Ranelle Hawkins
Ranelle Hawkins
Ranelle Hawkins
About me
Hi, I'm Ranelle but you can call me Rae. I am the momma of three little loves, and the wife to a husband who is so loving, supportive and equally compassionate about women's rights and birth work as I am. I love life and the human body has always amazed me, so much that biology was my major at the University of Akron. If I’m not researching something birth related, listening to birth related podcasts, watching birthing videos, or using my voice to bring awareness to the blaring maternal mortality and health rates and disparities, I’m chasing my three babies, or at a sporting event with my hubs! My my drive comes from my calling, my passion comes from my own experience. While always desiring to be a birth worker from a tiny tot, as an adult, I experienced two devastating losses, and two very traumatic births. Seeing how broken the system is and how intense I had to advocate for basic care was so deeply disappointing and beyond scary, especially as a black woman. I have made it my life's mission to leave an imprint in birth work that defines positive changes in birth outcomes.
Certification and training
Certified Perinatal Doula (2023)
Specialties
Languages
English
Service introduction
Offering labor, birth, birth photography, and overnight postpartum care in and surrounding the Pittsburgh area.
Packages
Ratings and reviews
Rae was incredible. She made sure my wife always felt supported and never forgot to check in on me too, which meant a lot. Even after the delivery, she stayed present and continued to be there for us. We were so impressed that we’ve already secured her for baby number two!
- Kerri K.
Rae provided exceptional support and advocacy, helping both my husband and me have an empowering VBAC experience. Her knowledge prepared me for labor, and she ensured my voice was heard and that we felt fully supported throughout.
- Vyette A.
Working with Ranelle brought me such peace of mind. Her expertise and advocation really was worth it. I really appreciated how she made sure I was informed, and slowed the pace of the room down when providers seemed to be speaking fast. She also reminded me that this journey was mine. The power she reminded me I had such a vulnerable yet sacred space made me realize just how much I needed her. She was like a calming storm. I knew I was safe because she was there. Outside of my partner I fully trusted her.
- Mercy S.
Ranelle is an amazing doula. She’s very passionate and so helpful. I was able to achieve an unmedicated VBAC with her support and I know I couldn’t have done it without her.
- Susan S.
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