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Shantel Taylor

Brentwood, NY   Service range 40 miles

https://doulasmile.com/

Birth Fee

Not specified

Postpartum Rate

$50 to $65

Black Doula

Birth Fee

Not specified

Postpartum Rate

$50 to $65


Birth Doula Experience

5 years and 20 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

6 years and 6 families served


Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, January 2018
  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, April 2019

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 2 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Must have an assigned clinician who will be delivering the baby.


College Education

BA/BS


Special Services Offered

  • Bereavement doula (pregnancy & infant loss)
  • Child passenger safety technician services
  • Full spectrum doula services
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • Newborn care and parenting classes
  • Overnight postpartum support
  • Satellite doula (for remote and rural clients)
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Stillbirth and infant loss support
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

Healthy Women Healthy Futures Junior Mentor , Community Doula

Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

Shantel is a Birth and Postpartum Doula who provides non-judgmental support to birthing families at all stages of their pregnancy journey. As a mother of three, Shantel understands the importance of a Doula and is dedicated to offering support to birthing families. Packages vary depending on each families particular needs, each package includes an introductory meeting to interview one another, 1-2 prenatal visits, support during labor day until the placenta has been birthed and 1-2 postpartum follow ups.

Service Area

Brentwood, NY Service range 40 miles

Client Testimonials for Shantel Taylor

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Sara Davis

8/17/2026

Shantel is an amazing doula. From day one, she knew how to best support me and my husband as we prepared for our first baby. She's deeply knowledgeable and applies that knowledge to each couple's specific needs. By utlizing a mix of virtual and in person visits, Shantel made recommendations at our home while helping me organize things I could no longer manage late in pregnancy. She really cares about her clients and offered more support than I realized a doula could provide. When I went into labor, Shantel met us at the hospital and didn't leave my side. My husband was there for every important moment, but also had to manage parking, food, and rest. Having Shantel there meant he could care for himself without either of us worrying I'd be alone. A spouse can't be two places at once, and shouldn't have to be. Shantel filled that gap during hours when things were intense and he couldn't be in the room every second. It isn't just about extra hands, either. Even with family, none of them could offer what Shantel did, because she knew what to anticipate: reading where I was in the process, sensing what I needed before I asked, and understanding what the medical team would likely do next. She translated all of that in real time, in a way loved ones aren't trained to do. The nursing staff communicated with Shantel, including her in decisions about helpful positions during labor. Since she already knew my physical limitations due to pregnancy, she advocated for me when I couldn't speak up. She also hand-delivered a copy of my birth plan so staff and midwife could review it with me directly. Working with Shantel was one of the best decisions I made for one of the most important experiences of our lives. She didn't replace my husband, rather her involvement let him be present and human without either of us feeling stretched thin. We're grateful, and excited to keep working with her for ongoing support for the following year.

Gina Charles

7/2/2026

Shantel was friendly and amazing from the very beginning during our consultation to the end. She stayed up to date with what was going on with baby boy and I, always answered my calls and or text whether it was related to her job or not. My labor experience was nothing short of what I expected, she coached me through delivery,made sure I was doing exercises so that delivery would be smooth and had me laughing from start to finish. She was there for me physically and emotionally through it all. As a result, Shantel made me feel heard and included, she went above and beyond the call of duty. I would choose her in every life time to be my doula again!!! Highly recommended.

Milly F.

10/31/2025

I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support I received from my doula Shantel during my C-section birth. From the moment we connected, she brought a sense of calm, knowledge, and genuine care that made such a difference in my birth experience.

Even though my delivery shifted from my original plan to a C-section, she never left my side emotionally. She walked me through every step, helped me understand what to expect, reassured me when I felt scared, and made sure my preferences and voice were respected throughout the process.

Her presence in the operating room was grounding she reminded me to breathe, offered comforting words, and helped me stay focused and calm. After the birth, she supported me, and made sure I was emotionally and physically cared for during those early moments of motherhood.

Choosing her as my doula was one of the best decisions I made. She turned what could have been a very overwhelming experience into a positive and empowering one. I highly recommend her to any expectant parent especially those who may be preparing for or open to the possibility of a C-section birth. Her compassion, strength, and dedication truly made all the difference.

Alexis Danclar

7/28/2025

Shantel was great. She was very attentive and helped me advocate for myself. 

Ebony Nelson

5/7/2020

My experience with Shantel was AMAZING. As a first time mom I was looking for that extra support & she was always a text away if I had any questions or concerns. She was very helpful with getting me information and assisting me with classes to register for. She is the absolute best. 

Maria Braga

4/20/2020

Shantel is an amazing doula and human being. She helped me navigate the difficult first weeks of being home with two small children on my own. She always knew what resources to point me to. She knew what I needed help with, often  even without me having to ask, and she always showed compassion and empathy. She quickly built bonds with us and became like family. 

Tawakalitu

12/2/2019

Shantel did a wonderful job on my delivery day, she actually called just to schedule a visit , then I told her i was in labour already and I'm at the hospital, she came to the hospital.immediately in less than 2 hours, knowing fully well we weren't in contact before hand neither was she informed earlier, at first sight, I clicked with her and she stay from.that moment till I gave birth in the evening , she was rily helpful and positive, she helped me through the journey and left rily late at night and still came back the following day to check up on us. She is a wonderful person and down to heart. Thank you Shantel for been part of my delivery and after. We love you

Javelle Jones

10/23/2019

Words can't express how exceptional Ms. Tull's doula experience was. She was extremely professional, punctual, informative, intuitive and compassionate. She was very warm and engaging. She assisted me when i was in a lot of pain by pushing on my pressure point, she made sure to fulfill all my needs during my time of labour. I would highly recommend Ms. Tull to all expecting mothers. I am and was truly thankful and blessed to have a doula like Ms.Tull. She's truely and simply the best there is. 

Birth Availability for Shantel Taylor

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