Holistic Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum Support
My name is Juliet Antelmi - I’m a certified birth doula (CD:DONA), certified lactation counselor, certified Havening technique practitioner, birth assistant to home birth midwives, and Reiki practitioner.
I work with parents in and around New York to help them create a birthing experience that feels comfortable and true to them.
I believe this work is about how people feel when they are being cared for. My role is not to control the experience or tell families what their birth should look like. My role is to support them, provide information, offer comfort, and help them feel less alone throughout the process.
SERVING:
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY
CONNECTICUT
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
BRONX
MANHATTAN
The Work I Do
If any of the following sound like you, you’re exactly who I work with!
Feeling a deep conviction to be true to yourself?
Making choices from a place of love instead of fear?
Feeling the shift to a higher way of thinking and living?
Already feeling the presence of your unborn baby supporting your choices?
Becoming more mindful of the energy around you?
Feeling an inner strength that you didn’t realize was innate to you?
Envision giving birth surrounded by love and empathy from your team?
I will hold space for you to move with that majestic feminine energy to make your birthing experience as nature intended: devoid of fear regardless of the path you take.
I am supportive of breastfeeding, creating a healthy nutrition program and having prenatal yoga classes to support you and your child are part of how I approach the journey of pregnancy with the parents.
I support women who have a different approach to birthing: culturally, spiritually, or intuitively listening in of the sages of their ancestors.
Before transitioning to home birth, I supported births both at home and within a hospital setting that allowed birthing women to experience the birth that they envisioned.
About Me
I was born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica - where my approach to and philosophy on birth, family life, and living was formed. I am embracing and sensitive to all cultures in my approach to the journey of pregnancy.
I live in New York with my husband, 3 kids, and beautiful cat. I serve with the Lower Hudson Valley Birth Network as a breastfeeding counselor and a Yoga instructor at the Rockland Baby Café.
Testimonials
My experience with Juliet as my doula was something that will always be unforgettable. She made my birth experience very relaxing. As a maternal care coordinator, I share my experience with my patients and recommend doulas as part of their birthing experience. Thank you Juliet for making my birthing experience unforgettable.
Steffi
Juliet, I don't know where to begin to thank you. You have surpassed all my expectations of an amazing doula and I am so lucky to find you!! You were persistent, supportive, encouraging and above all graceful with everything. I am so blessed that you were by my side and even though we didn't get the birth we wanted, we now know why and it was gods plan.
The Price Family
I'm 5 months into my first pregnancy (at 37, qualifying as "Advanced Maternal Age") and working with Juliet is such a joy, comfort, and inspiration. Her yoga practice is movement-based and strength-building, but always gentle and sensitive to my ever-changing pregnant body. She is deeply knowledgeable about the birthing process, and I'm gaining a lot of confidence knowing she is preparing me well for this daunting experience. I never would have expected to feel as empowered and even excited as I do about it — a wonderful gift!
Rebecca