Nikita Johnson-Wise

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Columbia, Maryland
12 years of experience
5.0
About me

Nikita Johnson is a graduate of The National College of Midwifery and is currently preparing to sit for her Midwifery Certification Exam in Spring 2025. She has received hands-on training under the direct supervision of Certified Nurse Midwife Bayla Berkowitz at a homebirth midwifery practice in Pikesville, MD. Nikita has also studied with respected midwives Monika Karaosman at Althea Midwifery in Berlin, MD, and Maureen McIver in Westminster, MD. Nikita Johnson brings over five years of homebirth experience, including three years as a Homebirth Assistant and Student Midwife. Prior to this, she spent six years as a Certified Obstetrics Surgical Technologist, gaining extensive hospital-based labor and delivery experience before retiring from that role. Since 2019, she has been a highly regarded birth rights doula in the DMV area, known for her assertive advocacy and commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of the Western healthcare system. Nikita is dedicated to empowering her patients to achieve their desired birth experiences while ensuring safety and informed decision-making through evidence-based care. In addition to her hands-on work, she serves as a Doula Trainer and Mentor for The Black Doula Training, a Writer for Healthy Mom & Baby magazine (powered by the Nurses of AWHONN), a Doula Advisor for the Maryland Perinatal Neonatal Quality Collaborative, and a Maternal Health Task Force Advisor for Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She specializes in IVF/IUI and Infertility Conditions, Gyn Wellness, Home Births, Hospital Births, Unmedicated Births, Births with epidurals, VBAC's and High Risk Pregnancies. Individuals and couples working with Nikita benefit from her multi-skilled background and experience. She has been attending births since 2014 and has attended over 350+ births.

Education

National College of Midwifery, Associates of Midwifery (2024)

Community College of Baltimore County, Associates of Surgical Technology (2017)

Gandhi Career School of Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant (2013)

Brown's Career Institution, Certified Phlebotomy Technician (2013)

Brown's Career Institution, Patient Care Technician (2013)

Certification and training

Births Arts International, Birth Doula Certification (2020)

The Black Doula Training, Postpartum Doula Certification (2021)

Association of Placenta Prep Arts, Placenta Encapsulation Certification (2021)

DMV Birth Doulas, Childbirth Educator (2022)

Spinning Babies Training (2023)

National Association of Registered Midwives, Midwifery Graduate Exam (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

Maryland Perinatal Collaborative of Maryland

Healthy Mom & Baby Magazine

Harvard T Chan School

United Negro College Fund

Association of Independent Midwives

The Black Doula Training

Johnson & Associates Midwifery Group

Credentials
BA CNA DEM NRP CD
Specialties
Abnormal Bleeding Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Abortion Doula Care Acculturation and Immigration Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Assertiveness Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Breech Birth Building Healthy Communication Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Childbirth Education Doula Trainer Evidence-Based Care Family Planning Fibroids Herbal Postpartum Care High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Hysteroscopy Infertility Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Labor Doula Labor Monitrice Lactation Consultation Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Laparoscopic Surgery LGBTQ+ Loss and Bereavement Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Midwife Support Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Neonatal Resuscitation Program Newborn Care Nutritional Counseling Obstetrics and Gynecology Pain Management Perinatal Mood Disorders Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Doula Care Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Relaxation Techniques Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing and Treatment Sibling Preparation Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Teenagers Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal Steam Water birth
Languages

English

Service introduction

Fertility and birth doula services provide invaluable support to individuals and couples as they navigate the journey of conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Our doulas are trained to offer physical, emotional, and informational assistance to expectant parents before, during, and after childbirth. Their role is to empower and advocate for the birthing person, ensuring that their preferences and choices are respected throughout the entire process.

Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

Nikita has been a delight to work with. She provided us with everything we needed to make informed decisions. She offered us a host of resources for doctors and other practitioners that were able to help us along the way. We’re very appreciative.

- Randy M.

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