Iyonia (i-Yah-Na) Guinyard

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Birth Doula
Burlington, New Jersey
6 years of experience
About me

Greetings All My name is Iyonia Shavon. I have been a Certified Perinatal Doula, Uzazi Village, 2019, Certified Labor Doula, CAPPA 2023, & NJDLC Doula Mentor. In 2021 I became a NJ Medicaid Doula contract provider with all New Jersey Managed Care organizations and founded my private doula practice Kind Comforting Births LLC. In January of 2023 I contracted with Commercial Horizon BCBS NJ Omnia self pay plans . In August 2024 I expanded to offer services to Horizon BCBS Federal Employee Pilot Program for doula care! I have a passion to serve my community and all birthing persons especially those in BIPOC communities in efforts to decrease infant & maternal mortality rates. I will honor your, voice, and ensure your are provided you with the birth experience you’ve dreamt of. My mission is to decrease the terrible disparities in maternal black health by serving birth by birth and mentoring future doulas.

Education

Bachelors of Arts Sociology (2002)

Certification and training

Perinatal Doula Training , CDOSJ Uzazi Village (2019)

Labor Doula, certificate - CAPPA (2023)

Doula Train the Trainer, Health Connect ONE (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc .,

Credentials
CLD CD
Specialties
Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Labor Doula Birth Assistant Child Welfare and Adoption Contraception and Family Planning Doula Trainer High-Risk Pregnancy Hospital Birth LGBTQ+ Loss and Bereavement Doula Multiples Positive Thinking Postpartum Adjustment Preconception Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Telehealth Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Aetna Better Health AmeriGroup Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Horizon NJ Health UnitedHealthcare Wellcare Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
Service introduction

Kind Comforting Births , offers full spectrum doula services which including Childbirth education, Breastfeeding Peer Support, Birth Planning & Labor Prep , Attendance at prenatal & postpartum education visits . Attendance & guidance through labor & birth of your new bundle(s) of joy! I will be your eyes & ears to ensure the best possible birth experience surrounded by warmth & Kindness. I am experienced in C- Section , VBAC,Singlet & Multiple Births.

Packages
Quick Bloom Birth
Quick Bloom $1,865 (Save $33) 3-Prenatal Visits- Including initial intake appointment, Birth planning Prenatal education & labor prep 1 - Full Labor & Delivery Support 1 - PostPartum Recovery Education Visit Does not include travel over 30 miles
$1,865.00
USD Flat rate
Blissful Bloom Birth
Blissful Bloom: 7- Prenatal Visits- Including initial intake appointment, Birth planning Prenatal education, Breastfeeding Education, Doula support during medical/prenatal appointment & labor prep Prenatal Visits 1 - Labor & Delivery Support( At your desired birth location) 2 - Postpartum Recovery Education & Doula support during medical postpartum appointment. Includes travel over 25miles up to 50miles. Does not include lodging.
$3,000.00
USD Flat rate
Bountiful Childbirth Education Add-ons
Bountiful Childbirth Education $165 per 75min session. -Birth planning Prenatal education, -Breastfeeding Education, -Doula support during medical/prenatal appointment -Labor prep Visits (in person only) -Postpartum Recovery Education -Doula support during med. prenatal or postpartum appointment Advanced booking 2 sessions or more 10% discount!
$165.00
USD Flat rate
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