About Doula Nayo
I'm a proud mama of two smart, rambunctious boys. I love to cook for and spend quality time with my family and friends. When birthing schedule allows, I also love travelling. I found my way to being a doula after the birth of my second baby. Though my pregnancy and birth were perfectly planned and perfectly played out, I had nothing setup and prepared for postpartum. Two days after I gave birth I was up making myself breakfast, getting my oldest off to school, and driving myself and new baby to his first pediatric appointment. I felt alone and isolated. Many days I would just cry from being overwhelmed. I told my doula and lactation consultant that as soon as I was healed I would train to be a postpartum doula so that no other families nor mom would have to suffer in silence. Now, as a birth and postpartum doula, I get to make sure that moms can have the birth they want, and a peaceful, sustainable life after their sweet baby has arrived. It's truly my passion to ensure families thrive through this wild time in their lives.
Education and Certifications
Doulas Of North America International 2020
Birth Doula Certification August 2020
Doulas Of North America International 2020
Postpartum Doula Certification July 2020
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 2009-2012
Bachelors in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in Chemistry
My Philosophy
The deepest truth that no one tells new families is this: sustainable life is possible with support in pregnancy all the way through the postpartum period. All too often moms are just told about sleepless nights, sore nipples, fluctuating emotions, and strained relationships. This does not have to be anyone's reality. It is my promise to each of my clients to keep a learner's heart and keep educating myself on all the latest research so that my families can have access to the best evidence-based care and the most up to date information. My goal is to support every family that chooses me as their doula emotionally, spiritually, physically, and with the most up-to-date information during such crucial time in their lives.