About
What languages do you speak?
Spanish + English
What is your personal definition of “doula”?
A doula is a steady, compassionate presence who supports families emotionally, physically, and informationally during the transformative journey of birth and postpartum. My role is to nurture, guide, and hold space so families feel confident, supported, and never alone.
What brought you to birth and postpartum work?
My path began in the NICU in South America, where I spent more than 10 years supporting newborns and families through vulnerable and life-changing moments. Over time, I realized my heart was deeply connected to caring for families beyond the hospital setting. Becoming a doula lets me offer compassionate, continuous support during the postpartum period, when families need grounding, reassurance, and gentle guidance.
In a climate of caregiver burnout, how are you caring for yourself?
I care for myself by staying close to the people I love. I enjoy simple, cozy nights at home watching movies with my family, playing board games, and sharing a delicious dinner together. I also find joy in crafting and creating with my hands — it helps me slow down, reconnect, and recharge.
A standout book I return to:
The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson — a book that deeply shaped my understanding of postpartum care.
What’s on my learning radar:
Infant feeding support and lactation education
Training + Education
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM
- Maternal Support Practitioner (Full Spectrum Doula), Bebo Mia
- Licensed Midwife, Universidad de La Frontera, Chile
- Master’s in University Education for Health Sciences, Universidad San Sebastián, Chile
OTHER
- Healthcare Provider CPR-C with AED
- Certified Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Eligible for extended health reimbursement
- Eligible for Carrot Fertility coverage
ACCESS TO WORKSHOPS & ROUNDTABLES
- EQ + You: for Care Workers with Jessica Robson
- Lactation + Nursing for Doulas with Allison Mennie of Milky Way Lactation
- Running Your Care Practice with Emma Devin of Brood
- Full Spectrum Roundtable with Gina Badger of Long Spell, Dr. Madeline Ennis, Julia Santana Parilla of So I Had an Abortion, and Zuzana Betkova, Registered Midwife and Adjunct Professor
- Bookkeeping for Doulas with Courtney Ewan of CCE Consulting
- Who You Are Affects How You Care with Anna Balagtas of Pocket Doula
- Supplements & Nutrition with Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald of Bird&Be
- Twins, Triplets, and Multiples 101 with Emma Devin and Lolo Chaumont of Brood
- NICU 101 for Doulas with Tracy Karp, (NP) Neonatal Patient Care, Nursing Education and Leadership
- Perinatal Mental Health: Identifying and Supporting Clients with PMADs, with MomWell
- Sleep Training Roundtable with Desiree Russell and Jessica Peters
- Acupuncture and Acupressure for Doulas with Courtney Morris
- Values in Action: Boundaries & Balance in Care Work with Saphren Ma and Emma Devin of Brood
- Queer & Gender Affirming Care: Supporting and Celebrating Queer & Gender Diverse Families with Dia DP
- Lactation Support for Doulas: Common Ailments and Hands-on Resources with Allison Mennie of Milky Way Lactation
- Enhancing Doula Care: How to Address Clients’ Body Image Concerns and Combat Anti-Fat Bias with Vinny Welsby of the Fiercy Fatty + Weight Inclusive Consulting
- Values in Action: Care Considerations for the Perinatal Period with Roberta Stuart
- Babywearing 101 with Karla Castro of the Babywearing Club
- Trauma & Care Work: Integration and Healing from Birth & Postpartum Experiences with Melissa Medjuck of the Perinatal Collective
- Responsive Doula Care for Families with Complex Needs with Lolo Chaumont
- Sex and Relationships After Baby with Erin Davidson, MA, RCC, CST, CHST
- Pelvic Floor Support Through Pregnancy to Early Postpartum with Lauren Sutherland of Core Connection Physio
FOR YOUR PERSONAL LEARNING, WHAT IS THE WORKSHOP/TRAINING ON YOUR RADAR?
I’m interested in all areas of perinatal care, including lactation, special needs care, pre and postnatal yoga, and would love to learn more about placenta encapsulation.
TESTIMONIALS
“Andrea supported me both physically and emotionally during my postpartum period. She guided me with breastfeeding, pumping, feeding positions, and understanding my baby’s cues. Her calm, warm, and reassuring presence helped me through moments when I felt overwhelmed. Her support was consistent, compassionate, and exactly what I needed. I would recommend her without hesitation.”
— Kara D.
