We are so very excited to announce the latest addition to our team: Norma Simpson! I got the chance to meet Norma through some local doula networking she was doing, and I was so very impressed with her from the start. She has so many great ideas for improving birth and has the best energy about her that makes you just want to be in her presence. She’s thoughtful, kind, passionate, as well as fully trained in birth, postpartum, and placenta services. She is already on the “approved doula list” at The Womens’ Hospital and has supported her first birth there. She might be new to this doula thing, but we are SURE she’s going to do great things, and we can’t wait to watch her soar with a little support from our team.
In Their Words
I am a birth and postpartum doula currently training to be a full-spectrum doula. I was raised in Webster County, KY and have a Bachelors in Psychology from Duke University. I also hold an EMT Basic certification. I currently work as a social worker in Evansville. I wanted to help people since I was young and was always drawn to the medical field. It was in a global health class that I learned of the terrifying statistics that birthers, particularly Black birthers, faced in America and knew that I wanted to make a change there. Through my research, I found out what a doula was and the impact they could have and I signed up for a training course shortly after. That was over 2 years ago. I hope to provide each of my clients with compassionate care and holistic support throughout their pregnancy, labor, and postpartum period so they feel empowered and realize just how strong they are.
Why did you become a doula?
I became a doula because the birthing statistics I learned in my class were terrifying and I wanted to do something to mitigate and improve that for birthing persons, especially within low-income and Black communities. Throughout my trainings, I realized education and advocacy are two of the most important ways to improve these statistics; you can’t ask for what you don’t know exists and it doesn’t matter if your voice is ignored. I hope to provide each of my clients with the power and knowledge of choice and speak up for their wishes when they are brushed off.
What do you like about Evansville?
The thing I enjoy the most about Evansville is definitely the parks. I love nature and being outdoors and I appreciate having options of places to go for a walk or enjoy the sunshine during lunch.
What does a typical Saturday look like for you?
I usually spend my Saturdays at home with my dog Autumn. She loves to play fetch in the backyard when the weather is nice.
Norma is Available!!!
Norma is trained and ready to serve clients with birth doula services, postpartum doula services, and placenta encapsulation. She lives in KY, which we know some of our KY clients prefer. She’s available for due dates as early as June and looking forward to being able to serve clients as early as June 2022! Her compassionate smile and listening skills will impress you. We’d love to help you book a free interview with Norma to see if she might be the right doula for your team.