Meet Jessica F. - DMV Team

Where are you originally from and why did you become a doula?

I am from Maryland. I saw the statistics of how Black woman are 3 to 4 times more likely to experience birth complications during labor and birth and I wanted to do my part to change that outcome.

Do you specialize in a particular area of newborn care?

Sleep Training.

What do you enjoy about working with new families and newborns?

I love seeing their lives change from before to after and it makes a difference for the better.

If there was one thing you wish everyone knew about doulas (birth or postpartum), what would it be?

That doulas really cool and help you transform your life into motherhood or parenthood.

What do you hope to bring to a Birth?

Positive energy, affirmations, and whatever the birthing person desires.

What are some organizations that are near and dear to you?

The Humane Society.

What is your favorite book/author/movie/band? Why?

The Alphabet Versus The Goddess. It brings so much clarity to the world we live in.

What do you enjoy outside of Doula work?

Yoga and watching Netflix

Do you have any favorite quotes or poems?

"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."-Maya Angelou

If you could have any super power, what would it be?

Time Travel

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