Nice to Meet You, I’m Christine…
Christine Gibson is a birth doula based in Jackson Heights, Queens. A mom of two, she was inspired to enter this work after her own two transformative births. Christine holds a BA and MA in International Relations and sees a clear connection between large-scale movements for social change and the deeply personal nature of individual care work.
She became a certified birth doula in 2019 and went on to become a certified full-spectrum doula, lactation counselor, and childbirth educator. Christine is unapologetically pro-abortion and affirms the rights, dignity, and joy of queer and trans people. Christine believes midwives are often the best-suited providers for most pregnant people, as midwifery care is associated with better outcomes.
Using empathy, nonjudgment, carefully curated resources, knowledge of birthing in NYC, and a calm, positive attitude (with a dash of humor), she guides families with compassion throughout their childbearing year in hospitals, birth centers, and homes. She is currently on the path toward becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
When she’s not supporting families, Christine can be found knitting, cozying up on the couch with the Real Housewives, or happily turning over all her income for Beyoncé tickets. Christine is a Queens native and lives with her husband, two teenagers (!), dog and tortie cat.
Trainings:
Carriage House Birth: Certified Birth Doula
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Birthing Advocacy: Full Spectrum Doula
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Empire Lactation: Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
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Birthing Advocacy: Certified Childbirth Educator
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Ancient Song Doula Service: Certified Virtual Doula
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Woven Bodies: Supporting Queer/Trans Families in the Perinatal Period
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Yiska Obodia: Comforting Touch for Doulas
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Carriage House Birth: Homebirth Basics for Doulas
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Carriage House Birth: Supporting Families who Experience Loss
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Carriage House Birth: Certified Birth Doula • Birthing Advocacy: Full Spectrum Doula • Empire Lactation: Certified Breastfeeding Counselor • Birthing Advocacy: Certified Childbirth Educator • Ancient Song Doula Service: Certified Virtual Doula • Woven Bodies: Supporting Queer/Trans Families in the Perinatal Period • Yiska Obodia: Comforting Touch for Doulas • Carriage House Birth: Homebirth Basics for Doulas • Carriage House Birth: Supporting Families who Experience Loss •
My Specialities
Testimonials
“Through this whole experience, when we look back, we realize that having Christine by our side changed everything for us, it was a true game-changer in every way. She made the entire process much more smooth, positive, meaningful and natural.”
-Tsering Choden
“Her presence provided me with a sense of calm and reassurance, she kept me positive and validated my feelings. My partner didn’t know why we would need a doula, but afterwards admitted that having Christine was the best decision we had made!”
