Dr. Doula's Services 

“10 THINGS EVERY AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BIRTH"
​For pregnant women, fathers/partners, support people and those who feel 'called' to the childbearing year
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10 THINGS is a one hour, one-on-one video session with Dr. Doula about birth that includes fundamental knowledge that is important for birthing mothers and their support people to know and consider while preparing for birth. It includes information about modern practices and those that represent a context that acknowledges African American women’s strong birth traditions within U.S. culture. General topics covered in “10 Things Every African American Woman Should Know about Birth” are:
  • From Back Then to the Here and Now
  • The Medical Side of Birth
  • Invisioning Your Birth
  • Integrating Traditions 
  • ​The Ultimate Mommy/Baby/Daddy Bonding
"SANKOFA"  BIRTH AMBASSADOR
Sankofa Birth Ambassador Workshop has been birthed from a need Dr. Doula has noticed among African American women and other women of various cultures who may express a "call" to birth. There is no single path to begin birth work for those who wonder, "What is the next step?" This virtual workshop introduces individuals to the modern birth world, while honoring traditional, indigenous contributions, and helps you to find the right fit in the big picture of birth work.  

FOR BIRTH WORKERS 

PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS 
Dr. Doula provides private 50 minute consultations by phone and video call for birth workers. 

FOR SUPPORT PEOPLE

SANKOFA BIRTH GATHERINGS
​Home gatherings are for pregnant mothers, partners, close family and friends who are preparing to support birthing mothers throughout the childbearing year. Whether deciding to host an exclusive gathering for pregnant moms, a get-together for support people, or a combination of birthing parents and their partners, a Sankofa Birth Gathering is sure to leave all who participate better prepared for birth and confident in their abilities to manage the childbearing year. Sankofa Birth Gatherings accommodate up to 10 people and last for approximately 2 hours.

These gatherings involve:
  • Topics from “10 Things Every African American Woman should know about Birth”
  • Labor Management Practice
  • Body Awareness & Skill Building Exercises
  • ​Practice with using Sankofa Wraps for postpartum care​

FOR PREGNANT MOMS

PRIVATE VIRTUAL BIRTH MENTORING
​Prenatal support that begins as soon as you know you are pregnant! 
Participating in a “10 Things Every African American Woman Should Know About Birth” Virtual Hangout is the first step in the mentoring process with Dr. Doula. Beyond basic information, some mothers desire Birth Mentoring and Birth Preparation, but are limited by the number of people allowed in the birthing room. Or mothers might prefer only specific people to be in their birthing environments. The Birth Mentoring Package undergirds mothers’ and support persons’ efforts to become better equipped for birth, while also allowing them to have a personal resource for information and virtual assistance throughout the childbearing year.

Private Virtual Birth Mentoring (Full)
Includes:
  • “10 Things Every African American Woman Should Know about Birth” Session and Resource Guide
  • Explanations of birth options
  • Reference to pregnancy and birth resources
  • The birth mentor as a personal resource for birthing mom and partner 
  • Messenger/email access 
  • One scheduled 30 min phone call each week
  • One scheduled 30 min video call each month
  • ​Phone access during labor for support people and birthing mom​
Private Virtual Birth Mentoring (Basic)
Includes:
  • “10 Things Every African American Woman Should Know about Birth” Session and Resource Guide
  • Messenger/email access 
  • One scheduled 30 min phone call per week
  • Phone access during labor for support people and birthing mom

Single Birth Mentoring Session
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DOULA SERVICES

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FULL PREGNANCY BIRTH MENTORING & DOULA PACKAGE

​Full Doula Services
The Full Pregnancy Birth Mentor/Doula Package includes:
  • Accessibility to your Birth Mentor for phone, email and text support during pregnancy
  • Explanation of birthing options
  • References to pregnancy and birth resources
  • 1 ½ hour private Birth Preparation sessions with support people 
    • 3 sessions if contracted by 27 weeks
    • 2 sessions if contracted by 32 weeks
    • 1 session if contracted after 36 weeks
  • (birth positions and comfort measures)
  • Mommy Blessing for the mother with up to 10 family/friends, pregnancy support people (if contracted by the 27th week of pregnancy)
  • Support for your decisions
  • Access to phone support during early labor
  • Doula on-call for birth (2 weeks before and after estimated due date)
  • Arrival of doula within 1 – 2 hours of being requested (depending on location).
  • Continuous in-person labor support once active labor begins.
  • Efforts to facilitate a comfortable labor environment.
  • Continued support for 1 - 2 hours after the baby’s birth.
  • Assistance with initiating breastfeeding.
  • A postpartum visit to your home within five (5) days of your baby’s birth to provide lactation consultation and answer questions that you may have about your birth and the care of your newborn.
  • ​One (1) Sankofa Wrap Postpartum Session to include: one (1) Sankofa Wrap, mother pampering relaxation techniques, belly wrapping, demonstrations of baby carrying, and symbolic waist beads.​
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POSTPARTUM SESSIONS & BELLY WRAPPING SERVICES
For birth, belly, baby and beyond...

Sankofa Wrap Sessions include:
  • Mother pampering with relaxation techniques that prepare her postpartum body for belly wrapping (about 45 min)
  • Demonstration of how to carry the baby in the front and on the side using the baby wrap​
  • Belly wrapping with demonstration
  • Sankofa Birth Wrap included
Dr. Andrea Little Mason (Dr. Doula) offers transforming  presentations at workshops and conferences. You can arrange to have Dr. Doula speak at your next event by clicking the button below to inquire.