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Oily Doula Interviews
Evidence Based Birth After The Baby Bump (on IG) Well Connected Twin Cities Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder 
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I am a certified birth doula, childbirth educator, pelvic steam facilitator, doula trainer & mentor and lactation champion with 20 years of working with youth and families in the non-profit realm.
Serving families in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, I love helping parents realize their strength and ability. It is my desire to help families understand their rights and options so they feel empowered to advocate for themselves. I truly believe children are a gift from God and the birthing process is nothing short of a miracle. I know I was created for this beautiful work. I have attended over 150 births. I have spent two decades working to support healthy families. My career has included working as an after-school program director, healthy relationships/sexual health educator, community connector for an elementary school, homeless shelter co-facilitator and leading teen mission trips. Originally from Cleveland, OH, I moved to Minneapolis in 2014. I enjoy spending time with others, watching TV /movies, eating good food and relaxing on the beach. My favorite things in life revolve around relationships with others! Trainings, Certifications and Affiliations: 2017 *DONA International Birth Doula Certification *Spinning Babies Training *Everyday Miracles *Childbirth Collective 2018 *HypnoBirthing Doula Training *Red Cross in CPR/First Aid *Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss *Lamaze International Instructor training 2019 *Evidence Based Birth® Instructor *Modern Doula Education Postpartum Doula Training 2020 *BRAVA Core and Pelvic Floor Certification *MN Healing Justice Network 2021 *The Black Course Lactation Certification *Certified Lactation Educator *Spinning Babies Training *Vaginal Steam Facilitator Course *MN BIPOC Birthworkers 2022 *Body Ready Method *Breech Without Borders *Neonatal Resuscitation Program *PAIL Advocates (Pregnancy and Infant Loss) Every child deserves to be loved and every family deserves the birth experience they desire! |