Hi, I am a new doula. I am passionate about helping black woman fight the maternal death rate. I believe in giving black woman the power to fight for the right to have natural successful births free of unnecessary medical intervention. I went from a preterm 28wk birth with a 2month nicu stay, to a vbac in hospital with epidural, to a unmedicated home birth. My traumatic & negative experiences with my first two born in the hospital led me to pursue an interest in having a natural birth free of pressure and restrain from the hospital staff & system which ultimately led me to wanting to help other woman in the same fight. I am so excited to learn more about it in this class.