We are pleased to announce the arrival of the one and only birth doula Jessica Baxter to our team!!! This small and mighty doula has been trained by two different organizations (DONA International & National Black Doula Association) and is already on the approved list at The Women’s Hospital in Newburgh. She’s ready and excited to start serving clients here with this team of doulas behind her.
Jessica Baxter, birth doula
In Her Words:
“I am a birth doula currently working on full certification . I was born and raised in Evansville and had 2 amazing boys and a very supportive spouse to match. I have over 12 years experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and 5 years as a Patient Service Coordinator at Deaconess Chancellor Center for Radiation Oncology. Becoming a doula has always been a dream of mine since I was a child. After having children my passion elevated. With my own medical experience I’ve had with my personal births I felt the need to become an advocate for my community. I am a loving and compassionate birth doula who provides emotional, physical and educational support in order to help families have a safe, memorable and empowering birthing experience.”
Why did you become a birth doula?
“I wanted to become a doula to advocate for my community, especially because I know some mothers are too scared to speak up & the black mortality rate is terrible. I want to provide services especially to young black mothers who have no support or the funding to educate themselves about their options.”
What do you like about living in Evansville?
“My favorite thing about living in Evansville is my community. Where I grew up everyone knew everyone and it made it easy to lend a helping hand when needed. I couldn’t go 2 miles without someone calling my mother telling them where they saw me riding my bike.”
What does a typical Saturday look like for you?
“Saturdays after cooking a big breakfast for my family. I go to the gym then spend time with my family. ”
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!!
We are especially excited that Jessica is joining our team to add more black doula magic because we know that parents love to have doulas who not only look like them, but who also relate to all their experience on a personal level. Jessica is exceedingly kind and has a true heart for service. She has an infectious giggle and asks great questions. She’s also extremely knowledgeable about how to navigate the medical system, which is a VERY valuable skill for a doula to have! She is available to start taking clients now with due dates of May 2022 or later. We would love to help you set up an interview with Jessica so you can chat about her joining your birth team.