Birth Matters NYC

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Wishing you warmth, love, spending quality time with loved ones... but also, and to keep it real, also take good care of yourself whenever you might benefit from some deep breaths or fresh air to support your nervous system, particularly if you're in the middle of less supportive or even stressful dynamic!

May you feel loved and appreciated today.

11/26/2025

“If it wasn’t for my partner, I don’t think I could’ve done it without the meds.” 💪❤️ The power of support during birth is REAL. Tag your birth partner or someone who had your back! podcastclip

11/26/2025

“We asked so many questions, the nurses were confused—no one ever asks!” 😅 Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself and your birth preferences.

11/25/2025

If you're expecting a baby OR you're trying to figure out the perfect gift for a loved one who's expecting a baby (or even hopes to be in the near future), we have 2 great ideas and a discount for you!

1) THE BIRTH MATTERS COMPLETE COURSE - The course is ~15 hrs of comprehensive childbirth education broken down into short video lessons and includes thorough prep for labor/birth, postpartum wellness, newborn care & feeding. All you need to build your confidence and give you -- and your labor support partner, if applicable -- lots of practical, actionable tips for the journey into parenthood!

2) The same all-in-one curriculum, but live & interactive on Zoom. Participants can choose the series that works for their schedule -- see options on our website at birthmatters.com/schedule-registration

From now until 12/1/25, you can get $30 off this course using code GRATEFUL30; for the online course, it’s open-ended access so that the course owner can use it as a refresher / for review at any time.

You should be able to use your FSA/HSA funds to reimburse yourself for at least the birth portion (2/3) of this course (as long as it's for you and not someone else, of course)...win-win! We are happy to provide the needed documentation.

Note: discount applies to the on-demand course and when paying in the single payment option only.
Wishing you meaningful, mindful, empowering preparation for this huge rite of passage of becoming a parent. DM us if you have any Qs!

10/14/2025

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Thurs 11/13 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom to meet some birth and postpartum doulas who are available to provide compassionate, expert support & advocacy for you to experience the happiest, healthiest rite of passage through birth & postpartum!

After you RSVP, we'll send you a complete list of the doulas available for your due month along with their profiles and rates, and an informational video (which is also on our homepage) that will answer a lot of your Qs.

For the event, you'll be assigned to meet for a few minutes with one or more doulas who are available for your due time in breakout rooms, speed-dating style.

Even if you've never heard of doulas and would just like to learn more, you're welcome to come for an informational interview/Q&A! (We'll give you a few ideas of things you could ask if you don't know where to start.)

Or if you're sold on the benefits of doula support but partner isn't just yet (common!), join us here (and/or in birth class) and it'll convince them you've had a brilliant idea. 😉

RSVP at eastriverdoulas.nyc or DM us with questions.

PS You can also reach out to us anytime for 1:1 help exploring your options, if you prefer.
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📷: image of lighted bridge over a river with city skyline in the background. Text reads "Expectant parents, please join us! Virtual Meet the Doulas Thurs 11/13 @ 6:30pm" along with a quote that reads "All of the doulas were absolutely amazing, but one really stuck out to me as someone I can't imagine giving birth without. ~MTD attendee" At bottom, brown logo with text that reads "East River Doula Collective, RSVP at eastriverdoulas.nyc"

09/15/2025

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event THIS Wed 9/17 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom to meet some birth and postpartum doulas who are available to provide compassionate, expert support & advocacy for you to experience the happiest, healthiest rite of passage through birth & postpartum!

After you RSVP, we'll send you a complete list of the doulas available for your due month along with their profiles and rates, and an informational video (which is also on our homepage) that will answer a lot of your Qs.

For the event, you'll be assigned to meet for a few minutes with one or more doulas who are available for your due time in breakout rooms, speed-dating style.

Even if you've never heard of doulas and would just like to learn more, you're welcome to come for an informational interview/Q&A! (We'll give you a few ideas of things you could ask if you don't know where to start.)

Or if you're sold on the benefits of doula support but partner isn't just yet (common!), join us here (and/or in birth class) and it'll convince them you've had a brilliant idea. 😉

RSVP at eastriverdoulas.nyc or DM us with questions.

PS You can also reach out to us anytime for 1:1 help exploring your options, if you prefer.
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📷: image of a partner standing behind pregnant parent, hands on her belly. Text reads "Join us & bring questions about labor or postpartum support! Virtual Meet the Doulas Wed 9/17 @ 6:30pm." along with a quote that reads "All of the doulas were absolutely amazing, but one really stuck out to me as someone I can't imagine giving birth without. ~MTD attendee" At bottom, brown logo with text that reads "East River Doula Collective, eastriverdoulas.nyc"

08/25/2025

Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about what it’s like to be a “patient” in the hospital system? Never fear, Savvy Birth 101 is here!

WHAT? The 1-hour Savvy Birth 101 class was developed by Evidence Based Birth to give you the inside scoop on how to form the ultimate birth team, so when the time comes to bring your baby into the world you can find yourself at the center of respectful, evidence-based care.

WHEN? Wed 9/24 at 7pm EST

WHERE? Live & interactive on Zoom (virtual)

WHO'S THIS MADE FOR? Expectant parents earlier in pregnancy and/or ideally before taking a comprehensive birth class. TTC folks also welcome; never too early to think through your pregnancy/birth choices!

WHO'S TEACHING? Lisa Greaves Taylor, founder of Birth Matters NYC & director of East River Doula Collective

Learning Objectives covered in Savvy Birth 101:

~Define evidence-based care and discuss the difference between evidence-based care and routine care

~Describe how the power system works in most hospital labor and delivery units

~Discuss ways to create a team-based atmosphere in the birthing room, so that you and your partner can get evidence-based, family-centered care

Register at: birthmatters.thrivecart.com/ebb

07/22/2025

It makes our hearts sing when folks we work with take the time to share their kind testimonials; here are the 3 newest ones from the past week along with their birth class cohort pics!

05/09/2025

Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about what it’s like to be a “patient” in the hospital system? Never fear, Savvy Birth 101 is here!

WHAT? The 1-hour Savvy Birth 101 class was developed by Evidence Based Birth to give you the inside scoop on how to form the ultimate birth team, so when the time comes to bring your baby into the world you can find yourself at the center of respectful, evidence-based care.

WHEN? Mon 6/9 at 7pm EST

WHERE? Live & interactive on Zoom (virtual)

WHO'S THIS MADE FOR? Expectant parents earlier in pregnancy and/or ideally before taking a comprehensive birth class. TTC folks also welcome; never too early to think through your pregnancy/birth choices!

WHO'S TEACHING? Lisa Greaves Taylor, founder of Birth Matters NYC & director of East River Doula Collective

Learning Objectives covered in Savvy Birth 101:

~Define evidence-based care and discuss the difference between evidence-based care and routine care

~Describe how the power system works in most hospital labor and delivery units

~Discuss ways to create a team-based atmosphere in the birthing room, so that you and your partner can get evidence-based, family-centered care

Register at: birthmatters.thrivecart.com/ebb

05/09/2025

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Wed 6/4 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom to meet some birth and postpartum doulas who are available to provide compassionate, expert support & advocacy for you to experience the happiest, healthiest rite of passage through birth & postpartum!

After you RSVP and a few days before the event, we'll send you a complete list of the doulas available for your due month along with their profiles and rates, and an informational video (which is also on our homepage) that will answer a lot of your Qs.

For the event, you'll be assigned to meet for a few minutes with one or more doulas who are available for your due time in breakout rooms, speed-dating style.

Even if you've never heard of doulas and would just like to learn more, you're welcome to come for an informational interview/Q&A! (We'll give you a few ideas of things you could ask if you don't know where to start.)

Or if you're sold on the benefits of doula support but partner isn't just yet (common!), join us here (and/or in birth class) and it'll convince them you've had a brilliant idea. 😉

RSVP at eastriverdoulas.nyc or DM us with questions.

PS You can also reach out to us anytime for 1:1 help exploring your options, if you prefer.
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📷: image of a partner standing behind pregnant parent, hands on her belly. Text reads "Virtual Meet the Doulas Wed 6/4 @ 6:30pm." along with a quote that reads "All of the doulas were absolutely amazing, but one really stuck out to me as someone I can't imagine giving birth without. ~MTD attendee" At top, brown logo with text that reads "East River Doula Collective, eastriverdoulas.nyc"

05/07/2025

Shoutout to respected NYC doula colleague, Emilie Rodriguez, who's quoted in this piece.

Elon Musk has long claimed civilization will collapse unless we raise the birth rate. Meanwhile, his “DOGE” group is slashing billions in funding for pregnant and nursing mothers and their children.

05/05/2025

🎉🎉🎉 It's birth class reunion time, one of the most fun days of the year! 🎉🎉🎉

If you've taken birth class with us (or worked with a doula in East River Doula Collective), we'd love to see you at our reunion!

We'll gather at Bohemian Beer Garden in Astoria on Sat May 17 3:30-5:30pm with a rain date of Sat 5/31.

Eventbrite RSVP link (or DM us for it since it's a bit long!): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-25-birth-matters-alumni-reunion-tickets-1352885800849?aff=oddtdtcreator

Doulas, if there are families you've worked with who are coming, you're welcome to RSVP, too!