Ella’s NYC Little Black Book of Care Providers: Lactation, Postpartum & Newborn Support
This is my curated list of trusted NYC care providers for new moms, including lactation, postpartum, and newborn support. It’s updated monthly. Last update: March 2026.
These are the care providers I trust, refer, and see doing exceptional work with families every day.
Postpartum Doulas
Hannah Gray | Hannah is an incredible postpartum doula helping mothers trust their bodies and instincts.
Allie Blanchard | Allie is a doula, dreamer, and dog mom who supports growing families with a balance of tenderness, enthusiasm, and humor.
Ross Erin Martineau | Ross brings deep understanding, care, and a dash of humor to the transformative experience of becoming a parent.
Ali Madden | Ali supports families with a calm, grounding presence, helping you feel confident, curious, and at ease during this season of change. She lives in Brooklyn with my partner, daughter, and our sweet fur boy, Max.
Lactation Consultants
Cady Mcvay | Cady offers in-person and virtual support to help with building/maintaining supply, getting a good latch, pumping, hunger cues, how to know baby is getting what they need, bottle feeding, red flags to look out for and what “normal” looks like.
Ora Feeding | A team of highly trained lactation consultants and counselors offering evidence-based, compassionate feeding support.
Meal Delivery Services
Welcome Home | Wholesome, nourishing prepared meals so you can focus on early parenthood. Use code ELLA10 at checkout.
Feed Your Sister | Elia helps busy, expecting moms in by preparing home-cooked meals to nourish the whole family.
Family Photographers
Theresa Balderas | Theresa photographs families in NY and the Tri-state area, or in her studio in Chelsea, in New York.
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Pediatric Dietitian | Sari Imberman is a pediatric and family dietitian who helps take the stress and guesswork out of feeding—from starting solids to picky eating and beyond.
Speech Language Pathologist | Jocelyn M. Wood supports children in speaking, eating, and thriving with a thoughtful, individualized approach.
Family Nutrition Practice | Seed + Sprout is a Brooklyn-based nutrition practice founded by Sophie Alfieri MS, RDN, CLC, dedicated to helping you achieve your nutrition goals from fertility through to family nutrition.
Pregnancy Dietitian | Amanda Reed is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in NYC who specializes in pregnancy nutrition.
