Alysa St. Charles

Boston area birth doula, lactation counselor, & childbirth educator

My specialty is evidence-based everything.

For me, being a doula is not just a job, it’s a way of life. It’s a deep commitment to showing up with presence, compassion, and unwavering support as a trusted guide during some of life’s most transformative moments.

With an evidence-based approach, I aim to improve the birth and immediate postpartum experience for parents, their loved ones, and their newborns. I offer personalized, one-on-one support that empowers clients with the confidence and knowledge to feel grounded and in control throughout their pregnancy and birth journey.

I believe in your ability to birth, and I am here to support and advocate for you every step of the way. Together, we can navigate the birthing process with informed decision-making, compassionate care, and unwavering support. I believe in you, and I am honored to be part of your birthing experience.

- Childbirth International, Certified Birth Doula (CBD(CBI))
- Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
- Lamaze International, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE)
- Joint Master of Arts (MA), Brandeis University
  - Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  - Cultural Anthropology
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Michigan State University
  - Women’s and Gender Studies
- Associate of Business (AB), Lansing Community College
  - Legal Studies
- Level II Reiki Practitioner
- Spinning Babies
- Babywearing
- Proud mom of 1
- Owner of 2 Golden Retrievers
- Lives in Cambridge, MA
- Co-author on OBGYN research publications and conference posters (samples linked below)
  - Contraception 2025
  - SMFM 2025

Former clients say

LAUREN

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Hiring Alysa was one of the best choices we made for our pregnancy.
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LISA

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While my birth experience didn't go exactly as I had hoped (because when does it ever), Alysa helped me to feel confident in the choices I made throughout and feel like I was in charge of my experience.
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MARIA

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We are so lucky to have found Alysa. She gave us incredible support and knowledge-based guidance throughout the third trimester and in the labor and delivery room
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SARAH

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I can't say enough about how much Alysa helped me and my husband through our fertility journey and the birth of our son. Her knowledge and generosity of spirit were a shining light for us during some very difficult moments. She has been kind yet fierce advocate when we needed one the most.
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