Website: www.blossomdoulacare.com Phone: (206) 854-9005 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 1 to 3 Postpartum Doula Experience: 0 years and 9 families served Area of practice: Seattle, WA Travel range: 30 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Languages spoken: English
Postpartum Doula Certifications
NAPS (Northwest Association of Postpartum Support)
Other Credentials
Postpartum Doula Training, Simkin Center, Bastyr University, July 2011
College Education
BA/BS
MA/MS
Specialized training or previous experience:
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
LGBTQ Families
Twins
Domestic Violence
Special services available:
Placenta encapsulation
Cloth diapering education
Babywearing education
Baby-led weaning
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: I have an MSW and worked as a social worker for 10 years before changing careers and becoming a doula.
I am on the Board of Directors of NAPS (Northwest Association of Postpartum Support)
Postpartum doula hourly rate: $20 to $25
Certifications for Victoria Cherniak, MSW, PCD(NAPS)
Please Note: DoulaMatch.net does not verify the accuracy of certifications displayed here. Consumers should verify a doula's certification with the relevant
doula certifying organization as part of the interview process.
Please report any issues or concerns with certification images.
Client Testimonials for Victoria Cherniak, MSW, PCD(NAPS)
Laura Geoghegan
As a new mom I was a bit intimidated by pumping, Victoria was a huge asset, helping me to pump for the first time, educating me on different kinds of equipment and even loaning me a spare pump when mine turned out to be a dud! Also she was really lovely to have around, she is grounded and flexible to the needs of the moment. I wanted to maximize my time with her by sharing cleaning and baby holding duties between us and she jumped right into the swing of things and kept asking what else she could do. By the time we were done my house looked fabulous, there was food simmering and a happy baby! Thanks Victoria =)
Posted 9/29/2011
Sarah Schell
Victoria came to us when we were struggling with handling two children and I was on an elimination diet because of my fussy newborn. She has a wonderful presence about her and I felt very comfortable having her in my home. She was willing to do whatever we needed most, from caring for baby to folding laundry, playing with our older son or watering the garden. She went out of her way to help me with my diet, cooking food for me to freeze, and even going out of her way to research and send me additional recipes. She is very knowledgeable about nutrition and breastfeeding, and would be a wonderful addition to anyone’s support team following the birth of a child!
As a new mom I was a bit intimidated by pumping, Victoria was a huge asset, helping me to pump for the first time, educating me on different kinds of equipment and even loaning me a spare pump when mine turned out to be a dud! Also she was really lovely to have around, she is grounded and flexible to the needs of the moment. I wanted to maximize my time with her by sharing cleaning and baby holding duties between us and she jumped right into the swing of things and kept asking what else she could do. By the time we were done my house looked fabulous, there was food simmering and a happy baby! Thanks Victoria =)