and isolation is far from the answer. I believe in rebuilding a world where we support and learn from each other. As a Doula, I hope to help foster that community so that you are always supported beyond us working together.

Services and Pricing

Labor/Delivery Fee:

I offer a sliding scale flat fee of $2000-2500 which includes:

  • 2-3 Prenatal sessions

  • Labor/Delivery

  • 1-2 Postpartum visits

  • Ongoing phone/text support throughout

  • Additional Prenatal and Postpartum sessions are $200 per visit

More Information:

  • Together we will meet for 2-3 sessions to discuss birth preferences, practice hospital scenarios, and learn advocacy skills. We will also draft a birth plan, practice labor positions, and learn pain reduction methods.

    This can be virtual or in-person.

    Additional sessions: $200 per visit

  • On-call support begins at 37 weeks until your birth. Once labor begins, I can meet you at your home or the birthing center/hospital based on your preference. I will support you during the rest of your labor and delivery and will stay 2-3 hours after delivery to help you recover.

    This is an in-person service, but I can help virtually if needed.

  • I will visit you for 1-2 sessions to check-in on you and see how you are doing. We can process your birth experience and discuss next steps for support and care.

    This can be virtual or in-person.

    Additional sessions: $200 per visit

  • Whether you are having a medical or a surgical abortion, I can offer emotional and informational support pre-abortion, during, and post-abortion.

    This is an in-person service, but I can help virtually if needed.

    Pay what you can.

Important things to note:

Reproductive care is not one size fits all and I’m here to support you through all scenarios. We can create a birth plan for a C-section, we can discuss chest-binding and chest-feeding, we can evaluate benefits and risks for “all the drugs,” VBAC, inductions, etc. Whatever you need, I will support you!