Our Team
Jocelyn Albertson’s (she/her) desire to empower birthing people and passion for all things to do with birth has led her to be a highly recommended birth and postpartum doula on the South Shore of Massachusetts.  She strongly believes in the transformative power of birth and in a woman’s innate ability to birth her baby in the way that feels right to her.  She believes it is important to support and honor the choices a mother makes, as well as act as a resource and provide the information she needs to make informed choices about her care.  Jocelyn has extensive knowledge and expertise in the areas of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.  She established New World Doula Services, LLC in 2012.
She is an active member of Holistic Moms Network and the La Leche League of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, & Vermont. She has also spoken on the benefits of having a birth doula at a La Leche League meeting and was a featured speaker at NICE-Natural Infant and Child Expo in March of 2016.
Jocelyn lives in Duxbury, Massachusetts with her husband Neil, 2 daughters (11 and 8) and their 2 dogs (a long-haired miniature dachshund and dachshund mix rescue).
Certifications:
- Certified Birth Doula, DONA International
- Certified Childbirth Educator, Lamaze International
- Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula, ProDoula
- Certified Postpartum Placenta Specialist, ProDoula
- PAILAdvocate (Pregnancy and Infant Loss), PAIL
- Rebozo certified, http://www.genakirby.com
- Trained Babywearing Educator, Center for Babywearing Studies
Stephanie B. has been working with children and families for 12+ years and has followed her passion for birth work for over 3 years. She serves the entire Boston and South Shore area. She was trained through DONA international for birth and postpartum doula support, and is a certified Hypnobirthing Practitioner. Stephanie previously worked as a volunteer doula at MGH through their program geared towards low income and at risk patients. She has found a passion in birth work and is constantly looking to improve her knowledge and skills keeping up with the “trends” in the birthing community. She is focused on helping families achieve their own birth wishes, whatever they may be, with confidence, compassion and comfort. Stephanie believes every birth is uniquely beautiful and has its own path and she is passionate about helping mothers achieve their ideal birth.
Stephanie lives in Weymouth, MA with her husband, her son, and yellow lab, Elliot!
Amber Matteson (she/her) is a queer full spectrum doula and childbirth educator who offers conception/fertility, abortion, birth, and postpartum support. She has trained with Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, DONA, and Whole Body Pregnancy.
Amber has worked with children much of her life, and was interested in all things birth from a very young age. Although she serves many families from all walks of life, she is passionate about working within the LGBTQ+ community and helping to educate local birth workers on inclusive and affirming practices.
Amber is driven to serve and affirm those whose identities are so often shamed, marginalized, and silenced especially within the birth community.
Her practices are trauma informed, HAES (Health at Every Size) centered, and evidence-based. Her approach is gentle and supportive when working with families.
Amber lives in Weymouth with her partner and 4 cats.
Andrea is a CAPPA-trained postpartum doula, Center for Sacred Window Studies alumni, and a Newborn Mothers Postpartum Professional graduate. She is also a mother of 3 children under the age of 5. Needless to say, she is well-versed in organized chaos!
Andrea taught as an elementary school art teacher for 5 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. These experiences, in addition to her previous work in the early intervention, early childhood education, and special education fields, and several years spent working as a nanny, have prepared her greatly for a role as a postpartum doula.
Andrea personally understands the difficult, overwhelming, confusing, and absolutely magical experiences that the postpartum period brings. She will do her best each day to make sure that new and seasoned mothers and their partners feel supported, comforted, well rested, well fed, and confident in their parenting abilities. Andrea is very excited to be able to facilitate an enriching postpartum experience for local families through day-time support services.
Andrea lives in Kingston, MA with her husband, babies, and one-eyed rescue Boston Terrier, Sally.
Lauren has been working with families, particularly in helping with the infant transition for a long time. She has a background as an infant nanny, infant through preschool teacher and early childhood education. She takes pride in her experience, and her favorite stage is the fourth trimester. Lauren is a certified postpartum doula (CPPD) and birth doula. She became educated and experienced with infants before the birth of her first child in 2008.
Lauren is a blended family mother of four children, two boys and two girls. She lives in Holbrook with her husband, and growing family of children. She also has three dogs, a one year old ball python, and a newborn kitten.
An addition to her education and experience as a childcare specialist and doula, Lauren is always working to learn more and acquire many certifications. On her free time, she enjoys crafting hair bows for her children, and fitness related activities.
Pam loves babies! Before taking the CAPPA Certified Postpartum Doula training, Pam always knew she wanted to help take care of newborns.While practicing as a Massage Therapist for 27 years and a Massage Therapy Instructor for 10 years, Pam realized her most rewarding experiences were with pregnant mothers and their babies. Now she is excited to say she is able to take this next step in her career and lend another helping hand where she can.
Pam is a proud mother of two and has one grandson. She loves art, plants, the outdoors. She lives in Taunton with her two cats Riley and Lola.
Sabrina was called to birthwork after having a traumatic emergency cesarean with little to no support, and later went on to have a VBAC with her daughter. Sabrina feels honored to support you and your family without judgement, on any birth route you choose to take. Her goal is to provide you with a supportive & safe space, ultimately leading to an empowered birth experience. Sabrina feels the journey from pregnancy to motherhood is sacred, and every birthing person deserves to feel recognized, supported, and confident in their self.
Sabrina originally trained with HERBAL in 2019 for birth doula work and is now a certified doula with Crowning Achievement Doula Trainings. She is also a peer lactation counselor and placenta encapsulation specialist.
Sabrina is a homeschooling, single mom of 2, and enjoys hiking, foraging, crafting, learning about herbal remedies, and divulging herself into all things birth & postpartum.
Surey’s journey as a birth and postpartum professional began from a very early age, when she would volunteer to help moms and care for babies at family and community events. As a teenager, when she first learned that having a child did not have to be like the scary, chaotic scenes she’d always seen on TV growing up, her interest only grew.
She holds a B.A. in Anthropology, an M.A. in Archaeology & Heritage Management, and focused on cultural norms and practices surrounding gender identity, sexuality, and the construction of womanhood throughout her academic career. As time passed, however, her fascination with childbirth and supporting growing families kept beckoning.
When she had the opportunity to support her baby sister in having her first baby, she knew she had found her calling. From that time on, she has never stopped learning and supporting families in having their best birth experience and transition to life with a new baby. She is a certified Labor Doula, Postpartum & Infant Care Doula, Postpartum Placenta Specialist, Belly Bind Wrap Artist, ​Certified Lactation Counselor, Child Passenger Safety Technician, and Childbirth Educator.
Surey lives in southern Massachusetts with her husband, Paul, and their mischievous Balinese cat, Loki.
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 certifying 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.
Growing up in an environment where labor and birth weren’t discussed, all of young Sophie’s birth knowledge came from movie scenes which depicted women in anguish, helpless to their suffering and stripped of their dignity.
Later in life, a midwife shared a documentary with her which captured a beautiful water labor that not only birthed a baby, but brought forth an empowered and confident mother. This revelation sparked Sophie’s passion to equip mothers to believe in their innate ability to give birth in all its power and beauty.
By replacing a fear-driven mindset with a confident one, birth can be welcomed as a natural and positive experience. Sophie brings a peaceful and encouraging presence, leading with affirmation and a non-judgmental yet informed approach to her practice.