FRANCISCA SHAW
Atlanta
Summary
Compassionate Full Spectrum Doula, Maternal Health Educator AND Childcare provider with 10 years of birthing experience. Expert in providing thorough care to mothers and babies including prenatal, postpartum, and Night Nurse care. Supports educational, entertainment and home requirements for parents. Responsive, dependable, and vigilant with highly protective nature.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Shaw Doula Services & Advocacy
10.2023 - Current
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Provided daily childcare for infants and young children, supporting feeding, play, learning, and developmental milestones.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment while maintaining consistent routines.
- Performed light household tasks related to childcare, including meal prep, bottle cleaning, and laundry.
- Communicated daily updates to parents, including progress, routines, and overall well-being.
- Supported family dynamics with flexibility, patience, and attentive care.
Night Nurse
Birth Connections, LLC
02.2022 - Current
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
- Provided overnight newborn and infant care in clients’ homes, ensuring safety, comfort, and developmental support.
- Managed feeding schedules, soothing, and sleep routines to promote healthy infant rest.
- Performed light household tasks related to infant care, including bottle preparation, nursery organization, and laundry.
- Delivered detailed written and verbal reports to parents on infant care, sleep patterns, and overall well-being.
- Supported family adjustment by offering guidance, reassurance, and education during the postpartum period.
BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULA
Shaw Doula Services & Advocacy
10.2015 - Current
- Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents
- Monitor health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care
- Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception
- Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for health of mother and baby
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Assisted in delivery of pregnancies in hospital environment
- Assisted in delivery of pregnancies in home environment
- Trained under senior midwives for more than 250 hours to obtain qualifications.
- Accompanied clients to doctor appointments for prenatal visits and postpartum check-ups.
- Supported newborns through the transition from womb to world including skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding initiation, circumcision care.
- Educated parents on infant care basics such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding and soothing.
- Monitored mother's health status including signs of depression or anxiety related to postpartum blues.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and client during labor and delivery.
- Helped new mothers adjust to their changing roles as they become parents by offering guidance on sleep training methods or parenting styles if needed.
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA
Georgia Women's Health Consultant
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Scheduled informational meetings with newly pregnant clients & families
- Created educational items for birthing families
- Coached medical staff in Birthing support & advocacy
- Coached women through final stage of labor and delivered over 20 newborns in family-oriented settings
- Researched local services available to meet the needs of each particular family.
- Encouraged positive self-talk and affirmations throughout entire birthing process.
- Maintained accurate records of each client's health history including lab results and medical notes.
- Educated clients on the stages of labor, pain management techniques, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
- Advised mothers on proper nutrition before and after pregnancy.
- Assisted with breastfeeding initiation when needed.
- Assisted clients in developing birth plans that addressed their needs and wishes for childbirth experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Humanities
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL06-2025
Doula Certification - Doula
Embodied Doula Trainings
Memphis, TN10.2020
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WA06-2012
Skills
- Labor and Delivery Support
- Breastfeeding Education
- Breathing Techniques
- Postpartum Care
- Infant Sleep Specialist
- Emotional Support
- Family Education
- Bonding Processes
- Baby Delivery
- Family Support
- Infant Care
- Birthing Resources
- Labor Coaching
- Family Education
- Lactation support
- Relaxation Techniques
- Prenatal care
- Postpartum management
- Attention to Detail
- Childhood development
- Toileting and feeding
- Relationship building
- Behavior management techniques
- Educational support
- Routine adherence
- Early childhood development
- Social skill development
- Homework assistance
- Activity planning
- Laundry
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional support
- CPR training
- Positive reinforcement
- Light housekeeping
- Meal and snack preparation
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Infant care
Timeline
Private Nanny
Shaw Doula Services & Advocacy
10.2023 - Current
Night Nurse
Birth Connections, LLC
02.2022 - Current
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA
Georgia Women's Health Consultant
06.2021 - 01.2024
BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULA
Shaw Doula Services & Advocacy
10.2015 - Current
Doula Certification - Doula
Embodied Doula Trainings
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Seattle Central Community College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Humanities
Saint Leo University
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