Alysa St. Charles

Boston area birth doula, lactation counselor, & childbirth educator

Hello, there! I am currently expecting a baby at the end of February.

Please note: I will be on maternity leave from January 2025 - August 2025. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

I expect to return to attending births in September 2025. I am accepting any due dates after 8/31/25!

Please see my doulamatch.net profile (linked above) for my up-to-date availability. In the meantime, please feel welcome to email me for referrals, resources, or snippets of advice, especially if you are a returning client. See you on the other side of postpartum!

My specialty is evidence-based everything.

As a doula residing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, I am deeply passionate about supporting pregnancies and birth experiences. With my role in OBGYN academic research at a hospital in downtown Boston, I am dedicated to providing evidence-based care to my clients and improving health outcomes for birthing individuals, their families, and newborns.

For me, being a doula is not just a profession, but a way of life. I am committed to providing personalized, one-on-one support to my clients, empowering them with the confidence and knowledge they need for their birthing journey. Witnessing the positive impact of doula support on families right before my eyes brings me joy and fulfillment.

I believe in your ability to birth, and I am here to support and advocate for you every step of the way. Together, we can navigate the birthing process with informed decision-making, compassionate care, and unwavering support. I believe in you, and I am honored to be part of your birthing experience.

- Childbirth International, Certified Birth Doula (CBD(CBI))
- Healthy Children Project, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
- Lamaze International, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE)
- Joint Master of Arts (MA), Brandeis University
  - Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  - Cultural Anthropology
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Michigan State University
  - Women’s and Gender Studies
- Associate of Business (AB), Lansing Community College
  - Legal Studies
- Level II Reiki Practitioner
- Special Workshops
  - Spinning Babies
  - Babywearing

Former clients say

LAUREN

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Hiring Alysa was one of the best choices we made for our pregnancy.
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LISA

“
While my birth experience didn't go exactly as I had hoped (because when does it ever), Alysa helped me to feel confident in the choices I made throughout and feel like I was in charge of my experience.
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MARIA

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We are so lucky to have found Alysa. She gave us incredible support and knowledge-based guidance throughout the third trimester and in the labor and delivery room
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SARAH

“
I can't say enough about how much Alysa helped me and my husband through our fertility journey and the birth of our son. Her knowledge and generosity of spirit were a shining light for us during some very difficult moments. She has been kind yet fierce advocate when we needed one the most.
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