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Beka Atwater, PCD, CLC

My philosophy



My passion is helping parents feel seen, understood, and truly cared for.


I honor each family’s unique journey. I listen closely as you share your values and goals, and I genuinely respect your insights and preferences. My role is to equip you with the tools and information you need to make confident, informed decisions. I’m here to support what’s best for you and your family—with no judgment, just caring, compassionate support.

My Qualifications

Education and Training

  • B.S. Public Health Education
  • U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer (Ethiopia)
  • 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)
  • Newborn Care Specialist
    • Mentorship program (2017)
    • 40 hour NCSA approved Newborn Care Specialist training program (2017)

Experience

  • 8 years of experience as a postpartum doula and Certified Lactation Counselor
  • 79 families served
  • Experience with twins and preemies
  • Experience supporting parents with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS)
  • 2 years as a preschool teacher 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

  • ‘Infant and Child CPR and First Aid’ - American Red Cross (2023)
  • ‘Perinatal Mental Health’ workshop - Postpartum Support International (2024)
  • ‘Baby Wearing’ workshop- baby carriers (2024) 
  • ‘Working with Twins’ workshop (2020)
  • ‘Benefits of Skin to Skin Contact’ workshop (2024)
  • ‘Infant Sleep Fundamentals’ workshop (2017)
  • 8 hour ‘Perinatal Mental Health Social Support Training’-Postpartum Support Virginia (2024)


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