Deja Ramos CD(DONA), ICCE
Doula Deja
About me
My Story
I have been passionate about childbirth since I was 14. I graduated high school and attended college with the intention to become a nurse midwife. It was quickly clear to me that the role of a care provider at a hospital, bears little resemblance to the care I longed to provide a couple in labor. It was my dream to be able to be fully present one to one with a laboring couple. To provide the intimacy of care that I believe is invaluable. I completed my Associates degree and stepped out into the working world. My plan was to work and save and pursue a homebirth midwifery license. But my passion for birth was not being fulfilled in the meantime.
It was in 2009 that I discovered the world of doulas. Here was an opportunity to stay connected to my passion while working to save for my future as a midwife. I began working toward certification and attended my first birth in 2010 (the little girl born that day was the flower girl at my wedding). I completed my certification in 2012.
As I worked as a doula, I found myself spending a lot of my time with clients teaching. Helping them navigate the wide world of information to find what was evidence based and important to them. I decided to make it official and pursued certification as a childbirth educator. I completed that certification in 2020.
I still work full time for a tech company. I have wonderful, supportive people who know that I attend births and love it.
I take only a few birth doula clients birth per year so I that I can spend my time and energy giving each couple my full attention. I also provide private childbirth education for those looking to learn even if they're not sure if they want a doula present.
My Training
Birth Doula
Doulas of North America (DONA)
Certified Birth Doula
Childbirth Educator
International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)
Certified Childbirth Educator
I am also certified in the following doula-specialties:
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Spinning Babies techniques
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TENS Use during labor
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Rebozo use prenatally, during labor, and postpartum
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Acupressure for postpartum care
My Philosophy
My birth philosophy is simple, information. I want you to approach your labor with all of the information that is out there so that you can make the decisions that are best for you. I want you to be able to ask questions in the labor room so that you can give truly informed consent to any interventions. I want you to ease into your recovery knowing what is best for your baby and your body.
As a Birth Doula, my goal is to help you have your best birth. Whatever level of natural or assisted birth you desire, I want to help you have that birth. I am also there to support your partner who is experiencing a major life change alongside you and often needs guidance from someone who is trained and calm.