Tonja D. Carpenter, IBCLC, RLC, PCD(DONA), CIMI
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Postpartum Certified Doula
Tonja is a graduate of Baylor University and served as a Breastfeeding Counselor with Breastfeeding USA for several years before becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She helped to run a local mother to mother weekly breastfeeding support group. Tonja has completed extensive training in orofacial myofunctional therapy. She is a highly skilled lactation consultant and provides clinical management of all lactation concerns for her patients. She is also a Postpartum Certified Doula with DONA International. She owns and manages Postpartum Doula Services of Waco, LLC and Lactation Services of Waco. Tonja is also trained in teaching infant massage to breastfeeding parents.
Tonja developed a passion for helping moms work toward their breastfeeding goals after being unable to meet her own, after the birth of her fourth child, due to many many overwhelming challenges. The care and support she received from the lactation consultant during that time inspired her to become one herself. Whether supporting new moms and their families during the postpartum trimester or helping moms work through the challenges that present themselves to the breastfeeding dyad, Tonja is well equipped to serve the breastfeeding community here in Waco, TX.
Tonja Carpenter, IBCLC, PCD
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Postpartum Certified Doula
Tonja is a graduate of Baylor University and served as a Breastfeeding Counselor with Breastfeeding USA for several years before becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She helped to run a local mother to mother weekly breastfeeding support group. Tonja has completed extensive training in orofacial myofunctional therapy. She is a highly skilled lactation consultant and provides clinical management of all lactation concerns for her patients. She is also a Postpartum Certified Doula with DONA International. She owns and manages Postpartum Doula Services of Waco, LLC and Lactation Services of Waco.
Tonja developed a passion for helping moms work toward their breastfeeding goals after being unable to meet her own, after the birth of her fourth child, due to many many overwhelming challenges. The care and support she received from the lactation consultant during that time inspired her to become one herself. Whether supporting new moms and their families during the postpartum trimester or helping moms work through the challenges that present themselves to the breastfeeding dyad, Tonja is well equipped to serve the breastfeeding community here in Waco, TX.
Dara Johnson
LVN,PCD(DONA)
I have been living in the Waco, Tx area and McLennan County for most of my life. I have 3 grown children and 14 blessings as grandchildren. I completed my postpartum doula certification in 2022. It’s my passion and ambition to help parents transition smoothly into parenthood. My doula philosophy and driving force in n serving families can be summed up into one phrase: be NEAR: Nurture, Educate, Assist, and Refer. I firmly believe and live by these scriptures Ecclesiates 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hands findeth to
do. Do it with thy might.” and 1 Corinthians 13:13 nd now three remain: Faith, Hope, and Love. But the greatest is Love.” I love being a part of life changing experiences I truly believe that we are blessed to bless others help as many families as she can here in the Waco area.
Laura Jouret
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Laura has a Bachelor’s of Science and has almost 10 years of personal and professional breastfeeding experience. She served on the Board of Directors for Mom2Mom Holloman, a chapter of Mom2Mom Global, for several years before moving to Texas. She was a Certified Lactation Counselor before becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Laura became passionate about helping moms with breastfeeding after attending a weekly support group with her newborn and realized how much more support is needed in this world. With every challenge that has presented itself, she has been determined to find a solution for both mom and baby to be happy and feel supported. She is excited to help as many families as she can here in the Waco area.
