Natatia Peterson, a lifelong resident of Stark County, recently completed her studies at the National Midwifery Institute in January 2024. Her unwavering commitment to addressing healthcare disparities within African American and other marginalized communities is evident in her current role as the Founder and Owner of yourWOMBllc Holistic Midwifery and Doula Services, where she serves as a Direct Entry Midwife. Actively pursuing her Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) certification, Natatia is positioned to drive significant advancements in the field of midwifery. Natatia holds a Master’s Degree in Education with a specialization in Family and Consumer Sciences from the University of Akron. As a certified Family Self Sufficiency Specialist, she brings a wealth of experience in working with low-income and underserved communities. Her role as the Health and Wellness Coordinator at the Alliance for Children and Families since October 2020 underscores her unwavering dedication to enhancing the well-being of those in need. With over six years of experience as a DONA-certified birth and postpartum doula, Natatia has played a pivotal role in providing essential support to expectant mothers and families. Her active involvement as a member of the Alliance Family Health Centers Board of Directors and Strategic Planning Committee highlights her commitment to improving maternal health outcomes and increasing access to quality care. Furthermore, her esteemed memberships in the Black Midwives Alliance and the Birth and Breastfeeding Leadership Institute showcase her dedication to advancing the fields of human lactation and midwifery. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Natatia holds certifications as a Red Cross Certified First Aid and CPR Instructor, Certified Children's Vision Screener, SOARS Works Representative, Fourth Trimester Fitness Instructor, Lamaze certified childbirth educator, prenatal yoga instructor and is certified in Mental Health First Aid. Natatia has been happily married to her husband, Darryl, for over 14 years, and together they are proud parents of four children: Darryl III, Darryn, Daylon, and Dior. In her leisure time, she enjoys supporting her children in their sports activities.

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