Brittney Riddick performing a Newborn exam as the mom looks on.

BRITTNEY RIDDICK

Brittney Riddick sitting on stone steps outside a building, holding a black railing, with greenery and a building facade in the background.

Owner | Massage Therapist | Labor Doula | Lactation Consultant | C.D Educator | Placenta Encapsulator

Brittney Riddick was born and raised in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and has spent more than 15 years supporting families throughout the state in a variety of roles. With a long-term dream of opening her own birthing center, Brittney is passionate about providing care that is unbiased, unconditional, and rooted in respect for each family’s unique journey. She is dedicated to helping parents feel informed, empowered, and supported as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

In 2013, Brittney created Destination Baby - what began as a global support community, has since grown and evolved into Aum Midwifery & Wellness—a comprehensive perinatal practice offering labor and postpartum support, placenta services, massage therapy, childbirth education, and lactation support. As a Certified Doula through ProDoula, Brittney is dedicated to offering non-judgmental emotional, physical, and educational support from pregnancy through the postpartum period.

Brittney’s educational foundation includes early childhood development and formal Massage Therapy training from the Baltimore School of Massage. She is skilled and certified in a variety of natural health modalities, including fertility massage, prenatal massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, and acupressure—tools she integrates into her care to promote comfort, confidence, and overall wellness throughout the perinatal journey.

Currently, Brittney is enrolled at the National College of Midwifery and will complete her midwifery education in 2025, continuing her path toward becoming a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). Her commitment to lifelong learning reflects her dedication to serving families with compassion, knowledge, and integrity.

When she’s not supporting families, Brittney enjoys family time with her husband, two sons, and two daughters. She’s a dedicated reader, a car lover (from car meets - to the track, or tinkering with a car alongside her husband and/or dad), and an artist at heart—whether she’s crafting body products, sculpting, or designing creative projects like this website, she loves making things that inspire and delight. And, like any true Marylander, she eagerly awaits spring, summer- for crab season. Grateful to God and my ancestors for their guidance, protection, and the abundant blessings that make this work possible and meaningful.

Certifications:

  • Certified Doula – ProDoula

  • Massage Therapy Training – Baltimore School of Massage

  • Fertility Massage Specialist – The Nurturing the Mother®

  • Lactation Counselor – Childbirth International

  • BLS Provider – American Heart Association®

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program® (NRP®) Advanced Provider Certified – American Academy of Pediatrics®

“My favorite part of being a doula is leaving a family knowing that—no matter what the world says—they will do what’s right for their family. That alone tells me I’ve truly provided unbiased support.”

— Brittney Riddick

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” 

— Maya Angelou