Lorraine Mejias

Postpartum Doula
Edison, New Jersey
7 years of experience
5.0
About me

Hi! I'm Lorraine. I'm a doula and lactation counselor. I'm also the founder of Repose Postpartum, a postpartum care company that focuses exclusively on recovery, newborn care, and breastfeeding. I've worked with about 300 families throughout NJ and NYC over the past 8 years. I encourage you to think of yourself as the CEO of your home, and to bring in a doula as a postpartum consultant who will help you navigate their new normal and help you start their parenthood journey on the right foundation. That looks like: • Ensuring that your physical and mental health is prioritized, as it's the foundation for your family's unit • Translating newborn care into systems that actually support rest and recovery • Guiding you on how to better understand and respond to your baby's cues and behavior • Providing breastfeeding counseling so that you can feel more informed and supported on how they feed their baby • Educating you on the intricacies of newborn sleep, and helping to implement gentle and realistic sleep routines. I accept most benefit programs offered by employers. I'd love to learn more about how my team and I can support you during the early postpartum period.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2014)

Masters in Public Administration (2018)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training, DONA (2021)

Certified Postpartum Doula, Childbirth International (2020)

Lactation Counselor, Childbirth International (2021)

Memberships and affiliations

President of NJ Breastfeeding Coalition

Credentials
CLC CPD
Specialties
Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Babywearing Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Newborn Care Nipple and Breast Pain Parenting Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Premature Infants Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal Steam
Languages

English, Spanish

Service introduction

Check out our website for more information. reposepostpartum.com

Packages
Rest Package
Less than 15 nights of overnight support
$65.00
USD Per hour
Repose Package
15 Nights or more of overnight support
$60.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
50
5.0

Repose Postpartum was a true game changer for our family. From the very beginning, Lorraine was professional, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable. She helped us feel confident in caring for our baby while also prioritizing rest and recovery. I can't recommend Repose Postpartum highly enough to any family looking for meaningful and professional postpartum support.

- Shawn -SB- Burnett

5.0

Mimi was an amazing birth doula for me. She has such helpful info to share leading up to the birth and really helped me understand what to expect at every stage of labor and delivery. She was right by my side through the whole labor and birth, keeping me calm and supported. She fit in so naturally with my husband, mom, and the nurses that it felt like she was part of the family. Highly recommend!

- Ariel Simmonds

5.0

Our company provided us with doula benefits through a program called Carrot. Lorraine connected us with Rose to help with our newborn at night for several weeks after birth. It was the single best decision we made, not just for our youngest daughter but for our entire family. My wife found more support and guidance than she could have ever hoped for. And we half joke that our youngest daughter found her new best friend. Rose was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond. She melded perfectly into our new family of four’s hectic schedule. We are incredibly grateful to have crossed paths with Rose! Thank you Lorraine for facilitating the connection!

- Victor Chiapaikeo

5.0

Lorraine and Paige are absolutely fantastic! After having a difficult birth my husband and I realized we needed some extra help at night so that I could truly sleep and recover. During our search we came across Repose birth services. Best decision we made! I was able to get the sleep I really needed and the comfort of knowing my baby was well taken care of. I look forward to working with them again in the future!

- Kate Werner

5.0

Absolutely LOVED working with Mijanou (Mimi) President. Her level of communication throughout my pregnancy and birth process was incredible. She was not only extremely supportive and responsive but had a really great way of explaining the labor and delivery process to me. She provided the exact level of detail I needed and simplified such an overwhelming process for me where I felt well prepared for my labor with her guidance. She showed up the hospital with remarkable timing and was the calming presence I needed. She also worked extremely well with my doctor - where my doctor asked for her contact details and mentioned to me on two different occasions how impressed she was with Mimi and how Mimi was now on the top of her referral list. My parents also really loved and valued her presence when they met her shortly after my baby arrived. I can’t recommend her enough! She is an absolute gem and has really found her calling in life with this role.

- Kristen Sisko

5.0

The service that Lorraine and her company offer is great. And they took their time with our baby and showed us how to do things.

- Sheldon White

5.0

The best in the game hands down.

- Marty Mar

5.0

I’ll admit, I didn’t totally understand what a postpartum doula did when my wife first brought it up. But after working with Lorraine and her team, I can confidently say this was one of the best decisions we made as new parents. Lorraine wasn’t just there for my wife and the baby. She included me, guided me, and never made me feel like I was in the way. I learned how to swaddle, how to soothe, how to support my wife in a real, hands-on way without feeling judged for not already knowing what to do. Postpartum can be overwhelming, and as a dad, it’s easy to feel unsure or left out. But this support made me feel more confident, more connected, and more present. I’d recommend this service to any partner who wants to show up fully but isn’t sure where to start. Worth every penny.

- Darius Harrison

5.0

Hiring Lorraine and her team was hands-down one of the best decisions we made during our pregnancy. From the moment we connected, she made me feel empowered, informed, and supported without ever being pushy or overwhelming. She listened to what we wanted, matched us with the perfect doula, and stayed involved the whole way through. Our postpartum support was a literal lifesaver. I was able to rest, focus on healing, and actually enjoy bonding with my baby instead of stressing over every little thing. Our doula helped with feedings, answered all our late-night questions, and reminded me to take care of myself, too. Don’t hesitate. Book them.

- Katherine Baez

5.0

I cannot say enough amazing things about Lorraine. She is caring, diligent and works tirelessly everyday to make sure her families are satisfied. I would recommended her a 1000 times more.

- Danice M

5.0

This was such a welcomed session! I feel getting insight from successful, business- minded women is what's needed to feel supported in this work. Thank you so very much!

- Tonique Griffin

5.0

It was indeed an eye-opening experience for me. The ladies were knowledgeable and willing to share their knowledge with all who were present. I do hope there is another one to come.

- Luciana Wallace

5.0

Lorraine is an intuitive website builder tailored specifically for doulas. I love how she was patient when I was indecisive. I can effortlessly update my site and truly make it my own. Lorraine gets doulas!

- Danielle M

5.0

As new parents, that both work full-time, we struggled with navigating the newborn experience. Reposed birth services worked tirelessly to ensure that we not only got much needed rest but also critical education that helped us to be confident in caring for our precious daughter. We would highly recommend them.

- Steve Alexander

5.0

Highly recommend Repose Birth Services! As first time parents who had recently moved to NJ, we were on the lookout for postpartum support as we didn’t have everything setup. I came across Repose Birth Services based on 5 star reviews from so many parents. Right after my first call with Lorraine I felt at ease as she was extremely flexible in working out a schedule for us irrespective of uncertainty on when I would deliver. She connected us with Paige who was our primary doula. I can’t thank enough both Paige and Lorraine who teamed up to provide both day and night support in the first two weeks and were extremely flexible on the schedule when I needed them the most. Huge shout out to Paige for her incredible support throughout our time together with our daughter. I could sleep and rest in the night while Paige would make sure our daughter was calm, well fed and clean while also making sure I was doing ok and had everything I needed. Paige was amazing with our daughter the way she would calm her down when she was super fussy and not sleeping. Again highly recommend Repose Services to anyone looking for an amazing team for postpartum support.

- anubha nagpal

5.0

Lorraine is absolutely amazing - so responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable. Her company has been a life saver for us since the birth of our son, with their postpartum services. We have used overnight services with the doula, Simone, and she is so incredibly kind and sweet with our son. We are able to sleep and rest soundly knowing that our son is in good hands. I can't recommend Repose enough! Truly an amazing group that we feel so lucky to have found. Look no further than Repose for all doula services!!

- Ashley Decker

5.0

Excellent service

- silvia saez

5.0

We cannot say enough wonderful things about the repose doula team that supported our family during the first two months after our baby girl was born. As first-time parents with very little experience and after having an unexpected C-section, we needed extra care — and this team went above and beyond. A special shoutout to Lorraine, the owner, for her unwavering support and for making sure we always felt reassured and cared for. Annelle was incredibly patient and kind throughout my breastfeeding journey, offering guidance and encouragement when I needed it most. And Yvette was the ultimate baby whisperer — her natural touch and calming presence made our daughter feel so comfortable and secure. Thanks to this amazing team, we felt safe, supported, and empowered, even when dealing with sleep deprivation and the usual chaos of new parenthood. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for compassionate and knowledgeable postpartum support. They truly made all the difference in our parenting journey!

- Liz Christine Santos

5.0

I had an fantastic experience with Repose Birth Services. Yasmine, as my birth doula was kind and truly made me feel supported during my labor and delivery. Anelle and Lorraine were my post partum doulas and they were amazing ! From post partum recovery to lactation support I felt that I had the necessary guidance to manage the 4th trimester. This was a wonderful team!

- Ayasha Choudhry

5.0

Best decision we made was hiring Repose Birth Services to be our night time Doula. Amazing doesn’t do them justice. As a first time mum, the whole time I felt like baby and I were in great hands. The whole time they were in my home I felt like they were family (and they were great with my 2 big dogs). Not only did they give me the gift of sleep, but the gift of reassurance, like no question I had was silly. They helped me with with so many things like belly binding and my breastfeeding journey. Would definitely recommend and we will be hiring them again if we have more kids!

- Tania Goldsmith

5.0

I was pretty nervous about my second birth experience after an unusually horrible first time, and am so glad I found Repose. The owner, Lorraine, is extremely organized and responsive, and recommended Mimi as my doula. Mimi was so warm and kind and really heard me when we talked about my first birth, and helped me to reframe the second to make it manageable. I felt very supported while she was with us during my labor and truly appreciate all that she did to help me and my husband before/during my son's birth.

- Stephanie Hao

5.0

Mimi is amazing! So special to have her by our side before, during and after labor. Highly recommended.

- Tong Chen

5.0

We had a great experience with Lorraine! This was my second baby and I knew I wanted postpartum support in place before I gave birth. Lorraine was recommended to me by a close friend and I’m so glad we connected. Lorraine came over on our first night home from the hospital and was such a comfort to me during such an overwhelming time. She was so supportive of my feeding preferences and really helped me figure out how to make combo feeding work for us. She is completely non-judgmental and so reassuring. Highly recommend Lorraine and Repose!

- Jodi Wolinsky

5.0

I connected with Lorraine a few days before our daughter was born and she went above and beyond to make sure both my husband and I felt supported postpartum. She connected us with Jossy-- who is such a light and absolute gem. Jossy is warm, knowledgable, and so kind. Our daughter loves her and so do we! We felt incredibly comfortable with her in our home and she went above and beyond to make sure I had all the tools to succeed as a mom. We had Jossy for a few overnights and in the morning, everything was so neat and clean and we felt so refreshed. Also, Jossy continues to check in and really cares about our family-- it is not just a business to Jossy and Lorraine. Thank you for all your help!

- Samantha Nathanson

5.0

Repose Birth Service exceeded all my expectations—I give them my highest recommendation! I wish I could give 1000 stars! From the moment I reached out for doula support, I was met with care and expertise that transformed my anxieties into a journey marked by a sense of empowerment and joy. I had the pleasure of working closely with Mimi. Mimi (Mijanou) is an extraordinary person and birth/postpartum coach. Her deep knowledge and genuine kindness created a space where I felt safe to express my deepest fears and greatest hopes. She was very attentive to my needs and preferences, helping me understand all available options related to my birth experience. Even in the exceptional setting of one of the top hospitals in the USA, I can’t imagine navigating the birthing process without Mimi by my side (my family is also very impressed by her and grateful for her presence). She ensured I was prepared every step of the way through a high-risk pregnancy, including an induction. While my initial hope was simply for the safety of my baby and myself during labor and recovery, what transpired was so much more than that…an incredibly beautiful and empowering experience—a labor that was actually FUN and felt like a celebration! Both Mimi and Lorraine (the founder of Repose) were very responsive throughout the months leading up to birth and during the postpartum period—I felt confident I could rely on them at any moment and always be warmly embraced. I also had the pleasure of briefly connecting with Jossy, who is on the team and also a gem. I genuinely wish that every person could experience the support that Repose Birth Services offers (it’s worth noting that they are an inclusive practice—their materials, and general way of communicating, is very sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of their clients). I am forever grateful for the care, love and wisdom provided by Mimi, Lorraine, and Jossy.

- Lindsay Ofrias

5.0

Highly recommend and can see why Mimi is such a highly requested doula! Our time with her was stellar. In addition to the typical doula stuff, Mimi is also a great companion, storyteller and overall really helped us make the transition to parenthood by helping us to tell our own stories and supporting during such a crazy time!

- Vera Lentini

5.0

I couldn’t recommend this team more! We worked with Lorraine to find a doula for delivery and postpartum support and feel so lucky to have been partnered with Annelle. She is truly heaven sent. I felt supported throughout the entire pregnancy, during delivery, and after baby’s arrival. You can’t put a price on trusting someone with your precious newborn, and my husband and I fully trusted Annelle with both my care and our baby’s care. She is unbelievably kind, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. She even baked us fresh bread :) Lorraine also provided a lactation consultation both virtually and in person when I was experiencing some challenges with breastfeeding. She was such a great help and made all the difference! If you’re looking for the best support system, look no further than this team. They are the best!

- Elizabeth Safaya

5.0

A Lifesaver and Friend Through It All - Mimi the Doula ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have had Mimi as my doula during one of the most significant moments of my life. Mimi transformed my birthing experience into something truly special, and I can't sing her praises enough. From the moment I met Mimi, she felt less like a healthcare provider and more like a trusted friend who happened to be incredibly knowledgeable about childbirth. My pregnancy journey was a rollercoaster, and I had to be induced early, which initially made me anxious and apprehensive. However, Mimi's presence and expertise immediately put me at ease. Mimi created a warm and inviting environment, ensuring that my birthing experience felt like a beautiful and empowering journey rather than a medical procedure. She was there every step of the way, offering support, guidance, and reassurance when I needed it most. Her calming presence and genuine care for my well-being made all the difference. What sets Mimi apart is her extensive knowledge of childbirth. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, and her expertise was evident in the choices and decisions we made together throughout the process. I felt well-informed and in control, which was incredibly empowering. As I reflect on my birthing experience, I can't help but feel a deep sense of gratitude for Mimi. She was not only a doula but a true friend who stood by my side during a pivotal moment in my life. Thanks to her, I emerged from the experience feeling empowered and powerful, with a newfound confidence in my ability to navigate motherhood. If you're looking for a doula who will make your birthing experience special, who will treat you like family, and who possesses a wealth of knowledge on childbirth, look no further than Mimi. She's a true gem, and I can't recommend her enough. Thank you, Mimi, for being there for me and making my journey into motherhood truly unforgettable. You are a blessing! 💖🌟

- Kelly MulhollandShaw

5.0

My wife and I came across Repose Birth Services through a recommendation from the Cleo app benefit through my work. This being our first child, we wanted to make sure that we had good support throughout the pregnancy process. We interviewed with several potential doulas from multiple services and were drawn to Mijanou who gave us immediately helpful information and was extremely present with us from the beginning. We had several very productive phone calls from the beginning and clicked immediately with Mijanou. She was incredibly personable and helpful, and we felt that we were going to be well taken care of due to the amount of personal time and care she gave us. She followed up with us to make sure we were well taken care of and knew what was happening with the entire process. Mijanou met with us several times before the birth and was available night or day in order to answer our questions. My wife was dealing with intense back pain and Mijanou went above and beyond to schedule additional virtual calls in order to guide us through massage sessions that eased my wife’s severe pain. It felt like we had a loyal partner to help us through this sometimes traumatic process. In the day of, Mijanou was in constant contact with us and helped us push and deliver a beautiful baby girl. I felt that without her help the overall process would have been much more difficult and harder to manage. Her assistance throughout the whole process has been absolutely invaluable. Post birth her continued presence gives us confidence that we can get through this uncertain time. I would heartily recommend Mijanou and Repose Birth Services for Doula and birth services. It was a life saver for us!!!!

- Eduard Levshteyn

5.0

Lorraine is awesome, she understands what exactly the person is looking for! I will definitely recommend her to my family and friends!

- Sruthi Bhat

5.0

Working with Lorraine has been such a gift. She is super informative and loves sharing her knowledge with other women like herself trying to reach their goals. Her agency offers such an amazing resource by connecting families of color with doulas of color. Lots of resources will be given to you if you decide to work with her.

- Michellee V.

5.0

Amazing Business ran by a Phenomenal Entrepreneur in Lorraine Mejias. Keep supporting and rocking wit the movement !

- Nelsond Dilone

5.0

Amazing service was so pleased and blessed to have Lorraine by my side

- Sean Sherman

5.0

How do I love Repose Birth Services? Let me count the ways. I am a transplant to New Jersey and without a support system here I was apprehensive to birth my first child without support. I found this support from an all woman, all brown service. There is just something so important to be with someone like family that can understand your cultural needs in a time of extreme vulnerability. I first met with Lorraine the owner via video call. During our call it felt we were in alignment and she introduced me to Mimi, who I will forever call the guardian of my birth and of my daughter. Our first call was just before the Christmas holiday when I was 33 weeks pregnant. Somewhat late to start with a doula. We met in person the first week of the new year and from the very beginning she felt like family. Mimi gave us a crash course in pregnancy, birth, labor stages, and what to expect in the hospital. Luckily we got these meetings in because I delivered at 38 weeks. My water broke in the middle of the night. The plan was to labor at home until I was 4/1/1. Well I went earlier and was still in the early stages of labor when Mimi was finally able to meet us at the hospital. See, Valley tried to prevent her from coming upstairs due to an unclear rule about COVID booster shots. I thought that perhaps it wasn’t meant to be, me having a doula. But, Mimi, my child’s guardian fought and persevered like the warrior doula she is and made it happen. She showed up for early labor, above what we discussed and guided me through about 15 hours of labor and helped me stick to my birth plan of no epidural and no drugs. Mimi guided me to bring my daughter into this world with strength and love. For that I will be eternal grateful.

- Niyana

5.0

I had the pleasure of working with Repose Services for my 1st pregnancy after searching for a Black/Woman owned birth team. It was a great experience from beginning to end as the owner Lorraine immediately responded to me once I completed her website form and we had a great Zoom meeting from which she paired me with Birth Doula Tasheea Nicholson who was nearest to my location. What impressed me the most was Lorraine's ability to actively listen to my needs and expectations for a gentle, informative, spiritually led Doula who would match my vibe and create a calm, educating, empowering, and safe space for myself and my husband on our journey to parenthood. Lorraine completely knocked it out of the park and paired me with literally the most caring and funny down to earth Doula ever. Although my birth plan ended in an emergency C-section I was still absolutely taking care of from beginning to end and I gained a whole new sister friend in the process. Repose Services has many Doulas in the tri-state area which is a plus and great group of women that will most likely match you energy to get through one of the most sacred milestone in your life. Not only am i so grateful for Lorraine & Tasheea I highly recommend their services for any woman searching for a great all natural birthing team. Do your research, be honest about your needs, and trust your intuition.

- Shea Zephir

5.0

As a first time mom, I am so grateful to have found Repose Birth Services. I was eager to have an experienced partner and guide with me on my birth journey to support both my husband and me, and Lorraine and her team really delivered. I cannot recommend working with a doula enough to any first time moms, and you will be taken care of and in great hands with Repose. My third trimester was really tough, but knowing I had their support going into my labor made me feel more secure. Thank you for everything!

- Victoria Eisen

5.0

Super fast and responsive !! My two week old son wouldn’t latch and I need help ASAP !! Mijanou is the Doula/lactation consultant that came in .she was wonderful with my baby. Super helpful to me and my husband had a very calming spirit was so patient definitely saw improvement before our time was up. Extremely accessible via text didn’t just leave without follow up which I loved . I had her to come the next day for Doula services definitely worth it.

- natasha cowan

5.0

We had to suddenly hire a postpartum doula at the last minute and I was feeling overwhelmed. Repose Birth Services had such a quick turnaround and helped connect us to our doula Yasmine in just 2 days! Billing and contracting was so easy. Our doula was just brilliant and helped us with our baby’s sleep habits. Highly recommend this firm!

- Madhuri Shekar

5.0

The Repose Birth team are extremely compassionate and knowledgeable. I confidently have them in my referral network. I am so glad to be able to work along side many of them.

- Molly Stremba

5.0

I am so happy I was referred to Lorraine and her team. As a first time parent, they were amazing and a great support in navigating the first few months with a newborn. I can’t thank them enough for all the help they provided for both me and my baby, and I would recommend this group 100% to all new parents.

- Jessica Alexandra Wong

5.0

New dad. New baby. YIKES ! Lorraine supported and educated my family at a time where it was crucial. We’ll be forever grateful. She assured me I wasn’t the worst she’s seen. I think she was just being nice lol. Regardless, the warmth and knowledge she possesses is unmatched. Thank you!

- Jahmir Whitaker

5.0

Lorraine has been so great to have in this postpartum period! So dependable and knowledgeable. Most importantly someone I can trust with my baby! Highly recommend.

- Christine Brown

5.0

Wow. Just WOW!!! Lorraine is an excellent, professional, and nurturing doula. Highly recommended!!!

- Ihueze Nwosu

5.0

Gosh Lorraine is simply amazing!! I wouldn’t want to have any other doula! My baby girl loves her and she is so warm and welcoming! A true blessing

- Ashley Dukes

5.0

I hired Lorraine as a postpartum doula for my friend who is a single mom and recently had a baby. She was so helpful!! She made things so much easier and less stress free for my friend. I couldn’t be any more grateful.

- julisa hernandez

5.0

Lorraine and her team were amazing! They were such a great support for me and my husband as first time parents. The stress free, empowering, informative environment they provided for us was exactly what we were looking for! Thank you so much !

- eng

5.0

The owner Lorraine is great! She knows her stuff and helped me and my fiancé out tremendously with our transition into parenthood! ❤️

- HailVee

5.0

Great work, the owner Lorraine is a single mom with a very warm and inviting personality. My family loved her and I feel my kid also made a connection. They do great business worth every penny. She really went above and beyond to make my first childbirth experience worth wild. 🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

- Elijah Stephens

5.0

Amazing !!!!! Thank you for all the help ! When I needed someone , you were there . My family and I were very satisfied with your service ! I definitely recommend !

- Zenayda Noel

5.0

lorraine and her team are amazing! they helped me recover after i gave birth to my youngest daughter. very knowledgeable about breastfeeding, mental health, and healing during the postpartum period. would absolutely recommend.

- Amya Coleman

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