Melishe Ivey

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Birth Doula
Washington, District of Columbia
10 years of experience
About me

I am a Birth & Postpartum Doula, Educator & Perinatal Health Specialist, who comes from a powerful lineage of healers, birth workers, and medicine women. For over 10 years as a doula, educator, and health and wellness provider, I have provided support and continuity of care to women and families from preconception through childbirth, postpartum, and beyond.

Education

Bachelor of Business Management, Strayer University (2016)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, NBDA (2020)

Postpartum Doula Certification, NBDA (2020)

Pregnancy And Infant Loss Awareness Advocate, QUILT (2020)

Perinatal Mental Health Professional (2024)

Educator Infant Massage, IAIM (2024)

DC Medicaid Certified Doula Professional (2022)

Lamaze Childbirth Educator (2021)

Reproductive and Fertility Advocate, QUILT (2020)

BLS and CPR Certification (2020)

Breastfeeding Counselor (2021)

Cribs for Kids Trained Safe Sleep Ambassador (2022)

Birthing Assistant (2022)

Certified Full Spectrum Doula, BADT (2022)

Memberships and affiliations

DC Medicaid Healthcare Professional

National Black Doula Association

Evidence Based Birth Professional

Motherboard Birth Partner

Military Birth Resource Network Professional

Sacred Woman Womb Health Practitioner

Postpartum Support International Professional Member

Credentials
CCE CEIM CPD PMH-C CFSD
Specialties
Abortion Doula Care Advanced Maternal Age Babywearing Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Herbal Postpartum Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Infant Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Loss and Bereavement Doula Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multiples Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Pain Management Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Preconception Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Care Sibling Preparation Spirituality Strengths-Based Therapy Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Teenagers Water birth
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
AmeriHealth Caritas Medicaid
Service introduction

Welcome to Womb of Creation! We empower birthing parents through personalized support and comprehensive services from pregnancy to early parenthood. Our compassionate team ensures you feel empowered and heard throughout this transformative journey, addressing systemic barriers to promote healthier outcomes.

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