Gretchen Grinsteinner

Birth & Postpartum Doula
New London, Connecticut
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About me

Welcome, Mama! I am a trained birth doula, childbirth educator, and a certified perinatal behavioral health coach with a masters degree in developmental psychology. I love working with mothers who are feeling lost, unprepared, and overwhelmed with all there is to learn about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Motherhood is a journey of growth, transformation, and deep intuition—and I’m here to help you embrace every step. As a current military spouse, some of my favorite clients have been fellow military spouses. There is nothing quite like connecting with someone who truly understands the unique situation you are in, especially when your spouse is on deployment. I happily offer military discounts to any active service member or spouse! Through guidance, advocacy, and unwavering support, I’ll empower you to trust yourself, navigate change with confidence, and step into your natural strengths as a mother. You are blooming into exactly who you’re meant to be—let’s nurture that together! -Gretchen

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2020)

Masters of Arts in Applied Developmental Psychology (2023)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training (DONA Approved) (2023)

Childbirth Educator (Lamaze Approved) (2024)

Certified Perinatal Behavioral Health Coach (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

Postpartum Support International

DONA International

Credentials
BA MA
Specialties
Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Breastfeeding Support Parenting Support Postpartum Depression Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum
Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer expert virtual support tailored to where you are—pregnant or postpartum. Choose from flexible packages—low, mid, or top tier—to get the personalized care and guidance you need. With compassionate, evidence-based coaching, I empower moms to feel confident, calm, and connected through every step of their journey.

Packages
The Pregnancy Support Starter
A gentle, affordable way to start preparing for birth with clarity and confidence. You don’t need a full-blown plan — you just need someone to help you make sense of it all and build emotional confidence. - (3) Private one-hour prenatal coaching sessions - Unlimited text support during your third trimester - Access to the Birth Planning Course - Emotional and mental prep for labor and postpartum
$549.00
USD Flat rate
Virtual Doula & Birth Prep Bundle
For the mom who wants hands-on guidance without in-person doula care. ​You want more than just classes — you want a trusted guide by your side who can coach you through your fears, decisions, and mindset work before the big day. - (3) Private one-hour prenatal coaching sessions - Unlimited text support throughout the 3rd trimester - Virtual support throughout labor - Birth debrief call - Full access to online courses: *Birth Planning Course *6-Hour Birth Education Course *Mini Postpartum Prep Course
$1,549.00
USD Flat rate
The Postpartum Support Starter
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, isolated, anxious, or simply off — this is your gentle entry point to getting support that truly understands you. - (5) private 45-minute sessions - Weekly email/text check-ins for the first 6 weeks postpartum (or 6 weeks total) - 1.5 hour birth debriefing appointment
$649.00
USD Flat rate
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Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

Gretchen is a very warm soul and has a passion for nurturing people. She provides so much helpful information backed up with research. I trust her wholeheartedly.

- Bridgette V.

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