Maritza Pedroza
WILMINGTON
Summary
Compassionate Labor and Postpartum Doula with extensive experience at St. Thomas Health Services, skilled in prenatal education and pain relief techniques. Successfully supported families through labor and postpartum recovery, fostering trust and providing decision-making support. Advocated for client preferences while ensuring a nurturing environment for both mother and newborn. CPR and First Aid certified.
Professional, experienced care provider with strong expertise in supporting mothers through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Known for collaborative approach and ability to adapt to changing needs. Skilled in emotional support, pain management techniques, and client education. Highly reliable, results-driven, and focused on ensuring positive outcomes for families.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor and Postpartum Doula
Self
04.2021 - Current
- Supported expectant families with emotional and informational resources during prenatal, labor, and postpartum phases.
- Assisted in developing personalized birth plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Provided continuous physical and emotional support during labor, promoting relaxation techniques.
- Educated clients on childbirth options, infant care, and postpartum recovery strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication between families and medical teams.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current practices in doula support through ongoing education and community involvement.
- Promoted self-care practices for mothers during postpartum recovery by providing resources on mental health, nutrition, exercise routines, and relaxation techniques.
Labor and Postpartum Doula
St. Thomas Health Services
02.2004 - 09.2020
- Attended workshops and training sessions to enhance skills in maternal health and newborn care.
- Created a nurturing environment that fosters trust and comfort for birthing individuals and their families.
- Enhanced client comfort during labor by utilizing various pain management techniques such as massage, breathing exercises, and position changes.
- Connected families with community resources such as lactation consultants or pediatricians when additional support was needed beyond my scope of practice as a doula.
- Provided continuous emotional support throughout each stage of labor, helping clients maintain a positive mindset during challenging moments.
- Provided compassionate care to clients experiencing pregnancy loss or other challenging circumstances related to their reproductive journey.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current research related to pregnancy, childbirth procedures, newborn care practices through continuing education opportunities.
- Assisted clients in creating comprehensive birth plans that reflected their personal preferences and values while considering medical recommendations.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients by actively listening to their concerns and addressing their needs during prenatal visits.
- Advocated for client preferences during labor when necessary while respecting medical professional recommendations and prioritizing the health of both mother and baby.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Conducted postpartum home visits to monitor the well-being of both mother and infant while offering guidance on adjusting to life with a newborn.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grace Dodge Vocational High School
Bronx NYChild And Baby CPR/AED -
American Red Cross
Washington DC08-2025
CPR/AED/BLS -
American Health Care Academy
Dallas, TX05-2025
CLC -
The Academy of Lactation Policy And Practice
South Dennis, MA11-2023
Birth Doula Certification -
Childbirth International
Auckland New Zealand02-2008
Skills
- Prenatal education
- Physical comfort
- Decision-making support
- VBAC support
- Breastfeeding assistance
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- Pain relief techniques
- Birth center experience
- Comfort measures
- Hospital birth experience
- Twins and multiples
- CPR certified
- First aid certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Labor and Postpartum Doula
Self
04.2021 - Current
Labor and Postpartum Doula
St. Thomas Health Services
02.2004 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Grace Dodge Vocational High School
Child And Baby CPR/AED -
American Red Cross
CPR/AED/BLS -
American Health Care Academy
CLC -
The Academy of Lactation Policy And Practice
Birth Doula Certification -
Childbirth International