Beka Atwater, PCD, CLC

My philosophy

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

I will honor your unique journey. I listen carefully as you express your values and goals, and I highly value your insights and preferences. I provide you with the tools you need to make informed decisions. I support what is best for you and your family. 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
65 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)

Contact

Feel free to text me at (703) 662-1769.

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Serving DC and Northern VA // (703) 662-1769