Hello! My Name Is Mary Ghyabi
Meet Mary
Hello! I am a birth doula, postpartum doula, and lactation counselor (CLC) in Northern Virginia. I have been working in the birth and postpartum space since 2020. I am overjoyed to have found a career that allows me to serve women and their families during one of the most intimate and powerful experiences of their lives. I am working towards certification as an IBCLC, and plan on working to support maternal and infant health for many years to come.
Over the past several years I have supported dozens of families throughout the DMV. Presently, I am focusing on providing postpartum support and infant feeding support to families, but I occasionally serve as a backup birth doula when needed! I am particularly passionate about providing holistic postpartum support to the mother-baby dyad. My favorite aspect of postpartum care is making sure that both mother and baby are nurtured and well-fed- I love cooking for clients!
I am currently pursuing an MPH at George Mason University. When I am not working or studying, I enjoy volunteering to promote community-based doula care in the DMV, reading, and taking weekend trips throughout the East Coast.
Certification & Credentials
Mary's Experience and Education:
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DONA Birth Doula Training
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Certified Birth Doula- ProDoula
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Certified Postpartum Doula- Childbirth International
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Certified Placenta Encapsulator- Brilliant Birth Academy
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Spinning Babies Certification
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Certified Lactation Consultant- The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice
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Birthing from Within Childbirth Educator Training- In Progress