Get to know me

Hi, I’m Oni- Your Postpartum and Newborn Specialist!

I am a mother, an artist and a Birth Arts Certified Postpartum doula based in Long Beach CA. It is my honor and pleasure to work with families, whether this is their first experience or their fifth.

I was called to this work organically after the birth of my daughters, when I personally experienced the gap in care and support once baby arrived. I relied on google and my intuition to guide me. Now, I am an advocate to return to a model of times past, when new parents and baby were supported and cared for by their community for an extended period after birth.

My Experience includes

Birth Arts International Post Partum Doula Certification
Birthing From Within Childbirth Mentor
Newborn Care Specialist
Early Childhood Educator and Parenting Mentor
Experienced with Multiples and Premature Births
Postpartum Support International Support Coordinator

Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified
Safe Serve Training and Certification
Insured and Bonded

Learn a little bit

About Me

01. Mother

My journey into the birth work started with the birth of my daughters and for them I am grateful. I am an advocate for gentle and attachment parenting techniques. I believe that babies and children are people and deserve respect, honor and love. I am becoming more passionate about environmental and social justice issues because I want my babes and all children to inherit a beautiful, functional, vibrant world

02. Artist

I am in love with all things fiber! I knit, weave, crochet, embroider and dye my own fabrics. I enjoy collecting and studying vintage craft books. I am attracted to crafts that are functional and beautiful. Preserving historical crafting techniques is of particular interest to me and I enjoy teaching others what I have learned. Occasionally, I will sell my creations at fairs and markets. I am humbled to know that things I have created are appreciated in the homes of others.

03. Mentor

Birthing from Within provided the perfect framework for me to not only share my knowledge about birth and postpartum but to define my role as a companion and mentor. I wholeheartedly believe that every parent has innate knowledge about what is best for their family. It’s my goal to be a lamp to guide and encourage, but ultimately it is their own unique journey. I delight in observing parents gain confidence in their abilities.

Sweet words from clients

Testimonials

Oni was our Post Partum Doula for the nights starting when I transitioned back to work full time after maternity leave. She had a very calming energy every time she arrived.

Her presence was comforting and reassuring at the times we needed it the most, I just knew my baby was in great care as we rested. She was prompt and well organized making the process seamless. When Oni was here, we were able to get a full night's rest so we could function and excel the next day at work. She would help tend to the baby and feed her when she would wake, as well as make sure all bottles were washed and ready for our morning prep. This support was exactly what we needed to make parenting, and the sleep deprivation tied to it, feel much more manageable. In turn, feeling rested only helped us be the best versions of ourselves with our baby, and that is priceless to us. We truly are grateful to have Oni as a part of our village during this newborn phase, and can not recommend her enough

Oni was our postpartum doula after our first son was born in December 2021. She was truly a life saver and marriage saver with her gentle and caring approach to newborn health and sleep, breastfeeding, and emotional support. As first time parents we learned so much from Oni’s time with our family. She was able to guide us to create healthy and sustainable sleeping and feeding patterns with our newborn, which ultimately helped us identify and address an allergy. Oni has a wealth of experience and knowledge of newborns and postpartum care and has an incredibly positive, loving and nurturing personality. The moment we met her we knew she would be a great fit for our family

I’m a first time mommy to a baby boy. The whole pregnancy I was already nervous about caring for a child, let along a newborn.When it was time to come home from the hospital, I was given a doula, Oni. She was the best thing that happened to me during the first weeks and months.From the start, Oni had a warm and sweet personality. She was very respectful of needs and concerns in the household. Always clean, helpful, was there to answer my questions when I was unsure and helped me become more confident in my motherhood journey.I can truly say that Oni gave me a piece of mind and comfort in the whole process. I was comfortable enough to ask anything I was unsure about.Thank you Oni for your time with our family

Bina

As first time parents, having postpartum support was hugely beneficial to recovery and bonding with my newborn. Oni was able to provide insight into her experience, professional advice and an extras set of hands with our baby

Melissa B

Oni gave us exactly the piece of mind we were looking for. I was breastfeeding and struggling to catch up on my sleep those first few weeks after my daughter was born. I looked forward to the nights Oni would come, and her peaceful and comforting demeanor was a perfect fit for me. I could trust her to care for my daughter and I got the deepest sleep those nights that she came. I would absolutely use her services again!

Natalie R.

Oni was with us from time our baby was one week old and he has not been an easy baby - she adapted with ease, and was invested in his progress and how he was doing! She’s very professional, pleasant, and a savior to our rest!!! We were so thankful to have her.

Lisa J.

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Food

This is so hard to choose! Growing up in Southern California means I have access to some of the best foods from so many beautiful cultures, but if I have to choose I would say burritos.