Ismatu Alison-Konteh LeBlanc
Ismatu Alison-Konteh LeBlanc
Ismatu Alison-Konteh LeBlanc
About me
Nice to meet you! My name is Ismatu Alison-Konteh LeBlanc. I live in Tucson, AZ by way of the Bronx, NY and I am happy to partner with you on your birthing journey. I am a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula as well as a Peer Breastfeeding Counselor. As a mother of four children, a caregiver of children with special needs, an educator, and a social justice advocate, I understand the value of having a doula during the birthing process. During the births of my four children, I had a person in my life that served as my Doula for free. My Doulas comforted me when I was concerned about my pregnancy with information, resources, or encouragement. They were present during my birth and helped me to understand what life would be like as a postpartum woman. My Birth Doula’s made me desire to become a Doula but it wasn’t until I learned more about the negative health outcomes for birthing people of color (especially for Black women) in maternal health that I was motivated to become a Doula. With a BIPOC Doula, birthing people of color are more likely to have positive birth outcomes. In my practice I strive to be a culturally humble doula who empowers, informs, encourages, and supports you, providing a safe space for you and those closest to you on your birth journey. A little about me, in my free time, I enjoying playing Block Blast on my phone, watching woodworking videos, reading good romance novels, and learning Spanish. I look forward to speaking with you soon!
Education
Master's in Professional Studies: Church Development (2022)
Bachelors of Science:African American Studies (2011)
Certification and training
Birth Doula Certification:Madriella (2022)
Postpartum Doula Certification:Madriella (2022)
Postpartum Doula Certification: CAPPA (2021)
Food Handler (2022)
Direct Care Worker (2024)
Article 9 Certification (2024)
CPR/First Aid (2024)
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Level 1 (2022)
DEI (in the workplace) Certification (2021)
Accrediated La Leche League Leader (2021)
Memberships and affiliations
La Leche League Tucson
Arizona Birthworkers of Color
United States Breastfeeding Coalition Liason
Saguaro Blossoms
Credentials
Specialties
Languages
English, Spanish
Service introduction
Hello! I provided birthing plan assistance, breastfeeding education and support, nesting assistance, childbirth education, birth doula services, postpartum services, newborn care, sibling care, meal preparation and cleaning services, partner/familial support.
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