Birth Justice Care Fund Directory
Mama Nasrah
Sacred remembrance of Mama Nasrah:
The birth community has lost one of our beloved grand midwives, but we have all gained a sweet and powerful ancestor in Mama Nasrah. Her work was a gift to us and in equal measure, so was her presence, her smile, and her light. She carried peace in her smile, a playfulness and warmth - as if it had tucked within it the secret of how to see and hold the world with the innocence of a child’s heart.
Thank you, Mama Nasrah for your service. May your continued journey be as sweet, buoyant, and peaceful as your presence was in this life. May all whom you touched learn how to hold the people in our lives and the world around us with such intentional care.
Mama Nasrah was an elder midwife in Georgia. She practiced for over 45 years, servicing families in rural and urban areas of Georgia. Her commitment to lowering the Maternal and Infant mortality rates and learning ways to improve birth outcomes for families inspired many. She left a tremendous impact. Mama Nasrah helped to bring visibility to Midwifery and legitimize the work as an important tradition. She also helped more of us better realize the history of midwifery.
Mama Nasrah’s supported legislation for the certification of Community Midwives regardless of the path they entered the work from. She was a leader in recognizing the value of this added layer of protection for the broad community of birthworkers. At SisterSong, we are honored to have been able to know and work with her in our birth justice program and in our community.
Georgia
Andrea Blanton (she/her/they)
Decatur, GA
BLACK
Birth Birth Justice Care Fund Services: Full Spectrum Doula
Food Earth Birth
Andrea Blanton was born in Camp Lejeune, NC and grew up in both Chicago, IL and Phoenix, AZ. She witnessed her first birth at the age of 8 and immediately became aware of medical complications and the importance of culturally competent care. In 2006, she graduated with BA from Spelman College, in 2013 received her Community-Based Doula Certificate from First Families of GA and a Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate from HABESHA Inc. Andrea runs FOOD EARTH BIRTH influenced by southeastern seasonality, community vibes and divine whispers to assist in bringing forth new life via birth work, food offerings and herbalism. She was inspired to become of service to folx after experiencing postpartum depression in 2012. Her offerings have grown to assist all in their reproductive journey. From preconception, conception, pregnancy, birth, abortion, lost, postpartum care, single parenthood, whole meals and natural family care. She spends most of her time caring for her five children with support of co-parents and aunties, shopping at farmers markets, and assisting spiritual work. You can find her taking power naps, centering self-reflection while practicing pleasure.
Additional SERVICES: Full Spectrum Doula
www.foodearthbirth.com
info@foodearthbirth.com
3129709605
Atalya Rajahn (she/her)
Jonesboro, GA
Black/ SE Asian
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND Services: Lactation Professional
Liquid Gold Standard Perinatal Services
Atalya Rajahn (she/her) is a wife, mother of 3, and birth equity advocate. She became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist in 2021 with the goal of becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She also has experience with Perinatal Mood + Anxiety Disorders, formerly a peer support group facilitator with HMHBGA, and has a special interest in perinatal nutrition. Her love for cooking has led to her to seek information in healing foods in an effort to offer meal prep services. She has had her own personal breastfeeding experience of 5+ years also, giving plenty of lived experience to better serve the communities she cares about the most. Through her own teen pregnancy, Atalya gained a special interest in teaching adolescents and low income families guiding them through preconception to postpartum.
additional SERVICES: Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
www.lgsperinatalservices.com
info@lgsperinatalservices.com
Kristina Cheek (She/Her)
VALDOSTA, GA
African American
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND Services: Birth Doula
Hand to Hold Birth Services
Kristina Cheek is a Family Support Specialist, lactation counselor, Doula, childbirth educator, and Fatherhood Engagement Specialist with the Baby LUV/Healthy Start program from Valdosta, Georgia. Her journey into the perinatal health field began with the birth of her eldest daughter, which was a transformative, empowering event in her life, and has been her calling for the past 15 years since her birth. Kristina has served as the WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator for South Health District of the Georgia Department of Public Health. She was recently selected in October 2023 as a cohort participant for the Perinatal Patient Navigator Training Program with the Morehouse School of Medicine Center for Maternal Health Equity, as well also selected as a cohort member of the Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association Birth & Breastfeeding Institute Leadership and Advocacy Cohort. She is also the founder of A Hand to Hold Perinatal Birth Services.
Additional Services: Crisis management and perinatal mental health support. Doula, Lactation Counselor, Perinatal Patient Navigator, Childbirth Educator, Family Support Specialist, Fatherhood Engagement Specialist, and Community Social Worker
Doulaw Park (she/ELLA)
Atlanta, GA
African American
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Full spectrum doula
DPC LLC
I am a full spectrum doula. I am excited to support your transition into parenthood and offer 4 premium packages. I am experienced to be your emotional and physical guide through pregnancy into birth, whether you are non-binary, LGBTQIA+, have experienced loss, are an elected official or are politically active. I am trained by Southern doulas, midwives, and birth workers to bring compassionate care for better birth outcomes. I’m ready to help with birth plans, prenatal options, childbirth education, herbal remedies, self-care strategies, and organizational connections as you bring your baby into the world! As a member of SisterSong and Black Mamas Matter, my goal is to bring reproductive justice forth!
Additional Services: Full spectrum doula
Donna JACOBS, MSW, Doula Practitioner (She/Her/Hers)
Forest Park, Ga
African American
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND Services: Full Spectrum Doula
RAGGz DOULA LLC
With an eclectic background in Social Work, I’ve been given the opportunity to support diverse communities of individuals, children, and families throughout my 10 -year career. As a holistic practitioner, it is important for me to help my clients explore their whole dynamic extensively, as well as understand the root of challenging situations that hinder progress throughout. If granted the opportunity to work with you, you’ll be gaining a holistic therapist and doula with a wide range of experience utilizing varying modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques , Yoga and Mindfulness, and Hypnobirthing. I encourage you to get started on your journey as soon as possible because the walk to preparing for labor requires endurance and patience with oneself. I’ll be here to supportively walk with you when you’re ready.
I can truly say that life hasn’t been entirely peachy-keen for me, but it has offered detailed introspection that granted me the opportunity to heal, grow, and explore. The debilitating force of fear prohibited me from doing the internal work during the early stages of my life but as I evolved I realized that confronting my fears was the only way to find the peace that the external world could not offer. I also acknowledge the strength that was rewarded from examining my perceived limitations and taking full responsibility for my life and I’m excited to support mothers and families on their path of transformation and expansion.
Additional Services: Full Spectrum Holistic Doula, Mental Health TherapisT
www.raggzmindfulassociates.org
raggzboutique@gmail.com
4708945040
Jennifer Thompson (she/hers/her)
Loganville, Ga
african american
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Full Spectrum Doula
Inspiring T.L Beauty
Embarking on the path of Doula work is not just a profession for me—it's an intrinsic connection to the realms of spirit, holistic care, and transformative change.
My initiation into Doula work was birthed from the profound experience of bringing my third child into the world in 2018. Prior to this, advocacy was already etched into my essence—I stood as a voice for my community, a fierce supporter of those in need. However, it was during my own birthing journey that I sensed a profound void, an invisibility in the presence of medical professionals. This moment ignited a fire within me, propelling me to seek a compassionate approach, a holistic sanctuary for mothers during this crucial juncture.
In this exploration, I found that my advocacy seamlessly aligned with the principles of Doula care. Fueled by determination, I pursued certification to solidify my commitment to showing up for mothers and their families. My motivation is grounded in being a catalyst for change, a tireless advocate for Black mothers, ensuring they are not just heard, but authentically seen and valued.
My approach is a sacred dance, deeply personal and attuned to the unique individual I am privileged to serve. Prenatal visits transcend formality—they are a profound exchange where I learn about the mother, her circumstances, and her unique journey. It's a collaboration—a sacred gathering where I share knowledge, provide guidance, and become an integral part of their village.
In alignment with my philosophy, I treat each client as a unique being, offering unwavering emotional support and a wealth of information from reputable holistic sources. While physical presence may vary, being fully present emotionally is where the transformative impact begins.
Additional services: Full Spectrum Doula
www.inspiringtlbeauty.com
Inspiringtlbeauty1@gmail.com
7705487324
Claudia "Cookie" Gonzalez (SHE/HERS/HER)
Decatur, GA
Haitian/Cuban American
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Full Spectrum Doula
Full Circle Doula
Meet Claudia, affectionately known as Cookie! Claudia is a highly skilled and passionate doula who loves working with families and individuals during the prenatal, birth, and postpartum stages. She provides a caring and supportive approach by offering valuable resources, and traditional and spiritual support during a time when it is most needed. Beyond her professional work, she is a proud and loving Auntie to her amazing niece and nephew, whom she adores dearly. Claudia’s ultimate goal is to assist families on their unique journey by providing personalized support and resources that align with their pregnancy and birth preferences. With her knowledge, expertise, and warm personality, she is committed to making this special time in your life an empowering and fulfilling experience.
additional SERVICES: Full Circle Doula
www.cookieladoula.com
Doula@CookieLaDoula.com
Mama Kei (she/hers/her)
Georgia
black/indigenous
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula
Rooted Doula Services
I am Keiatta (Mama Kei)the founder and heart behind Rooted Doula Services. My journey as a doula is deeply rooted in my commitment to nurturing the sacred space of a woman's temple and facilitating self-alignment. With a profound passion for supporting wombmen, my goal goes beyond physical care - I aim to address and release generational traumas, fostering a pathway to a healthy and safe delivery.
As a mother of five, I understand the intricate dynamics of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. My personal experiences have fueled my dedication to advocate for every black and brown wombman who feels unheard. It is my firm belief that every individual deserves to be seen, heard, and supported during one of the most transformative experiences of their lives.
Rooted Doula Services is dedicated to personalized care, acknowledging the uniqueness of each individual's journey. Whether you are navigating your first pregnancy or are already a mother, I am here to provide unwavering support and guidance tailored to your specific needs and desires. Ase'
Additional services: Certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula &VBAC Doula
www.rooteddoulaservices.com
Rooteddoulakei@gmail.com
6786376995
JuJu James (she/her)
SAVANNAH,GA
african american
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Full Spectrum Doula
Good JuJu Birth + Wellness Co.
Greetings! I’m Julia 'JuJu' James of Good JuJu Birth + Wellness, a full spectrum doula based in Savannah, GA. My goal is to advocate for collaborative healthcare to all mothers and birthing individuals to provide continuous physical, emotional, and informative support before, during, and postpartum recovery, as well as support through abortion/loss and adoption processes.
Additional SERVICES: Full Spectrum Doula: Childbirth Educator
Kenya C. Webb. MS (she/her)
Valdosta, Ga
Non Hispanic
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Full Spectrum Doula
My name is Kenya C. Webb and I have over two decades of experience as a Mastered level SW in long-term care. I have been nominated for Social Worker of the year in long-term care three years in a row with an actual win in 2010 from Georgia Health Care Association. While I was employed at PruittHealth Valdosta I served in various capacities in the Southwest Council for Activities/Social Directors. Roles consisting of numerous office chambers/board such as the Secretary, Vice-president and President. I transitioned from long-term care to the wonderful world of public health three plus years ago to work with pregnant and postpartum clients providing home visiting services ages 0 to 18 months. During my tenure here I have been promoted to Health Educator/Family Support Specialist with the company and I have been able gain vast skills in my community birthing population. While learning my new role I am also training with the Morehouse School of Medicine Center for Maternal Health Equity Perinatal Patient Navigation program to better be able to provide the community I serve with evidence-based childbirth education, lactation counseling, prenatal and postpartum doula care as well as Fatherhood support.
Additional SERVICES: Health Educator/Family Support Specialist/Birth Doula
Bianca Hamilton (she/hers/her)
Leesburg, GA
African American/ Bi-racial
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Birth Doula
Souls in Singchrony Music Therapy & Doula Services
Bianca has worked as a Board-Certified Music Therapist for 9 years in a variety of settings and is also a certified holistic birth doula by Birth Arts International. During the pandemic, Bianca became inspired to train as a Music Therapy-assisted Childbirth practitioner as well as a doula in order to be more well-informed during the birth of her second child. After delivering her first child in rural South Dakota and experiencing a pregnancy during the pandemic, she wanted to feel more empowered to achieve a healing, unmedicated birth despite experiencing a high-risk pregnancy. She knew self-advocacy would be important in order to avoid potential complications of giving birth in the hospital setting as a Black woman who was also high-risk and wanted to make sure her voice felt heard. Bianca desires to empower other mothers to feel heard, seen, and can self-advocate. Her mission is to fight for the birthing experience every mother so rightfully deserves.
Throughout the pandemic, Bianca has supported mothers both virtually and in-person to birth with power and justice. In 2021, she launched her business, Souls in Singchrony: Music Therapy & Doula Services and during that time, also served as a volunteer doula with the Joy in Birthing Foundation in 2022. She has worked for Postpartum Support International on the helpline and currently volunteers as a group facilitator for the PSI Black Moms Connect group. She currently works as Music Therapist within the SOWEGA community and serves as Project Coordinator for the Frontline Doulas Hotline, a non-profit that runs a doula hotline for women of the African Diaspora where she has led projects promoting self-care support for Black doulas and families. At this time, she is near completion of a master's in social work degree with hopes to prioritize initiatives related to Reproductive justice, Perinatal mental health, and improving maternal-infant health outcomes for families of Southwest Georgia.
Additional services: Holistic Birth Doula & Sound Birthing Practitioner, Sound Healer
www.soulsinsingchrony.com
mckenzie mitcham (MAC) (she/hers/her)
union city, ga
afro caribbean
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Full Spectrum Doula
Respect my doulaship
Hello there! Are you looking for a Holistic Full Spectrum Doula and Maternal Health Specialist who can support you throughout your birthing journey? Look no further my name is Mckenzie, most call me MAC! With my expertise in all types of births, especially VBACs, I can provide you with the care and comfort you need during this important time. My approach of using herbal and holistic methods, including aroma therapy and pressure point on the body, can help you feel more relaxed and at ease. Additionally, I prioritizes perinatal education and empowering my clients to advocate for themselves during birth. Whether you're planning a hospital, home, or birthing center birth, I can support you and your partner from every stage of pregnancy and labor. Don't wait any longer to experience the benefits of having a knowledgeable and compassionate doula by your side. Contact me today and take the first step towards a positive birthing experience!
Additional services: full spectrum doula. maternal health specialist
mckenziemitcham@gmail.com
9013611351
Michelle Singleton (she/her)
East Point, Ga
Black, Latinx/a
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Full Spectrum Doula
Mother Moon
Michelle Singleton is a Full-Spectrum Doula, Maternal Health Consultant, Herbalist and maternal health advocate. Upon moving to Atlanta, Michelle dove into birth work by learning about its racist history while studying alternative healing modalities. A DONA trained birth worker and traditional Full Spectrum trained Doula, Michelle is dedicated to supporting families through a holistic and evidence-based framework during one of their most transformational and sacred times of their lives. After a traumatic birth experience, Michelle was motivated to support families mentally, physically and spiritually through their birthing and postpartum journey's. She believes that perinatal education combined with self-advocacy, encouraging gentle birth, while building a sustainable support system (aka "the village") can help improve birth outcomes. Michelle is a nurturing mother to two and homesteader.
Additional services: Full-Spectrum Doula
www.themichellesingleton.com/doula
Mothermoonservices@gmail.com
Khye blue (they/them)
Atlanta, GA
Black
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Full Spectrum Doula
Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center
Khye Tyson (they/them) is an unapologetic southern queer Black femme who enjoys yoga, building community, laughing, subverting the gender binary, and reminding people that they can fire their doctors. Khye is a sacred transition guide, entrepreneur, healer, consultant, and educator. As the founder of Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center (founded in 2018), Khye is working toward a world in which Black queer and trans people, women, and femmes can live, thrive, and raise healthy families freely within a healthy community. Khye loves to hike, sew, thrift, create art, sing, and dream of a world in which education is intuitive and culturally responsive. They are originally from Nashville, TN and currently reside in Atlanta. Learn more about Khye and their work at http://kuluntu.center
Additional services: Full spectrum doula and childbirth educator
http://kuluntu.center/
khye@kuluntu.center
Safira ‘SPA Doulah’ Zayas (She/her)
Atlanta, GA
Afro Latina
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Full Spectrum Doula
SPA DOULAH-LAH, LLC
Safira Zayas is a dynamic entrepreneur, mother of four, and proud grandmother to 4 granddaughters, deeply committed to creating alternative pathways to maternal care in efforts to eradicate maternal mortality for mothers and their families. As the founder/owner of Birth Responders & Spa Doulah-Lah, she provides perinatal service specializing in reproductive and antepartum care. A native New Yorker, Safira's innovative spirit drives her advocacy work. A founding member of the Community Midwives National Alliance and their efforts in Georgia legislation to expand pathways into midwifery. With a background as a Doula, Midwife Asst., Massage Practitioner, and EMT, Safira is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in her community and beyond.
Additional services: Doula, Massage Therapist, Midwife Asst, EMT
Www.birthresponders.com
Birthresponders@gmail.com
(678) 460-7474
Krystal Reese (She/Her)
Atlanta, GA
African American
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Birth Doula
Wild Birth Partum Care LLC
Krystal Reese is a passionate perinatal activist and educator committed to reducing maternal mortality rates and advocating for equitable birth experiences. As a trained full-spectrum doula, new parent educator, and student midwife, she brings extensive knowledge and cultural sensitivity to her work. Through her companies, Wild Birth Partum Care LLC and HelloDoula LLC, Krystal aims to create affordable, supportive spaces for BIPOC families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Her mission is to ensure every family can experience a safe, respected, and well-resourced birth journey.
Additional services: Doula
www.thewildbirth.com
Hello@thewildbirth.com
Shannon Holloway (She/her)
Albany, GA
Black
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: BIRTH Doula
Humbly Holistic Wellness Co.
Shannon is a doula servicing the cities and surrounding areas of Albany, Georgia. She supports women and their families during the fertility period, during pregnancy, after birth and into new motherhood. She offers a holistic approach to wellness, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of women. Shannon’s goal is simple; to support women, provide a sense of safety for an increased sense of confidence and the best birthing experience possible. She loves being a key source of birthing teams, helping to educate, giving emotional support, preserving memories, and holding space for women at the most vulnerable and powerful time in their lives. Being from a small city called Albany Ga, access to resources such as women’s reproductive & health advocacy in the community were limited. Once she started exploring more of the world, she instantly gained a passion in wanting more when it came to her own health and healing. Fast forward years later, in addition to being a doula, she is now a womb wellness educator & holistic nutrition coach & yoni steam practitioner Her passion for holistic healing was the catalyst in her decision to have a natural birth with a doula, breastfeed her son and make a commitment to help others wishing to do the same. She loves meeting other women where they are on their wellness journeys and teaching them how to prepare their body to conceive, sustain a healthy pregnancy, and recover during the postpartum period. You can usually find Shannon enjoying nature with her husband and courageous toddler, cooking, assisting women within her community, creating herbal products, or planning community events.
Additional services: DOULA, YONI STEAM PRACTITIONER, WOMB WELLNESS EDUCATER, HOLISTIC NUTRITION COACH
Vanya Francis (She/her)
Atlanta, GA
Black/African-American
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Full spectrum Doula
Cherished Life Wellness
Vanya weaves a unique tapestry of holistic wellness to support and uplift families during their childbirth journeys. She is a certified yoga instructor and prenatal yoga teacher educator, rooted in over 15 years of experience in the wellness and maternal health sector. As a holistic birth doula, yoga instructor, and community advocate, Vanya cultivates a space of ease, ownership, and joy throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Throughout her offerings, Vanya explores the depth of physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects that collectively enrich the experience of motherhood. Her insightful approach to childbirth education, birth doula support, and prenatal yoga is designed to unfold the intuitive wisdom of individuals preparing for birth. Outside her professional sphere, Vanya is a loving mother to two vibrant children, an experience that fuels her nurturing teaching style and underlines the essence of care, kindness, and love she instills in her community.
Additional services: Holistic Doula
LaCresha Cunningham, LCSW (She/her)
Atlanta, GA
African American
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Maternal Mental Health Therapist
Healing Sacred Scars Holistic Wellness
LaCresha “Cree” Cunningham, LCSW is a passionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Authenticity Coach, and Spiritualist with a primary focus on mental health and wellness. With over ten years of experience in social services, Ms. Cunningham has walked in her purpose, to intuitively help heal emotional and psychological scars. She founded Healing Sacred Scars so she could assist clients as they birth new phases of life rooted in purpose. In her words, “I sit at the intersection of spirituality, mental health, physical health, and culture, creating a sacred space where healing happens in authenticity and individuality.”
Her framework rejects a "cookie cutter" approach, by utilizing culturally specific designs, clinically relevant strategies, and evidence-based practices through a holistic lens. The vision is to provide space for clients to undergo a process of growth and self-discovery through behavioral and mental transformation. The intended result is to recall one’s authentic self, heal and celebrate the journey to fulfillment.
LaCresha is currently licensed in three states and holds certificates and specialized training in military social work, perinatal mental health, and grief therapy. LaCresha is a current PhD Candidate in the esteemed Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work at Clark Atlanta University. She obtained a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, Media Arts, and Theatre at Chicago State University. She is the Mama of two spectacular sons, an avid traveler, a proven foodie, and is dedicated to lifting the vibration of the Earth through her work, writing and prayer.
Additional services: Emotional Coaching and Support, Doula Support, Group Support, Pregnancy/Infant Loss Support
Kaci Griffin (Sher/Her)
Atlanta, Ga
African American
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: FULL SPECTRUM Doula
Labor With Kaci
My passion as a birth professional is to create a positive experience for both families, children, and babies. To this end, I have experience and schooling in Social Work, a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology, and Master's Degree in Human Services and graduated as a Certified Professional Midwife. It is easiest for me to learn and develop professionally when helping others. In my past experiences working with today's teen mothers and adults, I have tried, and succeeded, in finding creative ways to keep my clients motivated during the learning process. Which is how I got started. With my background and working with Teens i realized the need for further education prior to giving birth. That’s when I decided to take doula training so that I would be better equipped to educate, advocate, and save lives with the disparities in my community.
Additional Services: DOULA
Kentucky
Mary Miller (she/her)
Louisville, KY
Black
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: BIRTH DOULA
Me.Be Baby Birth & Postpartum Services (birth business), Healing Journey Therapy Services, LLc (perinatal mental health/mental health business)
Mary Miller (she/her) is a mom of 2 very awesome kids. Mary found her way into birth work and the birthing community through personal birth trauma. Empowered by her own experiences, Mary works to offer several supports through her birth work training and certifications. Mary is a certified birth doula through DONA, a licensed clinical social worker and practicing psychotherapist in Kentucky and Indiana. Mary also holds advance training and certification in Perinatal Mental Health with Postpartum Support International (PSI) that she utilizes in her private practice, Healing Journey Therapy Services, LLC. Mary recently completed the necessary requirements to become a Certified Lactation Counselor successfully with the training of Healthy Children’s Project, Inc. and The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice.
Mary works to actively learn more about maternal health and how to best help those she works with by engaging in training often. Mary has completed training with Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (BADT) in their Full Spectrum Doula Training and Childbirth Education Training. As well as completing annual continuing education units with topics surrounding maternal health. Mary also holds educational and informative memberships with SisterSong, The Educated Birth and Evidenced Based Birth. Mary utilizes these memberships to remain diligently knowledgeable and provide inclusive support and education to cultivate empowerment with those she works with and around in the community. When she is not talking about everything pregnancy, birth and postpartum Mary enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, exercising, training jiu jitsu and eating her favorite foods and snacks! Mary Miller is a mom of 2 (1 daughter, 1 son) and married to her high school sweetheart, she has 4 sisters and an 8-year-old pug named Remi.
Additional services: Birth Doula, Mental Health Therapist
www.mebebabydoula.com
mebebabydoula@gmail.com
Alexis A. Crawford (she/hers/her)
Louisville, KY
african american
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Full Spectrum Doula
Spoil Doula
Alexis Crawford, originally from Detroit, Michigan, currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky, where she has cultivated a notable career trajectory. Transitioning from a background in cosmetology, she has become a fervent advocate for women's rights and support. With extensive experience as a hospital doula, Alexis has provided invaluable assistance to over 300 mothers and their families during the birthing process. Additionally, she operates a private doula business, SPOIL DOULA, specializing in aiding families impacted by incarceration. Her dedication and expertise in this field make her a pivotal figure in promoting maternal health and well-being nationwide.
Additional services: Doula
Www.AlexisIsHair.com
alexiscrawfordsalon@gmail.com
5026395873
Dr. Jane Grant, PT (she/her/hers)
Louisville, Kentucky
African American
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Full Spectrum Doula
Invigorate Holistic Wellness
Dr. Jane Grant, PT, DPT is a holistic healthcare professional, pelvic health specialist, and full-spectrum doula based in Louisville, KY. Dr. Grant currently serves her virtual and local community by offering specialized physical therapy in pelvic floor rehabilitation, sexual wellness, and pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise and athleticism coaching. For the past decade, she has diversified her approach to health and wellness through the study of herbalism, nutrition, meditation, yoga, bodywork practices, and somatic healing. As the founder of Invigorate Holistic Wellness, Dr. Grant strives to offer individualized care to marginalized populations through reproductive justice work, trauma-informed approaches to treatment, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ health and wellness.
Additional services: Full Spectrum Doula
invigoratehwellness.com
drgrant@invigoratehwellness.com
502-888-1758
Tiffany Bellfield El-Amin (she/HEr/Hers)
Richmond, ky
african american
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Full Spectrum Doula
The Floating Lotus Doula Network
Tiffany Bellfield El-Amin is a Kentucky native and considers herself a Holistic Full Spectrum Doula. Tiffany has been a birthworker advocate since 2006. After 10 years of serving women across the state she was then titled "doula". From hospital births to home births Tiffany’s mission is to advocate for marginalized women across the nation. Outside of birth work, she is also a death/bereavement doula. 2013 she graduated college with her Associates Degree in Science (CMA). 2019 she created "The Floating Lotus Doula" a program that captures the work "The Village" does in their community. With over 75 births, she is currently transitioning the program into a network. In 2022 she created The Floating Lotus Doula:Full Spectrum Doula Certification training program with 12 doulas in training. The Floating Lotus is an initiative under her agriculture business: Ballew Estates. Tiffany and The Village offers statewide coverage, working with local agencies and organizations to ensure all women have access to doulas and other holistic practitioners, as well as access to healthy food, safe places, and other resources.
Additional services: Senior Full Spectrum Doula
https://www.ballew-estates.org/floating-lotus-doula-services
thefloatinglotus19@gmail.com
8596849138
Shanice Nelson (she/HEr/Hers)
LOUISVILLE, ky
african american
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Lactation PROFESSIONAL
Anchored Beginnings Lactation Support
Shanice, a Louisville native, is a passionate lactation consultant and maternal health advocate. She founded Anchored Beginnings Lactation Support in 2021, offering culturally competent and evidence-based breastfeeding education. As a 2023 graduate with a BS in Maternal and Child Health, she's also a Pathway II IBCLC Candidate. In her spare time, you can find her facilitating a local New Parent Support Group, Afterglow. Active in community & maternal health organizations like ACLU's Breaking Barriers Council and CAPPA, she aims to train future lactation consultants and advocates in Kentucky. She loves building lasting rapport with new parents, babies, and all things breastfeeding. Her infectious laugh and dedication to supporting mothers and babies illuminate her aura.
Additional services: Lactation Consultant
www.myanchoredbeginnings.com
support@myanchoredbeginnings.com
5026442737
North Carolina
Jekisha Elliott, MHA, CD-L (she/HEr/Hers)
Clayton, North Carolina
african american
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Birth Doula
Jendayi Doula Services
Before stumbling upon the fulfilling world of doula work, my background involved aiding high-risk pregnant women navigating the complexities of miscarriages or stillbirths. These individuals not only grappled with the loss of their child but also faced various challenges within the healthcare system. As a community liaison, I dedicated myself to assisting them in accessing crucial community resources, including housing and transportation vouchers, pack and plays, clothing, and more. I earned certification as a birth doula through Pro Doula. In this role, I am committed to delivering both physical and emotional support that empowers women to have a positive birthing experience from their unique perspectives. Each birth symbolizes a moment of gratitude for the profound blessings that arise when parents meet their child for the first time.
Additional services: Birth Doula
https://www.jendayidoula.com
Jendayidoula@gmail.com
Alicia Walker-Patterson (she/HEr/Hers)
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Black and Indigenous American
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES:FULL SPECTRUM Doula
First Vision Birth and Family Services
Alicia Walker-Patterson, a Bay Area native with Southern roots spanning Texas, Louisiana, and the Carolinas, is a vital presence in her community. With roles as a birth worker, herbalist, and community advocate, she's dedicated to bolstering collective well-being through health initiatives and environmental justice.
Beginning her journey into community full spectrum doula services at 16, Alicia felt a deep calling to provide care for her family and neighbors. Learning from elders in faith organizing and harm reduction, she refined her skills while navigating the complexities of community organizing.
Transitioning to professional work in 2009, Alicia established First Vision Birth and Family Services in 2021, cementing her commitment to her community. Her passion springs from her family's experiences with intergenerational obstetric trauma, driving her advocacy for issues like birth justice, bodily autonomy, and equitable healthcare, in addition to voting rights & well care for the incarcerated since 2004.
Additional services: Birth & Post-Partum Doula, Childbirth Educator
Firstvisionbirth.com
info@firstvisionbirth.com
3368659909
Breanna Grant (she/HEr)
Greensboro, North Carolina
Black
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: FULL SPECTRUM Doula
Marie's Perinatal Services
Peace! I am Breanna Marie. I come from a rural town in eastern North Carolina that taught me the importance of family. I entered birth work through my passion for supporting pregnant and parenting teens, and young adults.
As a doula and educator, I believe folks deserve all the support available to them during their journeys. Through information sharing I became an advocate for Reproductive Justice and found joy in giving a voice to the Other Voices - the folks who aren’t aware of or lose sight of their choice and authority. Through my experience as a trained LAMAZE Childbirth Educator, Parent Educator, Breastfeeding Counselor, and Sexual Health Curriculum Facilitator, I share my knowledge to empower others to achieve their success. When I become your doula, I become your family. I hold space and accountability for your needs and desires by supporting you with education at each stage, offering resources for each challenge, and providing tools during each transition to have a successful journey.
Additional services: Doula and Educator
bio.site/mariesperinatalservices
mariesperinatalservices@gmail.com
Kiera Hereford (Sher/Her)
Greensboro, North carolina
Black
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: FULL SPECTRUM Doula
Speakin of Grace
Kiera Hereford is a resilient Black mama with roots stretching from Cleveland, Ohio to the southside of Atlanta, Georgia. She now thrives in Guilford County, North Carolina.
Kiera embraces revolutionary mothering, teaching, and unlearning, while working as a full spectrum doula and birth justice advocate serving Black and Indigenous People of Color, with experience as a feisty clinic escort and “the people's childcare facilitator” across Black justice movement spaces.
As a community organizer across the southeast United States during the 2015 uprisings of the Black Lives Matter movement, Kiera was determined to become a full spectrum doula after learning about the rates at which Black women die in childbirth. Kiera is currently co-chair of the NC Perinatal Health Equity Collective and serves on the NC Maternal Mortality Review Committee.
Kiera is passionate about showing up in intergenerational spaces and sharing tools/resources with community members to help cultivate joy, healing, and abundant living.
Additional Services: Full Spectrum Birth Pracitioner
Lo Bullock (She/Her)
Charlotte, NC
Afro-American
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: FULL SPECTRUM Doula
Soma Traditions
Lo Bullock is a queer femme, full spectrum birthworker, and cannabis caregiver on unceded Catawba land (Charlotte, NC). She strives to preserve southern, earth-based traditions in her practice while organizing to improve the health outcomes of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color through their reproductive experiences. In 2018, Lo obtained her B.A. in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and went on to work with youth in Morocco as a Peace Corps Volunteer. She has since worked with and consulted reproductive health and justice organizations to expand the competencies of reproductive healthcare workers, build movement surrounding self-managed abortion (SMA), and further birth justice. As a student midwife, Lo is envisioning ways to build collective care and power alongside her community, teachers, and leaders in this work across the south and beyond. To connect with Lo, email her at lo@somatraditions.com.
Additional Services: Full Spectrum Fertility, Birth, Postpartum Doula
somatraditions.com
lo@somatraditions.com
704-559-9692
Aura Love (SHE)
Charlotte, NC
African American
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES:FULL SPECTRUM Doula
Herb'N Spice, LLC & Great Mother's Birthing Services
Aura Love is a community and spiritually based Healer Priestess (Snwt) of the Ra Sekhi Arts Temple. Also, she is the Chief Master Herbalist, Kemetic Reiki Master Teacher, Alchemist and Wholistic Doula since 2013.
Aura Love obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, concentrating in Plant and Soil Sciences from Virginia State University. She continuously expands her knowledge base and craft via the School of Natural Healing and various certification programs along with hands-on experience. Her scope of knowledge and experience is in various methods of plant cultivation, soil conservation techniques, aromatherapy, herbal preparations and customizing dietary healing. Much of her research and the articles she has written are regarding the wholistic paths of healing, wellness, and improving the quality of life. Aura creates natural products from local farms, growing spaces, nature which account for up to ⅓ of the ingredients for the home and body in which their uses range from culinary to therapeutic with Herb’N Spice, LLC.
Some of the community-based programs include but are not limited to: Nature Walks, Herb’N Garden Collective, Sip’N Learn, Healing Shares, Mother’s Wellness Services, Senior Care Visits and more! Aura offers various treatments on a sliding scale basis: Energy Balancing Services (reiki), Ionic Foot Detox, Biofeedback Scans, Wellness Consultation and a host of community educational events.
It is with true passion that Aura spreads the knowledge and consciousness that we are already armed with the right tools to live a life of wellness and to overcome our perceived ailments. Taking a stand to advocate the rights of individuals to make informed choices regarding individual and family health and resources. As an innovative educator of African and traditional healing arts using energy, healing foods, herbs and preparation techniques, the goal is to empower you to take responsibility for your own health, activities and resources. Aura serves her community with great pride from the womb as a doula, through the stages of life of youth, young adults and elders. Aura commits herself, time, knowledge, and healing to all in need.
Additional services: doula and master herbalist
Racquel Washington (SHE/HEr)
Charlotte, NC
Black/ Indigenous
Birthing BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES:FULL SPECTRUM Doula
The Queen's Collective Birthing
Racquel Washington, M.A./ -shares her gifts with the world as a Birth worker, Yoga Teacher, Author, Grief Docent and Holistic Healer. Racquel is the founder and owner of The Queen’s Collective Birthing- offering a variety of products and services to support women & their families through pregnancy, birth and loss. Combining passions for advocacy, support and information, she arms her clients with the tools they need to feel empowered in their decisions on their birthing and as they begin their parenting journey even as it include grief, pregnancy and infant loss. She focuses on supporting families to achieve healing holistically, offering support in diet & nutrition, movement, mental and spiritual wellness, herbal remedies & more.
Racquel, comes to this work as the Sum Total of all of her life experiences including her own pregnancy losses, allowing her to help ease the fear and focus on the sacredness of these transitions.
Additional services: grief support and support for abortion, pregnancy and infant loss
https://www.queenscollectivebirthing.com/
Thequeenscollectivebirthing@gmail.com
Passion Smith (She,They)
Goldsboro, NC
Non Hispanic- African American
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: FULL SPECTRUM Doula
Passionate Beginnings
My name is Passion Smith. I am from the small town of Goldsboro, North Carolina. I am the mother of 3. I have been a doula since 2017. I have attended home births, hospital births, planned csections, unplanned csections, vaginal births, and even a birth on the side of the road! I really enjoy helping people who look like me get pregnant, stay pregnant, and get accustomed to their new baby. I am here to help if abortion is needed as well. I have a Masters in Social Work. I truly feel my best when I am helping others.
Additional services: Doula
Whitney Williams-Black (She,They)
Durham, NC
Black, Southern
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND services: FULL SPECTRUM Doula
Want to Be Well Doula Services
As a full-spectrum doula, Whit Williams-Black (she/they) is dedicated to serving the community. Early on in Whit’s birthwork journey, she felt the call to serve Black mamas, young parents, poor, LGWhit is also extremely humbled to have been chosen as a Grant Recipient for Ancient Song’s inaugural Juneteenth Seed Fund and the 2nd grantmaking cycle of Birth Future Foundations - Sustaining Birth Justice: Sowing Seeds for Abundance!BTQIA+, and QTBIPOC people in the South. Her goals are to one day become a community midwife and to open birth centers and community gardens across the Southeastern States of America. Whit began studying power, reproductive justice, and feminist movements in 2015. She obtained a B.A. in Gender and Women’s Studies with a minor in Social Justice in 2018 from Hollins University. Since graduation, Whit has become a certified full-spectrum doula with Ancient Song Doula Services in NYC. Whit also completed Whole Body Pregnancy Childbirth Educator training in 2021! Professionally, they have served as a Community Educator-- facilitating workshops on Reproductive Justice, Consent, and Pleasure. Whit is also extremely humbled to have been chosen as a Grant Recipient for Ancient Song’s inaugural Juneteenth Seed Fund and the 2nd grantmaking cycle of Birth Future Foundations - Sustaining Birth Justice: Sowing Seeds for Abundance!
Additional services: FULL SPECTRUM Doula
https://www.wellcarecollective.com/
whit@wellcarecollective.com
2013380102
Valon Alford (She,HER)
Durham, NC
Black
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Maternal Mental Health Therapist
Vitality Wellness Solutions PLLC
Valon Alford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator, and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician. Valon embraces a paradigm of pleasure from an intersectional approach for empowerment. Her professional experience includes work child welfare, as well as treatment of active duty and military personnel (Dept. of Veterans Affairs and DoD). Valon previously served as a consultant for the NC MATTERS (Making Access to Treatment, Evaluation, Resources, and Screening Better) program at UNC, which provides real-time perinatal psychiatric consultation, resources, and referrals for pregnant and postpartum patients throughout the state. She provided training and support to professionals, as well as clinical and patient navigation services for pregnant and postpartum women. Valon works full-time as a Clinical Program Manager with the NFL Player Care Foundation where she serves as a behavioral health subject matter expert for former players. She is the Owner of Vitality Wellness Solutions, PLLC, where she provides psychotherapy, sexual and maternal health education, and consultation. Valon received BS degrees in Human Development & Family Studies, as well as African American Studies, with a minor in Sociology from UNC Greensboro in 2009. She completed her Master of Social Work degree at Howard University in 2011. Valon obtained a post-graduate certificate in Sexuality Education and Sex Therapy from the University of Michigan in 2019. She resides in Durham, NC.
Additional services: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
https://vitalityfulfilled.com/
vitalitywellnesssolutions@gmail.com
9843775018
Whitney Coble, LCMHC, PMH-C (She/Her)
Charlotte, NC
Black, Southern
BIRTH JUSTICE CARE FUND SERVICES: Maternal Mental Health Therapist
Raising Resilience Counseling Services, PLLC
Whitney Coble, a compassionate and dedicated therapist, is the proud co-owner of Raising Resilience practice which specializes in serving black women and couples, with a particular focus on perinatal mental health. Raising Resilience practice operates in both North Carolina (NC), the District of Columbia (DC), and Georgia recognizing the unique needs of diverse communities in these regions. Whitney has extensive training and expertise in perinatal mental health, understanding the profound impact it can have on individuals and couples during the prenatal and postpartum periods. As a black woman herself, Whitney brings a culturally sensitive and empathetic approach to her practice, fostering an environment where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. Her therapy style is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, creating a safe space for open communication and self-exploration. Whitney utilizes evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches, tailored to the unique experiences and challenges faced by black women and couples. In addition to individual therapy, Whitney places a strong emphasis on relationship dynamics and offers specialized couples counseling. Recognizing the importance of a strong support system, she works with couples to navigate the complexities of perinatal mental health together, fostering healthier relationships and enhancing communication. Community engagement is a key aspect of Whitney's practice. She actively collaborates with local organizations and healthcare providers to promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and ensure that her services are accessible to those who need them. Whitney is committed to addressing the disparities in mental health care, particularly within the black community, and strives to create a practice that is inclusive, empowering, and responsive to the unique needs of her clients as black women and couples.
Additional services: Maternal Mental Health Therapist
https://www.weareraisingresilience.org/
Whitney@weareraisingresilience.org
Florida
Briana Simmons (She/Her)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida
Black
BIRTH JUSTICE Care fund Services: Full Spectrum Doula
Briana Simmons is a life cycle facilitator, creative, and advocate who is passionate about community care and mind/body/spirit attunement as a vehicle for personal and collective liberation. Originally from Kansas City, MO, she holds a B.S. in Journalism, a M.A. in International Human Rights, and several training certifications as a yoga instructor, birth worker, and end of life planner. Her work is anchored by personal practice, intuition, and working directly with clients and families, through her organization, Unearthing Tradition. Unearthing Tradition is a holistic wellness organization that exists to create unapologetic healing spaces for Black folks to exhale, especially in the midst of sacred transitions. She’s interested in what possibilities holistic wellness offers us to reimagine transitions at the beginning and end of life, as well as, the lives we get to live in between. Simply put, she wants to ensure that her clients are informed and empowered decision-makers with access to fulfilling experiences who can expect safe and healthy outcomes.
Additional Services: full spectrum birthwork, placenta encapsulation, lactation education, abortion care, bereavement support, yoga guide, SERVICES: Life Cycle Facilitator
http://unearthingtradition.com/
hello@unearthingtradition.com
Dr. Valerie Dallas, LCSW (She/Her)
Tallahassee, Florida
Black
BIRTH JUSTICE care fund Services: Maternal Mental Health Therapist
Pregnancy and parenting young children often bring on many feelings. For over 20 it has been an honor for Valerie Dallas, LCSW, to hold space for those feelings, the experiences, and the challenges of pregnancy loss, being pregnant or a parent to restore hope and envision the future. In addition, for very young children, 0-5, who have experienced stressful, scary, or painful event that is impacting their behaviors and development, Valerie works with caregivers to offer holistic support that recognizes historical trauma, honors cultural, spiritual, and faith beliefs that is affirming.
Valerie specializes in treatment for those who are pregnant and parenting young children 0-5. As a nationally rostered Child-Parent Psychotherapy Therapist and with training in Infant Mental Health, Valerie serves young children and caregivers who have experienced a trauma or feelings that impact the parent-child relationship.
Valerie has been recognized as one of Tallahassee’s Women to Know (2019) and as the Dr. Neil Boris Mentor of the Year through the Florida Association of Infant Mental Health (2023). Life has a way of throwing curve balls our way. Sometimes, parents and young children need help with managing all that life throws. On a telehealth platform, allow Valerie to offer space to offer care and treatment that can support you on your pregnancy loss, pregnancy or parenting journey.
Additional Services: full spectrum birthwork, placenta encapsulation, lactation education, abortion care, bereavement support, yoga guide, Mental Health Therapist
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/valerie-dallas-tallahassee-fl/1250017
halocandc@gmail.com
3215034202
Esther Rose Louis (She/Her)
MIAMI, Florida
Black
BIRTH JUSTICE care fund Services: Birth Doula
Metro Mommy Agency (MMA)
Esther Rose Louis, founder and CEO of Metro Mommy Agency (MMA) since 2015, is a distinguished maternal health expert in South Florida. As a certified doula, maternal health consultant, lactation counselor, and HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator, Esther excels in providing comprehensive support, including labor and postpartum care, to ensure optimal outcomes for mothers and infants.
Through her leadership at MMA, Esther addresses critical maternal and infant health issues by spearheading impactful initiatives. She actively enhances maternal care as a co-lead volunteer for the Healthy Baby Taskforce and as a consultant for the Jasmine Project, significantly contributing to lowering infant mortality rates in the community. Additionally, Esther heads the MMA Doula Mentorship program, guiding over 56 doulas across several states and fostering professional growth in the maternal health field.
Her specialized training in managing high-risk pregnancies positions her as a vital resource for mothers dealing with conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Moreover, Esther's national contributions include serving on panels like the National Committee for Quality Assurance and leading anti-racism training as a Master Doula trainer, which shapes more equitable healthcare practices.
Esther’s efforts extend to federal programs and local collaborations, enhancing public and professional understanding of doulas’ roles in healthcare. Recognized for her deep commitment and innovative approaches, Esther continues to be a pivotal figure in improving maternal and infant health, making her an indispensable support for mothers navigating childbirth and early parenting.
Additional Services: Maternal Health Consulting, HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education, and Breastfeeding While Black Support Group, Maternal Health Consultant and HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator
Calvis Jones, M.S.- MCCHW (She/Her)
Dunnellon, Florida
Black
BIRTH JUSTICE Services: Full Spectrum Doula
The Grace Walker Project For Birth Equity, Inc. (Nonprofit) The Rapha Place (Profit)
Calvis Jones is affectionately known as Mother Earth by friends and family. Before her ascension into natural medicine and birthwork , Calvis had a rich 16 year career in correctional education as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and consultant. She spent an additional two years as a public servant as a caseworker for the Florida Department of Children and Families.
For the past six years, Calvis has served her community as a birthworker and community health worker. Although she ia full spectrum doula, her passion is postpartum support. She also incorporates food as a healing modality for the clients she serves. Calvis is a member of the Perinatal Safe Spot Taskforce and is currently working with other Florida doulas to improve access to birth support services.