About Jaya

I was born and raised in the Bay Area and I am the middle child to two brothers. I grew up in a tight-knit family filled with mostly women so pregnancy was around me my whole life. I was always there when family members came home helping care for them and the baby in whatever I could. I started out as a pre-school teacher and a special education teacher’s assistant, both roles I enjoyed. I did my first official doula training in 2018 and immediately knew I had found my place. Learning about the birth disparities black women face and personal experience from my own birth made my drive to help women of color come alive. I have a special interest in breastfeeding as well and I hope I can help more women and people have successful breastfeeding journeys. As an aspiring midwife and I know that being a doula will help me in my journey there. I became a birthworker because I want to help other birthing women and peoples experience power in their birth and postpartum time. When I had my daughter I had some of my power taken away from me and I want to help other birthing women and people know their rights so that can never happen. I chose this path because I want to make sure they feel loved, protected, well informed, and heard. I see it as my responsibility to my community to be of service and purposeful in the care I provide.

Childbirth Educator services

Currently offering prenatal education, virtual birth support, hands on postpartum care, and lactation counseling.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Sumi's Touch full spectrum doula training (2016)

Education

Associates in social science (2024)

Languages

English

Credentials

CBE CLE

Specialties

Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Support Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Childbirth Education High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Positive Thinking Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care