About me

Hi, I'm Amanda Souza, a DONA-trained birth and postpartum doula based in Rochester, NY and the founder of Alma Sprout. Before becoming a doula I spent years as a professional nanny, so I bring real hands-on newborn experience into everything I do. I work with all kinds of families — I speak English and Portuguese, and I offer inclusive, affirming care for everyone. I offer birth support, daytime and overnight postpartum care, and newborn sleep guidance virtually across the US.

Certification and training

Birth doula - DONA International (2025)

Postpartum doula - DONA International (2026)

Specialties

Languages

English, Portuguese

Service introduction

At Alma Sprout I offer four main services. For birth, I provide continuous labor and birth support through The Bloom — I stay with you from the moment you call me until after your baby arrives. For the postpartum period I offer daytime visits Monday through Friday to support your recovery, and overnight newborn care any night of the week so your whole family can actually sleep. And for families struggling with sleep patterns, Roots & Rest is my virtual newborn sleep guidance program — a flat-rate package with a personalized plan, daily monitoring, and follow-up sessions to adjust what isn't working. Everything starts with a free consultation.

Packages

Ratings and reviews