About This Course
In this course you will understand the changes your body will make when you are near your birthing time. You will journey through the 3 different stages of labor understanding the childbirth process and how to maintain a positive mindset throughout each phase.
What You Will Learn
You will be given the tools to eliminate your fears around birth and gain trust in your natural birthing instincts.
Your partner will learn how to keep you comfortable and support your birth vision, how to advocate on your behalf.
You will learn about evidenced based birthing rights/options.
Meet Your Instructor, Donna the Doula
Donna has dedicated the past 10 years to serving her community as a fertility specialist, birth doula, and postpartum doula. In that time, she has supported over 100 births, 50 postpartum clients, and taught a countless number of workshops. Motivated by her own birth trauma, Donna is committed to offering trauma-informed care plans that prioritize the emotional and physical well-being of each client.
She received her Bachelor’s in Neuroscience from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia—where she continues to live and serve—and completed her doula training under the esteemed Black midwife, Shafia Monroe, at the International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC). Donna’s work centers on improving maternal health outcomes within Black and Brown communities through education and advocacy.
In addition, she is certified in Reiki for birth workers and Crystal Therapy, further expanding the holistic care she provides.