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My Path

I believe that presence and knowledge walk hand in hand.
Here’s a glimpse of the training and experiences that support the care I offer today.

doula manu

Academic Background

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Brazil, 2013 -2018

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Hospital Management
    Brazil, 2019–2020. Specialized in healthcare systems, leadership, and compassionate care coordination.

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  • 20h Virtual Loving Support Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training — WIC, 2025

  • Postpartum Cohort — Alta Bates Doula Program, 2025

  • CPR & First Aid – American Red Cross, 2025

  • Volunteer Birth Doula Training – Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, 2025

  • Birth Doula Certification – Doulas Institute, 2025

  • HIPAA Training - New England Public Health, 2025

  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 2019

  • Breastfeeding Promotion and Support – 20h, 2018​​​

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Certification

Professional Experience & Affiliations
  • Volunteer – Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Berkeley

  • The Birth Companions

  • Doulas Institute

  • Supporting families across the Bay Area 

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