Giny, Metro DC Postpartum Doula

Giny, Postpartum Doula

All new parents deserve compassionate care during their postpartum experience — whether it is emotional support or clean laundry, I am passionate about caring for you.

My daytime postpartum doula shifts are devoted to meeting your goals – for today and longer term – and providing anticipatory guidance for challenges, so you feel prepared for the next milestones in your family. Ensuring your baby and you are rested, nourished, and growing is my top priority.

My lived experience with postpartum anxiety and depression inspired me to help make other families' transitions to parenthood easier than my own had been. As my two children began school, I devoted time to supporting new parents informally, then as a professional Postpartum Doula.

With an interest in perinatal mental health, I collaborate with specialists around our region to bring informed-care to expecting and new parents. I use my Congressional background to advocate for federal, state and local policies that affect doulas and new parents. I am also a co-owner of Metropolitan Doulas.

Postpartum Doula Service Area:

Betsy supports new families anywhere in Washingon DC, Bethesda, College Park, Rockville, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax.

BETSY'S TOP POSTPARTUM TIP:  Put a to-do list for visitors on your fridge. When they ask how they can help, they can choose a task while you prepare yourself and the baby for a visit!

Training

  • Certified Postpartum Doulas (DONA International)
  • Certified Lactation Counselor (Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice)
  • Perinatal Mental Health Champion (Mary's Center 2019)

Experience

  • Worked with multiples
  • Works with siblings
  • Perinatal mental health focus

Plus...

  • Tdap up to date
  • Flu & Covid annual booster