Ariellyn Luna
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Birth and Postpartum Doula with background in providing emotional, physical, and educational support to mothers and families during childbirth and postnatal period. Possess strong advocacy skills, supporting informed decision making for birthing choices. Known for creating calm, nurturing environments that facilitate positive birth experiences. Contributed significantly in educating new parents on newborn care and postpartum recovery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postpartum Doula
Betsy Bracken (760) 613-1488
Cardiff By The Sea, CA
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Delivered comprehensive newborn care services, including feeding, bathing, and diaper changing.
- Monitored infants' growth and development, reporting concerns to parents promptly.
- Instructed new parents on safe sleep practices, swaddling techniques, and burping methods.
- Performed light household tasks, such as laundry and meal preparation for infant care.
- Maintained a clean environment by washing bottles and sterilizing equipment regularly.
- Provided emotional support to mothers during postpartum adjustment periods.
- Assisted parents with breastfeeding techniques and offered lactation support.
- Organized supplies for each shift, ensuring proper restocking of necessary items.
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Michelle Corando (760) 851-2908
San Diego, CA
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Maintained availability via phone, text, and email for inquiries between appointments.
- Created calm environments for laboring women to ensure safety and security.
- Supported families in making informed decisions about birth experiences.
- Enhanced newborn outcomes by teaching effective breastfeeding and infant care techniques.
- Developed individualized birth plans based on health concerns and preferences.
- Introduced breathing and grounding techniques to facilitate comfort during labor.
- Educated women on various birth options and coping strategies for health issues.
- Monitored maternal health status, identifying signs of postpartum depression or anxiety.
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding and soothing.
Postpartum Doula
Wanda Waizenegger (619) 370-3874
Carlsbad, CA
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Delivered comprehensive newborn care services, including feeding, bathing, and diaper changes.
- Instructed parents on safe sleep practices, swaddling techniques, and burping methods.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to each family's needs.
- Maintained cleanliness by washing bottles, sterilizing equipment, and performing light housekeeping tasks.
- Supported mothers postpartum through emotional encouragement during adjustment to new baby.
- Assisted parents with breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Encouraged parent-infant bonding through skin-to-skin contact sessions.
- Managed general housekeeping duties related to infant care.
Postpartum Doula
Mia Herzog (415) 660-6734
Carlsbad, CA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained organized nursery by tidying after each use and ensuring supplies stocked.
- Assisted with daily care of newborns, including diaper changes, bathing, and dressing.
- Monitored infant sleep patterns and adjusted activities to promote healthy rest.
- Provided emotional support to new parents navigating challenges of newborn care.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishes, and vacuuming related to childcare.
- Kept detailed records of feedings, diaper changes, and important milestones.
- Encouraged bonding through skin-to-skin contact sessions between parent and infant.
- Provided lactation support and breastfeeding techniques to assist new mothers.
Postpartum Doula
Barbra Kozlowski (858) 395-4158
Del Mar
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Delivered comprehensive newborn care services, including feeding, bathing, and diaper changes.
- Instructed new parents on safe sleep practices, swaddling techniques, and burping methods.
- Developed individualized care plans based on unique family needs for each infant.
- Maintained cleanliness by washing bottles, sterilizing equipment, and performing housekeeping tasks.
- Provided emotional support to mothers during postpartum adjustment periods.
- Encouraged parent-infant bonding through skin-to-skin contact sessions.
- Assisted parents with breastfeeding techniques and offered lactation support.
- Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring organization and restocking as needed.
Postpartum Doula
Saul Berley 310-386-8700
Del Mar, CA
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs based on doctor's recommendations.
- Maintained organized nursery by tidying and restocking supplies after each use.
- Engaged infants in stimulating conversations during feeding to enhance language skills.
- Assisted with daily care tasks including diaper changes, bathing, and dressing of newborns.
- Took infants outdoors for fresh air walks and park visits under parental supervision.
- Planned educational activities such as reading and games to promote cognitive development.
- Monitored sleep patterns and adjusted activities to support healthy rest periods.
- Provided emotional support to new parents, fostering positive adjustment to parenthood.
Postpartum Doula
Andrea Feuerstein 858-335-7439
La Jolla, CA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided emotional and physical support to pregnant women throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum period.
- Provided newborn care services to families, including feeding, bathing and changing diapers.
- Monitored infants' growth and development progress and reported any concerns to parents.
- Instructed new parents in safe sleep practices, proper swaddling techniques and burping methods.
- Performed light household tasks related to caring for an infant such as laundry or meal preparation.
- Maintained a clean environment for the infant by washing bottles, sterilizing equipment and performing other housekeeping duties.
- Developed individualized care plans for each infant based on family needs.
- Supported mothers postpartum by providing emotional support during the adjustment period of having a new baby in the home.
- Assisted parents with breastfeeding techniques and provided lactation support.
- Organized necessary supplies for each shift and restocked items as needed.
- Encouraged bonding between parent and infant through skin-to-skin contact sessions.
- Advised parents on nutrition guidelines, immunization schedules and general parenting tips.
- Managed general housekeeping duties handling feeding, diapering and cleanup tasks.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients by providing consistent support throughout pregnancy journey.
Postpartum Doula
Michelle Dalonzo (215) 962-5390
Coronado, CA
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered emotional and physical support to pregnant women during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
- Provided comprehensive newborn care services, including feeding, bathing, and diaper changes.
- Monitored infant growth and development, reporting concerns directly to parents.
- Instructed new parents in safe sleep practices and proper swaddling techniques.
- Performed light household tasks related to infant care, such as laundry and meal preparation.
- Maintained a clean environment for infants by washing bottles and sterilizing equipment.
- Developed individualized care plans for each infant based on specific family needs.
- Established positive relationships with families through warm interactions with children and parents.
Skills
- Newborn care
- Lactation support
- Individualized care planning
- Safe sleep practices
- Client relationship management
- Infant development tracking
- Emotional support provision
- Breastfeeding education
- Organizational skills
- Communication techniques
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Stress management
- Infant soothing techniques
- Breastfeeding assistance
- Gentle cesarean support
- Labor pain management
- VBAC support
- Sibling preparation
- Postpartum care
- Postpartum recovery
- Babywearing instruction
- Family adjustment
- Infant sleep training
- Childbirth education
- Emotional support
- Birth planning
- Maternal nutrition
- Infant feeding support
- Yoga and meditation
- Rebozo techniques
- Decision-making support
- Pain relief techniques
- Comfort measures
- Special needs support
- Perinatal mood disorders
- Sleep coaching
- Loss and bereavement
- High-risk pregnancies
- Preterm labor support
- Newborn feeding expertise
- Infant safety measures
- Infant CPR certified
- Labor guidance
- Birth advocacy
- Community resources
Certification
- DONA approved birth training in 2020
- DONA approved Postpartum training in 2020
Websites
Timeline
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Michelle Corando (760) 851-2908
07.2025 - 07.2025
Postpartum Doula
Wanda Waizenegger (619) 370-3874
12.2024 - 07.2025
Postpartum Doula
Betsy Bracken (760) 613-1488
08.2024 - 12.2025
Postpartum Doula
Mia Herzog (415) 660-6734
06.2024 - 08.2024
Postpartum Doula
Barbra Kozlowski (858) 395-4158
01.2024 - 05.2024
Postpartum Doula
Saul Berley 310-386-8700
07.2023 - 12.2023
Postpartum Doula
Andrea Feuerstein 858-335-7439
02.2023 - 06.2023
Postpartum Doula
Michelle Dalonzo (215) 962-5390
12.2022 - 02.2023
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