BIRTH DOULA JOY

04/18/2025

This was a great article.

Dr. Farrington- co-founder & executive director of the BLACK COALITION FOR SAFE MOTHERHOOD teaches Black women to use the acronym ACCT.

A= ask questions until the answers are understood
C= Claim their physical & mental space
T= trust their bodies
T= Tell your story (during care, birth, after birth, and during any healthcare encounter).

Remember, you deserve to feel safe & heard under care.

(link to full article in the comments)

04/12/2025

Black Doula Day🫶🏾.

I realized that this birth was #11 for me. While that number may not be high, I do not take any of my clients lightly. It is with a grateful heart that I thank ALL my clients. Also, to the many women who have reached out to me for support or advice, I am glad that I could be a safe space for you.

My journey has been full of different experiences, which is molding me into a better doula after every birth. Being a doula during covid taught me that . I had no other choice but to educate my clients and then virtually watch them use what they were taught. GET THE EDUCATION IF NOTHING ELSE. **IT MATTERS**

As my journey continues, I just want to thank everyone for all the love and support during this journey.

04/08/2025

NEW LIFE....🤰🏾

Birth/pregnancy is literally one of the most intimate moments one can have. I am always honored when someone asks me to be apart of their journey.

35 hrs of labor to bring in this bundle of joy. My heart is full & God is good❤️🙏🏽. Mom definitely had a room full of support🫶🏾💪🏾.

03/28/2025

Thank you to❤️

🌸 Tag a Doula, Thank a Doula 🌸

Doulas are the unsung heroes in birth rooms across our communities. Today, we honor their labor of love, their calming presence, and their fierce advocacy.

💜 Know a doula who’s changed lives? Tag them and say THANK YOU.

Commissioner Donna Miller proudly celebrates the doulas of Cook County and beyond. Your work is life-giving and life-saving.

03/11/2025

This happens a lot more than it should. It's so sad. 🥲

03/10/2025

After so many hours virtually, we finally met up today for a little one on one time.

Putting a little bit of that childbirth education class into action. We worked on some breathing techniques & comfort measures. And I snapped a picture of dad practicing his hip squeezes ❤️🤣. If it's not one thing I love, it's a 🫶🏾. We are getting so close, and everyone is getting excited. Although a little bit nervous, we talked about some ways to begin building a positive mindset about birth. 🥰

LADIES BELIEVE IN YOUR BODIES, IT'S BUILT FOR BIRTH💪🏾.

02/03/2025

HELLO ALL, DOULA J IS HERE TO SAY HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH🖤💚❤️✊🏾✊🏾.

AFTER ABOUT A YEAR OFF, I AM WORKING ON GETTING BEING INTO DOULA MODE. PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME WITH ANY DOULA SUPPORT INQUIRIES: 🫶🏾

09/22/2024

Happy Sunday.

So, transparent moment. I took a small break from doula work (posting about it or making content) because this journey as a small business owner isn't always easy🙏🏽. And I got super busy with other things,not allowing me to put 100% into my business. If I can't give it my all, then I won't do it. But, I am currently working on getting out of my head and doing what needs to be done💪🏾.

Of course, I still do background work because at the end of the day, people know that they are free to reach out to me for any kind of advice related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. As always, I take pride in people reaching out to me, and I am happy to be a safe space for many🤎.

With that being said. I won't be accepting any new clients or having any childbirth education classes until next year❤️. As I'm working on getting things back up and running on my end. I am focused on getting a new business website up and running and also updating my childbirth class.

DON'T WORRY YA'LL, DOULA J IS STILL HERE. THANK YOU TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT ON THIS JOURNEY🫶🏾.

AND TO ANY OF MY PAST CLIENTS, YA'LL ALREADY KNOW HOW I AM COMING 4 YOU🤎🤎🤎🤎 💪🏾💪🏾.

08/04/2024

🥰🥰

Amir - exclusively breastfed until 12 months. Even when I sent him to his granny when I went back to work, I pumped.

E'moni- whewww, she was clingy and breastfed until 15 months, then drank want I had stored out of a sippy cup because she wouldn't take a bottle🤣🤣.

Breastfeeding was such a joy. I encourage it and will support and guide anyone who chooses it. It's not always easy, but it's always worth it🫶🏾.

06/21/2024

My doula work is ongoing.

I am in the process of getting my website updated. As well as getting my childbirth education classes back up and going (hopefully by Aug).

There is so much going on... but I promise Doula J is still here. I oftentimes get DM's pertaining to breastfeeding or about tips for labor. So, I am glad that I am a safe space for women to come ask questions.

I recently received a message from a young lady whom I had helped about a year ago. It touched me ❤️. I couldn't be there in person with her (located in another state), but we spent about 1 hour creating a birthing plan for her 2nd birth. With the education she got from me in an hour, she took that and rocked her birth out. So, I am forever grateful she reached out to me. It reminds me often that even if one can't/doesn't have a doula present, a doula can still be of great help.

I can't wait to meet (virtually) this new little
bundle that's on the way. ❤️

05/12/2024

Sending my love to all on this Mother's Day. 💐🫶🏾

03/11/2024

Listen... this was literally me. I used music during both of my births. Whether I was walking around, on the birthing ball, or in the bed, I had my jams playing. I got induced with my daughter (2nd pregnancy), but I still somehow managed not to use any pain meds🥴. I literally have a video of me getting stitched, holding my baby girl, with my music still playing in the background (like Kelly Rowland said)🤣.

Doula J tip: I advise all of my clients to make a music playlist. Rather, you use it or not. It really doesn't matter. Have it available, and sing whatever gets you through each surge/contraction. I've had clients go from r&b to gospel music, from gospel music to trap music🤑!! I am not here to judge!! If I know the tune, I'm singing with you, and if you want to shake a tail feather while singing/rapping, we can do that too🤣 😁.