Liz Treacy
Birth and Postpartum Doula
About
Hi! I’m Liz. I’m a Brooklyn-based doula providing birth and postpartum support in the broader NYC area.My doula journey started a year after the birth of our delightful, curious baby. I had been feeling an immense pull toward more local, hands-on work and a desire to help create the world I want our children to live in. Motivated by my birth and postpartum experience, I completed my DONA International Birth Doula Training in 2026. Since then, I have advanced my training through mentorship with Manhattan Birth and NYC Birth Village.Prior to pursuing birthwork, I spent a decade planning and implementing within nonprofits and startups. Understanding, connecting with, and communicating with people has always been the heart of my work. I love the active process of making sense out of messiness and adapting toward what feels right.I am a daughter, sister, partner, and mama. You can often find me climbing, reading, and exploring outside with family and friends. Nature has been one of my greatest teachers — I aim to live with gratitude, awe, and a deep respect for all creatures. My pronouns are she/they. I proudly support parents of all genders.
SERVICES
Birth Doula Support
As your birth doula, I work in service of you and your path. I aim to protect and nurture your memory of your birth.Every birth is different, and my support will adjust as your needs emerge.Leading up to birth… we focus on what will help you feel most prepared. I will check in to see how you are really doing and can provide resources tailored to your learning style. We will collaborate during prenatal sessions to understand your birth process and preferences emotionally, physically, and logistically.During birth… we focus on continuously supporting you. I can support you with comfort measures, decision-making conversations, and help you find your rhythm and respond to changes. My goal is to be a grounded, consistent presence for you no matter how your birth unfolds.After birth… we focus on nurturing you. I can support you with lactation/feeding and help with newborn care and questions. We can walk through your memories of your birth and process feelings as they arise. We can also just sit and I will hold space for you in these early, tender days.
Daytime Postpartum Doula Support
My goal is to help you feel cared for and nurtured. Since each postpartum experience is unique, we will determine together what support you need most on a given day.My support can look like... helping you with your newborn, exploring lactation and feeding, and doing light household tasks. I can make you tea and be present with you. I will listen calmly and without judgment to whatever is bubbling up for you.
Contact
If you are interested in working together, please fill out the form below for the most immediate response. You may also reach out to me at [email protected]
FAQs
What does your full birth doula support package include?I will support you virtually and in-person before, during, and after your birth. The full package includes the following:
• Two in-person prenatal sessions
• Virtual support during early labor, and in-person support starting when you want me to join you
• In-person support during active labor, delivery, and immediately after birth
• Two in-person postpartum visits
• Text/email support, and as needed phone call supportInquire above for more details.How much do your birth doula services cost?My full birth doula support package is $1500. Depending on your timing and needs, we may adjust the package and can add additional postpartum support if desired.I offer a limited number of low-cost birth doula services for families in need. If this is you, please ask.How much do your postpartum doula services cost?My daytime postpartum support rate is $55/hour, and my sessions are typically 3-4 hours long. My basic package includes 6-10 sessions within the first four weeks after your birth ($1000-$1700). The next level package is 11-15 visits over 2 months ($1800-$2500). My highest support package is typically 16+ visits over 2-3 months ($2600+). My postpartum clients often add a couple prenatal sessions to help prepare for birth and to discuss postpartum preparations and the basics of lactation ahead of time. We will customize a postpartum support package to your specific needs.Will you have a backup in the case that you are at another birth or are sick?Absolutely. I am part of an incredible network of doulas and always arrange for a backup.What areas do you serve?I serve Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Northern New Jersey, and select parts of the broader NYC and NJ area. Please contact me if you have questions about your specific location.Do you also support my partner as we work together?Yes! I want your partner to feel comfortable working with me and know that I am a resource for them as well during our time together. Ideally your partner or birth companion joins our getting-to-know-you call and the two in-person prenatal sessions. I want us all to feel connected and able to work together to support you through all phases of your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.What is your experience?I am looking to support pregnant and postpartum families who are open to working with me as I continue to build my doula practice. In addition to my own experience of birth and parenthood, I have supported several clients, friends, and family through their pregnancy, birth, & postpartum journeys. I trained with DONA International and am certified as both a birth and postpartum doula with Manhattan Birth. I have taken courses on Childbirth Education, Normal Newborn & Care, and Lactation for Doulas. I am active within the Manhattan Birth community - a vibrant network of doulas with a wide range of experiences who I work with and learn from each day.My life experience also lends itself well to doula work. My career has consisted of shepherding people through the process of discovery, planning, undergoing change, and then making sense of and getting used to a new way. I have done this in a wide variety of settings while navigating bureaucratic rules, decisions under pressure, curveballs, conflicting opinions, and sometimes tough personalities and communication styles. My hobbies --including climbing, singing, nature, former coxswain-- have given me tools around breathing, presence, attunement, rhythm, movement, coaching, and managing intensity and fear.Will I be able to reimburse for your doula services through my Carrot, Progyny, or Maven benefits? Are you enrolled with Medicaid?I meet all the requirements for reimbursement through Carrot, Progyny, and Maven (or similar programs), which typically require some or all of the following:• Birth and Postpartum Doula Certification
• Itemized Invoice, Signed Contract, and Proof of Payment
• Certificate of Liability Insurance and Business Bank Account in my name
• Adult, Child, and Infant CPR BLS Certification through the AHA
• Client ReferencesI am not yet enrolled as a Medicaid doula provider in New York, but plan to complete that process soon.What trainings and certifications do you have?• DONA International Birth Doula Training, 2026
• DONA International Introduction to Childbirth, 2026
• American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (CPR/AED for Infant, Child, Adult), 2026
• Manhattan Birth, Certified Birth Doula, 2026
• Manhattan Birth, Certified Postpartum Doula, 2026
• Spinning Babies Foundational, 2026
• Postpartum Support International, Mindfulness for Pregnant & Postpartum Parents, Peer Group Facilitator, 2026
CLIENT REVIEWS
Working with Liz was such a positive and reassuring experience. My labor was long, and my first doula had already been with me for about 17 hours when she reached the end of her time and had to leave. Liz came in as the second doula, and somehow she stepped in and took over with such ease.Even though she was joining me well into my labor, she immediately brought this calm, soft-spoken, reassuring presence. I never felt like I had to explain everything all over again or adjust to having someone new there. She quickly understood what I needed and, just as importantly, what I didn’t need.What I appreciated most about Liz was how supportive she was without ever being overbearing. She listened to what I wanted, respected my choices, and gave me encouragement and support when I needed it. She has a very gentle way of making you feel seen, heard, and cared for.After such a long labor, having someone come in and seamlessly provide that kind of support was incredibly valuable. She brought a sense of calm to an experience that could have easily felt overwhelming.I would absolutely recommend Liz to any family looking for birth or postpartum support. She is compassionate, patient, intuitive, and genuinely present.- Aurthi
Working with Liz was such a wonderful experience, and I would absolutely recommend her to any family looking for postpartum support! She was such a calming, caring, and helpful presence during those early weeks with Lucy, and I’m so grateful we had her by our side.From the very beginning, when she came to visit me at the hospital after Lucy was born, I felt so supported. Whether it was talking through how I was feeling, helping with breastfeeding, offering a massage, or simply being there to listen and chat, Liz made those first few weeks feel a little easier and less overwhelming.Once we were home, I really appreciated how flexible and attentive she was. Liz always showed up ready to help with whatever I needed most that day, without any expectations or set agenda. Sometimes that meant helping with Lucy, other times it meant supporting me, and she always seemed to know how to make herself most helpful.Liz was also so wonderful with Lucy! From singing to her, holding her, playing with her, changing her, helping with naps, and even trimming her tiny nails, she cared for her with so much warmth and gentleness. I also really appreciated all the little tips, advice, and reassurance she shared whenever I had questions.Most of all, Liz made me feel comfortable, cared for, and supported during such a special but vulnerable time. It was so nice to have someone I trusted with both Lucy and myself. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to other families, and we feel so lucky to have had her support during our first months together!- Katie
Absolutely fantastic working with Liz. A real life saver. My partner had an unplanned c-section and I had to return to school to teach when our baby girl arrived. Having Liz fit seamlessly into our lives allowed me to focus on work and give my partner the time she needed to rest or focus on herself, for those few moments during the day. This was invaluable.Outside of that, Liz has a professional and hard working mindset. She is very organized and communication with her was always easy, open and honest. Liz was a real pleasure to have in our immediate family in those precious first months.If you are looking for someone to add value to your new family life, then Liz is the person for you!- Graham
Birth Justice & Resources
We live in a world where birth justice matters.Black women created the concept of reproductive justice to articulate the rights of all people to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities. (Sister Song)Under the umbrella of reproductive justice, birth justice is a movement that aims to tackle the stark racial disparities in pregnancy and birth outcomes, which are systemically worse for Black and Indigenous people, as well as immigrants, people with low incomes, and LGBTQIA+ people.Birth justice is rooted in the belief that when birthing people recognize their innate power to make the best health decisions for themselves and their families during all stages of the pregnancy, birth, and the post-birth period, that power will have a transformational impact on their family and community. (Voices for Birth Justice)Birth justice will show up in our work together. I will help you get the information you need to plan and make decisions, and I will advocate for you, your autonomy, and your choices throughout pregnancy, birth, and afterward. Making birthwork accessible is also part of reproductive justice; if cost is a barrier due to financial hardship, please let me know.Below is a list of resources if you’d like to learn more about birth justice. If you have any other resource recommendations, please let me know!
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