Home Birth Mama turned Doula
My view of birth was shaped by my own experiences. My first birth journey led me to an empowering home water birth. My labor was primarily alone. I tried to remember how important it was to focus and...
View ArticleBirth & Babies Fair 2018
Check me out at the Birth & Baby fair! It was loads of fun. Special shout out to my lovely husband. He held it down with those 2 active children of ours. Special thank you to Chanell Gross for...
View ArticleDoula Talk
Doula Talk Your birth is ultimately in the hands of your medical provider. No matter how much effort you put forth to find your dream doula (me) they are not responsible for the medical portion of...
View ArticleThe Safest Place to Birth was Home (A Story from a Black INFJ Woman)
I remember the day that I announced my first pregnancy on Facebook. I was so proud to finally have my own baby! My notifications were flooded with support. Soon after, I received a message from my...
View ArticleDaisy Blooms into a Powerful Mother (Birth is a Journey)
Note: This was posted with permission. Enjoy! We are currently at Zeke’s coffee shop. I can feel the excitement of this mother-to-be through my body. She was prepared to embark on this new journey...
View ArticleThe Adventures of the Breastfeeding Belly Cast!
I messed up! I can admit it. I’m pretty new to belly casting but very eager to make works of art from them. I created a awesome belly cast from a wonderful local mom. We met at her home to cast her...
View ArticleBlack History Month 2019: Featuring Claudia Booker
Empowering Your Birth revealing “Black Midwife support” to Claudia Booker. CPM midwives are awesome! Both of my little ones were born at home and I learned, first-hand, how amazing they are. As a...
View ArticleMy Second Pregnancy
A Story From a Black INFJ Woman As I got my toddler ready for morning Pre-K, I glanced at my phone to view my Facebook notifications. With excitement, I clicked on the memory notification. I scrolled...
View ArticleWhy are Black Doulas Failing?
Supporting families during their birth experience is a rewarding career. As a doula, I spent time attending births that still impact me to this day. A doula is someone that supports, encourages and...
View ArticleA new Chapter into Birth Work
I’m no longer attending births. I feel it’s best for my family and my mental health. It’s also given me the opportunity to explore how I can use art to influence our community. My goal is to become a...
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