Holistically Anjel The Doula

Holistically Anjel The Doula Wife and mother of 8. I’m a CNA, trained massage therapist, doula, childbirth and lactation educator.

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Why did I choose to serve as a doula?

I was always fascinated by healthcare and have been in the field almost 20 years. I got interested in birthwork in my early 20’s when I found out about doulas and learned that this role exists, I knew I wanted to become a doula. It took me some time to get it done as I have a family of my own I’m a wife and mother of 8 naturally birthed babies. It feels like something that was always a part of me and it's bloomed over the years. The most high gave me a purpose for this work and a passion for serving. He led me down this path, and it’s a beautiful one as you help welcome a new life earth side. Doula work is a beautiful fulfilling profession. While I focus a lot on education in nutrition and women's health, I love coming alongside the mama’s and doing the hands-on work with them throughout their birth journey in a holistic way 🖤

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WHO NEEDS A DOULA?

Anybody who wants one. Whether single or you have a husband, you can benefit from a doula. Whether planning an unmedicated, vaginal delivery or a planned c-section or anything in between, I can assist you. You may especially benefit from a doula if you are nervous about birth, don’t want to be left alone during labor, don’t have a supportive partner, live away from family, struggle with depression or anxiety, or need support to have a birth without pain medication (🖤🖤🖤🖤which is my personal favorite due to my natural birth experiences with my 8 children🖤🖤🖤🖤). If you would be more comfortable having someone stay by your side who is very familiar with birth that will support you however you need it and guide you through the process, hire me as your doula.

It is a luxury to have your own personal consultant and support professional for your birth. Pamper yourself. You deserve it. A doula is worth the moola. Of all the times you are worth treating special, giving birth is the time to take care of you. A birthing woman should be pampered. Your birth and your support throughout the birth journey is worth investing in and it’s an experience you’ll never forget so why not make it GREAT🖤 I do offer a ”CAN DO” payment system and am open to bartering/trading as I understand at times the inability to financially fulfill my services and still want to SERVE YOU 🖤

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THINGS I DO NOT DO

🛑Replace or substitute for a midwife - I’m a support person while a midwife is a medical care provider

🛑Provide medical care, take vitals, or monitor fetal heart tones etc…

🛑Make health decisions for the client
or encourage to go against medical advice from their chosen provider or from the hospital staff

🛑Speak on behalf of the client

🛑Replace the dad or any family member (or good friend)

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THINGS I DO🖤

🖤Prepare you and your partner for birth

🖤Provide support physically to the mother, emotionally to the couple, and guide the husband/partner in supporting the laboring woman

🖤Inform of resources and know what's available in the community

🖤Offer education, though it is still recommended to take a childbirth class which I also offer

🖤Help you improve your communication with your care team (if needed)

🖤Teach you how to advocate for yourself

🖤I support all types of births in the hospital or a birthing center. I also attend home births (though OFTEN the presence of a midwife is required).

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Here is some information on what I do as a birth doula. I’m a professional support person for a birthing woman and her family. I offer birth preparation and provide physical and emotional support during labor and delivery plus the early postpartum period. During pregnancy, I will help you prepare for the birth and make plans to reach your goals. During birth, I offer support through physical support methods, emotional support, and can guide your partner in ways to be involved or lead support. During postpartum, I stay for a little while after the birth and then follow up with at least one appointment after the birth. I also provide lactation support. As a professional doula I have gone through a training program and am always continuing my education to Midwifery.

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My goals are to:

🖤educate “black” women about their reproductive health and prepare them for birth

🖤improve outcomes in maternal health

🖤improve outcomes in infant health, particularly breastfeeding

🖤continue the work of maternity care being more family-centered

🖤inform “black” families of patient rights and advocate for patient-led healthcare with informed consent and respected decline

🖤support “black “ women and families in their birth experience

🖤build a stronger community of educated “black “ women who will in turn grow change in their communities and the generations to come

The most high gave me this job to help improve these outcomes :

“Black “ Maternal and infant mortality and morbidity
“Black “ Public health statistics
“Black “ Community health
“Black “ Mental health
Taking care of “black “ women
Nurturing “black “ families

How do I do that?
By educating and supporting one “black “ woman at a time, it makes a difference for her and it makes a ripple touching those around her. Change birth care for one “black “ woman and you will change it for her children too. “Black” mothers impact generations. Improve the birth experience for one and you may ripple the effect to her family and friends. A pine tree grows one at a time, but when the wind carries the pollen that creates seeds new growth is formed. Over the years, you can grow an entire forest from what was once a bare field. One tree can grow a forest. Nurturing one “black “woman can grow a community of “black “women who are educated, supported, empowered, and go out to sprout into their own agents of growth. Cultivate wellness holistically. That’s what I want to do.

I want to reach “black” individuals, families, communities, and ultimately reach “black “ women around the world with education and support.

That is the reason I serve as a doula.

Doula work is not easy. Birth is not easy. Birth is a passage, a woman’s act of bringing forth life into this world. It is laborious work and it is powerful work. I am always in awe of the strength of “black “ mothers, the power of “black “women, the greatness of birth. To serve as a doula is to come alongside “black “ women going through this experience.

My job is to teach.
My job is to grow.
My job is to coach.
My job is to instill confidence.
My job is to encourage.
My job is to hold safe space.
My job is to tend to the needs of the bearers of life.

While all areas of healthcare are important, women’s health is truly special.

I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve in this role.

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Detroit, MI

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+13134857851

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