"The first three months of my 2nd baby were so much easier. I had confidence and knew what was happening because of Mattea "
- Kat, Durham, NC
About
I understand the intricacies of the postpartum time both personally and professionally. I provide comprehensive and compassionate, evidence based, wholistic lactation support in the Triangle of North Carolina.
I received my MPH from Gillings at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) specializing in Maternal Child Health. During my MPH I focused on birth and postpartum, particularly midwifery care, infant nutrition, and the postpartum experience. I was also fortunate enough to complete the Mary Rose Tully Training Initiative (MRT-TI) at UNC --one of the few Pathway 2 Lactation programs in the United States which allowed me to gain clinical lactation experience from UNC Hospitals, Wake Healthcare, The Womens Birth and Wellness Center etc.
I have a passion for health promotion by supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and new parenting. With earlier careers as a Spanish Medical Interpreter, Yoga teacher, Birth and Postpartum Doula, I have an extensive and diverse perspective. Additionally, I hold eight years of Project Management experience from my previous career in Technology, where I implemented systems in Travel, Healthcare, and Hospitality settings.
I have worked with birthing families in San Francisco, New York City, Guatemala, and currently North Carolina where I live in Carrboro with my 3 kids.
May 2004 BA in International Relations and Spanish Boston University, study abroad in Quito, Ecuador Sept 2005 Spanish Medical Interpreter training Minneapolis, MN May 2012 Conquering Lion Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training NY, NY June 2012 BabyOM Momma and Me Yoga training NY, NY July 2012 Liberation Yoga Project Prison Yoga teacher training NY, NY May 2013 Prenatal Yoga Center Prenatal Yoga certification NY, NY January 2016 DONA Birth Doula training San Francisco, CA April 2016 Ashevillage Permaculture school Asheville, NC April 2016 Harmony Doula Advance Skills Workshop: Essential Oils May 2016 Harmony Doula Advanced Skills Workshop: Hypnobirthing July 2016 Harmony Doula Advanced Skills Workshop: Rebozo use for Doulas January 2017 Birthing From Within training Berkeley, CA February 2017 Harmony Doula Advanced Skill Workshop: Building a Doula Collective May 2018 CPR/AED Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers Chapel Hill, NC May 2019 Masters in Public Health -Maternal Child Health UNC-Chapel Hill May 2019 Mary Rose Tully Training Initiative (MRT-TI) Completion UNC-Chapel Hill May 2019 Postpartum Support International (PSI): Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Components of Care Certificate, Greenville, NC October 2019 DONA Postpartum DONA Doula Training Chapel Hill, NC December 2019 International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) April 2020 CPR/AED Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers Chapel Hill, NC January 2023 IBCLC MasterClass