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Greetings beautiful people,

I’m Aisha Muhammad. I am a dedicated birth and Postpartum doula as well as a committed student midwife. In addition to this, I am the proud mother of two wonderful and independent children Zay and Cammi. Prior to birth work, I served passionately as a New York City a Police Officer for 15 years to bring about a positive change and equity in my community. Transitioning to birth-work, has been an incredibly fulfilling experience for me and Im honored to play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of families.

Language: English

Training and/or Certification: anti-racism, lactation support, CPR, midwifery, placenta encapsulation, aromatherapy, TENS unit for pain management, Perinatal mental health, Social work

LGBTQIA+ Birthworker

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I have had the pleasure of working with Giving Austin Labor Support (GALS) and its collaboratives for about three years, providing childcare and doula support to families in the BIPOC community. My primary goal is to help families access maternal, mental, and respite care without the additional burden of childcare. I started by providing general childcare services and later expanded my skills to include on-call childcare and doula services. My passion for learning and improving the support I offer continues. I love working with children and enjoy caring for them and their families. I aim to share my knowledge and assist each family and child based on their specific needs. As a committed doula and childcare specialist, I am always

available to help families and children navigate their transition without hassle. I am proud to be a

mother of three adult children and one fabulous 14-year-old grandson.

Language: English

Training and/or certification in: Lactation Support, CPR Training, Birth Story Processing, Addicton CounselIng

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My name is Anté and I am humbled to be a part of such a beautiful and breathtaking work. I have been called to reproductive justice work for most of my life but I learned I could make a difference as a doula shortly after starting my perinatal clinical rotations as a nursing student. My dream is to continue my nursing education and specialize in midwifery to be able to provide comprehensive birth support and care in clinical and non-clinical spaces.

Language: Spanish, English

Training and/or Certification in: Anti-racism, CPR, Birth Story Processing, Perinatal Mental Health, Licensed Community Health Worker, First-Aid Certified, Boldy B.L.U.E. trained, Worked with Black Mamas ATX and Healing Hands Community Doula Project, Student Nurse, Artist

LGBTQIA+ Birthworker

Body Positive

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I am a full spectrum doula serving folks in Austin, Texas. I've been supporting GALS birthing folks and families navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum since May 2022. I received my doula training through Doula Trainings International and Giving Austin Labor Support in 2021. I have been engaged in the beautiful and ever unfolding learning around this work ever since. My aim in my role as a doula is to support people to be in connection with their innate power, dignity, and deep knowing as they move through the reproductive experiences and transitional periods in their lives.

Language: English

LGBTQIA Birthworker

Training or Certification in: Anti-Racism

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Cecilia Hogan is a licensed social worker who worked with young mothers at LifeWorks for 8 years before becoming a mother and beginning her work with GALS. She now connects with pregnant people incarcerated at the Travis County jail providing perinatal and birth support. She also speaks Portuguese and enjoys working with Portuguese speaking doula clients!

Language: English, Portuguese

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Hello,

My name is Darrian Dowden, I am a black birthworker who has recently joined GALS. I completed my doula certification in June 2024 and have always been in awe of the birthing process. As a child, I was always mystified by the way birthing people's bodies grew and made space for their children and my curiosity and wonder about how they entered this world. I thought about becoming a nurse or even an OBGYN but those roles did not call to me in the way that I knew I needed to of service until I discovered the role of a doula. My role as your doula will be getting to know your goals and fears around birthing while empowering you to make the best decisions to achieve the experience you desire!

Language: English

Training and/or Certification in: Anti-racism

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Genesis Green (she/her) is a certified Labor and Postpartum doula through Doula Trainings International. She is a passionate birthworker and childcare professional who has supported birthing persons and families of Austin for nearly 7 years. Genesis believes in and fights for bettering birth outcomes and supporting the beautiful birth of new parents through strong advocacy, evidence-based education, and empowerment. She advocates for gender-affirming care, reproductive justice, LGBTQIA+ rights, and active anti-racism. Her work is founded in intuitive care and encouraging all birthing persons to believe in their ability to birth, while also supporting all birthing person’s choices completely with no bias or judgement. Genesis has worked with children and families in many different capacities such as; a vocal/bass instructor to kids ages 3+ for 5 years, a pre-school teacher, nanny, and a children’s self-defense and anti-bullying instructor. Outside of her work with her own LLC and G.A.L.S, Genesis enjoys; playing music professionally, sustainable living, nature & travel, vegan food, plants, her dogs, and time with friends and family. She is currently studying with Stillbirthday to receive her Bereavement Doula certification, and is also a childcare specialist. 

Language: English

Trainings and/or Certifications: anti-racism

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In my day job, I work as a data analyst for a sexual and reproductive healthcare organization. I am passionate about empowerment through knowledge and enjoy sharing insights from this work with clients!

As a birthworker, it is my mission to nurture and validate a birthing person's inherent wisdom and power. It is an honor to support all of GALS’ clients, in particular those in non-traditional family structures, those with ambivalence about their pregnancies or who have been forced to carry pregnancies to term due to lack of access to abortion, and gender non-conforming birthers. I view my role as that of a mediator between birthing people and their care team to facilitate a collaborative and dynamic birthing experience.

Language: English, Spanish

Training and/or Certifications: anti-racism

LGBTQIA+ Birthworker

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I am a lifelong caregiver. After ten years as a nanny I moved into birth doula-ing because I wanted to be able to really support new parents in some of the busiest and most hectic moments of their lives. As a queer woman I also had a lot of friends whose unique family situations made them nervous about a hospital birth. I wanted to be able to be there and support them while also affirming whatever journey they might have been through to get to birth. I love being there for the highs the lows and the kinda boring wish I could just take a nap moments of birth. To share in the joy and bring new life into the world is incredible and I am so blessed to be able to help.

Language: English, French

Religious: Protestant Christian

LGBTQIA+ Birthworker

Trainings and/or Certifications: anti-racism, CPR training

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Passionate about bodies, movement, transformations, and play. My journey towards birthwork began with a journey of my own body, trusting movement and self-expression through the body to heal, feel, create, and empower. My approach to birth is shaped by the principles of trusting the process, holding space for whatever comes up, bearing sacred witness, and steadiness. Birth, to me, is a primal, physical, powerful, sensual, and even spiritual experience. I love that this transition weaves together all aspects of self. In addition to birthwork, I'm involved in the local farmers market scene. I'm very interested in food and sustainable food practices, and currently work for a local mushroom farm. Somatic practices and intuitive dance practices are some of the ways I play and create. And nature is where I recharge and rejuvenate.

Language: English and Spanish

Training and/or Certification in: Spinning Babies

LGBTQIA Birthworker

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I am doula Leanna, a full spectrum doula and childbirth mentor. Birth work, for me is activism. It is community care. It is facilitating reproductive justice for all. My own birthing experiences birthed newness in me, transformed my humanity and informed the way in which I practice in this space. My core values are inclusivity, anti racism and cultural sensitivity. Meaning, I welcome all people, all identities, all abilities, and all relational configurations. I intentionally practice within that framework of support and am committed to continued learning and unlearning, acknowledging my biases and working towards transformative justice in action.  Full spectrum care for me is expansive in its range; This means I support all outcomes and all reproductive choices, including but not limited to both spontaneous and elective loss. Your journey is your own and I will be there to walk alongside you. I provide non-judgmental care to support you physically, mentally, and emotionally. You will feel empowered to make informed decisions in an environment where you feel safe, seen, and heard.  When we work together, I hope you consider me a companion throughout your journey; Holding space and bearing witness with curiosity and love… so much love.

Language: English

Training and/or Certification in: Childbirth Education, Spinning Babies, Birth Story Processing, Birthing From Within

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Hi! My name is Macey and I wanted to become a doula in order to help women feel supported/advocated for. I love to help those in need whether it’s animals, children, or adults. If I can do anything, I want to give love and support in this life. Providing for mothers is another area for me to do that. I can’t wait to train for the jail birth program as well. Some words to describe me: funny, non judgmental, hype-woman, kind, accepting, and a great listener.

Other facts about me

-two kids

-married

-animal advocacy/rescue

-went to school for drug abuse counseling

-huge movie fan

-give great massages

-terrified of bugs 😂

Language: English

Training and/or Certification in: Lactation Support, Spinning Babies, CPR

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My name is Nadia Yamini Freeman, and I am a Birth and Postpartum doula. I've been a doula for over 2 years now, and have supported 15+ mamas in their labors, births, and postpartum journeys. I trained with reputable organizations (DONA, IDI) to be a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula and a Certified Lactation Support Counselor (CLSC). Born and raised in Austin, I grew up swimming, riding horses and playing music. I still do those things in my free time, as well as playing with my two dogs and performing with my band. I love to paint and write, often drawing inspiration from my time as a birthworker.

My mission as a birthworker is to help birthing people transition from passive observers of birth, to sovereigns of their births and bodies.

Language: English

Trainings and/or Certifications: anti-racism, lactation support, CPR, DONA CLSC, Birth as a Ritual

Folk Witch

LGBTQIA+ Birthworker

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To me, being a doula means being many things: a companion, a listener, an advocate, a guide, a resource, a provider of snacks, a pair of loving hands, and a reminder that there is no “right way” to walk the path of pregnancy or parenthood. I’m here to ensure that your voice is heard, your body remains yours, and to be a source of light (and laughter) in the haze of uncertainty.

I believe in full-spectrum support, informed choice, and thoughtful advocacy for pregnant people and their families.

I completed BADT’s Full-Spectrum Doula Training in 2023 and Mamasana Vibrant Woman’s Birth Companion Training in 2018. I’m also currently enrolled in BADT’s Full-Spectrum Doula Training for another round.

When I'm not serving the birthing community, I enjoy exploring new nature trails with my family, practicing yoga, and digging for treasures at the Goodwill bins. A mother to a five-year-old, I'm a parenting nerd and love discovering how I can parent with more presence, understanding, humor, wonder, and patience.

Language: English

Training and/or Certification: anti-racism, full-spectrum doula BADT

Culturally Jewish

LGBTQIA+ Birthworker

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I am a mother of two beautiful kids and dual military family (I’ll be retiring soon). I work full time as an special education inclusion/intervention teacher and private care for special needs families. I have been assisting families with private birth support for 8 years and will soon be providing support as a certified Bereavement Doula. My goals are to inform and provide a more holistic experience to birthing people and their families, civilian and military.

Language: English

Training and/or Certifications: anti-racism, bereavement/loss, Stillbirthday

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I go by Pronouns She/Her. I have 2 boys Elementary/Middle school aged. Have worked in healthcare field for 13yrs as a Medical biller and coder with my side passion of being a doula. ( I have assisted over 14 births and 3 abortions since 2000) I am currently a SAHM and am also homeschooling my kids; Gathering donations from our community for our Storage Unit & Helping run the Free Community Baby Showers.

I was called to Birth work at a young age starting my Freshman year of High school.. Growing up in disadvantaged predominately all Minority area in East Austin. I had my first friend have a child at the age of 14yrs old and I was by her side through her long delivery (32hrs) and from that moment I knew this was the place I belonged. I wanted to provide full support when others felt they had none. This work allows me to continuously heal through the past trauma of my own 1st birth and ensure that no one goes through what I did. GALS nurtured my soul in 2014 and helped be a wealth of support for my 2nd birth and ensured I birthed exactly how I wanted All Natural. Now I thrive helping the same organization that gave to me.

Language: English

Trainings and/or Certifications: anti-racism

LGBTQIA+ Birthworker

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I believe that every birth is unique, and I honor that each birthing person is the true expert of their own experience. My role is to help create a safe, nurturing space where you can fully trust your body, connect with your intuition, and make informed decisions that align with your values. Whether you're planning a home birth, birthing in a hospital, or navigating any other environment, I am there to support you every step of the way.

A key part of my role is advocacy. I am committed to ensuring your voice is heard and that your choices are respected. I will help you navigate decisions, provide information, and support you in communicating your desires to your medical team. I’m here to make sure you feel confident in your decisions and fully supported in your choices, no matter what path your birth journey takes.

Whatever your birth looks like, I am honored to walk this path with you, helping to bring new life into the world with love, respect, and unwavering support.

Language: English

Trainings and/or Certificatons: anti-racism, CPR training, aromatherapy, CPR, Active Listening, breathwork, grounding rituals

Pagan

LGBTQIA+ Birthworker

Body Positive

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I am a mother of 5 (affectionately referred to as “The Circus”), and I was called to birthwork having been deeply shaped by my own wildly diverse birth experiences. I have worked as a music therapist, songleader, homeschool teacher, veggie and chicken farmer, volunteer, and activist. My passions in recent years have led me to plant based nutrition certification, yoga teacher training, continued volunteer work with individuals with disabilities, and becoming a full spectrum doula. I value the power of the village and deep connections with others to learn and grow in compassion and inclusivity. My empathic model of care guides me to uplifting and empowering others with a sense of agency. I believe in the power and beauty of humanity in the way we offer love and service as we uplift one another. Caretaking is my love language, and nurturing others through the joys and challenges of life transitions is my passion. I love bringing comfort and creating sacred spaces and special memories for and with others.

Language: English

Training and/or Certfications: anti-racism, lactation support, childbirth education, CPR, disability advocacy and programming, music therapy, yoga teacher, plant-based nutrition certfication, full-spectrum doula (DTI)

Religion: Judaism