Prenatal Baby Care

Shante Ferguson

December 8, 2021 by

Shanté is a mother of 5 sons, two grandsons, and one granddaughter. I was a pediatric medical assistant for 14 years, and before that, I was a caregiver for an elderly couple. So my call to serve and support people was recognized early in my life. Being a mother and caring for others has always made my heart smile, and that’s just one of the many reasons I know I was meant to do this work.

I come from a big family; my grandmother on my father’s side had ten children and 33 grandchildren, and the list grew. She is the one that raised me, so I was always around lots of families. She fed the neighborhood homeless people and would get blankets, hats, gloves, and socks whenever she could go for them. For holiday meals and even Sunday dinner, sometimes it was very usual for us to have extra heads at our table. I share that information with you because the caring gene is deeply rooted in me.

It was a difficult decision for me to walk away from medical assistant work to try my own thing, but, I’ve got to be honest, it was the best thing I’ve ever done next to having children and marrying my soulmate. When I’m supporting families through my doula work, breastfeeding assistance, or placenta encapsulation, it is a feeling that I can only describe as genuine happiness for me and for whomever I am supporting because I know that I am giving them my all.

My work doesn’t feel like work, I get butterflies every time the phone rings, and I know it’s time to support a family no matter what time it is. I don’t know if that magical feeling will fade once I’ve been doing this work full-time for a while, but I certainly hope not. My hobbies are plants, meditation, and caring for/supporting others.

When I took the doula training, I remember thinking, “Great, I’m about to be in a room full of tree huggers”. It was nothing I expected, and two years later, I hugged a tree for the first time, and my soul knew that I had been missing this magical gift from nature. I encourage people always to embrace trees, especially if they’re into nature.

Shante is available by appointment on any of the following Doula Services/Packages:

Private Baby Care Basics Class
Doula on Demand
Personalized Full Services Labor Doula Services
Team Labor Doula Services
Planned C-Section
Welcome Baby Home Package
Baby Care Basics at Home

For Labor or Postpartum services, please select the location as “VIRTUAL.”

You can enter your Estimated Delivery Date in the calendar to view Doula’s availability.

Then complete Momease’s client intake form, and a Momease Representative will contact you to confirm Doula’s schedule and set up an interview.

Janna Martin

December 8, 2021 by

My passion for birth work began early, inspired by my mother, who was a childbirth educator. When my husband and I were expecting our first child in 2002, we prepared with Bradley Method classes. The knowledge and confidence we gained through that experience shaped my desire to help others navigate the transformative transition into parenthood.

In 2011, I became a certified Bradley Method instructor and birth doula, and in 2019, I added postpartum doula certification through DONA International to support families beyond birth. My goal is always to empower parents, helping them build confidence in their choices and their ability to care for their newborn.

As of 2025, I’ve had the privilege of supporting nearly 70 families through labor and/or postpartum care, and teaching well over 100 families in childbirth education classes. In 2024, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from George Mason University, and I look forward to continuing my work in maternal and infant health as a registered nurse.

Private Childbirth Class (In-Person or Virtual/Home)
Doula on Demand
Team Labor Doula Services
Welcome Baby Home Package
Baby Care Basics at Home

Akilah Witherspoon

December 8, 2021 by

I provide prenatal, labor, and postpartum support and bring unique skills and experience to my work. I started my journey as a birth worker in 2016 after completing the Perinatal Community Health Worker Training Program with Mamatoto Village in Washington, DC. I went on to certify as a Perinatal Family Support Worker and helped mothers and families navigate pregnancy while addressing issues such as domestic violence, housing instability, and food insecurity. Through that work, I learned how to help families create realistic family goal plans, locate and access community resources and advocate for themselves. As of May 2024, I have completed over 35 births.

In addition to labor and postpartum support, I offer anticipatory lactation guidance and breastfeeding support, childbirth education, placenta encapsulation and tincture services, and birth photography. I have years of experience working with families with multiple children and toddlers and have worked with families to monitor child development and strengthen parent/child interactions.

I serve families because I was called to. Before entering birth work, I was pre-med and intended to become a medical doctor specializing in women’s reproductive health. However, after giving birth to my daughter, I was led to become a birth worker and doula. Through my own experience and the experiences of the families she served, I have learned essential things for a peaceful and uncomplicated birth experience. I believe a positive birth and postpartum experience is a right, not a privilege, and I know how to empower families to advocate for themselves.

Akilah is available by appointment on any of the following Doula Services/Packages:

Private Baby Care Basics Class
Doula on Demand
Personalize Labor Doula Service
Sibling Doula Package

For Labor or Postpartum services, please select the location as “VIRTUAL.”

You can enter your Estimated Delivery Date in the calendar to view Doula’s availability.

Then complete Momease’s client intake form, and a Momease Representative will contact you to confirm Doula’s schedule and set up an interview.

Vanessa Hanible

August 30, 2021 by

I have been a Birth & Postpartum Doula since December 2015. My experience working with women dealing with domestic and sexual violence allowed me to see the importance of educating and empowering women throughout many stages of life. Many families are unprepared for the adjustment to parenthood. I enjoy helping parents to navigate the emotional, physical, and relational changes that occur after the birth of their baby. I have trained in Perinatal Mood Disorders & Anxiety to assist clients in identifying normal or concerning hormonal and emotional changes during the postpartum period. In 2021, I became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultation (IBCLC). I have experience supporting birthing folks during birth, infant care, breastfeeding, parenting education, self-care, and postpartum recovery. I have helped almost 60 families in their homes in the DC metro area in the past six years.

I am an IBCLC, Birth & Postpartum Doula. My first experience with childbirth was in 2013, helping my cousin labor until 9cm before she had an unplanned cesarean section. I felt my cousin was not given the time or the support needed throughout her pregnancy and birth. That experience taught me the importance of women having proper education and support to feel empowered during pregnancy and birth. I believe that childbirth is a powerful and transformative experience. I enjoy watching mothers become empowered by birthing their babies.

I graduated from Tennessee State University with a Degree in Public Health. I trained through Mamatoto Village in the Fall of 2015 as a labor/postpartum doula and breastfeeding coach. I have assisted clients who have planned & unplanned cesareans and medicated and unmedicated vaginal births. Since becoming a doula, I have trained on Spinning Babies, Perinatal Mood Disorders, Healthy Parent-Child Interactions, and Lactation. In addition, I have led childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care classes, educating hundreds of families in the past six years.

Vanessa is available by appointment on any of the following Doula Services/Packages:

Private Childbirth Class (In-Person or Virtual/Home)
Doula on Demand
Personalized Labor Doula Program
Personalized Full Services Labor Doula Services
Planned C-Section

For Labor or Postpartum services, please select the location as “VIRTUAL.”

You can enter your Estimated Delivery Date in the calendar to view Doula’s availability.

Then complete Momease’s client intake form, and a Momease Representative will contact you to confirm Doula’s schedule and set up an interview.

Carolyn Alexander

July 12, 2021 by

I am a Breastfeeding Basics Instructor, Certified Childbirth Educator and Labor Doula In the last ten years.

I’ve attended over 530 births ( 93% Vaginal delivery rate, 3% Vbacs, and 4% csections) and have taught over 3000 expecting parents in childbirth classes.

I’m certified in Rebozo techniques and certified Breastfeeding and Lamaze trained educator.

Also a certified childbirth educator with International Childbirth Educator Association in 2010.

I’ve delivered at DC Area Hospitals. I’m now living in Denver and will start accepting clients in 2023.

I welcome the opportunity to work with you and your partner and to attend your baby’s birth.

Carolyn is available by appointment on any of the following Doula Services/Packages:

Private Childbirth Class (In-Person or Virtual/Home)
Private Baby Care Basics Class
Doula on Demand
Personalized Labor Doula Program
Personalized Full Services Labor Doula Services
Planned C-Section

For Labor or Postpartum services, please select the location as “VIRTUAL.”

You can enter your Estimated Delivery Date in the calendar to view Doula’s availability.

Then complete Momease’s client intake form, and a Momease Representative will contact you to confirm Doula’s schedule and set up an interview.

Jasmine Wigfall

August 14, 2024

Carolyn Alexander

My name is Jasmine. I am a team doula, herbalist, and tea company owner! I received a B.A. in Political Science from Virginia State University and an M.B.A. from Strayer […]

Callie Hodge

August 14, 2024

Carolyn Alexander

My name is Callie Hodges. I’m a Team doula working with Momease. I’m a certified doula and completed my certification in March 2023 with CocoLife I have had the privilege […]

Regina Jenkins

April 4, 2023

Carolyn Alexander

Regina is a mother, doula, peer counselor, and student nurse. My journey in birth work began watching my mother serve the women in our community. She was the first Black […]

Samuel Rodriguez III

April 4, 2023

Carolyn Alexander

Samuel “Sam” Rodriguez III is a CPR instructor for Momease. He uses his experience as an EMT in DC, Emergency Room Technician at Providence Hospital, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital […]

Tim Blake

April 4, 2023

Momease

I’m Tim Blake, a CPR/AED/FA Instructor Trainer I work for several training centers throughout the region. I am certified in the following: American Heart Association National Council Safety Association American […]

Jennifer Zeitler

December 9, 2021

Carolyn Alexander

Birth advocacy and empowerment are my jam. I strive to encourage birthing families to gain practical knowledge and amplify intuitive body knowledge. Doulas’ work is more to me than back […]

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