Makayla Valdez

Postpartum Doula
Raleigh, North Carolina
5.0
About me

Makayla is passionate about helping and supporting others in need, women’s/general pelvic health, mental health, and physical health. Her background is comprised of an array of areas such as: fitness, pelvic health, and non-medical postpartum education/advice. Makayla is a University of North Carolina at Pembroke alumna, and has a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. She has also worked as a Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Technician for over 2 years and is now a trained postpartum doula through DONA.

Education

Bachelors of Science (2020)

Certification and training

Postpartum Doula, DONA (2022)

Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer postpartum support care, this includes providing families with non medical advice and support on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from childbirth, infant soothing, and coping skills for new parents. I also help with light housework, fix a meal and help incorporate an older child into this new experience.

Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
3
5.0

We acquired Makayla's postpartum services for the birth of our second child and it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made! Despite being experienced parents, juggling the constant needs of a newborn and toddler with all of our daily household responsibilities was really challenging. Having Makayla support us a few days or nights a week to help with light household chores, meal prep and baby-wearing in addition to all the education and care she provides, really helped maintain our sanity, helped us recharge and also allowed us one on one quality time with our toddler (which can be difficult to achieve!). It was so nice to have someone come over to look after this very tired Mom and give her a break for a change! The overnight shifts were a tremendous lifesaver as well, giving everyone much needed continuous rest and energy. Her breadth of knowledge and experience were helpful refreshers and great advice for us to ensure quality care for our sons. Makayla truly is amazing and transitioned right into being our default babysitter, the only one we trust with both kids.

- Franziska V.

5.0

Makayla has been such a gift in our lives over the past year. She is trustworthy, reliable, and so good with our littles. We are incredibly thankful for her!

- Sara F.

5.0

We met with Makayla while I was still pregnant with our twins. We knew when we first met her, that she would be the perfect match for our family! She visited our babies in the NICU before they came home to get accustomed to them. Makayla was everything! Supporting me during my breastfeeding, finding resources for our twins, ensuring me to rest while she is there. Her calm demeanor really helped the twins to rest easy, which made it easier for my husband and I to rest. Her swaddling ability is superb! I cannot recommend her enough! She is officially a part of my family and we trust her and miss her already!

- Danielle W.

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