Team Doula

Callie Hodge

August 14, 2024 by

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 of assisting and attending 10 births from prenatal to postpartum. My holistic approach to birth support includes not only physical assistance during labor and delivery but also emotional support and guidance throughout the entire journey of motherhood.

My mission is to provide holistic, compassionate care that empowers mothers and families throughout their birthing journey. I am committed to offering a safe, nurturing, and informative environment, ensuring each mother feels supported, informed, and empowered. My multifaceted skills and deep empathy enable me to support individuals and families through diverse and challenging circumstances, embodying a holistic approach to care and well-being.

Additional Certifications and Experience:

Certified Community Health Worker: Dedicated to promoting community health and safety.

Mental Health First Aid Instructor: Trained to provide initial support in mental health crises.

CPR/AED/First Aid Provider: Equipped to handle emergency health situations.

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 name is Janna Martin, and I am excited to join Momease to support families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

My interest in birth started as a child with a mom who taught Lamaze classes. My husband and I took Bradley classes in 2002 before the birth of our first child and used what we learned there for the births of the other three children.

I was certified as a Bradley teacher and doula in 2011 and have enjoyed teaching over 100 couples since then. I have had the privilege of attending four births as a labor doula and look forward to expanding my experience with the mentorship of Momease.

My work as a postpartum doula began with a childbirth class client who reached out when she started experiencing postpartum depression three months postpartum. I realized there was a gap between the preparation for labor and birth and postpartum. I wanted to offer continued support and education to families beyond the birth of their baby. I was certified as a postpartum doula with DONA in 2020.

In 2021, I felt an undeniable call to pursue becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife and have started that exciting journey.
My husband Cory and I live in Alexandria with four children, three boys, and one girl. I enjoy trips to the beach with my family, going for walks, sweaty workouts, tap dancing, theme parks, and serving in my church community.

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

Private Childbirth Class (In-Person or Virtual/Home)
Doula on Demand
Team Labor Doula Services
Sibling Doula Package
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.

Abiana Patton-Toure

December 7, 2021 by

She originally started as a student, shadowing births with Carolyn Alexander. She’s since Abiana Patton-Toure is a D.C native, who has been practicing as a doula with Momeone 35+ births on her own. Her passion for reproductive health and empowering autonomy during pregnancy and birth has led her to pursue her Bachelor’s of Science in Midwifery at Midwives College of Utah. When Abiana is not assisting clients as a doula, she may be found working as a student midwife at BirthCare & Women’s Health. She enjoys raising her one-year-old daughter, gardening, learning about herbal medicine, and working on her business: Little Lotus Herbals.

Her philosophy of practice is that birth is a normal, physiological process. She encourages natural labor patterns and supports and advocates on behalf of her client’s desires. She uses the rebozo, spinning babies techniques, knowledge of normal childbirth, various physical exercise, breathing techniques, aromatherapy and massage all to enhance comfort during pregnancy and labor & delivery.

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

Doula on Demand
Personalized Labor Doula Program
Personalized Full Services 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.

Jasmine Wigfall

August 14, 2024

Carolyn Alexander

My name is Jasmine. I am a student 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

Momease

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 […]

Siena Butler

April 4, 2023

Momease

Siena Butler is a DMV native and was called into birth work through the birth of her first child when she was 17. Unfortunately, she was left with little support […]

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 […]

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