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Valerie Ybarra - Postpartum Doula / Newborn Specialist / Baby Nurse for Dallas, Ft. Worth, Texas / Phoenix, AZ / Los Angeles, CA / Dallas, Ft. Worth, Texas

I have a combined 25 plus years experience as a Doula, Newborn Specialist, Nanny, Traveling Nanny, Nurse Assistant within the maternity unit and Educator to new parents at Babies R Us.

newborns are my only business

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Summary of Doula Qualifications

  • 2010 Certified Nurse Assistant for AZ
  • 2009 Newborn hearing Screening certificate
  • 2008 — Certified Postpartum Doula
  • 2007-2009 — Educator to new parents at Babies R Us
  • 2006 — International Association of Infant Massage Training
  • Member of CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association)
  • 10.8 hours of Continuing Education from CAPPA — April 2005
  • Postpartum Doula Training
  • Lactation Consultant Training
  • CPR certified — Infant, Child, and Adult
  • Experienced in household management
  • Give age appropriate care from newborn to school age.

I maintain a calm environment, respect the privacy and confidentiality of the families I work with, and treat everyone with respect, courtesy, and politeness. I support gay parents and families, surrogacy, and adoptions as well as families with multiples and preemies.

Education and Work Experience

Self Employed
Postpartum Doula/Newborn Care Specialist
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2003-Present
Northside Hospital Postpartum Unit
Patient care tech nurse (maternity unit)
2000-2002
Marietta Health Dept Child Health
Social Service Tech
1999

Chattahoochee Technical, Marietta, GA
Certified Nursing Assistance / Patient Care Technician

1999-2000

First Photo
Traveling Newborn Photographer
1997-1999
Cobb County School Board
Substitute Teacher and Health Aid
1996-2003

Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Early Childhood Development and Psychology

1978 - 1980

Volunteer Experience

  • Girls Inc. ~ Taught sex education for mothers and daughters
  • CASA ~ Court advocate for children in the foster care system

 

2002
1997-1999

   
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Valerie Ybarra is a Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula for A Doula on the Go! She is a professional doula that provides infant care services to families in Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas, Phoenix, and Los Angeles.

A Doula on the Go! | (480) 236-2924 | valerie@adoulaonthego.com

Serving Argyle, Dallas, Highland Park, Plano, Frisco, Metroplex areas of Texas