Jade Newkirk: Breath, Birth & Beyond

Jade Newkirk: Breath, Birth & Beyond Birth Doula, Childbirth Ed, Lactation support, pre/postnatal Yoga. Catch me She has been teaching and practicing yoga for more than a decade.

Jade Newkirk, CYT-200, CLC, CHD is Founder and Director of Breath, Birth and Beyond. She is a Vinyasa trained yoga instructor additionally certified in pre/postnatal yoga. In addition to yoga, she is also a Certified Holistic Birth Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor. She has a long-held fascination with the mind-body relationship and has cultivated a deep love and appreciation for pregnancy and the birth process, working with hundreds of women in various stages of the transformative journey that is pregnancy and motherhood. Jade sees birth as a pivotal part of a woman’s life and believes that gentle, loving support during the labor process is something that every woman deserves. As a longtime yoga practitioner and trained Pranayama (control of breath) instructor, yoga and breath work are two of the guiding principles in her doula work. Jade teaches a recurring "Breathing for Birth" childbirth prep workshop, Babywearing Yoga and weekly Prenatal and Baby + Me Yoga classes. She is also available for in-home lactation visits supporting normal breastfeeding challenges and providing evidence information to help you get your breastfeeding relationship off to a great start. Jade is also the Program Director and Studio Manager for Montclair B.A.B.Y - a center dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of expectant moms, new parents and their families. She works closely with her wise and generous mentor Kelli DeFlora (Owner and Center Director) helping bring quality, nurturing and informative programming to new and growing families in Northern New Jersey. Jade is a Canadian transplant now living in New Jersey with her husband and two sons, her greatest teachers, with whom she enjoyed a yoga-filled pregnancy and birth.

There is something incredibly special about being invited back to support a family again. Walking into a birth space for...
03/06/2026

There is something incredibly special about being invited back to support a family again. Walking into a birth space for the second time with parents I’ve already witnessed become a family is one of the greatest honors of my work. It’s a reminder that birth work is built on trust, relationship, and the privilege of being welcomed into some of life’s most intimate moments.
This time, the “plan” was a repeat cesarean. Birth, as it often does, had other plans. She went into labor on her own and surprised even herself with a powerful, beautiful VBAC. Watching her move through labor with such strength and determination was nothing short of incredible.
Birth has a way of keeping all of us humble. No matter how carefully we plan, there is always an element of surprise, unpredictability, and awe. And sometimes those unexpected turns lead to the most empowering moments.
Feeling deeply grateful to walk alongside families not just once, but again and again. What a gift this work is.

06/10/2025
Have you heard that induction of labor using Pitocin is associated with increased pain levels? There’s a very real reaso...
05/23/2025

Have you heard that induction of labor using Pitocin is associated with increased pain levels? There’s a very real reason for that! The natural release of endorphins, the body's inherent painkillers, occurs at a slower rate compared to spontaneous labor. That hormonal dance is lost. This doesn’t mean inductions need to be horrible. We all know sometimes when medically necessary, sometimes babies are safer on the outside than the inside. However understanding the process and advocating for a slow (and steady) induction process can lead to a much more satisfying and healthy birth experience.

05/23/2025
05/06/2025

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One of our favorite OB’s explain’s why you need a doula in the hospital setting.
05/16/2024

One of our favorite OB’s explain’s why you need a doula in the hospital setting.

"Evidence shows that continuous labor support is one of the most important and basic needs of birthing people. And evide...
04/17/2024

"Evidence shows that continuous labor support is one of the most important and basic needs of birthing people. And evidence clearly shows that a doula’s presence improves birth outcomes! Continuous labor support can lower the chances of needing a Cesarean, lower the use of medications for pain relief, and lower the risk of newborns experiencing a low five-minute Apgar score."

Link to updated research (both written and podcast) on the evidence for trained labor support. https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/

In addition to healthier birth outcomes, Doula’s increase parents satisfaction in their birth experience. We do this by...
03/22/2024

In addition to healthier birth outcomes, Doula’s increase parents satisfaction in their birth experience. We do this by validating your feelings, respecting your decisions, paying attention to the details, getting your partner involved and, maybe everyone’s favorite, we’re a form of pain pain relief! There are many reasons to hire a doula and I’m here to help you find yours.

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