Sherri, The Zen Doula

01/07/2026

💔 This is a tragedy….

And we are devastated.

Dr. Janell Green Smith was a midwife, a scholar, and a fierce advocate for Black maternal health. She died from childbirth complications while giving birth to her first baby at just 31 years old.

She knew the system. She worked inside it. She fought to change it.
And still, it failed her.

This is heartbreaking and unacceptable. Her death is not an anomaly. It is the result of systemic racism and failures in maternity care that continue to put Black birthing people at risk, regardless of education, income, or expertise.

We mourn Janell.
We hold her baby, her partner, and her loved ones close.
And we recommit to the work she dedicated her life to.

Birth justice is not optional.
Black maternal health cannot wait.
Her legacy demands action. 🖤

01/02/2026

Happy Holidays! ❄️ ☃️

12/10/2025

Denmark is moving away from the “cry it out” sleep training method, largely due to pressure from over 700 psychologists who signed an open letter citing harm to infant emotional development, leading the Danish board to reconsider its guidance, emphasizing responsive care and secure attachment as healthier alternatives.

Studies find consistently ignoring a crying baby can negatively impact their brain development, increase stress hormones like cortisol and can even affect their future emotional health.

Babies communicate their needs by crying, and ignoring these cries can lead to prolonged periods of stress, causing a rise in cortisol levels. Elevated cortisol levels can negatively impact brain development, brain structure and a baby’s ability to regulate stress even later in life.

Consistent responsiveness to a baby’s cries helps them develop a sense of security and trust in their caregivers. This can lead to a more secure attachment, which is crucial for emotional well-being, healthy social relationships and brain development.

Babies are not trying to manipulate their parents when they cry, they are communicating their needs and attempting to establish a connection. Responding to these cries is critical for building a strong bond and promoting healthy development.

12/07/2025

❤️this!

12/05/2025

I’ll be there! Can’t wait!!! 🤎

When Austin musician Ghislaine “Qi Dada” Jean became a mother four years ago, she expected the experience to be overwhelming. What surprised and saddened her was how little cultural language and art existed in Texas to help her make sense of it. https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-12-04/qi-dada-ghislaine-jean-black-divas-maternal-health-austin-tx-pbs-performance

12/01/2025

Don’t go through the Winter without support! ❄️ 💪🏽

11/29/2025

11/28/2025

My Thanksgiving started with a special delivery! 👼🏽🍼💕

My WARRIOR Mama client brought her GORGEOUS baby girl Earth side via emergency C-section and it was FAST!!! Both mama and baby are thriving and absolutely perfect! 🙏🏽✨

I’m blessed beyond measure – amazing family, a career that makes my soul do cartwheels, AND Baby H had the divine timing to arrive just early enough for me to make it home for turkey! Talk about perfect timing! 💛🤎

Welcome Earth side, Baby H! Thanks for not making me miss Lexie’s DELICIOUS Mac n Cheese! 😂✨ This Thanksgiving is one for the books! 🙌🏾💕👶🏽💫

🦃 💫💛

11/24/2025

I love this! ❤️

Jeanine Valrie Logan has made history as the visionary behind Illinois’ first Black-owned birthing center — a milestone born out of faith, ancestral healing traditions, and a deep commitment to community care. Inspired by Hoodoo, the African American spiritual practice rooted in resilience and holistic healing, Jeanine reimagined what birth could look like for families on Chicago’s South Side. Her journey began as a midwife determined to confront the stark disparities in maternal health that disproportionately affect Black women. Guided by both medical training and cultural wisdom, she set out to create a space where expectant parents could feel safe, supported, and seen. That dream became the Chicago South Side Birth Center — a welcoming, midwife-led facility offering cozy birthing suites, lactation support, wellness programming, and wraparound care tailored to the community it serves. Jeanine’s vision has already extended beyond the center’s walls. In 2021, she co-authored legislation expanding access to birth centers across Illinois, ensuring that more families — especially in underserved neighborhoods — can experience birth in dignity and safety. Her work is more than health care; it’s a movement to reclaim birth, honor tradition, and empower future generations. By weaving ancestral wisdom into modern maternal care, Jeanine is transforming lives and proving that healing begins when community and culture lead the way.

11/23/2025

Maternal mortality awareness post

11/22/2025

Oh my goodness. SOOOOO CUTE!!! 🩷💚🩷💚🩷💚

11/20/2025