About The Mothership

A community rooted in support, wisdom, and sacred birthwork.

ABOUT THE MOTHERSHIP

Supporting Families Through Birth, Postpartum, and Beyond

The Mothership was created to build a true community for parents - a place for learning, connection, resources, and support. We honor the mother as the source of creation, the bridge between the spiritual and physical realms. Birth is a sacred, transformative, healing physiological process that deserves reverence, protection, and care.

We offer Birth & Postpartum Doula Services, Lactation Counseling, Childbirth Education, Placenta Services, Sleep Support, and Bellibind®.

Our Philosophy

As your doulas, we provide emotional, physical, and educational support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Most importantly, we hold space for you. We walk with you, listen deeply, and center your intuition and preferences every step of the way.

Every family is unique - and your care should reflect that. You make the calls. We are your resource. Continuous education, evidence-based guidance, and intuition shape our approach.

What We Believe

This transition into parenthood can be joyful, grounded, and supported. Together, we clarify your needs, identify what support looks like for you, and ensure your family and care team are aligned. Our goal is for you to feel confident, safe, and empowered - not just during birth, but throughout early parenthood.

We serve families across Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx, Brooklyn, and the greater NYC area with confidentiality, discretion, and nonjudgemental support.

Meet the Founder - Miranda Padilla

Miranda Padilla is a Full-Spectrum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, Placenta Encapsulator, Newborn Sleep Counselor, Student IBCLC, and NYC Regional Director for Bellibind®. She is the founder of The Mothership, serving families across New York City with compassionate, culturally-rooted, evidence-based care.

Her work centers reproductive justice, ancestral healing traditions, community care, and supporting families of color in navigating birth with confidence and safety.

Training & Credentials

• B.A. in Film & Television, Women’s Studies — Boston University, 2008

• Full-Spectrum Doula Training — Ancient Song Doula Services

• Certified Lactation Counselor — The Center for Breastfeeding

• Evidence Based Birth® Instructor (2023, recertified 2025)

• Placenta Encapsulation Certification — Brilliant Birth Academy

• The Cannabis Doula Practitioner Training, 6-Month Mentorship — The Cannabis Doula

• Infant Massage — Baby Strokes

• Bellibind® NYC Regional Director

• Bloodborne Pathogens Certification — Biologix

• Food Handler's License, NYC Department of Mental Health & Hygiene

• Pelvic Steaming Basics — Slow Birth Collective

• Grandma’s Hands Herbs & Nutrition — Divine Birth Wisdom

• Trauma-informed birth & postpartum trainings

• Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula — Perinatal Professionals Association

• Newborn Sleep Counselor — Sleep Counseling Institute

• IBCLC Student (in training)

Serving Our Community

We proudly partner with the NYC Department of Health and The Citywide Doula Initiative to bring free full-spectrum doula services to Harlem & The Bronx. Our mission includes addressing the disproportionate maternal and infant mortality rates affecting Black and Hispanic families by expanding access to doula care and education.