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Our Doulas
Stephanie Allien
Birth & Postpartum Doula
I was born and raised in Haiti and moved to the United States when I was 14. My love for the sciences led me to earn a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology from Regis College. I started my career as a clinical research coordinator in a Sleep Medicine lab, but I found that my true passion was in patient care, not just research.
Inspired by my parents, who are both medical doctors, I decided to pursue a career in medicine myself. I’m a certified physician assistant (PA-C) with over 10 years of experience in Neurology. My specialty is caring for women with epilepsy during pregnancy, and I’ve worked closely with doulas, midwives, obstetricians, and pediatricians. I’m deeply committed to advocating for my patients, especially those of color, to address the health disparities that can impact their care.
As a Christian, my values guide my practice. I see children as a blessing, and my personal journey through high-risk pregnancies has taught me the importance of both physical and emotional support. Having navigated this path myself, I understand the need for strong advocacy and care. I’m excited to bring my passion for women’s health to my role as a doula, supporting and guiding them through every step of their pregnancy and postpartum journey.
I was born and raised in Haiti and moved to the United States when I was 14. My love for the sciences led me to earn a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology from Regis College. I started my career as a clinical research coordinator in a Sleep Medicine lab, but I found that my true passion was in patient care, not just research.
Inspired by my parents, who are both medical doctors, I decided to pursue a career in medicine myself. I’m a certified physician assistant (PA-C) with over 10 years of experience in Neurology. My specialty is caring for women with epilepsy during pregnancy, and I’ve worked closely with doulas, midwives, obstetricians, and pediatricians. I’m deeply committed to advocating for my patients, especially those of color, to address the health disparities that can impact their care.
As a Christian, my values guide my practice. I see children as a blessing, and my personal journey through high-risk pregnancies has taught me the importance of both physical and emotional support. Having navigated this path myself, I understand the need for strong advocacy and care. I’m excited to bring my passion for women’s health to my role as a doula, supporting and guiding them through every step of their pregnancy and postpartum journey.
Christine M. Edouard
Registered Nurse & Postpartum Doula.
Hello, my name is Christine Edouard. I was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. I come from a big family and am the eldest of seven children. Ever since I was 9 or 10 years old, I had a desire to become a nurse. I was greatly influenced by seeing my godmother faithfully serve in that capacity for years. That is what inspired me to want to become a nurse myself. I immigrated to the USA when I was 15 years old. After my high school graduation, I went to nursing school and worked as a nursing assistant and homemaker during my course of studies.
Once I graduated from nursing school, I worked as a nurse specializing in medical surgery, orthopedics, and oncology for 47 years. The time flew by because I loved what I was doing. I spent my first 23 years in medical surgery, then the last 24 years working in orthopedics and oncology. Since my recent retirement, I have been keeping myself busy with spending time with family, travelling the world, and taking some time out for just me but the urge to keep working part-time or even per diem could not escape me.
One day, I was approached by my niece, Cheyenne Bell. She began to speak to me about how much she enjoyed doing doula work and asked me if I had any interest in working in maternal health. I honestly hadn’t done any rotations in maternity since nursing school, so I was intrigued by her excitement. Coming from a large family had always kept me around babies, so an opportunity to be a small part of someone else’s birth story really struck a chord with me. In retrospect, this was actually a full circle moment for me. When Cheyenne was in utero, I served as an unofficial doula for my youngest sister and watched baby Cheyenne come into this world. Now, I get the opportunity to work alongside her and support others on their journey of bringing their precious little ones into this world.
Hello, my name is Christine Edouard. I was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. I come from a big family and am the eldest of seven children. Ever since I was 9 or 10 years old, I had a desire to become a nurse. I was greatly influenced by seeing my godmother faithfully serve in that capacity for years. That is what inspired me to want to become a nurse myself. I immigrated to the USA when I was 15 years old. After my high school graduation, I went to nursing school and worked as a nursing assistant and homemaker during my course of studies.
Once I graduated from nursing school, I worked as a nurse specializing in medical surgery, orthopedics, and oncology for 47 years. The time flew by because I loved what I was doing. I spent my first 23 years in medical surgery, then the last 24 years working in orthopedics and oncology. Since my recent retirement, I have been keeping myself busy with spending time with family, travelling the world, and taking some time out for just me but the urge to keep working part-time or even per diem could not escape me.
One day, I was approached by my niece, Cheyenne Bell. She began to speak to me about how much she enjoyed doing doula work and asked me if I had any interest in working in maternal health. I honestly hadn’t done any rotations in maternity since nursing school, so I was intrigued by her excitement. Coming from a large family had always kept me around babies, so an opportunity to be a small part of someone else’s birth story really struck a chord with me. In retrospect, this was actually a full circle moment for me. When Cheyenne was in utero, I served as an unofficial doula for my youngest sister and watched baby Cheyenne come into this world. Now, I get the opportunity to work alongside her and support others on their journey of bringing their precious little ones into this world.
Valerie Lamour
Certified Birthing Advocacy Doula and Birth and Postpartum Doula
Valerie Lamour has been working with families for over 15 years. She has worked with many families as a birth and postpartum doula. She worked with first time parents as a parent educator and has now realized her passion for birth work and supporting families in pregnancy and postpartum. Valerie is very passionate about supporting new parents and caring for families. She has much experience caring for newborns and children of all ages. She is attuned to the needs of parents and is ready to support them in any way she can. Valerie is certified with Birthing Advocacy Doula Training as a Full Spectrum Doula. She is also further trained as a birth and postpartum doula through CAPPA.
Valerie believes that birth and these first weeks in parenthood are always the most challenging and parents need support than more than ever during that time. She believes that everyone deserves the right to a positive and fulfilling birth experience and is eager to support families on this journey. She is also passionate about working with infants and finds much fulfillment and joy in caring for them.
Valerie is an advocate of parents’ right to safe and satisfying birth experiences, and wants to help parents fully understand and feel good about every step of the journey. She is committed to giving all of herself to every family she works with and is eager to continue this amazing journey with people in her community.
Valerie lives in Brockton with her family and beagle, Lucy.
Valerie Lamour has been working with families for over 15 years. She has worked with many families as a birth and postpartum doula. She worked with first time parents as a parent educator and has now realized her passion for birth work and supporting families in pregnancy and postpartum. Valerie is very passionate about supporting new parents and caring for families. She has much experience caring for newborns and children of all ages. She is attuned to the needs of parents and is ready to support them in any way she can. Valerie is certified with Birthing Advocacy Doula Training as a Full Spectrum Doula. She is also further trained as a birth and postpartum doula through CAPPA.
Valerie believes that birth and these first weeks in parenthood are always the most challenging and parents need support than more than ever during that time. She believes that everyone deserves the right to a positive and fulfilling birth experience and is eager to support families on this journey. She is also passionate about working with infants and finds much fulfillment and joy in caring for them.
Valerie is an advocate of parents’ right to safe and satisfying birth experiences, and wants to help parents fully understand and feel good about every step of the journey. She is committed to giving all of herself to every family she works with and is eager to continue this amazing journey with people in her community.
Valerie lives in Brockton with her family and beagle, Lucy.
Aleksandra Ramsay
Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula
My journey to becoming a doula began in my teenage years. Fascinated with birth, and coming from a family that placed a strong emphasis on the sciences, I planned to go into Obstetrics. I went to college, was pre-med, and graduated with my B.S. in Neuroscience, but my perspective was transformed entirely through the birth of my own three children.
Experiencing childbirth firsthand, both with and without a doula, opened my eyes to the powerful impact of having continuous, supportive care. Whether we were at home, at the birth center, or being transferred to the hospital, with the guidance of our doula, my partner and I were able to feel safe and supported even when things weren’t going as expected.
My transformation through birth and into motherhood steered me away from a career in medicine. It became clear that my true calling was to provide the same support I benefited most from, to become a doula and help other birthing families navigate their way into parenthood (be it for the first or fifth time!).
As a doula, I am committed to supporting the full spectrum of choices surrounding birth. My multiracial background and my desire to connect with the traditional practices of my ancestors leave me excited at the idea of helping you connect to yours. You come to this birth as a unique individual, you have lived your whole life in your body and are the expert on it. Maybe you already have a clear vision of how you want to give birth, or maybe I can help you understand your options. But, whatever your preferences are, my view is that adherence to the birth plan isn't the only way to have a positive birth experience. Falling back on my scientific background, I will always ensure you have access to evidence-based information about your options. And if the need arises, I will compassionately create the space for you to make decisions with confidence. I aim to surround you with the support, encouragement, and information you need to feel empowered during birth.
I am here to walk your path with you, celebrate your strength, respect your choices, and honor the incredible gift of bringing new life into the world.
My journey to becoming a doula began in my teenage years. Fascinated with birth, and coming from a family that placed a strong emphasis on the sciences, I planned to go into Obstetrics. I went to college, was pre-med, and graduated with my B.S. in Neuroscience, but my perspective was transformed entirely through the birth of my own three children.
Experiencing childbirth firsthand, both with and without a doula, opened my eyes to the powerful impact of having continuous, supportive care. Whether we were at home, at the birth center, or being transferred to the hospital, with the guidance of our doula, my partner and I were able to feel safe and supported even when things weren’t going as expected.
My transformation through birth and into motherhood steered me away from a career in medicine. It became clear that my true calling was to provide the same support I benefited most from, to become a doula and help other birthing families navigate their way into parenthood (be it for the first or fifth time!).
As a doula, I am committed to supporting the full spectrum of choices surrounding birth. My multiracial background and my desire to connect with the traditional practices of my ancestors leave me excited at the idea of helping you connect to yours. You come to this birth as a unique individual, you have lived your whole life in your body and are the expert on it. Maybe you already have a clear vision of how you want to give birth, or maybe I can help you understand your options. But, whatever your preferences are, my view is that adherence to the birth plan isn't the only way to have a positive birth experience. Falling back on my scientific background, I will always ensure you have access to evidence-based information about your options. And if the need arises, I will compassionately create the space for you to make decisions with confidence. I aim to surround you with the support, encouragement, and information you need to feel empowered during birth.
I am here to walk your path with you, celebrate your strength, respect your choices, and honor the incredible gift of bringing new life into the world.
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