Mother of 2·20+ Years in Breastfeeding & Doula Support·Founder, Sophia Maternity·Lebanon's First Pregnancy Center (est. 2017)
The Person Behind the Practice
Meet the Woman Guiding Beirut's Mothers Since 2017
Joanna Nawfal didn't set out to build a center. She set out to make sure no mother in Beirut had to face pregnancy, birth, or those first overwhelming weeks alone, the way too many still do.
She founded Sophia Maternity in 2017 as Lebanon's first dedicated pregnancy center — a room where mothers could ask anything and be met with answers, not judgment.
Today, she leads Motherhood 101, offers one-on-one breastfeeding consultations, and works as a doula through labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. Her approach is simple: meet mothers where they are, give them real information, and stay close enough that they never have to wonder who to call.
Lebanon's First Pregnancy Center — Built on a Simple Idea
Founded in 2017, Sophia Maternity began as one woman's practice and has grown into a full center — now based in Monot, Beirut — built on the belief that motherhood shouldn't be figured out alone. Over the years, we've earned the trust of mothers from all walks of life, including well-known public figures and professionals who've chosen us for the same reason every mother does: real support, real answers, no judgment.
Today, Sophia Maternity is more than a center — it's a community. Alongside Motherhood 101, our flagship course, we offer breastfeeding consultations, doula services, and children's nutrition and first aid courses, backed by a network of mothers who show up for each other long after the workshops end.
Trusted by mothers across Lebanon
"Sophia Maternity was my safe haven as a new mom. The workshops, the support, the community — I truly felt seen, heard, and empowered."
"From pregnancy to postpartum, Sophia Maternity gave me the tools and confidence I needed. I didn't just learn — I connected, I grew, and I felt supported every step of the way."
Support That Grows With You — From Bump to Birth to Beyond
Every mother's journey looks different. Whatever stage you're in, Sophia Maternity has something built for exactly where you are.
Motherhood 101
Everything you need to walk into birth and the newborn stage with confidence, not guesswork. Leave every session feeling informed, prepared, and finally in control of what's ahead.
Reserve Your Spot →Doula Services
A steady, experienced presence before, during, and after birth. Feel supported and never alone, whatever your birth looks like.
Learn More →Breastfeeding Consultation
Real answers for latching, supply, and sleepless nights, from 20+ years of experience. Leave every session feeling reassured and capable, not overwhelmed.
Book a Consultation →Pilates for Pregnancy & Postpartum
Move safely through pregnancy and heal with care after birth. Leave feeling stronger, lighter, and back in your body.
Book a Class →Massage (Mom or Baby)
A moment to release what pregnancy and new motherhood carry, or a gentle touch that soothes your baby. Leave feeling relaxed, restored, and reconnected.
Book a Session →Physiotherapy
Recover from birth the right way, with guidance for the aches no one warns you about. Feel your body supported, healed, and truly yours again.
Book a Consultation →Nutrition for Children Course
Practical, age-by-age guidance from first bites to picky-eater phases. Leave every session feeling confident about what's on your child's plate.
Learn More →Children First Aid
Know exactly what to do in the moments that scare every parent. Leave feeling calm, capable, and ready, not caught off guard.
Learn More →Not sure where to start? Talk to us — we'll help you find the right fit.
Get in TouchAt Sophia Maternity, we support, guide, and empower mothers through every stage of their journey.
From pregnancy to early motherhood, we offer expert-led workshops, breastfeeding consultations, movement classes, and community gatherings — all designed to help moms feel confident, informed, and supported.
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