Meet Tessa
Certified Birth Doula
Certified Postpartum Doula
Carrot Fertility Approved Doula
Tessa Lee-Thomas is a certified full-spectrum doula with over a decade of experience in caregiving and nannying. Her journey into birth work began from a deep-rooted passion for supporting women and families through every phase of their reproductive journey—from fertility and pregnancy to postpartum recovery and beyond.
Tessa brings a unique blend of holistic care and evidence-based medical knowledge to her work. She is certified in fertility, birth, and postpartum doula support, CPR-certified, and a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS). Currently, she is completing certifications in Lamaze childbirth education and infant sleep coaching to further expand her support offerings.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Nutrition Sciences from Brooklyn College and ongoing studies in an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, Tessa is committed to lifelong learning. Her goal is to bridge the gap between wellness and clinical care by offering personalized support that honors both the science and soul of birth and postpartum.
Tessa’s approach is nurturing, grounded, and informed—drawing from years of hands-on experience with families and a deep respect for the emotional, physical, and spiritual transitions that come with parenthood. Whether preparing a birth plan, supporting lactation, or easing the early days of newborn care, Tessa walks alongside each client with compassion, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to informed choice.
Cannot recommend Tessa enough.
We leveraged her for nighttime support for the first trimester of our newborn’s life. She is calm, caring, highly competent, and more.
She helped us by giving us advice, normalizing all of the weird newborn behaviors, and listening to our preferences once we landed on our feet. We always looked forward to her visits, helping us catch up on much needed sleep. Work with Tessa and you won’t regret it!
Highly recommend! We used Tessa for our newborn baby starting in March 2023 and she was with us for three months. Being a breastfeeding mom and also having a toddler, Tessa made our lives so much easier during the hectic and stressful postpartum time.
We first met Tessa the night we came home from the hospital with our daughter, and she immediately provided tons of support and reassurance to us as we began this new parenting journey. Throughout her care as a nighttime doula for us, she was communicative and helpful, not only in caring for our newborn, but also with lactation support and generally sharing lots of knowledge for both parents relating to sleeping, breathing, breastfeeding, and beyond.
I will remember one night when our daughter was being quite fussy, but the moment Tessa walked in and picked her up, she began to calm down and smile. Tessa’s nighttime visits allowed my wife and I to catch up on sleep, gain confidence in the early stages of parenting, and learn more about what to expect from our newborn at each and every stage.
As your postpartum team, we are committed to making your transition into parenthood as smooth as possible. Together, we will create a supportive environment where you can thrive and enjoy precious moments with your new bundle of joy. Please fill out the contact form for a complimentary phone consultation.