Nikita Johnson-Wise
Nikita Johnson-Wise
Nikita Johnson-Wise
About me
Nikita Johnson is a graduate of The National College of Midwifery and is currently preparing to sit for her Midwifery Certification Exam in Spring 2025. She has received hands-on training under the direct supervision of Certified Nurse Midwife Bayla Berkowitz at a homebirth midwifery practice in Pikesville, MD. Nikita has also studied with respected midwives Monika Karaosman at Althea Midwifery in Berlin, MD, and Maureen McIver in Westminster, MD. Nikita Johnson brings over five years of homebirth experience, including three years as a Homebirth Assistant and Student Midwife. Prior to this, she spent six years as a Certified Obstetrics Surgical Technologist, gaining extensive hospital-based labor and delivery experience before retiring from that role. Since 2019, she has been a highly regarded birth rights doula in the DMV area, known for her assertive advocacy and commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of the Western healthcare system. Nikita is dedicated to empowering her patients to achieve their desired birth experiences while ensuring safety and informed decision-making through evidence-based care. In addition to her hands-on work, she serves as a Doula Trainer and Mentor for The Black Doula Training, a Writer for Healthy Mom & Baby magazine (powered by the Nurses of AWHONN), a Doula Advisor for the Maryland Perinatal Neonatal Quality Collaborative, and a Maternal Health Task Force Advisor for Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She specializes in IVF/IUI and Infertility Conditions, Gyn Wellness, Home Births, Hospital Births, Unmedicated Births, Births with epidurals, VBAC's and High Risk Pregnancies. Individuals and couples working with Nikita benefit from her multi-skilled background and experience. She has been attending births since 2014 and has attended over 350+ births.
Education
National College of Midwifery, Associates of Midwifery (2024)
Community College of Baltimore County, Associates of Surgical Technology (2017)
Gandhi Career School of Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant (2013)
Brown's Career Institution, Certified Phlebotomy Technician (2013)
Brown's Career Institution, Patient Care Technician (2013)
Certification and training
The Black Doula Training, Postpartum Doula Certification (2021)
Association of Placenta Prep Arts, Placenta Encapsulation Certification (2021)
DMV Birth Doulas, Childbirth Educator (2022)
Spinning Babies Training (2023)
National Association of Registered Midwives, Midwifery Graduate Exam (2025)
Memberships and affiliations
Maryland Perinatal Collaborative of Maryland
Healthy Mom & Baby Magazine
Harvard T Chan School
United Negro College Fund
Association of Independent Midwives
The Black Doula Training
Johnson & Associates Midwifery Group
Credentials
Specialties
Languages
English
Service introduction
DMV Birth Doulas—a premier, Black-owned wellness and birth practice rooted in Howard County, Maryland, delivering collaborative medical and holistic care across the full spectrum of the reproductive experience: Fertility, Childbirth, and Postpartum. We are honored to support you as you explore your birth and reproductive options. Whether you're preparing to grow your family, navigating pregnancy, or recovering postpartum, our multi-disciplinary team is here to guide you—compassionately, expertly, and with culturally-congruent care you can trust. 🌿 What We Offer: Expert Care at Every Phase ✨ Fertility Support | IVF | IUI | Surrogacy | Preconception Wellness Our fertility doulas provide personalized support through your family-building journey, including IVF, IUI, and surrogacy pathways. We understand the emotional and physical complexities and are here to guide you with compassion and clinical insight every step of the way. ✨ Holistic & Medically-Informed Birth Support We specialize in all birthing paths—including Natural Births, VBACs, Cesareans, Inductions, Epidurals, and High-Risk Pregnancies. Our doulas and midwifery students have over 20+ years of experience helping families achieve safe, empowering, and positive outcomes in both home and hospital settings. ✨ Childbirth Education Courses Prepare with confidence through our expert-led classes in: * Birth Planning & Advocacy * Natural and Medicated Birth Preparation * VBAC/VBA2C Readiness * Home Birth Preparation (in partnership with Johnson & Associates Midwifery Group * Pain Management & Comfort Techniques * Physiological Birth Education ✨ Postpartum Recovery & Support Receive unmatched support in the critical fourth trimester: * Postpartum Education & Emotional Wellness * Day & Overnight Newborn Care * Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding Support * Traditional Postpartum Medicine * Placenta Encapsulation * Postoperative Cesarean Recovery Support * Long-Term Family Wellness Planning 🎯 Why Families Choose DMV Birth Doulas Evidence-based education + holistic guidance Culturally safe, affirming care by Black midwives and doulas VBAC, Homebirth, High-Risk & Hospital Birth expertise Individualized support plans tailored to your body, birth preferences, and family needs Seamless coordination with medical providers & birth centers 🔗 Next Step: Schedule a Consultation We’d love to connect with you to learn more about your goals and discuss how our team can best support your journey. Scheduling a consultation is the best way to receive a tailored care plan that fits your birth vision, fertility path, or postpartum needs. 📅 Click here to schedule your consultation now: https://dmvbirthdoulasllc161184.hbportal.co/schedule/640f6563ca7df305136e4635 📞 Prefer to speak with someone directly? Call us at 443-898-4914 We look forward to helping you and your family feel informed, empowered, and deeply supported every step of the way. With gratitude and care, DMV Birth Doulas Team
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Ratings and reviews
If I could select an “no starts option I would”. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with my experience DMV Birth Doulas, specifically the owner Nikita Johnson. Throughout my services with her, she constantly asked to cancel and reschedule appointments and she ultimately missed the the birth of my son. I hired a doula for support during one of the most vulnerable times in my life, but I did not receive the level of care, professionalism, or support that a birth worker should have. During my labor, I contacted her when I was 5 cm dilated and having very frequent contractions (less than a minute apart). However, because her policy is to only provide in-person support starting at 6 cm, she did not come. During this time I was in severe pain, and the doctors were changing shifts. I did not receive another cervical check until the next provider came. At this point, I progressed to 10 cm and it was time to push. My partner contacted Nikita at this time but she did not come until after my birth, so I received no in-person labor support at all, which is the core service of her package. Postpartum support was also not delivered as outlined. The agreement included 2 hours of support after birth, but she arrived after delivery and stayed for approximately 40 minutes. The 1-week in-home postpartum visit, as outlined in her contract, was repeatedly cancelled at the last minute. Each week there was a new excuse, whether she was sick, she had other clients going into labor etc. She did not have availability to follow up with our appointment until a month later, in which she text me at the last minute asked to switch to a virtual appointment instead of an at home visit. In addition, I paid for placenta encapsulation services and still have not received the capsules even after more than a month postpartum. At this point, receiving the pills is pretty much useless because there When I raised these concerns and requested a refund, Nikita was dismissive and unwilling to take any accountability for the services that were not delivered. Rather than addressing the clear gaps in care, she repeatedly defaulted to contract language to justify her absence at my birth and the failure to provide other services as agreed. Her responses came across as indifferent and transactional, with little regard for the reality that labor is unpredictable or for the expectations she set when accepting payment. Additionally, a photo of me in my hospital bed immediately after giving birth was posted on social media without my knowledge or consent, using my experience for promotional purposes. This was especially inappropriate given that she was not present for my delivery, where I was supported only by my husband and best friend. Sharing such a private moment without consent, while implying involvement, demonstrated a serious lack of professionalism and respect. If you are pregnant and interested in doula services, please do not book this company. Do you research. Nikita has several bad reviews on BBB, reddit threads and yelp with similar stories of her failing to provide services and constantly rescheduling and canceling appointments. I wish I had done better research before. Book with someone else but absolutely do not choose her since she will run off with your money without providing services without any remorse.
- Kay J.
I would give her 0 stars if I could, she is an awful human being and I hope she never scams another vulnerable woman again. Beware.
- Candy J.
Scam, do not hire, you will not receive services you paid for and she will block you when you ask for a refund. Violates HIPAA. She will blast your name and photos on social media. Dangerous and unethical.
- Lou A.
Nikita has been a delight to work with. She provided us with everything we needed to make informed decisions. She offered us a host of resources for doctors and other practitioners that were able to help us along the way. We’re very appreciative.
- Randy M.
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