Doula In The City

04/17/2025

Are you interested in exploring a career in midwifery? Register to attend "Exploring Pathways to Midwifery," an event in collaboration between the University of Michigan's School of Nursing and Birth Detroit, happening May 9th at 5pm at Birth Detroit. Limited Spots are available, so register today! Click the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/MidwifePathway.

09/02/2024

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Recent funding from the state and the creation of our new hospital-based doula program - the first of its kind in the country - is successfully expanding access to doulas for women of color.

“We have the highest maternal and infant mortality rates, 2 - 3x higher,” our maternal infant health equity director Dr. D’Angela Pitts said. “Having a doula — someone who looks like you that can advocate for you when you're not being heard — can decrease those adverse outcomes.” Learn more about our lifesaving doula services: https://bit.ly/4fWL1C6

08/27/2024

We are hosting a FREE mini childbirth education class!! Please share with or tag any pregnant persons who may be interested!!

Registration Link: https://www.northstardoulas.com/event-details-registration/free-childbirth-education-class-1

08/27/2024

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Please join us to celebrate Birth Detroit's 4th birthday, and the ribbon cutting of the brand new birth center! Enjoy dancing, tours of the birth center, and fun for the WHOLE family! Save the NEW date, October 13, and stay tuned for more info!

04/18/2024

It’s been amazing working along Dr. D'Angela Pitts building out Henry Ford Health’s hospital-based doula program. More mothers need access to doula care as we continue to fight for maternal health equity.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/health/2024/04/16/henry-ford-health-program-aims-to-help-mothers-survive-pregnancy/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHcVBFzzkRVuKXlpuWLdhzNi4deLEES_SkeIQJI-sGyLVbTR_BkFouj1KwA_aem_AYYyGXD7d_lRoB1phTyk6RlzmvLYxgxAu7SyzpdXSDqHLFSCcFVp1uZEo_F4RdurxnU

04/12/2024

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𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. North Star will be highlighting amazing and compassionate doulas we are grateful to walk alongside for World Doula Week.
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𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝑨𝒍𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒔, 𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝑳𝒆𝒙 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒂 𝑰𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚: A wife and mother of three, 2 boys & 1 girl. I am a certified birth doula and clinical social worker. I have been doing doula work for years but currently in my third year as the owner of DITC. In addition to my business, I currently work at Henry Ford Health as the Doula Supervisor for the new hospital-based doula program, making doula services accessible to more families; the first of its kind. It has been an amazing journey. I love birth work and advocating for families to have the best possible birth experiences. Everyone deserves a doula.

I entered birth work as a result of my own birth experiences, specifically my first birth that turned into a traumatic event. I never wanted my family and friends to experience what I did so I started helping friends prepare for birth.

✨Favorite quote/affirmation, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

✨Pre Birth: Before I walk in every birthing space, I pray for protection, a healthy mom and baby, understanding, and peace throughout the journey.

✨Favorite tool in my doula bag: The CUB and TENS unit

✨Favorite Place to Travel: Jamaica

✨Best concert: Renaissance Tour, of course

✨Advice/Encouragement for birthing person: Trust the process, Trust your body, and Be Confident in the decisions you make, even when the birth plan changes.

✨Practice Self-Care/Rest: Deep Tissue Massage and buying a new lipstick and liner combo

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