PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Certification
LANGUAGES
Timeline

XIMENA CHÁVEZ

Hispanic Health Council
Hartford,Connecticut
2
Languages
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience

Compassionate and dedicated Certified Doula with community-based and hospital birth-support experience. Certified in Connecticut through Hispanic Health Council in 2026 and registered as a doula in Connecticut. Experienced supporting Latino and Spanish-speaking families through pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Former Technical Nurse in Peru with a healthcare background and a strong commitment to respectful, culturally responsive, family-centered care. Currently supporting families through Parents Connecting Parents and community events, connecting parents with resources and services.

Work History

Parent Support / Community Engagement

7 Months
Parents Connecting Parents | 03.2026 - Current
  • Support parents and families by providing information, resources, referrals, and community connections.
  • Participate in community events and outreach activities serving Latino families and the broader Connecticut community.
  • Build trusting relationships with families and help them navigate available community resources.
  • Stay informed about programs and services that can benefit parents and children.

Community Doula

1 Year 9 Months
Hispanic Health Council | 01.2025 - Current
  • Provide emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.
  • Provide comfort measures, breathing and relaxation techniques, positioning, and continuous labor support.
  • Support families in understanding birth options and communicating questions and preferences with their healthcare team.
  • Provide culturally responsive support, with a primary focus on Latino and Spanish-speaking families.
  • Connect families with community resources and support services while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
  • Hospital Birth Support | Connecticut
  • Supported 3 vaginal births in hospital settings.
  • Hartford Hospital — 2 vaginal births supported.
  • Saint Francis Hospital — 1 vaginal birth supported.

Education

- Technical Nursing Education

Peru

- High School Education

Peru

Skills

Prenatal Support
Labor & Birth Support
Postpartum Support
Comfort Measures
Birth Preparation
Patient & Family Support
Community Resources & Referrals
Culturally Sensitive Care
Patient Advocacy
Confidentiality
Communication
Team Collaboration
Family-Centered Care

Personal Information

Title: Certified Doula | Community Doula | Patient & Family Support

Certification

  • Certified Doula — Hispanic Health Council, Connecticut | 2026
  • Registered Doula — State of Connecticut | 2026
  • Doula Training — Completed July 2025
  • Technical Nurse Training — Peru

LANGUAGES

Spanish — Native
English — Basic Proficiency

Timeline

Parent Support / Community Engagement

Parents Connecting Parents
03.2026 - CurrentRead More

Community Doula

Hispanic Health Council
01.2025 - CurrentRead More

from High School Education
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from Technical Nursing Education
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XIMENA CHÁVEZ