Compassionate Birth & Postpartum Doula for Families Seeking Support

Serving NYC, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Oahu.

Eligible for reimbursement for doula services through Carrot Fertility

NYC and CT doula available through Carrot

Eli Holmes — Parent and ER Tech turned doula.

Eli provides personalized birth doula and postpartum doula services for families throughout Connecticut, the New York City area, Oahu, Rhode Island, and the Boston metro region. Whether you are preparing for labor or adjusting to life with a newborn, I offer steady, evidence-based support during this major life transition.

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A parent-driven approach to birth and pregnancy.

You are the Captain of your ship, not me. Think of me like the navigation team. I’ll be here to give insight and knowledge. I’m not here to make decisions for you—you are the Captain of your care.

Thoughtful, holistic approach to pregnancy, birth, lactation, abortion, and parenthood that looks for simple solutions to challenges.

Approved Doula for Carrot reimbursement.

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Services

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* Meet Eli — Doula, lactation + parenthood educator, herbalist, yoga instructor + knitter.

My Values

  • evidence-based information

  • access + autonomy + agency + advocacy for all

  • person-driven nonjudgmental support

  • cultural humility + compassion

  • community building + resource brokering

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* The network — Find other birth and perinatal services in CT and NYC.

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you are the captain of your care

you are the captain of your care

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