About Me

Marissa Haro is a Licensed Vocational Nurse and dedicated birth and postpartum doula with a strong foundation in maternal–infant care. She brings a unique blend of clinical knowledge and compassionate support, allowing her to confidently guide families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum transition. Supporting families through this transformative season is truly her calling.

Marissa has completed advanced lactation education through an IBCLC-aligned program, integrating evidence-based feeding support into her care to help families navigate breastfeeding, combination feeding, and early newborn challenges with clarity and reassurance. She is also completing formal training in childbirth education, further strengthening her ability to prepare and empower families for the birth experience.

With hands-on experience supporting hospital births and postpartum recovery, Marissa prioritizes creating a calm, supportive environment where families feel safe, informed, and respected. Her approach is rooted in trust, cultural sensitivity, and individualized care, ensuring each family receives support that aligns with their values and goals. Above all, she is passionate about empowering parents with the knowledge, confidence, and support they need to thrive during one of life's most transformative seasons.

Practice Philosophy

My philosophy is centered on creating a safe, supportive, and empowering experience for each family. I truly believe that pregnancy and the transition into parenthood is one of the most significant and vulnerable times in a person's life, and that having the right support can make all the difference. As someone deeply passionate about women's health, I approach every client with compassion, respect, and without judgment.

During the prenatal period, I focus on education, building trust, and helping families feel prepared and confident in their choices. For birth, my role is to provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support, helping clients feel grounded, heard, and supported no matter how their birth unfolds. In the postpartum period, I prioritize nurturing both baby and parents, offering guidance with feeding, recovery, and adjustment while making sure families never feel alone.

Overall, my goal is to meet families where they are, support their individual goals, and help them feel confident and empowered throughout their journey.

Population Experience

Teen & Young Parents, First-Time Parents, Growing Families, Underserved Communities & Medi-Cal Families

Specialties

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• Breastfeeding & Lactation Support
• Perinatal Education (Prenatal & Postpartum)
• Partner Support & Involvement During Labor
• Mental Health–Informed Care (Anxiety
• Overwhelm & Adjustment)
• Childbirth Education (In Progress
• DNT Network)
• Underserved Communities & Medi-Cal Families
• First-Time Parents

Services Offered

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• Prenatal Care
• In-Person Labor & Birth Support
• Virtual Labor & Birth Support
• Postpartum Care
• Extended In-Home Postpartum Care