About
Chantal coauthored the book, The Pelvic Floor - Everything you needed to know sooner.
Chantal Traub is a seasoned New York birth facilitator, doula, childbirth educator and health coach. In her 21-plus years in practice, she has become internationally acclaimed for her expertise on educating and preparing expecting parents on the role of the pelvic floor during birthing and how best to prepare ahead of time. Early on, Traub identified a severe lack of preparation among women for the pushing stage of labor, Thus began a mission to properly educate and teach birthing moms—and professionals in the field—to better understand the pelvic floor. Traub developed techniques for preparation and pushing that helped thousands of women have a positive birth experience, shorter pushing stages, minimize damage and decrease the birth trauma experience.
A sought-after speaker on pelvic floor health and safe, effective pushing, Traub has graced numerous podcasts, including notable appearances on “Next Question” with Katie Couric and “The Women's Health Podcast.” Her expertise was further recognized when she served as an expert speaker at the Polyvagal Institute Conference in 2022, solidifying her position as a thought leader in her field.
In recent years, Traub has expanded her training and practice to be able to serve the health needs of women, offering specialized support for optimizing brain health and navigating the unique challenges of menopause. Her commitment to holistic women's health underscores a career marked by unwavering dedication, innovation, and a profound impact on the wellbeing of moms and women at various life stages.
I have been assisting expecting families in the New York Metro area since 2003 and draw from my vast experience when teaching and assisting my clients.
Originally from South Africa, I studied yoga in Los Angeles and after I became certified, I started teaching prenatal yoga in New York City. After being invited by some of my students to attend their births, I became certified as both a doula and a childbirth educator.
In recent years, I have expanded my training and practice to be able to educate, coach and empower women through all stages of life.
Certification & Training
ReCODE 2.0 Certified Coach (Apollo Health) 2023 Proven program to Reverse Cognitive Decline in early stage Alzheimer’s Disease.
Certified Peri menopause & Post menopause Transition Coach (IWHI) 2022
Trained & Certified safe and Sound Protocol practitioner (Unyte) 2022
Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) 2021-2024
Certified Integrative Women’s Health Coach (IWHI) 2020 - 2026
Certified Birth Doula (DONA International) 2020 - 2026
Waterbirth Practitioner Certification - Barbara Harper, Director Waterbirth International (2020)
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Evaluation and Treatment Techniques - Kathe Wallace, PT, BCB-PMD (2019)
The Female Athlete - Core & Pelvic Floor - Level 1: Antony Lo & Pelvic Guru (2019)
Certified PRONATAL Fitness: Pre/Postnatal Performance Training (2019)
Certified MUTU® Systems Trainer 2018
Certification in Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders and Perinatal Loss & Grief (Seleni Institute) (2018)
Advanced Doula Training with Penny Simkin (2017)
Advanced Doula Training with Debrah Pascali-Bonaro (2017)
Trauma and Birth: Multidisciplinary Approaches and Healing with Penny Simkin (2017)
Certified Kangaroula - neuroscience for improved neonatal outcomes - Dr Nils Bergman, NINO® Birth Academy 2016
Integrating Acupressure for Pregnancy Care and Labor support - Facilitated by Nicholas Olow (2014)
Undisturbing Birth - Facilitated by Dr. Sarah Buckley (2014)
Body-Mind Centering® with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen Embryological Foundations of Movement: An Embodied Approach 2009
Certified Cooperative Childbirth Educator of Metropolitan New York - CEA/MNY (CCCE) 2008
Currently serves on the CEA/MNY Board of Directors
Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) - Facilitated by Karen Strange 2008
Certified Melt® Method with Sue Hitzman 2007
Certified The Psoas Basics - Liz Koch 2007
Certified Lamaze International Childbirth Educator (LCCE) 2006 - 2026
Certified in Bodywork for the Childbearing Years (Kate Jordan) 2006
Certified Yoga Mom, Buddha Baby (Be Yoga) with Jyothi Larson 2003
Certified Pre/Postnatal Yoga Teacher (The Barnes Method) 2003
Certified Labor Assistant (CLA) / Birth Doula (CD) Association of Labor Assistants & Childbirth Education 2003
Certified Yoga Teacher (White Lotus Yoga Foundation) with Ganga White 2002
Certified Advanced Techniques and Practices of Yoga (White Lotus Foundation) with Ganga White 2002
Certified in Traditional Ayurvedic Massage - Facilitated by B. Naga Kumar (2002)
Certified Maternal Fitness - Tupler Technique with Julie Tupler 2002
