Portia Harris, Postpartum Doula

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.

Availability & Reviews

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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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