About Us
Meet Maria
Maria Silver Pyanov, CPD, CCE — doula, educator, and advocate helping Philadelphia families have positive birth and new parent experiences since 2007.
Maria Silver Pyanov, CPD, CCE
I'm Maria, a doula in Philadelphia, and I'm passionate about helping families have positive birth and new parent experiences! I'm a birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and parent educator. My job is to help you have your best birth experience and feel confident during early parenting.
I specialize in prenatal education, personal and privately tailored parent education during and after pregnancy, continuous birth support, and in-home postpartum support. I provide practical and emotional support and education from conception through early parenthood. I've been affectionately referred to as the living Google of pregnancy, birth, and parenting.
As a mom of seven living kids who have been birthed at home, in a birth center, a hospital, via c-section, and an induced VBAC, I have the personal experience behind all of my professional education and training to really prepare and support families. I've also written over 300 evidence-based pregnancy, birth, and parenting articles for popular parenting websites and magazines reaching millions of parents worldwide.
17+
Years of Experience
1000+
Families Supported
300+
Evidence-Based Articles Written
Training & Credentials
"A True Expert" — Clients' Words, Not Mine
Certified, International Doula Institute
Currently certified through the International Doula Institute, with additional training from DONA, CAPPA, and BirthWorks International.
Doula Trainer & Curriculum Developer
Provides curriculum development and training support to the International Doula Institute, supporting thousands of birth work students each year.
Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
Interned with an IBCLC Lactation Consultant, holds a peer counselor certificate from the Nursing Mothers' Advisory Council, and is a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor.
Published Parenting Writer
Author of over 300 evidence-based pregnancy, birth, and parenting articles for popular websites and magazines reaching millions of parents worldwide.
Certified Midwifery Assistant
Trained in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), Birth Emergency Skills Training (B.E.S.T.), and Breech Without Borders — ensuring I can help parents understand how their birth is unfolding regardless of how things go.
Supporting Families Since 2007
Nearly two decades of experience supporting hundreds of Philadelphia-area families through birth, the fourth trimester, and early parenthood.
My Approach
Truly Continuous Support
I provide truly continuous birth doula support — from early contractions through baby in arms. You and your partner do not have to navigate birth alone.
Personalized & Tailored
Every family is different. I offer privately tailored parent education and support that meets you where you are — whether you're excited or terrified about what's ahead.
Experienced Across All Birth Types
From midwife-attended out-of-hospital births to scheduled high-risk c-sections, I support all birth paths with equal care and expertise.
Community-Rooted
I offer in-home support throughout greater Philadelphia, Zoom consultations, and classes at Woman Wise Midwifery in Erdenheim, PA.
Our Team
As a professional doula and parent educator, my job is to remind parents they don't need to do this alone. I take my own advice and work with a team!
Camille
Postpartum Doula & Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
Camille has been supporting families professionally for nearly two decades! She has extensive infant care experience and is affectionately named the "baby whisperer" as she can get any baby soundly to sleep.
Cathya
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Cathya brings years of supporting families and the community. After welcoming her first son, she knew her passion was supporting families. She is bilingual and can support our Spanish-speaking clients.
Ashley R. Jones, MS, CD
Birth Doula Partner
Ashley holds a Masters in Forensic Psychology and is a current law student. Employed as a social worker and therapist, she is an avid community activist with a passion for advocacy and birth work representation for all.
Ready to Work Together?
Classes and doula availability book quickly — reach out soon to check availability and get started.
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