ProDoula
CURRENT STATUS: Pre-Certified Postpartum Doula
BUSINESS NAME/AFFILIATION: From The Start, Postpartum Doula
SERVICES PROVIDED: Postpartum Doula Services
About
AREAS SERVED: Northern Virginia - Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Springfield, Burke
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Professional Certification Expired: January 1, 2021
Meet Your ProDoula
Background/Experience that you think is beneficial to Doula work: I am an Army Vet and I am still serving in the Army Reserve. Living a life of service breeds a different attitude, and attitude that is necessary when working with families with newborns because I am not the one in charge. I am there to support, guide, and assist the family as they take the lead on what's best for them and their unit.
What led you to become a Doula?: I wanted to continue to serve after I left military service. After I had my first son, I spent much time with a support group led by a postpartum doula group in Charlottesville, VA. I talked with the quite often about their roles and their work and I realized that this was something that I wanted to provide for military families. My husband is still active duty Army and we continue to move around. Military families are very good at making babies, despite not living around family and often have children at a younger age than the average local family. I felt called to continue my service by supporting military families with new babies.
What are some positive comments made about you by other people?:
I am caring. I am a good listener. I am supportive of the family’s wants and desires and provide relevant resources, information, and references.