Certified Doula & Newborn Care Specialist– DC Metro Area
My name is Waliya, and I’m a certified postpartum doula and newborn care specialist with over eight years of experience supporting families during the first weeks and months after birth. I believe that the newborn period is not just about caring for a baby, it’s also about holding space for the entire family as they adjust, heal, and grow into their new roles.
I began this journey with a deep respect for the postpartum experience. Over the years, I’ve supported a wide range of families, singletons, twins, first-time parents, and seasoned caregivers. My role includes gentle sleep support, bottle and breastfeeding guidance, and setting up daily routines that match each family’s pace and needs. I’ve spent many nights rocking babies, helping mothers with recovery, and making sure parents feel heard and cared for.
With a background in Early Childhood Development, I bring a deeper understanding of how children grow, learn, and communicate from the very beginning. This helps me tune in to each baby’s needs and support parents in ways that are thoughtful, practical, and developmentally mindful. I believe in creating calm, connected environments where both babies and parents can thrive.
As a postpartum doula, I focus on nurturing both the newborn and the parents. My support often includes helping with newborn feeding, whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, offering emotional care during recovery, and bringing structure to the home with restful routines and hands-on guidance. I walk alongside new mothers through early challenges, whether it’s navigating lactation, managing postpartum changes, or simply being a steady, calming presence when everything feels unfamiliar. With my background as a newborn care specialist, I’m also able to support families through common newborn concerns like reflux, colic, gassiness, and sleep struggles, offering solutions that are gentle, informed, and tailored to each baby.
What I love most about this work is watching families grow more confident with each passing day. Every baby brings something new, and every family has its own rhythm. It’s a privilege to be welcomed into that space, to offer steady hands, a listening ear, and thoughtful support during such a meaningful time.
I’m here to walk alongside you, offering comfort, guidance, and steady support as you adjust to life with your new baby. My goal is to help make those early days more manageable, meaningful, and supported.