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Jess Smiley

Brooklyn, NY Serves families in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens

http://www.mindfulmamijess.com

Birth Fee

$0 to $1975

Postpartum Rate

$45 to $65

Black Doula Indigenous/Aboriginal Doula

Birth Fee

$0 to $1975

Postpartum Rate

$45 to $65


Birth Doula Experience

4 years and 24 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

4 years and 49 families served


Doula Training

  • CAPPA - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association, July 2017
  • HypnoBirthing, October 2017
  • Traditional Childbirth Arts, January 2018

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 4 births and 1 to 4 postpartum families

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth


Special Services Offered

  • Abortion support
  • Aromatherapy
  • Baby sign language education
  • Baby-led weaning
  • Babywearing education
  • Belly binding
  • Bereavement doula (pregnancy & infant loss)
  • Childbirth education services
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Military families support
  • Miscarriage support
  • Mother blessing celebrations
  • Parenting consulting
  • Reduced rates for women considering adoption
  • Reiki
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Surrogates and intended parents
  • Vaginal steam/peristeam services

Fee Details

The support I offer is tailored to my clients' needs during their childbearing, birthing and parenting journeys. During labor we may use meditation, breathe, visualization, rebozo, position changes, as well as hands on techniques including massage for natural pain management. My holistic approach includes supporting the family, including any birth partners who may be present. We use meditation-influenced techniques, intuition and simple mindset shifts to guide us in our approach, while drawing from my experience as an educator to utilize practical, evidence-based, hands-on, grounded tools and to support an empowering, and progressive labor. Offering Labor Doula Packages, Breastfeeding and Postpartum Support, Reiki sessions, Traditional Belly-Binding & Diastasis Recti education, Birth Sealing Ceremony, Yoni Steaming, Mother Blessing Celebrations, as well as Childbirth education (Workshops, group and private in-home classes).

Service Area

Brooklyn, NY Serves families in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens

Client Testimonials for Jess Smiley

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Liana Montoro

10/31/2017

At the beginning of my pregnancy I planned on having a home birth. Yet, at 18 weeks I found out I was carrying twins. With guidance from Jess, I then opted to deliver at a birthing centre. In the end,due to possible risk factors I had to deliver at the hospital.

Jess was extremely present and adaptable throughout my entire pregnancy journey.
She reassured me when I was in doubt and was committed to educating me and preparing me for my delivery. She was especially helpful with the changes that occurred now that we were dealing with a multiple pregnancy and a hospital birth.

All this to say, I had a beautiful birthing experience. I felt that I was well prepared for the birth of my babies. Like a great coach, Jess gave me the proper tools and confidence that led me to the finish line as a soon to be mama. She assisted me through all my stages of labor. When my contractions were at their peak and I was feeling beyond overwhelmed she knew exactly how to smooth me. She used breathing techniques and imagery that really kept me present and at peace. She was also a strong force during my pushing phase. She literally held my hand through it all and for that I am forever grateful.

I will most definitely work with her again.
I recommend her to any woman looking for a serene, educational, safe and loving pregnancy/ birth experience.

Liana Montoro

10/30/2017

At the beginning of my pregnancy I planned on having a home birth. Yet, at 18 weeks I found out I was carrying twins. With guidance from Jess, I then opted to deliver at a birthing centre. In the end,due to possible risk factors I had to deliver at the hospital.

Jess was extremely present and adaptable throughout my entire pregnancy journey.
She reassured me when I was in doubt and was committed to educating me and preparing me for my delivery. She was especially helpful with the changes that occurred now that we were dealing with a multiple pregnancy and a hospital birth.

All this to say, I had a beautiful birthing experience. I felt that I was well prepared for the birth of my babies. Like a great coach, Jess gave me the proper tools and confidence that led me to the finish line as a soon to be mama. She assisted me through all my stages of labor. When my contractions were at their peak and I was feeling beyond overwhelmed she knew exactly how to smooth me. She used breathing techniques and imagery that really kept me present and at peace. She was also a strong force during my pushing phase. She literally held my hand through it all and for that I am forever grateful.

I will most definitely work with her again.
I recommend her to any woman looking for a serene, educational, safe and loving pregnancy/ birth experience.

Birth Availability for Jess Smiley

= Available. Calendar last updated: 12-02-2024

Postpartum Availability for Jess Smiley

= Available. Calendar last updated: 12-02-2024