About Alaria
B.S., Double Major: Child, Youth & Family Studies and Spanish
Certified Postpartum Doula (CAPPA)
Certified Educator of Infant Massage (Infant Massage USA)
Trained Lactation Educator (CAPPA)
CPR Certified
Bilingual (Spanish)
“Bringing new life into this world is a miraculous moment and like nothing you will have experienced before. After the exciting blur of giving birth has passed, it’s not uncommon for parents to come to the overwhelming realization that raising this precious little soul is their sole responsibility! The good news is that you don’t have to do it alone.
As a Postpartum Doula, it fills my cup to fill others’ cups, in whatever ways they need filling! The first thing I do when I arrive is ask, “What are YOU needing today?”. My clients get a non-judgemental, listening ear and are offered guidance in a multitude of ways: Basic infant care, lactation and feeding education, bonding through infant massage, referrals to local resources, and the opportunity to rest and reset through sleep, nourishing food, and reassurance that they are doing a great job! Whether it’s a few hours sprinkled into your day, or providing a full 8 hours of restful sleep, I would be delighted to be there for you and your family.”
- Alaria
Testimonials:
“I went into this thinking Alaria was there to help answer questions about baby and help with baby. I was pleasantly surprised to find that everyday when Alaria showed up, she was also taking care of me. I'll never forget the first time we met her and she went and heated up my cold coffee that had been sitting on the table. It’s also worth noting that my husband legit never lets anyone into our house, let alone take care of our new baby. The fact that he was comfortable enough within an hour or so of meeting our Postpartum Doula to go to the store and let me sleep while she held our brand new baby speaks volumes!” -Haley
“We did not have our family with us but it felt like Alaria was part of our family. It seemed like she had a crystal ball to tell her what needs we had. Beyond A+” -Lynn
“I trusted Alaria with baby and she helped not just with baby but also with dishes, making some order in the living room, preparing some food for me, etc. She also played with baby, read books, did tummy time, helped with his gas, etc. She was also really eager to learn about baby’s health issues and I felt I was understood and that she deeply cared about baby. Alaria was such a good match for baby and I.” -Adeline
“She knew exactly what she needed to do! She scanned the place quickly, brought me water, made sure I was comfortable, and within 20 minutes I was so reassured that my little one was in safe hands that I took a long, much needed nap!” -Claudia
“What stood out the most to me about Alaria was how calm she was! I tend to be running a mile a minute, so it was very valuable to have her quiet, grounding energy. Babies make so many noises and do so many strange things. It was very reassuring to have someone around who has seen it before, especially as a first time mom. Over time, I grew more confident. I would also say my patience and capacity to handle hard things grew throughout our time together. I don’t know what I would have done without her.” -Melanie
“Alaria instantly bonded with my son Joey and showed so much enthusiasm from the start. Despite him being a newborn, she was really good at interacting with him and making use of his toys that were right for his age, like his high contrast cards. She was also very observant when it came to noticing how he’s developed from her previous visits. She was great at taking initiative and always did things without me asking or even realizing they needed to be done.The sleep I managed to get thanks to her was extremely helpful! It always surprised me how she’d be so organized and get everything done without me hearing a thing. She was very good at keeping my Joey quiet throughout the night. I loved how creative Alaria was with the surprise breakfasts and how she made use of the stuff I had at home! They probably would’ve expired if it weren’t for her! Alaria had such a big impact on my transition home and made me realize the importance of also feeding and caring for myself, not just my baby!"
- Laila E.
“Alaria was the greatest gift for us after Betty was born. I know a piece of our daughter’s amazingness is because of Alaria’s love & influence in her life at such an early age. I know that a big reason why I am a good mom & a business owner is because of her being such a solid force in our lives at that time. None of us would be where we are today without her!!!”
- Leah R.