Liar!!!!
The first word that came out of my mouth when I saw the two lines on the pregnancy test. I was so taken aback by this, I even called the manufacturer and called them lairs as well… unfortunately, they were right. I was wrong.
Meet Your Doula
I Wasn't Ready.
I was fresh out of college; I had just officially gotten into the real world. What was I supposed to do with this?! “This” sent me into a downward spiral of trauma, emotional baggage, anger, you name it I was having trouble with it! I needed help and got it, or at least I thought I did.
I Moved and found Myself
Who I thought, per her reviews, was a provider that was a good fit. Well time told me otherwise. I could barely talk to her, when I went to bring my research to her, it got dismissed. She preferred research backed by sciences and wasn’t very pro-natural, she basically turned down almost everything on my birth plan and even labeled me high risk. High risk, really? But what could I do, all the providers my insurance covered had waiting lists and I needed care! Now! Long story short, I had my son. HE was amazing, my labor experience not so much. I vowed I’d never allow a mother to feel as discarded as I did.
Now, Trauma!
There I was, this fragile woman with a beautiful baby boy. I had to stay focused and become selfless. Basically, a new person, a mother. My little bundle of joy needed his mother, whole. So, I went and got real help this time. From family, from friends, my doctors and most importantly my postpartum therapist.
Hi. I am Alexis Butler,
a certified holistic birth-keeper.
As you can see mental health is important in adequate prenatal and postpartum care, equally. I became a doula to offer this to mothers like me. I am the owner of The Manifestation of Greatness Birthing Services.
Credentials
Trained by:
Holistically Empowered Rebel Birthkeepers Academy of Learning.
Certified as:
- Holistic Birthkeeper
- Antenatal, birth, postpartum and grief doula
- Placenta Handler
- Childbirth Educator
Educated by:
Jackson State University
Acknowledged as:
- Social Worker
- Quality Mental Health
- Professional