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Meet the Team

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About Us

Boston Birth Village provides community, education and support during pregnancy, birth and throughout parenthood. We offer a variety of services, classes and support groups that provide parents with the resources and skills they need to feel informed, at ease and connected. Our company was born in 2023 but the roots go back 16 years, when Shira’s first child was born, and we experienced first-hand some of the challenges of birthing and parenting a tiny human. Throughout the years, we have witnessed ourselves, our friends and our respective clients face challenges in different ways, and we want to do our part in alleviating some of the stress during what should be a very special time.  We believe that birthing people deserve: - Knowledge and choices about the birth process - Support before, during and after the baby arrives - Friendship with others going through a similar experience - Access to professionals who can help along the way! We are sisters who have each birthed three children. We have been there for each other and our motto has always been “do not suffer alone.” Now we have teamed up to open our village to the Boston Community. Welcome to Boston Birth Village!

Yaffa Tilles

Yaffa Tilles

Co-Owner, Founding Partner, Birth Doula, LICSW, PMH-C

I love the beach, spa days, and being with my kiddos, hubby and pup, Kira!

Alison Shelby

Alison Shelby

Postpartum Doula

I love the outdoors, going hiking, biking, camping etc. I am also a huge animal lover, I like to read and love the ocean.

Karla Degroot

Karla Degroot

Postpartum Doula

My family and I spend our time between our two properties, where I love to play with my three boys or read!

Stephanie Bythrow

Stephanie Bythrow

Birth and Postpartum Doula

Outside of doula work you can find me spending time outdoors or traveling with my husband, two young sons and yellow lab, Elliot!

Gabriela Barboza

Gabriela Barboza

Newborn Care Specialist

I love nature, animals, baking, and creating traditions with my friends and family!

Beatriz Navarro

Beatriz Navarro

Newborn Care Specialist

I was an au pair and have been working as a Newborn Care Specialist for the past few years. I love being with babies and supporting families!

Dayse Ferreira

Dayse Ferreira

Newborn Care Specialist

Leah Harris

Leah Harris

Postpartum Doula

Samin Chaparoo

Samin Chaparoo

Birth Doula

I enjoy dancing ballet, doing yoga, baking sourdough and spending time with my community and neighbors!

Thaiz Camillato

Thaiz Camillato

Shira Strosberg

Shira Strosberg

Co-Owner, Founding Partner, Certified Birth Doula

I love musicals and my favorite TV show is Grey's Anatomy which I watch whenever I can!

Emily Isman

Emily Isman

Postpartum Doula

I enjoy tennis, mahjong, and my kids! And I especially enjoy the newborn snuggles and meeting new families!

Nancy Saperstone

Nancy Saperstone

Postpartum Doula

I love to cycle and travel!

Jess Ohanion

Jess Ohanion

Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula

I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, cooking, and a good book!

Rafaela Sanchez Guerreiro

Rafaela Sanchez Guerreiro

Newborn Care Specialist

I’m 28 years old and Brazilian! I came to the United States as an au pair. I love to spend time with my friends and my dog, Sophie.

Erin Conlon

Erin Conlon

Postpartum Doula

Rachel Sandler

Rachel Sandler

Postpartum Doula

Luciana Gerrish

Luciana Gerrish

Postpartum Doula

Nicky Linzer

Nicky Linzer

Social Work Intern

I love quality time with friends & family, football season (Go Bears!), pizza, and exploring a new town with my husband, son, and golden retriever!

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