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Hi, I’m Jennifer (she/her)

I am a birth and postpartum birth worker that provides continuous emotional, physical, spiritual, and educational support in the prenatal and postpartum period. My journey into birth work began when I was pregnant with my first child. At this point, I didn't really know much about birth or my own body at all. The more I learned, the more I grew to have respect for the body and for the process of labor and birth. Being pregnant opened the way for me to tune into my body in deeper ways and also brought me back to the ancestral ways we've traditionally cared for women/birthing people centuries ago.

Before entering birth work I worked as a college and career counselor, in many ways having the same role of providing information, advocacy, and continuous non judgmental support for people as they embark on a transition. I was naturally drawn to this work because I had the same desire to support families, particularly those that our system often leaves behind, with the knowledge and options they have to make informed choices about their birth experience and have access to the quality care they deserve.

My goal as your birth support is to normalize the process as much as possible and to make space for you to find your inner strength and voice throughout this journey. My approach is intuitive, holistic, and tailored to each client's individual needs. I offer breath, meditation, vocalization, movement, counterpressure and other relaxation techniques to support people on their journey. I believe that everyone deserves the right to be seen, heard and have the space to learn to trust themselves through this very intense, transformational time.

I share more about myself and my work on this podcast!

Trainings & Mentorships

  • Ancient Song Full Spectrum Doula Training - Facilitated by Chanel Porchia

  • Manhattan Birth Doula Mentor Program - Mentored by Emilie Rodriguez and Myla Flores

  • Conscious Birth Collective Mentorship Program - Mentored by Nicole JeanBaptiste

  • Certified Lactation Support Counselor - Facilitated by Lea Rivera

  • "Mothering the Mother" Ancient, Holistic Postpartum Doula Training - Passed down by Mama Ma'at

  • Grandma’s Hands Pregnancy and Postpartum Herbs & Nutrition - Passed down by Divine Bailey-Nicholas

  • Whole Body Pregnancy Childbirth Education Training - Facilitated by Erika Davis

  • Black Sisters Birth Academy Birth Assistant Training - Facilitated by Christina Jemine

  • Holistic Midwifery Mentorships - Facilitated by Whapio & Nubia Earth Martin

Writings

Sometimes I write for fun! In addition to my blog, check out some of my pieces below and head to wellspringwords for more inspirational words from women of color.