About me

Nikita Johnson is a graduate of The National College of Midwifery and is currently preparing to sit for her Midwifery Certification Exam in Spring 2025. She has received hands-on training under the direct supervision of Certified Nurse Midwife Bayla Berkowitz at a homebirth midwifery practice in Pikesville, MD. Nikita has also studied with respected midwives Monika Karaosman at Althea Midwifery in Berlin, MD, and Maureen McIver in Westminster, MD. Nikita Johnson brings over five years of homebirth experience, including three years as a Homebirth Assistant and Student Midwife. Prior to this, she spent six years as a Certified Obstetrics Surgical Technologist, gaining extensive hospital-based labor and delivery experience before retiring from that role. Since 2019, she has been a highly regarded birth rights doula in the DMV area, known for her assertive advocacy and commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of the Western healthcare system. Nikita is dedicated to empowering her patients to achieve their desired birth experiences while ensuring safety and informed decision-making through evidence-based care. In addition to her hands-on work, she serves as a Doula Trainer and Mentor for The Black Doula Training, a Writer for Healthy Mom & Baby magazine (powered by the Nurses of AWHONN), a Doula Advisor for the Maryland Perinatal Neonatal Quality Collaborative, and a Maternal Health Task Force Advisor for Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She specializes in IVF/IUI and Infertility Conditions, Gyn Wellness, Home Births, Hospital Births, Unmedicated Births, Births with epidurals, VBAC's and High Risk Pregnancies. Individuals and couples working with Nikita benefit from her multi-skilled background and experience. She has been attending births since 2014 and has attended over 350+ births.

Education

National College of Midwifery, Associates of Midwifery (2024)

Community College of Baltimore County, Associates of Surgical Technology (2017)

Gandhi Career School of Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant (2013)

Brown's Career Institution, Certified Phlebotomy Technician (2013)

Brown's Career Institution, Patient Care Technician (2013)

Certification and training

Births Arts International, Birth Doula Certification (2020)

The Black Doula Training, Postpartum Doula Certification (2021)

Association of Placenta Prep Arts, Placenta Encapsulation Certification (2021)

DMV Birth Doulas, Childbirth Educator (2022)

Spinning Babies Training (2023)

National Association of Registered Midwives, Midwifery Graduate Exam (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

Maryland Perinatal Collaborative of Maryland

Healthy Mom & Baby Magazine

Harvard T Chan School

United Negro College Fund

Association of Independent Midwives

The Black Doula Training

Johnson & Associates Midwifery Group

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English

Service introduction

DMV Birth Doulas—a premier, Black-owned wellness and birth practice rooted in Howard County, Maryland, delivering collaborative medical and holistic care across the full spectrum of the reproductive experience: Fertility, Childbirth, and Postpartum. We are honored to support you as you explore your birth and reproductive options. Whether you're preparing to grow your family, navigating pregnancy, or recovering postpartum, our multi-disciplinary team is here to guide you—compassionately, expertly, and with culturally-congruent care you can trust. 🌿 What We Offer: Expert Care at Every Phase ✨ Fertility Support | IVF | IUI | Surrogacy | Preconception Wellness Our fertility doulas provide personalized support through your family-building journey, including IVF, IUI, and surrogacy pathways. We understand the emotional and physical complexities and are here to guide you with compassion and clinical insight every step of the way. ✨ Holistic & Medically-Informed Birth Support We specialize in all birthing paths—including Natural Births, VBACs, Cesareans, Inductions, Epidurals, and High-Risk Pregnancies. Our doulas and midwifery students have over 20+ years of experience helping families achieve safe, empowering, and positive outcomes in both home and hospital settings. ✨ Childbirth Education Courses Prepare with confidence through our expert-led classes in: * Birth Planning & Advocacy * Natural and Medicated Birth Preparation * VBAC/VBA2C Readiness * Home Birth Preparation (in partnership with Johnson & Associates Midwifery Group * Pain Management & Comfort Techniques * Physiological Birth Education ✨ Postpartum Recovery & Support Receive unmatched support in the critical fourth trimester: * Postpartum Education & Emotional Wellness * Day & Overnight Newborn Care * Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding Support * Traditional Postpartum Medicine * Placenta Encapsulation * Postoperative Cesarean Recovery Support * Long-Term Family Wellness Planning 🎯 Why Families Choose DMV Birth Doulas Evidence-based education + holistic guidance Culturally safe, affirming care by Black midwives and doulas VBAC, Homebirth, High-Risk & Hospital Birth expertise Individualized support plans tailored to your body, birth preferences, and family needs Seamless coordination with medical providers & birth centers 🔗 Next Step: Schedule a Consultation We’d love to connect with you to learn more about your goals and discuss how our team can best support your journey. Scheduling a consultation is the best way to receive a tailored care plan that fits your birth vision, fertility path, or postpartum needs. 📅 Click here to schedule your consultation now: https://dmvbirthdoulasllc161184.hbportal.co/schedule/640f6563ca7df305136e4635 📞 Prefer to speak with someone directly? Call us at 443-898-4914 We look forward to helping you and your family feel informed, empowered, and deeply supported every step of the way. With gratitude and care, DMV Birth Doulas Team

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