Birth Matters NYC

Birth Matters NYC Birth Matters NYC provides group, private, and online childbirth education classes & labor support for women and their families in NYC.

Most popular links here: https://smart.bio/birthmattersnyc/ Birth Matters NYC provides group childbirth education classes in Astoria, Queens & private, in-home childbirth coaching in NYC's 5 boroughs for women and their families. We also provide labor support doula services in Manhattan and Queens. It is our belief that every woman deserves a safe, respectful and fulfilling birth experience. We exist to equip women with the evidence-based information needed so that they can make informed decisions in pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond.

09/17/2026

“Nearly a hospital record. The twin placenta was almost the size of a third baby. 🤯”

09/16/2026

She nursed baby A... while still contracting and birthing baby B. Her body did BOTH at once. 😳

09/05/2026

“Staring at two tiny babies still breaks our brains. No history, no warning — just twins. 👶👶”

Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about what it’s like to be a “patient” in the hospital system? Nev...
09/05/2026

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 10/7 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

09/03/2026

If you're expecting a baby, we're happy to offer you a discount on getting prepped and more confident for your labor, birth, and rite of passage into parenthood! But act fast, because the two live series start SOON!

1) $50 off this in-person Astoira group series: Tues/Thurs Sept 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 (7-9:30pm)
2) $50 off this in-person Astoria group series: birth-only 2-day/1-weekend intensive: Sat Sept 12 (9:30a-1:45p), Sun Sept 13 (1-5:15p)
3) $50 off our online/streaming course

For any of these, use code LABOR50

See a couple of our many 5-star reviews in this reel, and check out lots of reviews on Google, Yelp, or our website.

Hope to see you in class! DM us with Qs; we're here for you and happy to help!

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Wed 9/30 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom t...
08/31/2026

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Wed 9/30 @ 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 pregnant woman with her partner behind her, wrapping his arms around her and placing both their hands on her belly. Text reads "You deserve support!" Across from that the text reads: "Virtual Meet the Doulas Wed 9/30 @ 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"

If you've ever taken birth class with Birth Matters NYC and/or worked with an East River Doula (or you ARE an East River...
08/31/2026

If you've ever taken birth class with Birth Matters NYC and/or worked with an East River Doula (or you ARE an East River Doula!), we'd love to see you at our fall alumni reunion. Come with your blankets, bumps, babies and/or your littles to Astoria Park's main lawn on Sat 10/10 from 10 AM - 12 PM!

Hope to see you there; encourage your birth class classmates to come!

Light refreshments provided, but feel free to bring a snack for yourselves or to share.

DM us for the Eventbrite RSVP link; it will also be emailed to our list and shared on the WhatsApp due quarter groups.
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📷: Square graphic with light tan background, featuring curvy shapes and leaves in fall oranges, yellows, and light brown. Text reads: "Birth Matters NYC Alumni Reunion, Saturday, Oct 10, 10 AM - 12 PM, Astoria Park. Come with your bumps, babies & blankets! Bring a snack if you'd like! Light Refreshments provided. RSVP on Eventbrite (message us for the link; will also be shared via email and Whatsapp to alumni)."

I help parents trust themselves.I help partners find confidence.I help families begin with knowledge instead of fear.Tho...
08/24/2026

I help parents trust themselves.

I help partners find confidence.

I help families begin with knowledge instead of fear.

Those lessons become part of a family's story.

I'm proud to be a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator. Happy , and if you're expecting a baby, I hope to have you in class!

05/22/2026

Expectant parents, we're happy to offer you several discounts on getting prepped and more confident for your labor, birth, and rite of passage into parenthood!

1) $35 off any live/virtual series (code confidentbirth35)
2) $35 off our in-person midweek 6-class series that starts June 2 in Astoria, Queens (code confidentbirth35)
3) $50 off our online/streaming course (code confidentbirth50)

See our most recent 5-star review in this reel, and check out lots of reviews on Google, Yelp, or our website.

Hope to see you in class! DM us with Qs; we're here for you and happy to help!

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Wed 5/27 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom t...
04/27/2026

Expectant parents, we'd love for you to join us for our free, virtual MEET THE DOULAS event Wed 5/27 @ 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 pregnant woman and partner holding hands and facing each other, foreheads touching. Text reads "Join us & bring questions about labor or postpartum support!" Below that, text reads "Virtual Meet the Doulas Wed 5/7 @ 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"

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