Portia Harris, Postpartum Doula
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Portia Harris, Postpartum Doula
Postpartum Doula, Lactation Consuler
Portia grew up in Monterey Bay, California. Her journey as a Doula developed in 2018 after the unexpected turn of events with her son’s birth. She did not feel supported or was even slightly prepared for a great birth experience. Since that time, she knew if it happened to her, it was likely to happen to another mom and that’s how she decided to become a doula
Vaccinations are up to date including COVID boosted.
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Hi, my name is Portia Harris and grew up in Monterey Bay, California. My journey as a Doula developed in 2018 after the unexpected turn of events with my son’s birth. I did not feel supported or was even slightly prepared for a great birth experience. Since that time, I knew if it happened to me, it was likely to happen to another mom and that’s how I decided to become a doula. Since then I obtained my certifications to support mothers and their families in any phase of pregnancy. My certifications and training include birth and postpartum, childbirth education, lactation counseling, and newborn care. Today I serve the DMV and Baltimore area where I also have met many great friends, people, and opportunities. One day I hope to become an IBCLC, Nurse, or midwife. I am excited to support you and your family next and continue to fill the gap of families who have experienced a lack of support, education, and empowerment.
Pronouns: she/her
Certifications
Portia holds certifications in the following areas:
- Birth and Postpartum Doula
- Childbirth Educator
- Lactation Counselor
- Newborn care
- Infant CPR and First Aid
She has additional experience with:
- Preemies
- Multiples (twins, triplets)
- Adoptive families
- Underserved women and teens
Service Area
Maryland: Upper Marlboro, Bowie, Baltimore Severna Park, Severn, Millerstown, Towson, Ellicott City, Baltimore, Pasadena, Catonsville, Annapolis, Laurel, and Columbia.
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Our BYD Doulas Have Advanced Trainings in:
- Aromatherapy
- Breastfeeding (CLC)
- Attachment Style Parenting
- Domestic Violence
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Optimal Fetal Alignment
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Homeopathy for Midwives
- Rebozo
- Spinning Babies
- TENS units
- VBAC support
- Multiples
- LGBTQ
- Loss and Grief
- Vaginal Breech Births
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