Awaken your inner strength for a confident birth journey

Holistic doula support in NYC
Prenatal Birth Postpartum

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  • I provide expert, personalized prenatal support, equipping families with the tools, techniques, and guidance needed for a confident and empowered birth experience. With a background as a Christian pastor and lived birth & parenting experience, I offer trusted support in birth planning, pain management, and navigating every stage of pregnancy.

  • I guide families through the prenatal phase by providing:

    • Personalized Birth Planning Session

    • Essential Coaching

      • Bradley Method/Hypnobirthing

      • Practice For Pushing Techniques

      • Comforting Touch/ Havening Practices

    • Emotional Support

    • Comprehensive Resource Library

  • I am committed to your well-being and offer compassionate and personalized support for your family throughout your unique birthing journey, regardless of your birth preferences.

    • Home Birth: Providing guidance and support in the comfort of your home for a serene birthing experience.

    • Hospital Birth without Intervention: Assisting you in navigating a hospital environment while minimizing medical interventions to maintain a natural experience.

    • Hospital Birth with Intervention: Supporting you in a hospital setting with the necessary interventions, ensuring your preferences are respected throughout the process.

    • Cesarean Birth: Offering emotional and practical support for planned or unplanned cesarean deliveries, helping you feel empowered and informed.

    • VBAC & HBAC: Guiding families through Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) or Home Birth After Cesarean (HBAC) journeys, with a focus on safety and confidence.

    • Multiples: Providing tailored support for families expecting twins or more, addressing the unique challenges and needs of multiple births.

    • Inductions: Assisting you through the induction process, ensuring you feel informed and supported at every stage.

    • Virtual Birth Support: Offering remote support for those who prefer or require virtual assistance during labor and delivery, maintaining connection and care from afar.

    • Sibling Emotional Support: Providing emotional support during the prenatal and postpartum periods to whole family units, addressing the mental health needs of families navigating the complexities of pregnancy and early parenthood.

  • I have supported families across NYC, Westchester, Long Island, New Jersey, and Rockland County.

    Hospitals, Birthing Centers and Midwives include:

    • Northern Westchester

    • White Plain Hospital

    • MSW, MSE

    • Weil Cornell

    • NYU Longone

    • Alexandra Cohen

    • Lennox Hill

    • NYP

    • Katz LIJ

    • Northshore

    • TLC Midwives

    • Woven Tribes Midwifery

    • Cosmos Midwifery

    • Central Park Midwives

    • Oula

    • BSD Birthing Center

  • Providing personalized guidance on breastfeeding techniques, milk supply, and overcoming challenges, ensuring that parents feel confident and empowered in their feeding choices.

  • Helping families master newborn care essentials—from diaper changes and holding techniques to car seat installation—I’m here to guide you through the baby basics.

  • Drawing upon my background as a pastor and counselor, I am dedicated to helping families navigate the emotional challenges of early parenthood. Through personalized support and active listening, I empower parents to prioritize their mental well-being and foster a nurturing environment for themselves and their families.

  • Holding space for grief and healing during seasons of loss. Together, we honor the emotions and heartbreak that come with such devastating experiences.

Hi, I’m Doula Sierra!

Welcome! I’m Sierra Vásquez, a passionate NYC-based doula specializing in home births, unmedicated labor, and faith-centered birth support. I am the co-founder of Doulas in the Heights, a collective of local doulas serving Upper Manhattan, I am committed to empowering families to thrive from pregnancy through postpartum.

My journey into birth work began in 2019 with the birth of my first son. That experience ignited a deep passion for helping families embrace a holistic approach to parenthood — one that honors the mind, body, and soul before, during, and after birth.

As an expert in home births and natural labor support, my doula practice is deeply rooted in:

  • Knowledge to equip you with confidence for making empowered decisions about your body and baby.

  • Connection to your intuition, strengthening body awareness and spiritual trust throughout the birth process.

  • Practical tools to nurture the flourishing of your whole family in the sacred transition into parenthood.

Whether you are preparing for a home birth, seeking an unmedicated hospital birth, or looking for a doula who honors your faith-based values, I am here to walk alongside you with care, wisdom, and support.

Let’s embark on this beautiful journey together.
Schedule your free consultation today and discover the difference holistic doula care can make in your birth story.

  • What people are saying...

  • “As a new mother, I found that sharing my thoughts, feelings and struggles with Sierra made a world of difference. She was patient with me and is the type of mother I would like to become! She's honest, practical, patient and helped me problem solve different situations. I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings with her, not because she is a doula, but because of the type of person she is.”

    -Caroline, Washington Heights

  • “Sierra has been absolutely wonderful during this first time journey of motherhood. She has been nothing but caring, patient, kind and attentive from the first time we spoke. In the delivery room, she was incredibly attentive and supportive and that helped me tremendously. She made sure that I was able to stick to the birth plan that I wanted as much as possible and she was a huge advocate for my son and I. She has been incredibly knowledgeable about babies and lactation support.”

    -Courtney, Westchester

  • “The last couple weeks of my second pregnancy were unexpectedly difficult; I talked with Sierra several times and she was able to help guide me through my own turbulent emotions and answers to questions I had never thought to ask myself as I grappled with possible interventions. Her support was invaluable. Sierra listened well, was understanding, and didn't waste any time at getting to the root of my worries. I was so grateful that I reached out for prenatal support because it brought me the peace my body and mind needed to relax and let go of all the stress!”

    -Courtney, Miami

  • I don’t even have enough words to express the immense gratitude I feel for Sierra, my incredible doula. From the moment I met her, I knew I was in good hands, but what she did for me throughout the entire process of bringing my first child into the world went far beyond anything I could have imagined.

    Sierra was a constant source of calm, support, and strength, always knowing exactly what to say or do when I needed it most. Her presence was a grounding force during the most intense moments, offering encouragement when I doubted myself and always reminding me of my own strength. She was there to guide me through every stage, from pregnancy to labor to those first precious moments with my baby. Her deep knowledge and unwavering support helped me feel empowered, confident, and ready for whatever came next.

    -Lees, Washington Heights

  • “Sierra was such a blessing during my pregnancy! She was so supportive throughout the pregnancy, walking me through all my options, supportive and informative of all my natural birth desires, plus there for me emotionally when needed. During the birth she helped me stay (more) calm through the contractions. Then when things didn’t go as planned and I didn’t make it to the hospital she stayed calm, supportive, and helpful communicating with my midwife and 911 and guiding my partner through every moment.
    I truly had the most beautiful, amazing birth experience and Sierra played a huge role in making that happen!”

    -Ashley, Harlem

my affiliated partnerships:

New York State Department of Health - Affiliated Partnerships - NYC Doula Sierra
Baby Caravan NYC profile
Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership - NYc doula
NYC doula profile
Boober NYC doula profile