Caitlin Bethepu
Postpartum Doula | Newborn Care Specialist | Infant Sleep Consultant
I can't remember a time when babies were not a big part of my life. I grew up in a big family in the Midwest, surrounded by loved ones giving birth to their babies and navigating their own postpartum periods. Being a doting aunt later grew into a desire to see every family receive the support they need during one of life’s biggest transitions: welcoming a new family member into their lives.
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Supporting families during this tender time is a dream role for me. I live in Maryland with my husband and our sweet lab mix puppy, far from the extended family I was so lucky to support for so long. After caring for a few friends and neighbors as they welcomed babies into their lives, I completed my postpartum doula training through the International Doula Institute. As a postpartum doula, I am honored to be able to offer loving care and attention to families in my new community too.
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When not working as a postpartum doula and sleep consultant, I can often be found in my kitchen cooking up something healthy and yummy (think sourdough bread or soup made with homemade bone broth!), or getting some nature in on a hike, volunteering in my community, or watching an episode of "The Office."
Work Experience
2022-present
Family Ways LLC
2016-2022
Independent Health Coach
2016-2018
American Society of Hematology
As a postpartum doula / newborn care specialist and sleep consultant at Family Ways, I support families with targeted newborn care support and infant sleep consulting to help navigate the postpartum periods with joy and calm.
I supported friends and family in reaching their health goals through custom-tailored diet, lifestyle, and supplement changes, in partnership with a supplement company. My work focused on individuals' unique needs/health journeys.
As an ASH Foundation Specialist, I supported the foundation director through logistics, managerial duties, and coordination with the finance department to ensure gifts were accurately reported.
Professional Training
June 2024
June 2022
May 2022
Certified Infant Sleep Consultant
Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross
Certified Postpartum Doula
International Doula Institute
Marie K., Washington DC
"Caitlin was invaluable! She was exceptional at anticipating our needs, took the lead caring for the [twin] boys, and supported me while I was looking after our toddler or catching up on sleep. She exceeded our expectations and we are so grateful to Caitlin for all of her support."
Laura C., Potomac MD
"Caitlin is AMAZING. My daughter is going through a stranger danger/only Mom phase and Caitlin got her to warm up and be with her alone so quickly. She even got her down for a nap which I never thought could’ve happened. I was so impressed! Seriously a baby whisperer."