"Every once in a blue moon you come across someone who changes your life forever. I must admit that you and Folami have been that change for me. I have learned so much about myself and life since we met the two of you. I am so grateful that we had the opportunity to work with such wonderful and inspiring sisters. I pray that I can continue to strive to become a better woman for my children, my mate, my family and most importantly myself. I can't possibly thank the two of you enough for all the strength you brought our way during this special time in our lives. We are better people after meeting you and that's a blessing in itself. I pray that god continues to bless the two of you and continues to make your organization strive and flourish.
- Ieasha and Kyle
What is a doula?
A Doula is a birth attendant or labor assistant that supports women during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Doulas help parents achieve the birth they desire in a hospital, birth center, or home environment.
They can especially be a great advocate in a hospital environment. This support addresses the family's physical and emotional needs. Doulas let women know they have choices. They encourage women to find their voice, at one of the most memorable times of their lives.
Labor
The doctors and nurses will not be able to sit with mothers through out their entire labor. Sometimes the midwife has limited time also. A doula can be there for the duration of the labor
Less pain and stress during labor
Less postpartum depression
Helps to bring husband or partner closer to mother during labor
Helps to bring husband or partner closer to mother during labor
Can assist with a variety of labor positions
A personal cheerleader who will encourage and re-assure the family
Offers massage, hot/cold packs, hydration aids, cool cloths, smiles, understanding and more
Prenatal
Breastfeeding, child birth, and new mommy information
Postpartum
Assist with breastfeeding
Will help with housekeeping
Run errands
Spend time with other siblings while you are giving the newborn extra attention
Iya Raet’s and Folami’s goal is to help provide positive and beautiful birth experiences to families. Their mission is to provide quality prenatal, labor and post-partum support to mother, father, and baby. It is the family’s divine right to bring life into the world in a way which is healthy . They are committed to helping mothers tap into their motherly instincts so they may give birth in a way that is uplifting. Iya Raet and Folami take an Afrikan instinctual approach to birth. They help mother and father connect with their unborn child in the womb. Utilizing and building energy to build emotional, spiritual, and physical bonds. Families learn how to build their chi (energy) for an easier labor. They provide the family with empowerment tools that are new beginnings that will be useful for a life long journey.
Raet and Folami utilize chi-gong, crystal healing, intuition, kinestology, face readings, iridology, acupressure, and motherly instinct. Folami is a certified holistic healthcare consultant and can help families who may have question regarding herbs, acupressure, kinestology, aromatherapy, and acupressure.
Regardless of whether the family is having a home, birth center, or hospital birth, Raet and Folami create a positive setting and show the family ahead time what tools they can use to keep the atmosphere peaceful. They support families who may want their children exempt from certain immunizations and prenatal screening. Raet and Folami will help advocate for you. If parents have special requests or criteria for their birth whether cultural or religious, they will help.
Iya Raet and Folami are currently serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.
