Every member of our ABQ Doulas team is certified, seasoned, caring, and professional. They collaborate closely to ensure you receive the necessary support throughout your pregnancy and childbirth. You’ll select your primary doula, but will also benefit from the backup support of our entire team, guaranteeing you have assistance whenever you need it. Our doulas bring a broad range of experience to every type of birthing scenario, including VBAC, teenage, and older mothers, adoption placements, natural and epidural births, water births, home births, IVF, high-risk pregnancies, and more. Collectively, we have 19 children and 18 grandchildren, and have been present at hundreds of births. Contact us to find the ideal doula for your family. We offer a complimentary in-person consultation to all prospective clients.
Stephanie Garcia
Director
Stephanie was born and raised in Albuquerque’s North Valley. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge of pregnancy and the birthing process with the women that she meets. Having Stephanie as your doula will guarantee you compassionate, non-judgmental support for your pregnancy and birth. Stephanie is also a certified lactation consultant and a certified placenta specialist. As director of ABQ Doulas, Stephanie will help you find the perfect doula for your family! She has been married for over 25 years and is Mom to 3 young adults.
Elizabeth Ortega
Assistant Director and Labor Doula
Elizabeth began her
doula career in 2017 after a chance encounter with a doula in a hospital elevator. As a VBAC mom she understands the desire and complexities of preparing for a VBAC. She is passionate about helping women have positive birth experiences and her clients rave about the love and support they feel with Elizabeth as their doula. Elizabeth has been married for over 37 years, is mom to 4 married children and “Nana” to 7 grandchildren! She is a woman of faith who enjoys serving her church family through prayer.
Tori Montoya
Labor Doula
Tori grew up in Albuquerque and loves living with her family in Nob Hill and enjoying all ABQ has to offer! She is constantly expanding her knowledge of labor and birth in order to better support her clients. As a mother of
a blended family of 4 young adults, Tori is an expert at multitasking. Born on Christmas Eve her personality sparkles like holiday lights and she is a cheerful and calming voice for women in labor.
Bonnie Aragon
Labor & Postpartum Doula
Bonnie’s background in early childhood development, helped develop her knowledge and passion for helping parents transition from pregnancy to postpartum. Patient and supportive, she is ready to help you have a smooth journey into this transitional time. Bonnie is mom to two darling girls!
Kc Ortega
Labor Doula & Birth Photographer
Tracy Haroldson
Childbirth Education Specialist
Meet Tracy and come take a class from her! With over 30 years of teaching childbirth education in hospital and private settings, Tracy heads up our education program. She strives to empower and educate women about their many options for pregnancy, birth and postpartum care. She loves helping to prepare families for the adventure of birth and parenthood!