SAGE BIRTHING SERVICES
INNER WISDOM, INNER STRENGTH
PREGNANCY
BIRTH
POSTPARTUM
Pregnancy and Birth
Postpartum
Holistic Breastfeeding Support
Thriving Together.
Hi, my name is Anna
I am a Holistically trained Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula & Breastfeeding Counselor providing support in the NYC area, in person and virtually.
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Who am I?
First of all I am a mother of three amazing children. Birth of each one of them taught me so much! Hospital birth, followed by homebirth with an amazing midwife and finally free birth with only my older children and my closest friend present.
All those experiences are the reasons,why I decided to take the path of supporting women and couples on journey of parenthood.
I see pregnancy, birth and postpartum period as a Rite of Passage and always feel deeply honored to be part of this event.
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With Master Degree in Translation, for many years I worked as a Medical Interpreter in all major hospitals in New York City.
Then, after taking my first (of many) birth doula trainings back in 2017, I knew instantly that is exactly what want to do.
Now, after having supported over ninety families, I feel absolutely honored to do what I feel is my life calling. ​​​​​​​​
How I Assist
As a respected Birth Coach, I pride myself in providing you and your partner with care, understanding, information, and support throughout, during, and after the birthing process. Our initial meeting will help me tailor my packages to fit your needs. To schedule an initial consultation, or to learn more about my practice, please contact me at 646-637-5745 or e-mail me at sagebirthingservices@gmail.com
My Services
TRAININGS and SKILLS
Upon becoming a parent, I knew I wanted to work with women and for women. Since then I've been undertaking various trainings with a desire to expand, and deepen my knowledge and skills. I invite you to review my qualifications and experience below.
April 2017
BIRTH DOULA TRAINING
DONA International Birth Doula training with Debra Pascali-Bonaro
March-June 2017
GO DIAPER FREE CERTIFIED COACH TRAINING
June 2017
PREPARING FOR CARING: TOUCH&HANDLING PRACTICES
Workshop at Babie's Project
Teaching touch and handling babies for parents and caregivers
September 2017
COMFORTING TOUCH FOR DOULAS with Yiska Obadia
How to use touch and various comfort techniques to support women in labor.
November to December 2017
CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR
Breastfeeding Counselor Certification Training with Leah Rivera, IBCLC
December 2017
CERTIFIED INNATE Postpartum Care Provider
Training with Traditional Midwife Rachelle Garcia Seliga
Deep dive into understanding physiological needs of a postpartum period.
Postpartum Traditions around the world, nervous system, food, warming therapies, bodywork, physiology of postpartum healing and recovery.
February 2018
VAGINAL STEAM FACILITATOR
Vaginal Steam Facilitator Course with Steamy Chick
Traditional art of using the healing properties of warmth and herbs to support women's health.
April- May 2018
Full Spectrum Doula
7-week long Full Spectrum Doula training with Ancient Songs Doula Services
June 2018 Holistic Hospital Doula Training with Independent Midwife Whapio Diane Bartlett
CERTIFIED HOLISTIC HOSPITAL DOULA
Holistic Hospital Doula Training with Independent Midwife Whapio Diane Bartlett
November 2018
ADVANCED HOLISTIC DOULA
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OF BIRTH
Advanced studies in Anatomy and Physiology, Prenatal Care, Holistic Birth, Meditation and Conflict Resolution and Placenta Medicine.
October 2018-September 2020
Mentorship Program at Manhattan Birth
Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula Certification
2-year long mentorship with Tanya Wills, homebirth Midwife.
May 2019
SPINNING BABIES WORKSHOP
Spinning Babies workshop with Lorenza Holt
November 2019 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Advocate on line course with Nneka Hall
PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS ADVOCATE
November 2019 Holistic Doula Certification Training with Whapio
CERTIFIED HOLISTIC DOULA
May 2020 Closing the bones ceremony in Postpartum Time
REBOZO and CLOSING THE BONES CEREMONY TRAINING
October 2020- January 2021
PHYSIOLOGIC BABY CARE CLASS SERIES with Rachelle Garcia Seliga
March 2021 - December 2021
INNATE Postpartum Care Training - 9 months long
certification training with a Traditional Midwife, creator of INNATE postpartum .
MAY 2022
PARAMANA DOULA COURSE WITH MICHELE ODENT AND LILIANA LAMMERS
October 2022
Holistic Postpartum Training with Whapio
July 2023
Birth Mask Reveal with Karlton Terry, Pre and Perinatal Educator
How Birth experience shapes us and they way we experience life.
How baby experiences moment of Birth.
July 2023
Go Milk Yourself
Lactation Training with Francie Webb, founder of Go Milk Yourself
September 2023- September 2024
Year Long Matrona Birthkeeper Mentorship.
Entry Level Midwifery Education with Whapio
DOULAMATCH Profile:
https://doulamatch.net/profile/18162/anna-raczka
"Even through your hardest days, remember we are all made of stardust."
Carl Sagan