Doula Profiles
Tanita Council, Birth and Postpartum Doula
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Pregnant woman need a support system of woman to support them with labor and delivery as well as postpartum. There are too many traumatic births and if I can lower the cortisone of a mom while being her support than my job is done. I am a Certified Lactation Counselor. I have been a Doula since June 2019 and have interest in vBac births. I also have interest and training in breastfeeding support, LGBTQ families, placenta encapsulation, rebozo. I have attended births at Mercy Medical and Baystate Medical Centers. I am traveling from Springfield, MA and don’t mind traveling up to 90 min each direction. |
Shanice Smith, Birth and Postpartum Doula
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I know how overwhelming, scary, and delighted it feels to be pregnant. Having a doula at my only child's first birth made my first birth feel enchanted, guided, and wholesome. I hope to pay it forward to the community, which provided me with the resources to have a doula, and ultimately raised me. Doula work is very intimate, genuine, and time sensitive.
I am a childbirth and breastfeeding educator. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I am also certified as a birth doula as well as a postpartum doula since May 2019. I have attended births at Baystate Medical Center. I am willing to travel within 30 minutes from Westfield, MA. |
Charisse Davis Diaz, Birth and Postpartum Doula
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Doula work is important to me because birth is a precious gift. Being a part of that emotional and physical dynamic, empowers the family to focus on the birth of their baby. It is a blessing to see and be a part of the Miracle of Life. Having support every step of the way telling you," you got this" is more than just a powerful statement. It's a powerful state of mind! Every women should be empowered with that kind of support! Let’s take this journey together!
I am an advocate and social worker for the Healthy Families Program through SquareOne for the 12 years. I am also CPR/First Aid certified. I have been a Doula since 2019 with training in baby wearing, rebozo, single parent support, trauma informed care and breastfeeding. I have attended births at Baystate Medical Center. I am willing to travel within and 15-20 mile radius around Springfield, MA. |
Tyrra Minto, Postpartum Doula
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Becoming a parent is one of the hardest and most selfless things you can experience in life. It is always good to have hands-on, helpful support the first few weeks after the birth of your baby. For unbiased empathy, practical advice and a reminder that self love is as important as making sure your baby eats, email me!
I am CPR/First Aid certified. I have interest in working with individuals suffering from substance abuse disorder, single parents and birth with multiples. Anyone in need of support are encouraged to contact me regardless of what "category" they can relate to! I am willing to travel within and 15-20 miles outside of Springfield, MA. |