About Me

My Background

Hi, I'm Maia, a Birth Doula providing compassionate care to women as they navigate the many transformative steps of having a child.

I found my passion for women's health and empowerment at a very young age. I grew up with three sisters, watching my mom complete her medical residency. She inspired me to have a deep love for understanding the human body, and instilled in me the notion that physical health is deeply integrated with emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

I studied biology and photography at Bard college, followed by pre-medical studies at Columbia University. I was driven to become a Doula so that I could provide direct, unwavering support to women throughout pregnancy and childbirth.

My approach to doula care is gentle, evidence-based, and embracing of individual choices. I focus on listening to your story and preferences so that I can understand how to best support and advocate for you.

I feel incredibly honored to work so closely with individuals and to be a part of their birth journeys. Having supported families throughout Los Angeles, I am especially passionate about serving Hispanic/Latino and LGBTQ+ communities, like my own.

Education

Bard College - Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Biology and Photography
Columbia University - Post-Baccalaureate - Premedical Studies
Birth Doula Training - Bini Birth
Neonatal Intensive Care Internship - Keck Medicine at LAC+USC
CPR + BLS certified by the American Red Cross

There's no one way to go through pregnancy or childbirth, and I am here to ensure that you feel empowered, honoring whatever path feels right for you.

I am a full supporter of all birth settings. I am connected with several midwives who deliver babies in homes. In addition to supporting women in hospitals as a birth doula, I have also have collaborated and interned with medical teams at Keck Medicine and LAC+USC Hospitals.

Every birth is truly unique, and there are many factors that go into deciding what you want your experience to look like. As your doula, I listen to your preferences, help to facilitate your decision making, and advocate for your choices all along the way.

Doula Diligence

I am proud to be a part of Doula Diligence, a collective of highly trained doulas dedicated to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum and early parenthood.

Team Specialties

Birth Support
Placenta Services
Newborn Care
Postpartum Support

Lactation Guidance
Sleep Consultation
Physical Training