SACRED BIRTH &

DOULA WORK

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Meet Asha Edouard

Asha Edouard is a passionate and dedicated Haitian American professional who has devoted her life to the empowerment and well-being of others. With a unique blend of expertise in social work, spiritual therapies, and holistic healing, Asha combines her knowledge and skills to support clients in achieving optimal health and wellness.

With a background in mental health, Asha has acquired extensive experience in assisting individuals and communities facing various challenges. Her compassionate and empathetic approach allows her to connect deeply with her clients, providing a safe and nurturing space for them to explore their emotions, experiences, and personal journeys.

In addition to her mental health expertise, Asha is also a skilled doula and birth worker. Recognizing the transformative power of birth, she is committed to helping expectant parents navigate the beautiful and sometimes complex process of bringing new life into the world. Her extensive knowledge of birthing practices and her warm, supportive presence make her an invaluable asset during the sacred and vulnerable moments of childbirth.

Asha's commitment to holistic healing extends to her practice as a reiki healer. She embraces the belief that physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being are interconnected and that healing should address the whole person. Through the gentle touch and energy balancing of reiki, Asha promotes relaxation, stress reduction, and overall harmony, enabling her clients to tap into their innate healing abilities.

As a Haitian American, Asha honors her cultural heritage and incorporates ancestral wisdom and traditions into her work. She recognizes the importance of cultural sensitivity and strives to create inclusive and affirming spaces for clients of diverse backgrounds.

Currently, Asha is excited to be accepting doula clients for births in 2023 and 2024. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive support throughout the entire birthing journey, from prenatal preparation to postpartum care. Her nurturing and empowering presence ensures that expectant parents feel deeply supported and valued during this transformative time in their lives.

With her holistic approach, blending mental health expertise, spiritual therapies, and her role as a doula and birth worker, Asha Edouard is committed to guiding individuals towards achieving profound health, wellness, and self-discovery.


DOULA WORK FOR MOTHERS

As a Haitian doula, Asha recognizes and honors the rich traditions and spiritual beliefs that are interwoven into Haitian culture. She understands that pregnancy and childbirth hold immense cultural importance and are viewed as sacred and transformative experiences. Asha draws upon her heritage to infuse her doula practice with rituals, customs, and wisdom passed down through generations, creating a sense of cultural continuity and connection for her clients.

In the Haitian community, a doula serves not only as a birth companion but also as a trusted guide and advocate. Asha embraces this multifaceted role, providing unwavering support, encouragement, and comfort to expectant parents throughout their entire journey. She understands the importance of establishing a strong bond of trust and actively listens to her clients' needs, desires, and concerns, ensuring that their voices are heard and respected.

Asha E will work with each mother to provide a high quality heart- centered wellness experience focused on creating a safe space for mama to feel, experience, and welcome the new changes in her life while intentionally creating a soothing and easeful space for baby to connect with her heart and grow.



SERVICES

Asha E offers a variety of services to assist you find peace, comfort, confidence and most importantly, connect to baby during your sacred pregnancy. Packages are individually customized to meet your needs and may include your personal touch of faith based or spiritually based tools.

  1. Prenatal Support: Asha works closely with expectant parents during the prenatal period, offering emotional support, education, and resources. She provides information on pregnancy and childbirth, helps parents prepare birth plans, and addresses any questions or concerns they may have.

  1. Emotional and Physical Support during Labor: Asha's presence during labor is a vital source of support. She offers continuous emotional encouragement, reassurance, and comfort measures such as breathing techniques, massage, and positioning suggestions. Asha creates a calm and supportive environment, helping parents feel empowered and safe during the birthing process.

  2. Advocacy and Communication: Asha serves as an advocate for expectant parents, ensuring their voices are heard and their preferences are respected by healthcare providers. She helps facilitate effective communication between parents and medical staff, assisting in decision-making processes and promoting informed choices.

  3. Birth Preparation: Asha assists parents in preparing for birth by providing education and resources. She may offer classes or workshops on topics such as childbirth education, relaxation techniques, coping strategies, and partner involvement. Asha works collaboratively with parents to develop birth plans that reflect their preferences and values.

  4. Postpartum Support: Asha's support extends into the postpartum period, providing guidance and assistance as parents navigate the early weeks of caring for their newborn. She offers emotional support, breastfeeding support, guidance on newborn care, and helps parents adjust to the physical and emotional changes that occur after childbirth.

  5. Referrals and Resources: As a well-connected birth worker, Asha can provide referrals to other professionals or services that may be beneficial to expectant parents. This can include lactation consultants, mental health specialists, support groups, or other community resources.

  6. Cultural and Spiritual Integration: Drawing upon her background as a spiritual social worker, Asha incorporates cultural and spiritual elements into her doula practice. She recognizes the significance of cultural traditions and beliefs, providing space for parents to express their cultural values and incorporating rituals or practices that hold meaning for them.

It's important to note that the specific services provided by a doula or birth worker can vary based on their training, experience, and individual approach. Asha Edouard tailors her services to meet the unique needs of each family, providing compassionate and holistic care throughout the entire birthing journey.


BIRTHWORK SELECTIONS:

  1. Birth Doula Support: Asha offers comprehensive birth doula services to expectant parents. She provides continuous emotional support, physical comfort measures, and informational guidance throughout labor and birth. Asha assists with creating a birth plan, helps parents understand their options, and advocates for their wishes during the birthing process.

  1. Postpartum Doula Services: Asha extends her support into the postpartum period, offering assistance and guidance to new parents as they navigate the early weeks or months after childbirth. She provides emotional support, practical help with newborn care, breastfeeding support, assistance with household tasks, and helps parents adjust to the challenges and joys of parenthood.

  2. Bereavement Doula Support: Asha also specializes in providing compassionate care to families experiencing pregnancy loss or infant loss. As a bereavement doula, she offers emotional support, a safe space for grieving, and guidance in making meaningful decisions during this difficult time. Asha provides comfort measures, resources for healing, and assists in creating personalized rituals or ceremonies to honor and remember the baby.

Upon completion of this application applicants will be contacted via email to review our brochure of services, schedule a consultation call, discuss their spiritual and wellness needs and learn healing plan options.


sacred birthwork:

holistic wellness + spiritual

support for pregnant mothers

application for 2024 births

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Please note that due to the spiritual nature of our work, Asha employs a spiritual selection process. Asha performs divinations and spiritual consultations to assess if she is the best practitioner for you.

If you are selected, you will be offered an opportunity to book a welcome call and meet the Birthwork team. We understand the importance of this journey and strive to ensure that you receive the most aligned support.