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Naya Marie Roberts

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dynamic Certified Birth Doula with extensive experience at Penn Medicine, supporting 60 families through diverse birth experiences. Expert in labor support techniques and emotional guidance, fostering informed choices. Committed to postpartum recovery and newborn care education, ensuring families thrive during the fourth trimester with tailored care plans and compassionate support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Birth Doula

Independant Birth & Postpartum Doula
Philadelphia, PA
10.2018 - Current
  • Supported 60 families through unmedicated, medicated, and cesarean births.
  • Provided prenatal education, continuous labor support, and postpartum follow-up.
  • Assisted with breastfeeding initiation and newborn care in home settings.
  • Helped families adjust during the fourth trimester, including sleep guidance, and emotional support.
  • Maintained detailed client logs and birth summaries.

Volunteer Doula
Hospital Of University Of Pennsylvania PALS |Philadelphia, PA, 2018–2020.

  • Offered labor support to underserved families in hospital settings.
  • Collaborated with nurses, midwives, and OB-GYNs.
  • Educated families on birth choices, pain management, and postpartum resources.

Medical Assistant

Penn Medicine
PHILADELPHIA, PA
10.2017 - 04.2024
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.

Education

Doula Training

DONA INTERNATIONAL
05-2023

Certifed Medical Assistant -

Brightwood Career Institute
Philadelphia, PA
08-2017

Skills

  • Labor support techniques (breathing, movement, massage, positioning)
  • Emotional and informational support for birthing people and partners
  • Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding guidance
  • Newborn care education
  • Postpartum recovery support
  • Creating birth plans and postpartum care plans
  • Light meal prep, sibling care, and household support during postpartum
  • Multicultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care

Certification

  • Lactation Counselor
  • Certified Infant Massage Instructor
  • Baby Wearing Expert
  • Harm Reduction Certified
  • CPR and AED Certified

Timeline

Certified Birth Doula

Independant Birth & Postpartum Doula
10.2018 - Current

Medical Assistant

Penn Medicine
10.2017 - 04.2024

Doula Training

DONA INTERNATIONAL

Certifed Medical Assistant -

Brightwood Career Institute