Hey Mama!
I’m La Toya Luces-Sampson MD, but most people call me Dr. Toya.
I’m here to help you navigate the parts of motherhood no one warned you about–yes it’s amazing having a little person, but I’m talking about taking care of everyone else ahead of yourself, feeling torn about going back to work, wanting help but feeling really uncomfortable asking for it, and wondering what’s happening to your body…and the amazing man you married is now distant and grumpy…I get it and I’m here for you.
My Story…
When I had my second child, my postpartum experience was so much harder than I ever imagined. Despite being an OBGyn for over a decade, caring for women during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond, when my daughter was born it totally changed my perspective on what’s involved in becoming a mother, especially when you are an ambitious professional.
For those of us who are doctors, lawyers, and other professional working moms, we typically face unique challenges as our careers define us but that ends up contributing to our stress while caring for our babies. It's really hard, and once I came up for air and figured out a few things, I knew I wanted to serve women going through similar challenges, especially physician moms.
I started sharing about my experience on social media, speaking about some of the more isolating and taboo topics that are so common in the postpartum experience. The response was amazing so I expanded into giving webinars.
Evolution to Coaching…
Ever the physician, I set about creating a medical program to address the gaps in postpartum care, with a special focus on postpartum mental health. To my surprise, whenever I described my program, my mission and vision, and how I wanted to serve, the response was the same: this sounds like coaching.
The more I learned about coaching, the more I realized my colleagues were right. In fact, I had been coaching physician friends informally, as they navigated unfamiliar territory during pregnancy and postpartum for years. I embraced the feedback, promptly pivoted, and voila: Dr. Toya Coaching.
Welcome to my world…
Where you get to enjoy your baby, feel supported, make sure everyone is well attended to, and get some alone time!