About

Lystra has worked as a nanny and newborn care specialist for some of the most prominent families in the DC Metro area. She has amassed extensive experience with newborns and infants and multiples in her 17+ years in the industry. She is very well respected and sought-after, she truly loves supporting families and babies. Mom to one biological child and by extension mother and Grandmother to so many other children.
She feels a great sense of purpose and fulfillment from the work she does and is constantly educating herself on best practices to provide quality care.

Lystra is currently a Perinatal Healthcare Worker. She is also in her final year of her Masters in Public Health, Her desire is to make a change in decreasing infant mortality and reducing maternal deaths.

• Postpartum Doula (DONA)
• Infant CPR and First Aid Certified
• Birth Doula (DONA)
• Safe Sleep Practices and Reducing the Risk of SIDS (First Candle)
• Introduction to Childbirth (DONA)
• Newborn Care Specialist
• Nipple Shields, SNS, and Other Devices Training
• Working with Multiples Training

• Experience with multiples
• Over 17 years of experience
• 10,000+ Hours | 40+ Babies

• Mom of 2 children
• Tdap up to date
• Covid Vaccine