Meet Marcella DeRosa, Founder & Owner

Marcella, Owner & Founder of Born With Love Doulas, became a doula in 2013 after becoming inspired by the feelings of defeat and then triumph through the births of her first two children. She currently holds a Certification as a Birth and Postpartum Doula through Active Birth Institute, the organization of which she is also the Director and Doula Trainer.  Marcella studied Human Lactation at The University of California, Sandiego Extension, and is now an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC),  Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, Certified Pediatric Sleep Specialist, and Placenta Encapsulator.

Marcella is a Philadelphia native who lives just outside of the city in South Jersey with her family, including her husband, Joe, 4 children and 2 pups. She has learned so much from the births of her own children, and even as a doula who has helped hundreds of new parents to date, she knows that having doula support herself, has been invaluable to her positive and empowering birth and postpartum experiences!

You can find Marcella providing in home lactation visits daily, doula'ing , and matching new parents with the incredible doulas on her team! 

 Kasey calls herself a “full circle” doula, and was certified in both birth and postpartum and infant care support through ProDoula in 2022. Since becoming certified, she has supported numerous families throughout the South Jersey and greater Philadelphia area. 

Kasey has always loved children and babies, and has always thought of pregnancy and motherhood as something beautiful. She is a proud mother of four, (born in 2013, 2018, 2020 and 2023) and was inspired to become a doula during her personal journey as a gestational surrogate carrying twins in 2021. She also works as a licensed clinical social worker in the maternal child health field, and proudly says this field is her passion. Kasey is also passionate about mental health, continuing her education emphasizing on what will best serve her clients. 

When Kasey is not supporting her clients, she can be found spending time with her family and friends, getting her hands into a good Pinterest project or craft, or planning their next family trip. 

 Vania is a compassionate and dedicated postpartum doula, nursing student, wife, and dog mom based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She is DONA International trained as a doula since 2025 and a certified postpartum doula through ProDoula.

Her journey into supporting families began in 2014 during an exchange program in the Netherlands, where she cared for a family with four children, including newborn twins just five days old. That experience inspired her passion for nurturing families during the early days of parenthood.

Vania holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Brazil and brings over a decade of hands-on experience working with newborns and infants as a nanny since 2013. She has also worked as a travel nanny, supporting families with newborns, infants, and toddlers in a variety of home environments and cultural settings. These experiences have strengthened her adaptability, confidence, and deep understanding of each family’s unique needs.

Vania provides practical newborn care and emotional support, helping parents feel confident and cared for as they adjust to life with their new baby. She loves connecting with each baby, understanding their cues, and offering comfort in every way they need. As a nursing student, she continues to expand her clinical knowledge to provide informed, evidence-based care.

Outside of work, Vania enjoys workout classes and walks with her husband and their four-legged companion, Petey, who brings joy and love to their home.

 Jessie is a career nanny and proud new mom who for over 7 years worked as a postpartum doula and newborn care specialist and who most of her adult

life worked with newborns and many sets of multiples. Her goal as a postpartum doula is to support the bonding period as each family begins their journey at home. She enjoys seeing the family content and confident. She is passionate about guiding both parents through the ins and out of new parenthood, while reminding each family of their strength and capability.

Over the past 12 years she has worked with many families, including over 10 sets of twins! As a trained sleep coach, she has also taken pride in helping each family sleep coach their babies. As a postpartum doula for the past seven years, she has worked with families in Center City Northeast Philadelphia and South Jersey with

a specialization in multiples families. She enjoys to continually learn about lactation support and staying up to date on evidence-based information for new

families. Jessie went to Nyack college for early education and finished with credits toward her bachelors, concentrating in kindergarten.

Currently residing in Blackwood, New Jersey, you will see her cooking, biking, but mostly spending time with her son in any way she can. She loves being creative, and as a nanny she loves coming up with ways to do crafts with the

young ones and help them to developmentally grow.

Jessie's greatest joy and proudest moment is becoming a new mom in 2022. Her son is a happy and healthy big boy who has taught her so much! Her husband and herself are extremely proud and are a very close-knit family.

 Allison is a certified postpartum doula (since 2023) and proud mama of three energetic boys. Allison knows firsthand how beautiful and overwhelming the transition into the fourth trimester can be. Her mission is to support families as they adjust to life with a new baby, offering compassionate care, and emotional guidance every step of the way.

Her love for babies, postpartum care, and motherhood comes from her own experiences and the challenges she's faced along her journey. Allison is there to create a calm, nurturing space where you can rest, recover, and feel confident in your role as a parent. Her goal is to normalize the ups and downs of early parenthood and remind you that you don’t have to do it alone.

Rachel is a Certified Medical Assistant with 15 years of experience and a strong commitment to patient care. Rachel is a Certified Professional Postpartum Doula through Childbirth International. Supporting other’s comes naturally to Rachel - whether there is a new parent trying to find their rhythm, or a newborn settling into this world - she takes pride in being the calm and steady presence that families can rely on.  Rachel is down-to-Earth, compassionate, and wants to be there every step of the way to be that extra set of hands and reassurance during your postpartum journey. She reads emotions easily, and can adapt to what someone may need in a moment’s notice. Whether you need hands on help, quiet reassurance, or just someone who understands and can be extra support for your family, she can be there. Rachel is also gentle, patient, nurturing, and takes pride in bringing a sense of order and ease into every space. She always notice the small details and leave homes cleaner, more organized, and peaceful from when she arrives! 

Rachel's goal is simple, she wants parents to feel safe, seen, and completely comfortable with her in their home. Caring for a newborn and supporting families in those weeks is something that she feels deeply called to do. Rachel feels honored to walk alongside you and your family in such a tender and important moment in life!

My Values

As a Postpartum Doula, I highly value empowerment, compassion, advocacy, respect for individuality, and supportive presence.

  Gabriella has always been passionate about pregnancy and births, in 2010 she experienced the birth of her first baby while living in a different country and had the invaluable opportunity to be immersed in a birth culture different from her own. C-section rates are extremely high in the various countries Gabriella has had experience with. She had to learn quickly how to advocate for herself to ensure her wish for a natural birth became a reality, even after receiving pressure to change her birth plan. At that point she decided to study more, what started as self learning, became a dream job. In 2021 she completed her training with DONA international. Her goal as a Doula is to support parents emotionally and physically to provide the best pregnancy experience on their unforgettable birth journey. Gabriella's priority is to support the parent's personal choices and birth preferences.  She also speaks Portuguese, Hebrew and Spanish. 

Currently, Gabriella lives in Marlton, NJ with her husband, their two daughters, and their rescue dog Charlie

Sarah is a holistic, heart-centered full-spectrum doula devoted to nurturing women through one of the most sacred seasons of life — motherhood. She believes pregnancy, birth, and postpartum should be met with softness, support, and deep care, and Sarah is there to make sure you never feel alone in that journey.

With over five years of experience supporting mothers and newborns, she offers a gentle, intuitive approach that blends emotional support, practical guidance, and nurturing presence.  Sarah is able to provide compassionate, judgment-free care to breastfeeding clients, helping you feel confident and supported in feeding your baby in a way that feels right for you.

 Her care style is calm, feminine, and attentive. Sarah values creating a serene environment where you feel safe, heard, and deeply cared for. From soothing newborn care to supporting your healing body and honoring your unique birth experience, her goal is to pour into you so you can pour into your baby with ease.

Sarah is a Certified Newborn Care Specialist (CNCS), a Certified Perinatal Coach (CPC), as well as a Certified Lactation Counsel (CLC).

As Sarah continues to grow in this sacred work, she will be pursuing traditional midwifery in the fall with a focus on homebirths, deepening her commitment to supporting women in natural, empowered, and intimate birth experiences.

She believes every mother deserves to feel confident, supported, and cherished — not overwhelmed.

When you work with Sarah, you’re not just receiving help… you’re being held, guided, and nurtured every step of the way.

Chessa is a mother to an 8-year-old boy who keeps her on her toes, huge foodie, and a doula who believes the transformation into motherhood is one of life's most sacred shifts. Her journey as a mother to her son, taught her that while babies are born, mothers are made- and that transition deserves to be nurtured with heart and soul.

As an NJMIHIA Certified Labor and Postpartum Doula Chessa offers a blend of evidence based support and holistic wisdom. Her approach is deeply trauma-informed, ensuring you feel safe, heard, and empowered from pregnancy through the "beyond" of the postpartum months.

Whether Chessa is helping you navigate your birth options or nourishing your family with a home-cooked meal, her goal is to provide a steady bridge through the childbearing year. She's here to care for you, so you can focus on your new beginning.