Trainings & Certifications

Part of the birth support world since 2005, Educational world since 2006

Certified as DONA Doula Since 2005
Bachelors in Early Education Since 2007
Bachelors in Human Sciences
Birth Boot Camp Doula 2019
Birth Boot Camp Instructor 2019
Layla B Postpartum 2019
Layla B Cultural Responsive Practices
DONA International TENS in labor 2021
Essential oils and Herbs in Labor 2021
OSHA Placenta Training 2021
OSHA Blood Born Pathogens Since 2019
American Heart Association CPR all ages 2006-2026
Spinning Babies workshop 2019-2026
Birth Boot Camp Postpartum 2022
Train for Birth 2022
Lactation Consultant ALPP since 2023
Circulatory Massage NCBTMB since 2024

hey there,

my name is matteah cruz

I have had the wonderful pleasure to be called mom by 4 wonderful children each who teach me a new lesson daily, as they have their entire lives. A younger brother who is my oldest by adoption that showed me the joy of becoming a parent and the challenges it can raise. After a divorce with my children's father and life as a single mother. I remarried in 2020 to a wonderful man and my best friend. I'm Tia to all my bonus babies. Raised by my grandparents who instilled a love and passion for serving family and community. To respect the innate strength that women posses. To be understanding of others lives and viewpoints, cultures and traditions. I love that all of my favorite lessons from them are incorporated in how I live my life and how serve my clients and their families.

my Philosophy & beliefs on birth

I support all birthing methods and locations, all birthing people, religions and customs. My passion is serving families in achieving the birth they desire.

I believe you know what's best for you, your body, your baby, and your experience.
I believe whole heartily that you can achieve the birth you desire.
I believe that with knowledge, support, and love birth can be EMPOWERING.
I believe in you. Your abilities. Your heart, your strength.

my passions

Being a momma is my greatest passion. To help others achieve the same is for sure the only thing that comes close to second.

When not working, my family enjoys finding new adventures. We are a nerd home working security at conventions, going camping, rock climbing, exploring new places together. We have a menagerie of pets we love to spoil.

my history

I have personals experience in loss in pregnancy and at birth. I have experienced unmedicated vaginal birth, medicated vaginal birth, induction, caesarean, emergency caesarean, and VBAC. I have also had the displeasure of NICU stays. Though my personal experiences are minimal, compared to the the knowledge gained through my clients experiences.

These are all irrelevant because no two births are the same. As no two people are the same. Though I have experience to pull from, YOUR birth is UNIQUE and should be in my opinion. When I serve you, its about you and your present birth experience.

I started birth work with my first pregnancy in 2005. I found a passion for how women and families grow in all aspects in pregnancy and their parenthood journey. After a loss I pulled back from birth work and got a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. I stayed home with My children when they started coming in multiples. As they grew I felt the pull to serve my community again. In 2019 I recertified to become a birth Doula and haven't stopped my growing education in the birth field since.

Being trusted to serve families in such a sacred time is truly my lifelong calling. My passion. One of my greatest honors. Thank you.