Sonya Kearse
Benson,North Carolina
Summary
Compassionate Birth Doula with hands-on experience supporting expectant mothers through childbirth journey. Possess skills in creating calm, empowering birth atmospheres, providing emotional support, and advocating for mother's wishes. Demonstrated strengths include communication, empathy and resilience. Past work resulted in positive childbirth experiences and high client satisfaction rates.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Birth Doula
Doula Network-Pomleo Care
Benson, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Educated clients on various birthing techniques, including natural pain management methods
- Accompanied clients to prenatal appointments and advocated on their behalf when needed.
- Facilitated communication between family members throughout the birthing process.
- Developed individualized birth plans and provided emotional support to expectant parents.
Partner
Mahogany Joy LLP
Durham, NC
03.2023 - Current
- Provided support for physical, emotional and social needs of clients
- Closely monitored mother's comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor for births
- Developed invididualized birth plans with mothers based on health concerns, desires and fears
- Created detailed educational program covering aspects of labor processes, medical practices, and lactation support.
Community Birth Doula
LEADoula
Chapel Hill, NC
10.2022 - Current
- Delivered continuous emotional and physical support to expecting mothers during labor and postnatal stages.
- Ensured alignment with birthing plans to promote a supportive delivery environment.
- Provided support, education, and resources to empower women in motherhood journeys.
- Education of both mothers and fathers on all things birth, pregnancy, and childcare
Education
Certificate - Lactation Consultant Training Program
Johnson C Smith
Charlotte, NC05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Meredith College
Raleigh05-2002
Skills
- Postpartum care
- Stress reduction techniques
- Sibling preparation
- Physical comfort
- Birth plan assistance
- Pain management strategies
- Decision-making guidance
- Breastfeeding support
- Childbirth education
- Massage techniques
- Emotional support
- Prenatal education
Certification
- Certified Birth Doula (DONA)
Timeline
Birth Doula
Doula Network-Pomleo Care
01.2024 - Current
Partner
Mahogany Joy LLP
03.2023 - Current
Community Birth Doula
LEADoula
10.2022 - Current
Certificate - Lactation Consultant Training Program
Johnson C Smith
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Meredith College
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