Maternal Health Resources

This resource guide provides vital information for families seeking maternity care, birth support, and community resources in the Capital Region. Whether you’re looking for a healthcare provider, doula, or community service, this list is a starting point for informed decision-making and support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.

Maternal Health Resource Guide

Heathcare Providers

William I. Anyaegbunam, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
Complete Women’s Care of Clifton Park PLLC
2 Emma Lane, Suite 202, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone: (518) 881-1888
Rebecca Adler, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
Obstetrics and Gynecology at AMC
391 Myrtle Avenue, Suite 2 MC-74, Albany, NY 12208
Jocular Ford, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
Capital Region Women’s Care
101 Jordan Road, Suite 200, Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 274-0476
Josefina Marin, MD
Agape, A Woman’s Medical Place
646 Plank Rd., Suite 106, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone: (518) 280-0334
Christopher C. Medina, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
Capital Region Women’s Care
101 Jordan Road, Suite 200, Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 274-0476

Midwives and Doulas

Kayon Forrest-Gongasingh, NP
Chenique Boutelle, LCSW
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/chenique-boutelle-albany-ny/1256435
Diamond Moon Doula
Phone: (518) 288-5055
Christina Eaton
Birth Doula
Bee Nurtured Doula Services
772 Myrtle Ave., Albany, NY, 12208
Phone: (518) 227-0299
Email: beenurtureddoula@gmail.com
Tershia Ellis
Certified Doula, Postpartum Doula
Shia O. Doula Services
Phone: (518) 986-9041
Nikita Hardy, MPA
Holistic Reproductive Wellness Specialist
Millennial Doula
131 Spring Road, Schenectady, NY 12302
Phone: (518) 707-6850
Altranise Harris
Certified Doula, Licensed Massage Therapist
485 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 380-6882
Josie Hart
Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula
The Sweet Spot
251 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205
Phone: (518) 618-2371
Gadria Kalinowski, LMSW
Birth Doula
A Precious Treasure Doula
30 Elm St., Albany, NY 12202
Amal Hechehouche
Phone: (518) 428-8961
Email: amal.cooney.doula@gmail.com
Diamond
Phone: (347) 493-1931
Email: diamond.quiles@gmail.com
Mateo Uhalde
Phone: (607) 778-0562
Email: lighthousedoulaservices@gmail.com
Ashley Tate
Phone: (518) 951-8817
Email: at515411@gmail.com
Jayana LaDoula / Lafotos
Destiny Bender
Phone: (347) 739-0868
Email: destinybender54@gmail.com
Joslin Dupuis
Phone: (518) 847-2667
Email: joslindupuislcsw@gmail.com
Ra’Keeya S. Ramos
Phone: (718) 679-3373
Email: Gentlebdoula@gmail.com
LaQuetta Alexander-Ellis
Phone: (518) 542-1072
Email: laquettaellis@yahoo.com

Community Health & Support Centers

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center – Albany
220 Green St, Albany, NY 12202
Phone: (518) 465-4771
Planned Parenthood – Troy Health Center
120 Hoosick St, Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 434-5678
Planned Parenthood – Albany Health Center
855 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206
Phone: (518) 434-5678
BirthNet
Aiming to eliminate inequities in birth outcomes for Black and Brown families.
Phone: 518-595-8074
Email: birthnet@birthnewyork.org
https://birthnewyork.org/
Mom Starts here
Our mission is to walk with families along their parenting journey. We provide support for the internal and external needs of parents so they can be at their best and have connected, loving relationships with their children
https://www.momstartshere.org/
Lisa Preller
Website: Empowered Midwifery Care
Family Life Center
Offers home births, midwives, doulas, and parenting classes.
20 Elm Street, Albany, NY 12202
Phone: (518) 465-0241
Upstate Lactation Collective Hello@upstatelactationcollective.com
Heirloom Lactactation/ Cara Banks https://www.heirloomlactation.com/

Maternal Support Programs

Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)
Babies in Waiting – Provides support for pregnant women, including pregnancy and childbirth classes, family development, and consultations with a nurse.
Phone: (518) 272-6012
Address: 2331 5th Ave, Troy, NY 12180
WIC Program
Nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and access to healthy food for pregnant and postpartum women and children up to age five.
Phone: 1-800-522-5206
Bellevue Women’s Center
The region’s only community hospital dedicated to the care of women and babies.
2210 Troy-Schenectady Road, Niskayuna, NY 12309
Phone: (518) 730-4336
Burdett Birth Center
Capital Region Midwifery
2231 Burdett Ave., Suite 160, Troy, NY 12180
Phone: 518-326-1620
Samaritan OB/GYN – Clifton Park
Operated by Samaritan Hospital
855 Rte. 146, Suite 150, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone: 518-373-4555
Samaritan OB/GYN – Latham
Capital Region Health Park
713 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Suite 304, Latham, NY 12110
Phone: 518-786-6270

Birth Justice & Support

Additional Resources

Exhale Abortion Support Talkline
Free, confidential emotional support.
Phone: 866-4-EXHALE
Text: 617-749-2948
The Doula Network of the Capital Region
Community of independent birth professionals offering education and support.
Email: thedoulauetwork@gmail.com
Heart Tree Birth Services
Offers birth and postpartum doula services, as well as Lamaze classes.
Phone: 518-595-9449
Peter’s Hospital Birthing Center
Family-centered care with a home-like setting for labor and delivery.
315 S. Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208
Phone: 518-525-1388
Albany Medical Center – Birth Place
Family-centered model of care
Phone: 518-262-4942
Address: 391 Myrtle Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
https://www.albanydistrictlinks.org/
Chasing Health https://chasinghealthinc.org/

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