Shanti Fatou

Verified
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
11 years of experience
5.0
About me

Shanti is often described by her peers as genuine, reliable, nurturing & supportive. These are also the qualities that make her a great doula. Her belief is that all women deserve a pregnancy & birthing experience rooted in education, advocacy, equity and holistic wellness. She will soon be a certified full spectrum doula and childbirth educator through Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings. She studied Maternal & Child Health Education at Howard University. Shanti currently works as a Family Engagement Specialist at the Maternity Care Coalition in Philadelphia. ​ Her interests in this work began during the birth of her first niece when she was 9 years old. It was clear to her early on that she had a purpose in birthwork. She has supported hospital births as well as birth centers and assists both medicated and unmedicated births. When she isn’t working, Shanti is an avid traveller and loves the arts. She also enjoys being a dog mom, spending time with loved ones and staying active with yoga & dance. She is a fluent Spanish speaker and is currently learning French.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Maternal & Child Health Education (2017)

Certification and training

Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (2022)

Credentials
CBE
Languages

English

Service introduction

One of the biggest ways to combat the common fears and anxieties around welcoming a new baby to the world is through advocacy, education and support. This is where I come in. I believe birth should be an exciting and empowering experience for all.

Packages
Birth Only
Includes the following: 3 prenatal visits 2 postpartum visits 24/7 on call starting at 38 weeks Ongoing support, education, resources, etc. Birth support
$1,000.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Only
Includes the following: Up to 8 hours of overnight support Minimum of 4 hours daytime support -assistance with feeding, baby chores, meal/milk prep, light housekeeping, etc. Ongoing support, education, resources, etc. Lactation support Tips for newborn care
$40.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

Shanti is awesome! She helped us out overnight when we were desperate for sleep. She knew exactly what to do and even helped get out baby down for a long stretch of sleep! I highly recommend her

- Eliana N.

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