Aja Youman

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Postpartum Doula

San Diego, California

18 years of experience

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About me

In addition to being a Certified Postpartum Doula of 18 years, I am also a Licensed Home Birth Midwife (licensed by the Medical Board of California) and Newborn Care Specialist. I am fully insured and Trustline Registry approved (CA background check) I am current with Neonatal resuscitation, infant and CPR certifications. I have over 18 years of experience providing postpartum doula support, with a large portion of my work focused specifically on overnight care for newborns and first-time parents including preemies, twins and triplets. My role during night shifts is to prioritize both infant safety and parental rest, handling all newborn care overnight (feeding support, soothing, diapering, settling, and monitoring), while also supporting parents in learning their baby’s cues and milestones. My goal is that parents wake feeling rested, reassured, and more confident each day.

Education

NizhonI Institute of Midwifery (2016)

Certification and training

Certified Postpartum Doula, Cornerstone (2015)

Newborn Care Specialist (2016)

Holistic Health Practitioner (2002)

Certified Massage Therapist (2002)

Memberships and affiliations

California Assoc of Midwives

Credentials

CMT CPD CPM LM NCS

Specialties

Abnormal Bleeding Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Advanced Maternal Age Babywearing Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Support Bodywork Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Breech Birth Caring for Special Needs Children Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Gynecology Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Hospital Birth Infant Care Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Labor Monitrice Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Massage Massage Therapist Maternal Fetal Positioning Midwife Support Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Neonatal Resuscitation Program Newborn Care Newborn Exam Newborn Prep Newborn Screening Nipple and Breast Pain Nutritional Counseling Obstetrics and Gynecology Overnight Newborn Care Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Pregnancy Complications Premature Infants Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapist Prenatal Care Prenatal Life Prental Massage Practitioner Screening for Cervical and Breast Cancer Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Telehealth Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth

Languages

English

Accepted insurance

Anthem Blue Cross Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Kaiser Permanente UnitedHealthcare

Service introduction

I have over 18 years of experience providing postpartum doula support, with a large portion of my work focused specifically on overnight care for newborns and first-time parents including preemies, twins and triplets. My role during night shifts is to prioritize both infant safety and parental rest, handling all newborn care overnight (feeding support, soothing, diapering, settling, and monitoring), while also supporting parents in learning their baby’s cues and milestones. My goal is that parents wake feeling rested, reassured, and more confident each day. In terms of education and coaching, I provide extensive guidance on newborn care! This can include breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support, infant bathing, soothing techniques, and general newborn care education, always tailored to you and your family individually. I also include my free newborn care guide that has over 60 pages of detailed newborn tips, tricks and information for new parents.

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