Nicole Carr
Nicole Carr
Nicole Carr
About me
Nicole is a certified birth doula with a passion for supporting families through compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care. With a calm and grounded presence, she empowers birthing people to feel informed, respected, and confident in their choices-whatever their birth plan may be. Nicole is certified through Childbirth International, Carrot Fertility-approved, and trained in adult, child, and infant CPR & First Aid by the American Red Cross. As a mother of three, she brings a deep understanding of birth and the postpartum experience, meeting each family where they are with empathy and encouragement.
Education
BS in Psychology, BA in Latin American Studies (2011)
MBA (2023)
Certification and training
Childbirth International (2025)
Memberships and affiliations
Evidence Based Birth® Professional Member
Specialties
Languages
English
Accepted insurances
Service introduction
I provide compassionate and personalized doula support through Empowered Beginnings NJ, offering care tailored to every birth journey. Whether you’re planning a medicated, non-medicated, C-section, or flexible “play it by ear” approach, I am here to support you without judgment. My services include prenatal guidance and continuous labor support, helping families feel confident, informed, and empowered.
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Ratings and reviews
(would give 10 stars if i could!!!) Nicole’s doula services were absolutely essential to getting our birth experience as close to the “plan” as possible. She is thorough, attentive, non-judgmental, extremely thoughtful and caring. Her advice as we were preparing was incredibly helpful, and her gentle (yet absolutely game-changing) suggestions during labor made all the difference. With her help, my husband was able to stay by my side the entire time and we could relax (relatively lol) knowing we had another trusted person paying attention to the scene and ready to help us advocate for ourselves when needed. 💓 100% the honest, calming, and supportive presence we needed in the room with us. Completely worth the money!
- Tess M.
Working with Nicole during my first pregnancy was one of the best decisions I made! I am a first-time mom and had many unknowns and anxieties. Nicole was there every step of the way to answer my questions and calm my fears. She made me feel informed, supported, and truly heard throughout the entire journey. She guided me through the birthing process with such calm confidence, would highly highly recommend!
- Courtney P.
I had the absolute privilege of having Nicole Carr as my doula during the birth of my child on April 10, 2025, and I cannot speak highly enough of the care and support she provided. From the very beginning, Nicole was considerate, compassionate, and deeply respectful of my preferences. She took the time to truly understand what mattered to me—emotionally, physically, and medically. Her ability to share evidence-based information in a clear and supportive way helped me feel empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Nicole was a calming and reassuring presence during labor. She anticipated my needs, advocated for my choices, and worked seamlessly alongside the medical team. I always felt heard and never felt alone, thanks to her steady guidance. Her blend of professionalism, warmth, and genuine care made a lasting impression on me and my family. I would wholeheartedly recommend Nicole Carr to anyone seeking doula support—you will be in incredibly capable and compassionate hands.
- Amanda H.
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