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Syracuse Doula

Lactation, birth and postpartum support services, for CNY families, offering in-person and virtual options. I provide services within 1 hour of Syracuse, NY.

I’m Alicia, a DONA trained birth and postpartum doula, and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, supporting families throughout Central New York. I completed my birth doula training in 2019 and postpartum doula training in 2022, both through Beautiful Birth Choices of Rochester, NY. I became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist through Lactation Education Resources in January 2024. I will work with you to uncover your confidence, strength, and natural intuition. Whether you desire a hospital birth, home birth, medical interventions, or a drug free experience, I will work with you to discover what’s most valuable and create a plan that empowers you throughout each trimester. I also offer virtual support for families outside of my radius, or who are looking to keep their in-person support to a minimum.

03/17/2026

Most people don’t forget to buy things for their baby, but a lot of people forget to plan for themselves.

If you’re pregnant, I want you to pause for a minute and think about this:

How will you be supported?
How will you nourish yourself?
How will you get rest?

Because postpartum isn’t just about what you have… it’s about how you’re held.

I see so many families invest in gadgets (and sure, some of them can be helpful), but they still feel overwhelmed, depleted, and unsure once baby arrives.

Not because they did anything wrong, but because no one told them the basics matter more than anything else.

Human support, healthy nourishing foods, and access to rest. These things will impact your recovery, your mental health, your feeding journey, and your overall experience far more than most products ever will.

The truth is, focusing on those things is often more affordable and less anxiety inducing than trying to have every “must-have” item.

If you’re currently preparing for a baby, I’d love to know:
Which one feels hardest to plan for right now?

And if you need help figuring out what this actually looks like in real life, that’s exactly what I support my clients with 🤍

03/07/2026

There’s been a lot of conversation lately about breastfeeding and maternal mental health. HOWEVER, I also notice an important piece of the conversation is often missing.

To be clear, if breastfeeding is harming your mental health, that matters. Zero argument there.

But what if the issue isn’t as simple as breastfeeding itself, and actually has more to do with the lack of support around it?

For most of human history, moms weren’t expected to figure out feeding a newborn alone. They had guidance, reassurance, and people helping them rest and recover while they learned.

Today many parents are sent home with a newborn and expected to just know how to do it, while also managing the rest of newborn care, sleep deprivation, and household responsibilities.

We’re also bombarded with predatory marketing and a never ending social media cycle telling us how parenting is supposed to look.

Yes, breastfeeding absolutely can be challenging at times. But it can also be calming, regulating, and deeply connecting for both parent and baby.

Prenatal lactation education can make a HUGE difference in how those early weeks feel. And if you’re already breastfeeding and struggling or overwhelmed, it’s not too late to get help.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

If you’re pregnant or currently breastfeeding and want supportive, judgment-free guidance, I offer both prenatal lactation education and postpartum support.

💬 I’d also love to hear from you:

What kind of support (or lack of support) shaped your feeding experience?

02/28/2026

There is nothing more meaningful than hearing how supported a family felt during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. 🤍

My role is never to inform you of how to birth or parent. I do this work to help you tap into your own power and intuition so you can feel confident in your own decisions.

I intentionally take on a limited number of in-person clients in the Syracuse area to ensure attentive and personalized care.

If you’re looking for calm and evidence based support, in-person or virtually, I’d love to connect.

You can schedule a free consultation by visiting my my website through the link in my bio.

02/23/2026

I’m reemerging into the world of in-person birth work, and I’d love to reintroduce myself on here. 👋

I’m Alicia, a Syracuse-based birth and postpartum doula, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and Placenta Encapsulation Specialist.

If you’re pregnant in Syracuse, or newly postpartum and needing extra support, I’d love to connect with a free consultation. 🤍

I provide calm, evidence-based support for families who want to feel informed, respected, and confident during birth and the early postpartum weeks.

My approach is inclusive, non-judgmental, and centered on your values. Regardless if you’re planning a hospital birth, homebirth, medicated, unmedicated, first baby or fourth, I’m here to support you.

I intentionally take on a limited number of in-person clients to keep my care personal and sustainable. I also have several virtual support options available year-round.

If you’re exploring your options for birth or postpartum support in Syracuse, let’s talk.

02/17/2026

While birth props may not be a necessity, they definitely can help! I’ve added many of these props into my lending library that I have available for my clients to borrow and have at that birth! ❤️

02/15/2026

Are you taking the time to intentionally choose your provider and where you’ll give birth?

So many parents take the time to create a birth plan, but never stop to consider whether their provider and hospital actually align with those preferences.

I’ve heard too many postpartum stories that start with:
“I just stayed with the same practice I’ve gone to since high school.”
or
“I didn’t really choose the hospital, that’s just where my doctor delivers.”

But the truth is your provider and birth location play a huge role in your birth experience!

Here are a few important things to consider when choosing:

• What are the hospital’s cesarean rates?
• How often do they induce? What are their induction policies?
• What is their philosophy on low-intervention birth?
• Do they support intermittent monitoring and freedom of movement?
• What are their policies on eating and drinking in labor?
• How do they handle delayed cord clamping and immediate skin-to-skin?
• Are doulas fully welcomed and supported?
• What are their postpartum and lactation support resources?
• How far is the hospital from your home?

Having a baby is one of the biggest moments of your life, and you deserve to choose intentionally — not by default.

If you’re currently pregnant, this is your reminder that you can ask questions, tour other hospitals, or even switch providers if something doesn’t feel aligned.

Have you given any thought to your provider and birth location? I want to know, and your experience!

02/14/2026

It’s Valentine’s Day, and I see so many moms posting about the beautiful things they are doing with and for their kids, and my feed is severely lacking in what we are doing to show love for ourselves and for our partners.

Unfortunately, this isn’t just a Valentine’s Day thing. There’s a reason divorce rates skyrocket when couples have young kids. It’s HARD. When your primary focus on a day-to-day basis is caring for kids, it’s so easy to lose a sense of ourselves and who we are as a couple.

So, no matter where you are in your parenting journey, let this be a reminder to nurture your relationship with yourself AND worth your partner. I promise it’s worth the investment.

If you’re pregnant, sit down with your partner and write out some ideas of how to continue to care for yourself and each other in a postpartum plan. If your kids are already here, still sit down and take the time to do it!

Let’s help each other out, because sometimes figuring out what to do is the hardest part. 🫶

Drop some ideas below of how you make sure to show love for yourself and your romantic relationship in the comments below. ⬇️

02/11/2026

✨ I have some immediate (but limited) postpartum doula availability ✨

If you’ve recently welcomed your baby, or you’re due very soon, and realizing you could use some extra hands and reassurance, this is for you!

I currently have openings for:

🌙 Witching Hour shifts (typically 5–9pm)
Support during that fussy evening stretch when everyone is tired, dinner needs to be made, your older kids need to be put to bed, and everyone’s emotions are running high.

🌙 Overnight shifts (typically 9pm–5am)
Get some rest while knowing your baby is cared for and you’re supported with feeding, recovery, and newborn care.

These openings are limited and available immediately. Days and hours can be flexible.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and have been thinking, “I might need a little more support,” this is your sign to reach out.

📩 Email me at alicia@syracusedoula.com to connect and check availability.

11/18/2025

The first 24 hours after birth matter so much for breastfeeding. Your newborn baby is still adjusting, learning, and waking up to the world. Feeding on demand is what helps your milk production get off to a strong start.

You might hear advice to “feed every 3 hours” or stick to a schedule, but in the first day, your baby’s cues are the guide. If you notice your baby rooting, stirring, bringing hands to mouth, or simply waking up you should offer them your breast.

Frequent feeding (often every 2–3 hours or more) helps:
• Stimulate your milk supply
• Stabilize baby’s blood sugar
• Keep baby calm and connected
• Lower the chance of painful engorgement later

One of the easiest ways to catch early cues? Practice skin-to-skin. It keeps baby more alert, regulated, and close enough to show you what they need.

Remove the stress of thinking about the clock and schedules in the first moments of your baby’s life and focus on keeping them close and following their cues 🫶

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Syracuse, NY

Website

http://www.aliciasuskin.com/

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