Welcome
Birthing Boston is a doula service designed to support women and families through pregnancy and beyond.
Lead Doula: Katheline LeConte, LICSW
Katheline LeConte is trained Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who specializes in trauma, domestic violence , and individual & family counseling, and crisis. Katheline has over 10 years of experience in mental health and providing support ton individuals during various life events/circumstances. Katheline embarked on the journey of providing therapeutic and supportive services to women and families by offering birth doula services in 2019. She founded Birthing Boston as a way to increase the accessibility of doulas of color in Massachusetts. Katheline looks forward to being apart of the change in policy regarding doula accessibility to all families in and around the state. Katheline looks forward to being a support and providing extra care during such a life changing experience in whatever way this may be needed for a family. Katheline is here to advocate, empower, and support you.
"Let choice murmur in your ear And love murmur in your heart. Be ready... here comes life."
Phone: 857-298-8423
Doula: Andrea Barbosa, LICSW
Andrea Barbosa is a trained/certified Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who is well versed in trauma informed care, mental health, and substance use. Andrea is a mother of one amazing son who has been a testimony that being a parent is in fact a superpower. Andrea’s passion for supporting women in the remarkable journey of childbirth stemmed from her own childbirth experience. In this process, she understood that a women’s body is a phenomenal vessel used to bring life into this world which takes internal power, focus and determination. Equally important, this journey takes a supportive community approach. In the birth doula experience, Andrea hopes to utilize solutions focused and spirituality driven modalities to provide the best wholistic support for the birthing person, partner and family members involved. This may include but not limited to prayer (if desired), essential oils, teaching comfort measures, and providing evidenced based research for client’s knowledge. Andrea is also fluent in Portuguese creole and looks forward to providing support to families in underserved communities. Andrea is available for questions and additional information on supports offered through the doula services.
“I hope to make the journey to bringing new life a positive, peaceful and empowering one”.
Doula Service Package
- Interview at location of your choice (free of charge) - Virtually (Zoom) for the time being due to Covid19 precautions.
- Prenatal meeting to discuss your birth choices and create a birth plan.
- 24/7 phone/text/email support from date of hire
- Attendance at your birth & postpartum support for up to 1 hour following the birth
- Postpartum visit in your home 1 week following your birth.
Sliding scale available.
Brief Therapy Services
Birthing Boston will now be offering short term therapy services. Whether you are currently pregnant or struggling with symptoms of postpartum adjustment or depression we can offer support to you.
What you get:
- Up to 6 Sessions of therapy with an independently licensed clinician.
- Psychoeducation around childbirth and dealing with change and stressors.
- Creating a treatment plan that fits your individual needs.
- Resources and Referrals.
- A Safe & Confidential space.
Currently only accepting private pay. Sliding scale fee available.