Cynthia Alvarado

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Postpartum Doula
Los Angeles, California
12 years of experience
About me

Hello there! My name is Cynthia Alvarado and I identify as she/her. I'm happily married to a wonderful man, and we have a beautiful 12-year-old boy, who is currently in middle school. My journey in Baby Night Care began in 2011 when a dear friend of mine, who is a Doula, recommended that I take a Doula training course. At that time, I had no idea what a doula was, but I was fascinated when she explained it to me. I loved babies and was excited to work with them and nurture families in their postpartum journey. When I took my doula training, I was eighteen and pregnant with my son Julian Alvarado! Julian was my first experience with newborns, and it was an incredible experience for me. As I was young and had no work experience, I started as a part-time daytime nanny. Later on, I began doing night nanny work while still working daytime. I slowly started building my experience and resume, and eventually started working full-time night-time only as a postpartum doula. Since then, I have continued my education in newborn and postpartum care, and I've become a Certified Doula, a Certified Newborn Specialist, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and I've earned a degree in Child Development, specializing in infant care. I have been working with families for over ten years now, and I absolutely love it. I have combined all my careers to provide personalized care that fulfills each family's unique needs. I offer emotional and lactation support, education, resources, empowerment, and nurturing for the whole family, as well as baby care services. If you need any help or support, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm here to help!

Education

Associates Degree In Child Development (2022)

Certified Placenta Encapsulator (2015)

Certified Advanced Newborn Care Specialist (2021)

Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (2020)

Certified Postpartum Doula (2024)

Certificated Lactation Educator (2024)

Certification and training

Trained Postpartum Doula (2011)

Trained Birth Doula (2014)

Trained in Working with Multiples (2015)

Breastfeeding Training (2013)

Trained Gentle Sleep Shaping (2015)

Trained Newborn Specialist (2016)

Trained Postpartum Doula (Again) (2024)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA International

Lactation Education Resources

American Association of Newborn Care Specialist

Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association

Newborn Training Academy

Credentials
BME CBS CLE NCS PCD (DONA)
Specialties
Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Latch Issues LGBTQ+ Newborn Care Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care
Languages

English, Spanish

Accepted insurances
Carrot
Service introduction

As a caregiver specializing in postpartum and newborn care, I offer personalized support to new mothers and their infants during the delicate period following childbirth. Whether it's providing assistance with feeding and diapering, monitoring the baby's health and well-being, or offering emotional support and guidance, I'm here to help ensure a smooth transition into parenthood for both the mother and her newborn.

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