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Beka Atwater, PCD, CLC

My philosophy


My focus is nurturing your newborn with skill, gentleness, and deep attention—so you can rest easy knowing your baby is in trusted hands.


I provide calm, responsive care rooted in experience and evidence. Every family has its own rhythm, and I take time to understand your values, preferences, and goals so I can align my care with what matters most to you. My work centers your baby, but always honors your role as the parent. I’m here to support your vision—with professionalism, respect, and zero judgment.

My Qualifications

Education and Training

  • B.S. in Health Science-Commuity Health Education
  • U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer (Ethiopia)
  • Newborn Care Specialist
    • Mentorship program - Terian Gregory (2017)
    • 40 hour NCSA approved Newborn Care Specialist training program - Terian Gregory (2017)
  • Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
    • 52 hour in-person, hands-on lactation training (2017)
    • Passed exam (95%) - The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (2017)
    • 18 hour GOLD Lactation continuing education (2024)
    • 7 hour in-person, hands-on ‘Pumping and Increasing Milk Supply’ workshop (2024)
  • Certified Postpartum Doula (DONA)
    • 28 hour live Postpartum Doula Workshop (DONA) (2023)
    • 30 hour in-person, hands on Postpartum Doula Workshop (DONA) (2018)

Experience

  • 8 years of experience as a newborn care specialist, postpartum doula and  lactation counselor
  • 85 families served
  • Experience with twins (6 twin families)
  • Experience supporting parents with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS)
  • 2 years as a teacher (infant-age 2) at a prestigious NAEYC-accredited preschool (2004-2006)
  • I speak conversational Spanish (studied in Guatemala for 6 months)

Vaccinations

  • up to date Tdap, Covid + booster, flu vaccine

Continuing Education

  • 7 hour in-person, hands-on 'Flange Fitting for Clinical Practice Plus' - Babies in Common (2026)
  • ‘Infant and Child CPR and First Aid’ - American Red Cross (2025)
  • ‘Perinatal Mental Health’ workshop - Postpartum Support International (2024)
  • ‘Baby Wearing’ workshop- baby carriers (2024) 
  • 8 hour ‘Perinatal Mental Health Social Support Training’-Postpartum Support Virginia (2024)
  • ‘Benefits of Skin to Skin Contact’ workshop (2024)
  • ‘Working with Twins’ workshop (2020)
  • ‘Infant Sleep Fundamentals’ workshop (2017)

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