Moming With Miya is back for Season 2, a Pregnancy and Parenting Series. Join the Host Tamiya as she and special guest Deyonna speak about Doulas! What is a doula? Why they are beneficial? What does that mean for my partner? What if I already had a child? These are some of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to doula care, and Tamiya and Deyonna will be answering these questions and discussing how doulas are combatting the Black Maternal Mortality and Infant Mortality Crisis.  

Tamiya a mother of 4, wife, doula, breastfeeding peer educator, and the founder of The Motherhood Academy.  The Motherhood Academy (TMA) is a NJ Nonprofit with a mission to educate, mentor, and support mothers of color though all stages of their pregnancies.  In addition to the Academy's Motherhood 101, crash course in pregnancy and parenting, and mentor program TMA also hosts Mom's Night In events where mothers can virtually connect while doing guided activities.

Deyonna is a wife, entrepreneur, and public health professional. With a BA in design, she loves all thing art and owns a makeup studio in Burlington NJ. Her true passion is advocacy for minority women and families. You can catch her coaching families through walks of life through her Doula work, case management for those living with HIV, and life coaching! Deyonna is also co-host of a podcast entitled Girl God Therapy, where they discuss topics surround wellness, relationships , society and more. It is her God given purpose to serve others!

This episode is intended to share information related to doula care and to encourage women who are pregnant or intending to become pregnant to hire a doula!