Edoukou Aka-Ezoua

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Birth & Postpartum Doula
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5.0
About me

I have always been passionate about making sure people feel supported and cared for in various capacities. My job as your doula is to provide holistic and comprehensive doula care that acknowledges the physical, mental, social, and spiritual factors that can impact the birth and postpartum journey. I practice from a person centered perspective where your needs, values, agency, and desires are at the forefront. Whether you're birthing in a hospital or at home, or just need someone to hold your baby so you can take some time for yourself, my job is to help you feel supported and care for in your perinatal journey so you can thrive.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Women & Gender Studies (2017)

Masters in Social Work (2019)

Certification and training

Full Spectrum Doula Certification - Doula Trainings International (2023)

Perinatal Doula Training- Uzazi Village (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

Maternity Care Coalition

Community Doulas of South Jersey

Philadelphia Alliance for Labor Support

Credentials
CD (DTI) MSW
Specialties
Birth Doula Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Multiples Natural Birth Newborn Care Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Abortion Doula Care Breastfeeding Support Healthy Eating Infant Care Labor Doula Motivational Interviewing Pain Management Postpartum Life Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Teenagers Tweens
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Horizon NJ Health UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Keystone First
Service introduction

Nurture + Thrive Holistic Doula Care provides perinatal doula services such as birth doula care, childbirth education classes, perinatal doula coaching (you want the perinatal support minus the in person doula support), and postpartum doula care.

Packages
Nurture + Thrive Package: Comprehensive Birth & Postpartum Support
This package includes: Access to N+T’s digital resource library, filled with valuable information on childbirth and postpartum topics. Continuous communication during pregnancy via email, text, or phone during business hours. Expert referrals to community resources and evidence-based information upon request. 3 one hour in-person prenatal visits to discuss your birth + postpartum plan / preferences, comfort measures, and labor rehearsal 24/7 on-call availability beginning two weeks before your estimated due date. Continuous, in-person labor support at your chosen birth location, from active labor through 1-2 hours after birth. 1 one hour postpartum home visit to assist with recovery and adjustment during the early weeks. Ongoing phone, email, and text support for the first 12 weeks of postpartum. Save 10% on doula services if you take a childbirth class with me !
$1,900.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Care + Support
Breast/chestfeeding/infant feeding support (referral to a lactation consultant if needed) Referrals to community resources and evidence based information as needed and/or requested Caring for your baby so you can rest Light housekeeping Assistance with after-birth healing (birth processing, providing encouragement / affirmations, preparing sitz baths, etc.) Organization of supplies and different living spaces Support with basic newborn care (bathing, feeding, diapering, soothing) Sibling support Troubleshooting common challenges that occur during the postpartum period Support in developing routines and systems Meal prepping and planning Accompaniment to appointments, support groups, shopping, etc (subject to doula availability) Postpartum Packages Each package includes two 4-hour shifts per week, scheduled weekly, and must be used within the timeframe indicated. You can choose shifts that work best for your family: Morning: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Need extra support at night? Overnight doula care is available for $55 per hour, limited to 1–2 nights per week (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM), and can be added to any package. Subject to doula availability.
$700.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
10
5.0

Edoukou was a fantastic prenatal doula. She was backup for my birth doula, who had a planned vacation right before my due date. While she didn't end up needing to be there at the birth (baby came on the due date!), Edoukou attended two prenatal meetings. She was particularly helpful with my birth preferences document--she helped me edit it down and gave me (hugely helpful) tips about how to talk with my providers in advance of the birth. She also helped me plan out my post-partum month, which is a specialty of hers. Definitely recommend!

- Amanda

5.0

My husband and I loved having Edoukou as our birth doula! This is our first child and Edoukou was knowledgeable, kind, and made herself available to answer my questions. She came to our appointments with ideas for birthing positions, birth plans, resources for stages of pregnancy, and I was able to meet her "back up" doula. My labor/delivery did not go as planned, so we were really happy to have her support there as well. I'd highly recommend!

- Lauren Rutherford

5.0

We had the pleasure of spending our first few weeks postpartum with Edoukou and it was such a great experience! We quickly felt very comfortable and trusting of her and she made those first few weeks so much easier on us! She helped immensely around the house with food prep, laundry, and chores to help in my overall rest and recovery. She also helped give us rest by looking after our newborn while we napped! I couldn’t recommend her enough.

- Catherine Matthews

5.0

I never write reviews, but this was my first pregnancy and Edouku was with me throughout it all she really supported me .She allowed me to use her yoga ball to prepare for labor I was able to take it home. She sent me Google Docs that were very helpful that we went over together .She always spoke with me very politely. She was there anytime I needed her. When it came to advocating for my rights at the hospital she truly excelled when they were about to give me Pitocin when I was not ready no one noticed in the room but her and put a stop to it instantly. I was out of it but she stayed up with me, talking to me, comforting me, and even rubbing my back she also captured the moment that I wouldn’t have if it wasn’t for her .Edouku is truly the best Doula. If I have another child, I will definitely be returning to her. Thank you so much you don’t understand how much I appreciate you. It’s emotional writing this, My heart melts thinking about the experience I was able to trust her, and she did not break that trust which is very rare in this world Thank you so much for helping bring my son into the world and helping me during post part

- laila jones

5.0

I can't recommend Edoukou enough! Her warmth, knowledge, and unwavering support made such a difference in our birthing journey. She provided incredible guidance every step of the way, ensuring I felt empowered and informed. Her ability to create a calm, reassuring environment is truly a gift. She was an amazing person to lean on during labor, advocating for our needs every step of the way! To top it off she was able to capture the most special photos of our baby during birth. If you're looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable doula, Edoukou is phenomenal!!

- Nakshidil Sadien

5.0

Nurture + Thrive Holistic Doula Care EDOUKOU is a fantastic Doula! Her Child Birth Education classes are top notch and provide you with everything you need to know. She is knowledgeable, informed and her classes are very refreshing! Trust me Nurture + Thrive is the complete package!

- malika frank

5.0

I can’t rave enough about what a beautiful soul Edoukou is! She is so well educated and does an amazing job explaining all things birth. She is so kind, caring and patient, she really knows how to connect with her clients and meet their needs! I would 1000% recommend her to anyone seeking education, support, and advocacy during their birth!

- Amber Baughman

5.0

Edoukou helped our family so much during the early postpartum days! Since it was our second baby we really needed more support with household type tasks like cleaning bottles, doing the baby's laundry, meal prep and tidying our house after the end of the day. She took direction really well and anticipated our needs. She is a wonderful doula and truly made my postpartum experience the second time around!

- Adena Einfrank

5.0

Wonderful experience with Edoukou! She is thoughtful, easy to talk to, and knowledgeable. She put me at ease and was very good at communicating throughout pregnancy but also great at adjusting to my style of communication, depending on how I was feeling / how often I wanted to check in. Highly recommend!

- Jordan Berger

5.0

Edoukou was a great doula to have by my side during the birth of my first child. She went above and beyond to make sure I had everything that I needed tom make my birthing experience memorable. She was also great post partum to care for my son while I got some very well needed rest. I would highly recommend her services. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!

- Yaba P.

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