When Brittany became a mom at 19, she recalls feeling afraid, unprepared, and disconnected from herself. She lacked a strong support system, and self-advocacy was a foreign concept to her. All she knew was to follow doctors' orders. So, she suffered through her first HG pregnancy without treatment, showed up at the hospital at the first sign of contractions, and birthed her baby via cesarean for reasons unknown. When she became pregnant with her second child a few years later, she was more intentional in finding a care team to support her in achieving her birth goals. She hired doula-midwives from whom she received all of her prenatal care. Despite Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) and other stressors negatively impacting that pregnancy as well, having an attentive and supportive care team that centered her needs and respected her bodily autonomy influenced a more positive and empowering experience. Inspired by her journey, Brittany felt compelled to pay it forward. She believes everyone deserves a safe, informed and empowering birthing experience. Recognizing the implications of birthing while Black in America, she actively challenges coercive healthcare practices and, alongside many dedicated birth workers, strives to improve the state of Black maternal and infant healthcare.
Birth Doula Training (Birth Arts International) (2016)
Lactation Peer Counselor (Breastfeeding USA) (2017)
Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Instructor (2023)
Baltimore Doula Project (2019)
National Black Doulas Association
Evidence Based Birth
Baltimore Doula Project
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Mother.Sister.Friend. is more than a business; it’s an extension of myself- a heartfelt endeavor, a haven where you can find connection, personalized care and understanding while being embraced in your uniqueness. I offer comprehensive care throughout your journey to parenthood including EBB® childbirth education, pregnancy, labor, postpartum and lactation support. My aim is to provide a safe space for those seeking compassion, guidance and a genuine hand of support on their paths to and throughout early parenthood.
So many good things I could say but my experience with Brittany was nothing short of amazing!!!! My birth didn't go as planned so instead of a vaginal unmedicated birth I had to have a cesarean. However Brittany explained everything step by step which made me relax a bit. She also helped me prepare a birthing plan for a vaginal as well as a cesarean birth. I've never felt so empowered. One of the very few people that I would entrust with my son while I showered and took some much needed rest with my door shut! No worries at all. A meal prepared and a clean house. As Moms we need our village!!! Thank you for everything! 💙💚 Round 2 lol
- Shiquita N.
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