Hi Everyone, my name is Amara Ali and I am a Full Spectrum Birth Keeper located in New Orleans. I am an avid reader and GirlMom to the most amazingly adorable toddler. As an African-centered full spectrum birth keeper, my journey into birth work began in 2019, with a Black Owned doula training before the pandemic changed the landscape of birthing experiences. I quickly became a passionate birth nerd who is all about birth autonomy, birth justice and advocacy! More recently in 2022 I attended a DONA Certified Workshop, where I re-honed my skills and gained valuable knowledge about supporting women and families throughout the childbirth continuum. I will continue to re-certify every few years to stay updated on the latest research, techniques, and best practices in the field of birth support. I have had the privilege of attending births in various settings, including homes, hospitals, and even virtually, adapting to the changing needs and circumstances of my clients. In addition to supporting women during labor and delivery, I have also worked with families facing fertility challenges, offering compassionate guidance, emotional support, and holistic care throughout their journey to parenthood. During the postpartum period, I provide nurturing support to women and their families as they navigate the joys and challenges of early parenthood. Whether it's assisting with breastfeeding, offering practical assistance with household tasks, or simply providing a listening ear, I am dedicated to helping families thrive during this transformative time. My approach to birth work is rooted in African traditions and cultural practices, honoring the wisdom of our ancestors and embracing the holistic nature of birth and motherhood. By offering personalized, culturally sensitive support, I strive to empower women and families to have positive, empowering birth experiences and transitions into parenthood.

I provide personalized consultations that encompass physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of pregnancy, offering guidance on nutrition, self-care practices, and cultural rituals to support a healthy and balanced pregnancy. Drawing from traditional Afrikan medicine, I offer herbal remedies and teas to support optimal maternal health and address common pregnancy discomforts. During labor, I provide continuous physical, emotional, and spiritual support to laboring mothers and their partners, utilizing massage, visualization, affirmations, and ancestral chants to promote relaxation and empowerment. I empower my clients to advocate for themselves and only serve as an advocate when designated by client, ensuring their preferences and wishes are respected by healthcare providers. I also offer evidence-based education on childbirth options and procedures to support informed decision-making. After the birth, a mother is born and I am there to support by assisting in the preparation of a postpartum care plan, if there is not one already in place. I foster an environment for essential mother-baby bonding during this postpartum phase by encouraging nurturing touch, offering breastfeeding assistance, and guidance on cultural infant care practices. I also alleviate the overflow of motherhood by assisting with light household chores, errands, meal preps, sitting with infant while Mom takes a shower, eats a nice home cooked meal and take a long nap. Or even if Mom just wants some time and space to herself to breathe I am there to support!