About
My name is Melissa Wiedel
The Bon Bébé Doula has undergo comprehensive training for Newborn Care. Experience in variety of educational setting for over twenty years to include: home, child care centers, medical clinics, classrooms & churches; in public, private, religious, & military sectors. Knowledge of theories, research, issues & practices for children with disabilities & their families in Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education &/or Early Intervention.
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EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WITH:
Singletons
Twins
Preemie’s
LGBTQ Families
EDUCATION
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Bachlor of Science in Global Studies at Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
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​Masters of Art in Education and Human Development, Infant Special Education at George Washington University, Washington, DC
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Doctorate-ABD in Educational Leadership at Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
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TRAINING
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Postpartum Doula
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Professionally trained through DONA
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Newborn Care Specialist
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Over 2500 hours of child development experience
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CERTIFICATE
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Infant CPR Certified
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Red Cross Certified in First Aid/CPE/AED​
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​U.S. Army Medical Command Early Intervention Specialist
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Vaccination
COVID vaccinated
TDAP
Influenza
MMR
