Hi, I’m
Maria Hagan
Philadelphia
Summary
Heart-centered and dedicated to empowering women, families, and infants, with expertise in providing a blend of intuitive support and evidence-based research on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. As a Pennsylvania Board-Certified childbirth doula and trained professional postpartum doula, over 500 families in the greater Philadelphia area have benefited from a calming presence that fosters trust and encourages informed choices. Passionate about women's health and wellness, the focus is on nurturing autonomy and guiding parents to embrace their innate abilities while navigating the complexities of new family dynamics. A holistic approach includes nutrition, healing herbs, and beneficial movement, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to supporting families during this transformative journey.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Connected Transitions Doula Agency
Childbirth and Postpartum Doula
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Childbirth Support Doula
- Postpartum Doula
Maternity Care Coalition
Childbirth and Postpartum Doula
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Childbirth Doula Support serving and supporting low-income Philadelphia families
MamaDoula Support LLC
Independent Childbirth and Postpartum Doula
01.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Pennsylvania Board Certified childbirth doula
- Supports women in childbirth through the latest evidence-based information, physically and emotionally
- Lived experience and deep sensitivity to perinatal loss.
- Sensitive to IVF, or complex family-building journeys that involve chronic conditions or risk factors
- Strong communication and documentation skills; comfort with digital platforms (Google Meets, Zoom, chatbots)
- Strong and open communication skills with medical staff
- Extensive knowledge and training in bio mechanics, movement, and positions that benefit healthy vaginal birth outcomes
- Conducts a calming presence for her birth clients
- Promotes and teaches breathing techniques and meditation that are beneficial for childbirth.
- Childbirth education basics are taught through evidence-based care
- Supporting women's goals, wishes, and other family members of the birthing process through up-to-date research
- Strong communication skills in explaining the birth process; work on other ways to state “communication strengths.”
- Lactation Support
- Postpartum Experience
- Promotes a calming, welcoming environment for the postpartum family
- Lactation support
- Bottle feeding support
- Basic newborn care and responsibilities
- Nutritious meal preparation for the mother, warm, comforting meals that are essential to postpartum healing and wellness
- Ensures rest for mother and baby, recognizing and supporting the need for rest for the postpartum family, especially the mother
- Night doula experience
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Supports parenting choices
- Postpartum and newborn education for new families
- Evidence-based knowledge on the first 40 days of postpartum and its implementation
- May provide warm, comforting meals that are essential to postpartum healing and wellness
Education
Indie Birth Midwifery SchoolPhiladelphia, PA
03-2026
University Overview
- Women’s wellness classes
- Herbal Education
- Aromatherapy
- Fertility Education
- Labor and Childbirth Education/ Stages of Labor
- Education on biomechanics and the Women’s pelvis
- Labor positions
- Postpartum Support
- Breastfeeding Education and Support
- Fertility support and education
- Art of being self-employed, running one's own business
Art Institute of PhotographyPhiladelphia, PA
01-2009
University Overview
- Portrait Photography
- Product Photography
- Photojournalism
- Business Design Basics
- Digital Imaging
- Drawing 101
Community College of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA
01-2007
University Overview
- Studied Behavioral Health and Human Services
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Psychology
- Portrait Photography
Skills
- Nutritional guidance
- High-risk pregnancies
- Holistic care
- Newborn care
- Lactation support
- Aromatherapy
- Postpartum care
- First aid certification
- CPR certified
- Labor support
- Goal setting
- Comfort measures
- Birth planning
- Emotional support
Certification
- Pennsylvania Board Certified Childbirth Support Doula
- Professional-trained Prenatal Doula Certificate
- Professional trained Postpartum Doula
- HIPAA Certification
- Infant/Adult First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Evidence-Based Birth
- Spinning Babies
Timeline
Childbirth and Postpartum Doula
Connected Transitions Doula Agency
01.2024 - Current
Childbirth and Postpartum Doula
Maternity Care Coalition
01.2024 - Current
Independent Childbirth and Postpartum Doula
MamaDoula Support LLC
01.2015 - Current