Elizabeth Cano
Elizabeth Cano
Elizabeth Cano
About me
Her passion for childbirth began in her birthing her four children within five years and learning the amazing power of the mind, soul, and body in physiologic birth and thereafter. Becoming a DONA trained Doula has given her the professional skills and resources to help other birthing people and their partner(s) awaken and tune into this power. As your Doula, she is honored to hold space for you and meet you where you are along your reproductive journey. She will provide emotional, informational, and physical support and hold your hand as you learn to advocate for your preferences in what is the most personal and sacred time in your life. By encouraging you to feel confident, fully supported, in control of your choices, and well equipped with the tools and comfort measures, her goal is to help you optimize any path your birth takes. She especially wants to do all she can to educate the community about the power of birth support, increase access to these evidence based services, and work with BBIPOC and trans and queer birthing people who often experience trauma and inequitable care along their gestational journey. As a Latinx Doula, she is a strong proponent of reclaiming and honoring the cultural roots of birthing communities and their traditional practices. Elizabeth is bilingual in Spanish.
Education
Bachelors Biology & Society, Cornell University (2000)
Certification and training
Birth arts international certification (2025)
Gilligan Guide Certified Doula (2025)
Memberships and affiliations
VBAC Facts
Credentials
Specialties
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Service introduction
BIRTH SUPPORT We hold space for gestating/ pregnant and birthing people by offering unbiased and unconditional advocacy, education, emotional support and birth preparation tools prenatally as well as alternatives to pain management and individualized comfort measures during birth. POSTPARTUM SUPPORT We help new parents get grounded during their transition post-natally by allowing more space for healing, rest, self-care, self-confidence, education, and overall support including feeding guidance, overnight newborn care, help with household activities, a listening ear and direct access to a network of resources.
Ratings and reviews
Elizabeth was absolutely incredible! I was able to have an amazing birth experience with her helping hands and calm presence. She was vital to me having a natural birth at a birthing center. Leading up to the birth, She was attentive to any questions or concerns I had throughout the pregnancy. We had a couple visits together to go over my vision and goals I had for my birth. She guided my husband through the early stages of labor and helped me stay calm when it was all very new for me. During the birth, my husband had support from Liz as well. He could focus on my needs while Liz was able to provide the BEST counter pressure and assistance to my body. I would recommend her doula services to anyone! She brought a peaceful and calming presence to my birth and I am forever grateful for that!
- Rebecca V.
I recommend Elizabeth 100%; she has truly become someone I will never forget. She was by my side for my last two natural births, and her compassion is just exceptional. During my first birth (unmedicated), her support was absolutely vital. Just when I was on the verge of giving up, her encouraging words and the exercises she guided me through gave me the strength to deliver my baby exactly as I had dreamed. She also became my voice, advocating for my wishes with the medical staff when the intense pain made it impossible for me to speak. Even before the big day, she was always there to answer my questions and give me advice. For my second birth (medicated), her presence was just as important to make me feel supported, calm, and safe the entire time. Elizabeth is an incredible, deeply caring doula who pours her heart into helping you achieve the birth experience you truly want.
- Jessica E.
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