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Dr. Mehreen Akhtar

Trenton, NJ Service range 20 miles

Birth Fee

$500 to $1000

Birth Fee

$500 to $1000


Birth Doula Experience

4 years and 2 births attended


Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, May 2019

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 0 to 1

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Some Home Births


College Education

DPT


Special Services Offered

  • Babywearing education
  • Belly binding
  • Childbirth education services
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Infant massage education
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • Pelvic floor health education & support
  • Physical therapy
  • Prenatal & postpartum fitness services
  • Prenatal or postnatal massage
  • TENS units rental
  • Vaginal steam/peristeam services
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

My background: I have my doctorate in physical therapy have worked with women for over 7 years, specializing in pelvic floor physical therapy. I have completed extensive education as it relates to Prenatal, Labor and Postpartum Support through DONA international and the Academy of pelvic health physical therapy. I have years of experience as a pelvic floor physical therapist (at RWJ and Penn Medicine), working with women to address pain during pregnancy, prenatal exercise and fitness, preparing for childbirth, postpartum recovery, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and more! **************** My passion has always been working with women during pregnancy and preparing the mind and body for childbirth. I have now shifted my passion to serving women as a birth doula. It is my mission to support women before birth, during birth and after birth. I truly believe that a birth can be gentle, beautiful, rewarding and gratifying if the preparation and support is there.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu

Fee Details

**Contact today for your FREE consultation for Doula/Birth Coach services** My childbirth support package includes: •Pre-birth consultation to review your birth plan and wishes. •2 prenatal sessions, tailored to meet your needs (Ex: review any fears, childbirth positions, and pain relief strategies, etc.) •Unlimited phone and email support throughout your pregnancy and provide referrals/resources as needed •On-call from week 38 of pregnancy until baby is born •In-person birth doula support from the moment you go into labor until your baby is born. •Rental of birth TENS unit for natural pain relief (optional). •Childbirth education for mother and partner (optional). •Lactation support for the first few hours after baby is born. •Postpartum follow-up/Check-in session including a list of resources of postpartum healing professionals

Service Area

Trenton, NJ Service range 20 miles

Client Testimonials for Dr. Mehreen Akhtar

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Judelkiss Todd

3/21/2022

Dr. Mehreen was such an aide during my pregnancy and leading up to birth. Her credentials as both a doctor of physical therapy and a doula shined through her work. I feel like I got the best care. I had my second child during COVID and Mehreen expertise not only quieted my anxious concerns but were such a help in preparation for birth. Her recommendations included exercises, nutrition and mindset that carried me through the birth (she wasn't physically present due to COVID restrictions) but always available by phone. She's knowledgeable, caring and willing to go the extra mile. She's first on my call list if I have another baby. 

Birth Availability for Dr. Mehreen Akhtar

= Available. Calendar last updated: 03-10-2024