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.
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
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
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)
