MY EDUCATION
I am committed to ongoing education to provide expert newborn and postpartum care. Below is a structured summary of my certifications, specialized training, and continuing education, along with feedback from families I’ve supported.
Ongoing Training
• NICU Doula Academy 2026, a specialized training program that teaches doulas how to support families with babies in the NICU, including understanding medical language, preterm development, and the emotional needs of NICU parents. It bridges the gap between hospital care and family support, helping professionals guide parents confidently through the NICU experience and the transition home.
Newborn Care Specialist Training
• Certified Newborn Care Specialist - (CACHE) Council for Awards in Care, Health & Education (formerly NNEB, U.K.)
• Advanced‑Level Newborn Care Specialist: Infant brain development, feeding, breastmilk composition, formula knowledge, preemie care, trauma‑informed support, car seat safety, alternative care options, sleep science
• Foundational‑Level Newborn Care Specialist: Head‑to‑toe newborn care, safe nursery setup, caring for multiples, swaddling, food intolerance, allergies
• Working With Multiples – Advanced Training (CAPPA): Feeding multiples, babywearing, nursery setup, gear selection
Postpartum Doula & Labor Support
• Certified Postpartum Doula - (CAPPA): Postpartum recovery, emotional and physical support, newborn care, breast‑ and bottle‑feeding support
• Labor Doula (CAPPA): Birth process, comfort techniques, positions, movement, affirmations, breathing methods
Childbirth & Parent Education
• Childbirth Educator - (CAPPA) Non‑biased perinatal education, communication skills, teaching strategies, birth options, parent resources
• New Parent Educator - (CAPPA) Adult learning, newborn characteristics, postpartum care options, evidence‑based parent education
Lactation Education & Feeding Support
• Lactation Educator Specialist - (Santiago Canyon College)
• Lactation Consultant Educator - (Santiago Canyon College)
• Lactation Educator - (CAPPA) Evidence‑based breastfeeding education, breast anatomy, nutrition, pumping, hand expression, positioning, latching, breastmilk handling, referrals, and resources
• Pumping & Bottle‑Feeding for Perinatal Professionals Workshop: Breast pump types, flange sizing, bottle nipples, flow rates, breastmilk handling, storage
Infant Sleep Education
• Infant Sleep Training Course (Birth–6 Months): Sleep cycles, patterns, metabolism, sleep problems, safe sleep environment, sleep conditioning, sleep training
• Integrative Sleep Training Course for Professionals
• Infant Sleep Coach – Holistic Sleep Coaching Minicourse: Holistic sleep shaping for ages 0–3, sleep science, brain and gut development, anthropology, sleep disorders, temperament, sleep hygiene, safe sleep
NICU‑Focused Training
• Navigating NICU for Doulas Workshop: Care for NICU babies, how doulas support families during the NICU experience, what makes NICU babies unique, NICU facts & statistics
Safety Certifications
• Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (Car Seat Tech) National Child Passenger Safety Certification Program Certification #: T855738 — Expires 11/11/2026
• Safe Sleep Ambassador: Safe sleep environment, nursery setup, infant sleep safety
• Infant & Adult First Aid and CPR, American Red Cross
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Disaster preparedness training – Los Angeles Fire Department
Specialized Workshops
• Infant Massage Workshop: Sensory development, benefits of infant massage, strokes, oils, relaxation, gas relief
• All Tied Up – Tongue, Lip & Cheek Ties Workshop: Symptoms, release methods, follow‑up exercises, health implications
Professional Membership
• Member of the Newborn Care Specialist Association (NCSA)
Health & Safety Compliance
• Background Checked
• Fully Immunized to Work with Children: COVID‑19 + booster, H1N1 (flu shot), T‑dap (up to date)
