meet dairian, owner of humbled by motherhood

BUBS + SQUISH

MOM

My two gremlins have been the greatest teachers in not just my career, but in life. So much humility, gratitude, courage, empathy, compassion, patience, and so much more. All of which I bring to the families in my care.

LICENSED AND REGISTERED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

OT

Using multiple approaches, truly integrating multiple frameworks to best meet the needs of your family. Pulling from a decade of clinical experience, care is always rooted in evidence, but informed by traditional wisdom.

INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT

IBCLC

A credential that required a minimum of 95 hours of lactation-specific education and hands-on clinical hours in addition to passing a board exam.

CERTIFICATION IN PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH

PMH-C

A certification that indicates continued training to develop skills and knowledge for the assessment and treatment of perinatal mood disorders.

Hey there! Dairian here… your go-to expert maternal health occupational therapy (OT) in Los Angeles, CA. As an occupational therapist, lactation consultant, perinatal mental health specialist, and the passionate owner of Humbled by Motherhood, I've dedicated my career to supporting mothers and infants.

Transitioning from a focus on hand therapy to the realm of postpartum care in 2017, I realized the importance of holistic care, particularly for Black mothers navigating the healthcare system. Maternal health and infant health are intricately linked, and my mission is to provide comprehensive support that acknowledges this connection.

Following my own cesarean experience, I pursued additional training as a postpartum doula to complement my medical-based occupational therapy background. This allowed me to offer specialized care to women healing post-cesarean and seeking reconnection with their bodies.

Recognizing the vital role of infant feeding in maternal mental health, I delved deeper into this area, receiving my certification as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) after my own successful HBAC (home birth after cesarean).

Today, I specialize in 4th-trimester wellness, and infant development, addressing concerns like tongue ties and bottle refusal, and offering manual therapy/bodywork. My approach is comprehensive, compassionate, and relatable - because I will always keep it 100.

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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

University of California, Irvine

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

University of Illinois at Chicago

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

LICENSE & CREDENTIALS

Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Certified Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C)

ADDITIONAL TRAINING