I’m Chaya — a DMV native, proud mother of three, and the founder of Nova Birth & Wellness. I believe birth and postpartum aren’t just medical events — they are life-changing transitions that deserve to be supported, protected, and deeply honored.

My journey into birth work began in 2019 when I became a CNA, earned my NRP/CPR certifications, and trained as a full-spectrum doula. What started as a path toward labor & delivery nursing quickly grew into something much more expansive.

Since then, I’ve worked alongside midwives, apprenticed as a student birth assistant in home birth settings, and gained extensive clinical experience as a labor & delivery tech in the hospital. This blend of clinical and holistic experience allows me to support families with both intuition and evidence-based care.

I’ve had the privilege of supporting over 200 births across hospital, home, and birth center settings. Each experience has reinforced what I believe at my core — families deserve to feel informed, respected, and genuinely supported every step of the way.

Through Nova Birth & Wellness, I provide full-spectrum perinatal care, supporting families from pregnancy through birth and into postpartum. Whether I’m offering continuous labor support, advocacy, overnight newborn care, or guidance through recovery, my role is to ensure you feel confident, cared for, and never alone.

Many of my clients call me their “birth bestie,” but behind that warmth is a strong foundation of advocacy and experience. I am the calm in the room, the extra set of hands when things feel overwhelming, and the person ensuring your voice is always heard. I believe deeply in informed autonomy — that every family deserves to make empowered decisions about their care.

In addition to birth and postpartum support, I offer placenta encapsulation and birth/newborn photography, creating a seamless, all-in-one experience for families who value continuity of care.

I’m currently preparing to sit for the NCLEX to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, with long-term plans to become a Certified Nurse Midwife and open my own practice.

The relationships I build with my clients often extend far beyond birth. I prioritize trust, safety, and genuine connection so you always feel supported during some of the most meaningful moments of your life.

You don’t have to have it all figured out,
that’s what support is for.

Hi, I’m Nikkea, a birth and postpartum doula with NoVa Birth & Wellness. I’m deeply passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum transition, and I feel honored to walk alongside families during such a transformative time.

I bring over 13 years of experience in early childhood education and care, which has shaped my ability to support not just newborns, but the entire family unit. My work is rooted in the belief that the earliest stages of life are foundational, and that families deserve intentional, informed, and compassionate support from the very beginning.

For seven years, I received specialized training through the Department of Defense, where I worked closely with military families in high-demand environments. That experience strengthened my ability to remain calm, adaptable, and deeply supportive, while providing consistent, high-quality care in dynamic settings.

I am a trained birth and postpartum doula, and while much of my hands-on experience has been centered in postpartum care, I am actively and intentionally expanding my work within the birth space.

I approach birth with a strong foundation in education, a deep respect for the process, and a commitment to being both present and prepared for the families I support. Throughout 2026, I am continuing to invest in advanced training, including Spinning Babies, fetal heart rate monitoring, and additional evidence-based certifications to further strengthen my clinical knowledge and hands-on skills in both birth and postpartum care.

My approach is rooted in presence, attentiveness, and delicacy. I am intentional about creating a calm and supportive environment, while also advocating for my clients in a way that ensures they feel heard, respected, and empowered in their experience. I am especially passionate about providing culturally competent care and supporting BIPOC families throughout the DC Metro area. Representation, advocacy, and trust matter deeply to me, and I strive to create a space where families feel genuinely supported and understood.

As part of NoVa Birth & Wellness, you’ll also have the benefit of a collaborative care model, meaning you’re supported not just individually, but by a team that is aligned in providing consistent, high-quality care. I would truly be honored to support you and your family through both birth and postpartum, and to be a steady, reassuring presence throughout your journey.

Certifications & Training

B.A. in Child Development Birth &

Postpartum Doula – MaternityWise

Sleep & Lactation Consultant – Center for Pediatric Sleep Management

90-Hour Infant & Childcare Certification

Child Development Associate (CDA)

CPR/AED Certified (Infant & Adult)

Professional Nanny Experience Current

Background Check

Cheryl, affectionately known as “CC,” is an experienced Newborn Care Specialist with over a decade of hands-on experience supporting families through the newborn stage and early infancy. She specializes in overnight care, helping families get the rest they need while ensuring their baby is safe, soothed, and well cared for throughout the night.

CC is known for her calm, steady presence and her ability to bring immediate ease into a home during one of the most vulnerable transitions of parenthood. Families consistently describe her as reliable, attentive, and deeply nurturing — someone they can fully trust with their newborn from the very first night.

Her experience spans singletons, twins, triplets, and infants with more complex needs. She is highly skilled in feeding support, sleep conditioning, soothing techniques, and creating gentle structure that supports healthy sleep habits from the beginning. In addition to infant care, she provides light overnight support such as bottle preparation, washing pump parts, and maintaining a calm, organized environment for parents to wake up to.

Beyond her technical skillset, what sets CC apart is her heart for families. She takes the time to understand each baby’s unique needs while also supporting parents with reassurance, guidance, and encouragement during the early postpartum period.

With a background in early childhood education and specialized newborn care training, CC brings both experience and intuition into every home she serves — allowing families to rest, recover, and feel confident in their transition into parenthood.