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Clarissa Michael PCD(DONA), CLC

  • Certified Postpartum Doula

  • Certified Lactation Counselor

  • Educator for Prenatal Newborn & Lactation Classes

  • Educator for Lactation Basics for Birthworkers

Before the Birth World:

I have previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant working at a hospital for a year. I was enrolled and attended nursing school at CSULA while I kick started my doula career until I realized doula and lactation work are my ultimate passions. My role as a doula is non-medical, but I do have a medical background. I volunteered in the NICU as a nursing volunteer at UCLA where I worked with newborn and premature babies during the time frame of my nursing pursuit. Further, I have been working with babies for the last 18 years, including employment as a live-in nanny for 4 young children, then for twin infants before training as a doula. 

In the Birth World:

Currently, I am working full-time as a doula, primarily at night, specializing in lactation and feeding. I have additional training in Lactation Counseling, Infant Massage, Adult and Infant CPR, First Aid, and Infant Microbiome and Epigenetics. In 2019 I discovered my passion for the postpartum period, decided to train as a Postpartum Doula with DONA International, and became Certified in 2022. Before 2023 came to an end, I completed the UCSD Extended Studies Program for Lactation Education Counseling and became a Certified Lactation Counselor through ALPP in 2025. This credential allows me to not only provide lactation support to my postpartum clients and counseling sessions to the public, but education through teaching prenatal workshops. I took the IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) exam Sept. 2025, and am currently awaiting results.

Contact Info:

TheDistinguishedDoula@gmail.com          

P: 661-367-1136

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