About me
“Sylvana demonstrates amazing listening skills and has such a great attitude. She is very positive which helped me during a time where I had many concerns.” Hanna
"Sylvana has a spirit and personality that lights up a room and I was very blessed to have her as my doula.” Carolina
“Sylvana was exactly the woman I needed after my mom left. She was the perfect support provider.” Kristin
My Story
I began my journey as a Postpartum Doula after giving birth to my own son in 2013. While basking in the light of my pregnancy, I was thrown off by the fragility of my postpartum recovery. I immediately became aware of how delicate and sacred this transitional period can be for most new mothers. My postpartum period was a time of happiness and excitement, but it was also an overwhelming and exhausting transition even with the help of family and friends.
After my own experience, I knew then I wanted to serve the women and families in my local community. My intention is to weave a web of care by nurturing, empowering, and providing a helpful hand. I truly believe every mama and family deserve support after childbirth so their transition into motherhood can be a gentle one.
My role as a postpartum doula is to help you find a sense of calm and balance within yourself so that you can discover your new self as an amazing mother/father. I will help you adjust to newborn life with breastfeeding support, bottlefeeding/formula feeding support, basic infant care (tips/techniques), nursery organization, babywearing support, cloth/disposable diapering, general mother/father support, birth recovery/healing, resources/ referrals, running errands, light housework and meal preparation as needed.
I am a trained postpartum doula through DONA (2014) and a Mother Roaster (certification pending) through the Sacred Pregnancy Living Movement. I'm also an active volunteer for the BabywearingLA community (Valley Chapter).
In October of 2015, I completed the lactation training program through the University of San Diego. I am now a Certified Lactation Educator & Counselor providing ongoing breastfeeding support and offering private prenatal breastfeeding education sessions.
I recognize that every woman's journey into motherhood is unique! Let me help you continue the strength you carried from your pregnancy all the way through into your postpartum recovery. I am here to ease the transition into your new roles and energize your own natural abilities as parents.