About me

As a certified doula of color with extensive training in lactation support, birth, postpartum care, and infant feeding (including baby-led weaning), I am deeply committed to providing safe and empowering care for women and all birthing individuals. Recognizing the historical disparities in modern medicine for women of color, my practice centers on ensuring you, your baby, and your family feel secure and well-supported throughout your prenatal, birthing, and postpartum journey. I reside in the Milwaukee area but am willing to travel within the state of Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

Certification and training

Lactation Support for Doula, The African American Breast Feeding Alliance (2024)

Doula Care, Doulaing the Doula (2024)

Postpartum Doula Care, Doulaing the Doula (2025)

Postpartum Doula Care, Doulaing the Doula (2025)

Infant Feeding, Doulaing the Doula (2025)

Birth Doula, WiDOCC and Doulaing the Doula (2024)

Specialties

Languages

English

Service introduction

As a certified doula, I offer compassionate and holistic support throughout your journey, from pregnancy to early parenthood. My services are designed to empower you, ensure your comfort, and advocate for your needs. I am particularly dedicated to creating a safe and respectful experience for women and all birthing people of color, acknowledging and addressing the disparities that can exist within modern medicine. Prenatal Support: Informational Support: Providing evidence-based information on all aspects of pregnancy, labor, birth options, postpartum care, and infant feeding. Emotional Support: Offering a listening ear, reducing anxiety, and building confidence as you prepare for birth and beyond. Birth Planning: Assisting you in creating a personalized birth plan that reflects your wishes and preferences. Partner Support: Including your partner in the process and offering guidance on how they can best support you. Lactation Preparation: Discussing your feeding goals and providing initial information and resources for successful breastfeeding or formula feeding. Birth Support: Continuous Labor Support: Providing continuous physical, emotional, and informational support throughout your labor and birth. Comfort Measures: Utilizing techniques such as massage, counter-pressure, breathing exercises, and positioning to help manage discomfort. Advocacy: Helping you communicate your needs and preferences to your medical team. Partner Support: Offering guidance and encouragement to your partner so they can actively participate in the birthing process. Creating a Calm Environment: Helping to create a peaceful and supportive atmosphere for labor and birth. Postpartum Support: Emotional Support: Providing a non-judgmental space to process your birth experience and navigate the emotional adjustments of new parenthood. Physical Recovery Support: Offering comfort measures and practical assistance to aid in your physical healing. Infant Feeding Support: Providing hands-on assistance and guidance with breastfeeding, formula feeding, and addressing feeding challenges (informed by my Infant Feeding Certification and Lactation Support for Doulas training). Baby Care Basics: Offering support and education on newborn care, such as diapering, bathing, and soothing techniques. Household Support: Assisting with light household tasks, meal preparation, and sibling care to allow you to focus on bonding with your baby and your recovery. Baby-Led Weaning Guidance: Providing information and support as you transition to solid foods with your baby. Connecting with Resources: Linking you with relevant community resources and specialists as needed. My Commitment: As a woman of color, I understand the unique challenges and potential biases that birthing people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community may face. My commitment is to provide culturally sensitive, respectful, and empowering care that centers your well-being, your baby's health, and your family's needs. You can trust that you are in safe and capable hands.

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