About Tara Schields

Driven by a deep passion for newborn care, I transitioned from years as a nanny to becoming a dedicated Newborn Care Specialist and postpartum doula. With over two decades of hands-on experience and specialized training, I provide expert support tailored to each family's unique needs. My expertise spans multiples (twins, triplets, quintuplets), premature and medically fragile infants, G-tube management, severe reflux, feeding aversions, and tongue ties, ensuring compassionate and knowledgeable care for even the most complex situations.

I have supported families both across the U.S. and internationally, seamlessly adapting to diverse cultural settings, household dynamics, and expectations—whether on land or at sea. My experience includes working in a variety of home environments, from intimate family settings to formal, fully staffed residences. Regardless of location, I deliver expert newborn care while honoring each family's parenting philosophy with the utmost professionalism.

I am available for overnight and 24/7 roles and hold Trustline certification. I stay up to date on vaccinations and renew my CPR and First Aid training every two years. With a blend of expertise and adaptability, I provide top-tier care, ensuring a calm and supportive start for every family I serve.


Qualifications

Early Intervention Blueprint: Sensory and Developmental Milestones for Infants and Toddlers (2025)

Navigating the NICU for Doulas | by The NICU Translator (2024)

Pediatric Sleep and Wellness Conference (2019)

DONA Postpartum Doula Training (2016)

Working with Multiples Training (2016)
ABC Doula Service

Moorpark College, California (2021)

College of Marin, California (1999-2000)

Indiana University (1997-1998)

Anderson University, Indiana (1996)

Elite Newborn Care Specialist Training Newborn Care Solutions (2019)

Foundational & Advanced NCS Training
Newborn Care Solutions (2017)

25 years experience with newborn care

Over 40,000 hours of newborn & postpartum care completed

Red Cross Certified in Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid - renewed every 2 years

Current on vaccines (MMR, TDAP, Flu, Covid, Varicella)