Who am I?

My Name Deshawna Sommers I have a deep need to help families during pregnancy gain knowledge, during birth feel safe physically and emotionally, and support correct bonding and healing through postpartum through strong holistic Doula services.

I am a mother to a beautiful little girl and in a relationship with a wonderful man. I am currently practicing as a licensed social worker (MSW, LSW) and I specialize in children and families. I have been providing mental health support to many families for about four years. I have a deep passion for children and families and helping navigate the issues in life. I have a deep calling to help create a village in raising children. I have a need and calling to support all but, I have a special place in my heart to provide the unique support that people of color, LGBTQIA folks, and single parents need.

I want to create a village for others and help families with anything related to reproduction such as fertility, pregnancy, laboring, and newborn babies. When I was pregnant with my daughter I researched and researched and during that time I learned so many things wrong with the ongoing “money making business” of having a baby. Having a baby is natural and is not a medical diagnosis but a very natural part of life. I love to educate birth givers on their bodies during pregnancy, birth and after. I want to empower birth givers to use their voice or if they cannot I want to be their voice throughout this beautiful process. If you are currently pregnant and anxious about the next steps let me help you become comfortable and feel safe in this life-changing event of creating your family!

What services can I provide you with as a doula?

I can support you through non- medical advice and support through helping to create an environment that you want throughout your birth experience. Such as providing emotional and physical support during and after birth. That includes information to help the birth giver make informed decisions.

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As a full spectrum Doula I also support through miscarriages and still Borns.

Services I provide:

Emotional support before, during and after birth.

Provide information about end of pregnancy, laboring, caring for self and baby.

Empower birth giver and provide knowledge to make informed decisions.

Advocate for the birth giver during birth and making sure everyone follows the birth plan.

Supporting family members through helping them understand how to properly support you and themselves throughout this process.

Supporting the birth giver and family with caring for home, children, and self after birth.

Postpartum support I provide:

Body feeding support, holding space to process Birth experience and, so much more.