Dwan Davis
West Chester
Summary
Dedicated Certified Birth Doula specializing in prenatal education, continuous labor support, and postpartum care. Provide comprehensive assistance to families during childbirth, emphasizing active listening and effective communication to build trust. Deliver essential emotional and practical support throughout the transformative journey of childbirth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Birth Doula
Self Employed Services
West Chester
10.2014 - Current
- Assisted clients in creating personalized birth plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated families on childbirth options, pain management techniques, and newborn care.
- Provided continuous emotional support during labor and delivery processes.
Administrator
Royal Seed Youth Development Center
Cincinnati
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for staff and program activities.
- Managed daily administrative tasks to support youth development programs.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records and documentation for program participants.
Director
Scholars Educational Academy
Cincinnati
06.2000 - 07.2014
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance educational programs.
- Managed staff recruitment and training processes for new educators.
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring compliance with educational standards.
Education
CDA - Early Childhood Care and Education
Child Development Associate
Cincinnati, OHBirth Doula - Doula Care: Birth And Postpartum
Birth Doula Certification
Skills
- Pain management
- Labor coaching
- Birth planning
- Birth plan assistance
- Labor progression techniques
- Pain relief techniques
- Postpartum care
- Prenatal education
- Childbirth education
- Breastfeeding support
- Lactation support
- Infant soothing
- Newborn care
- Breastfeeding assistance
- Gentle cesarean
- VBAC support
- Water birth experience
- High-risk pregnancies
- Sibling preparation
- Cultural sensitivity
- Professional networking
- Community resource referrals
- Emotional support
- Client education
- Continuous care
- Positioning suggestions
- Massage techniques
- Aromatherapy application
- Relaxation techniques
- Breathing exercises
- Visualization exercises
- Comfort measures
- Rebozo techniques
- Infant massage
- Twins and multiples
- Holistic care
- Nutritional guidance
- Stress reduction techniques
- Decision support
- Informed decision-making
- Labor guidance
- Record keeping
- Curriculum development
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural history
- Partner support
- Patient care coordination
- Postpartum management
- Decision-making
- Breastfeeding assistance
- Nutritional guidance
- Decision-making
- Postpartum management
- Patient care coordination
Timeline
Administrator
Royal Seed Youth Development Center
06.2019 - 11.2020
Certified Birth Doula
Self Employed Services
10.2014 - Current
Director
Scholars Educational Academy
06.2000 - 07.2014
CDA - Early Childhood Care and Education
Child Development Associate
Birth Doula - Doula Care: Birth And Postpartum
Birth Doula Certification