Head First Lactation & Doula Services

Marina Del Rey, United States

4.5

8 reviews

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Description

Specialties

Supporting Families From Pregnancy to Parenthood! We offer doula services, lactation consultations and classes.

History

Established in 2003.

Head First was created to provide expectant families with a comforting space to transition from pregnancy to parenthood. You will be able to choose from a range of support options available to you with birth doulas, postpartum doulas, Lactation consultations, prenatal classes and more.

Focusing on childbirth related services, Head First’s philosophy is that knowledge coupled with prenatal and postpartum care is essential in having a positive birthing and parenting experience. We will meet you where you are and through support and education help you through the emotional journey of your experience.

Your birthing journey is singularly unique. You will be treated with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality. We are here to support you and your family in your transition from pregnancy to parenthood.

Meet the Business Owner

Yana K.

Business Owner

Ms. Yana Katzap-​Nackman holds a dual certification as a birth and postpartum doula through DONA International and is an International board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC).

In 2004 – 2005 Ms. Katzap-​Nackman found herself working with two home birth midwifery practices. She was working as a midwife assistant in home births, while still running her practice and supporting doula clients in hospitals.

In early 2005, inspired by her second pregnancy with her daughter, she added on professional expertise in breastfeeding support. She was trained and certified with the Lactation institute and UCSD as a Lactation Educator and then Lactation Consultant. She has more than 300 clinical hospital/​NICU based hours.

Yana has served as the as Director of Membership Support for DONA International (2008 – 2012)For over 10 years now, Yana and the headfirst doulas continue to support newborn families in Los Angeles county