About Omi Doula

Omni means water in Yoruba - a symbol of life, flow, healing, and transformation. It honors the sacred waters of the womb and birth. The place where new life begins and old patterns can be released. The name reflects not only the physical essence of birth but the emotional and spiritual journey of becoming.

At Omi Doula Birth & Wellness, the name is a living connection to my research, identity, and calling.

A practice informed by research. My doctoral research explored how slavery's historical trauma still impacts Black maternal health today. This work is more than academic- it is personal, cultural, and generational.

Omi Doula was born out of that truth: A commitment to restoring what was interrupted- Black birthing traditions, community care, and self-determined Wellness.

Our Core Values

Cultural Reverence

We honor the deep African roots of birth work and reclaim traditional care models that are holistic, and community- based.

Integrity & Ethical Care

We provide transparent, respectful, and inclusive support that upholds each client's autonomy and dignity.

Holistic Wellness

We nurture the full person -body, mind, spirit- through practices rooted in rest, nourishment, and generational healing.

Resilience and Resistance

We stand against systems that harm birthing people, especially Black women, and serve as part of the movement to create safer, more equitable birth experiences.

Sacred Presence

We show up grounded, compassionate, and fully present, understanding that birth is both clinical and spiritual, physical and emotional.

Vision

To reclaim and restore birth as sacred, culturally-rooted, and empowering experience -especially for Black birthing people- through care that is grounded in ancestral wisdom, evidence-based practice, and radical compassion.

Client Expectations

At Omi Doula Birth & Wellness, we believe strong partnerships with our clients lead to the most positive birth and postpartum expereinces. To support this, we kindly ask that clinets agree to the following.

What You Can Expect From Us

Compassionate, culturally safe, and judgement- free support.
Reliable communication and timely responses to your questions.
Professionalism and respect for your provacy and personal choices.
Physical, emotional, and informational support throughout pregegncy, birth, and postpartum.
Backup doula support if your promary doula is unavailable.

What We As of You

Open and honest communication about your neeeds, pereferences, and health considerations.
Timely completion of intake forms and agreements so we can prepare personalized support.
Respect for appointment times and notice if you need to reschedule.
Understanding that doulas provide non-clinical care and do not replace medical providers.
Commitment to a collabroative relationship

- We talk alongside you, not in place of your choices.