“My role is to see you, to hear you, to encourage you, and to empower you! I look forward to serving your family!.”  

— Lakeisha Solomon, AAIMM Doula

What does being a Doula mean to you?

Being a doula is a blessed opportunity to show love to families in some of the most vulnerable and exciting moments of life. It means supporting, informing, encouraging, empowering, reaffirming, loving, and nurturing. It is attached to my purpose and calling.

One reason a family should consider having a doula:

Every family has the right to feel and be safe, supported, and heard throughout their pregnancy and birth experience.

Please share a story of one of your most memorable experiences as a doula.

One of my most memorable experiences as a doula was assisting a mother who was giving birth to her first child. The mother faced many obstacles in her pregnancy from housing issues to lack of family support. I felt blessed to be able to support and encourage her through those challenges, while helping her obtain resources of support. Ultimately, being present to support her as she labored and birthed her child was incredible, fulfilling, and empowering.

What’s the most powerful or meaningful part of being a doula for you?

The opportunity to serve as the birth worker in the room, having built a trusting relationship with (the family).

What’s one game-changing way a doula can support a family during birth and beyond?

A doula can be an advocate, provide non-biased education and information, offer emotional support, and connect families with a wealth of additional resources to help give a family a path to complete wellness. A doula can be reassuring, promotes peace and helps to keep your birth plan in mind. 

What's one unforgettable moment from your journey as a doula that still sticks with you today?

A client told me, “the education you provided saved my life. I heard your voice in my head! Thank you!”