Lis (they/them) is a non-binary DONA International trained Birth and Postpartum doula that centers their work around empathy, advocacy, and equity. Lis acts as a helpful guide throughout your birth journey, providing exercises to practice self-advocacy and self-affirmation through a trauma-informed lens. Through active listening and trust-building, Lis helps parents step into their power and feel confident in their abilities, leaving them with the most positive and rewarding birthing experience possible. 

Lis believes that the intersection of their queer, trans, and latinx identities informs their work in birth and postpartum support. They strive to uplift women while simultaneously advocating for the visibility of trans and gender-nonconforming individuals in birthing spaces. Lis’ postpartum support is focused on community care, embodying the phrase “it takes a village.” They provide holistic support for the entire family, whether it be assisting with household tasks, or being your evidence-based research conduit on all things fourth trimester. Lis strive to make sure your physical and emotional needs are met so you can best care for your newborn. They are also trained in lactation support and can assist with breastfeeding, bathing, and establishing a sleep routine.

Lis lives in Brooklyn with their cat, Raya.

Nan (she/her) is a DONA International trained Birth and Postpartum Doula. She believes her purpose in life is to heal and mend. Her doula support is built on the tenets of compassion, advocacy, and equity. Nan believes that all birthing people have the right to birth in whatever way they see fit. With experience supporting friends and loves ones navigate the trauma of sexual violence, and from personal first hand experience, Nan understands how corrosive that trauma is the connection between mind, body, and spirit.

By working as a doula and yoga instructor, and by tailoring her work to the needs of survivors, Nan works to ensure her clients feel safe and trusting at such a vulnerable and beautiful moment of their lives. Nan’s postpartum support focuses on nourishing the body and mind so that clients may better focus their energies on healing and getting to know the new little human in their life. Nan has been greatly influenced by the postpartum traditions of Cuarentena and Zuo Yue Zi, as studies have shown lower rates of postpartum mood disorders in communities that follow these or similar practices.

Nan lives in Harlem with her piles of books, tiny herb garden and her cat, Tennyson.