In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Aiyana Davison, a Certified Nurse Midwife whose passion for birth ignited in childhood. From eagerly watching birth videos in science class to uncovering her grandmother's legacy as a Nurse Midwife, Aiyana's trajectory was set early on. Despite the allure of handsomely paid Nurse Midwifery roles, she opted to establish her own practice, "The Village House Incorporated," driven by a desire to address societal upheavals like the pandemic and racial injustice.

Join us as Aiyana shares her insights on building a thriving community through social media, aptly named "The Vagina Chronicles," and the profound impact it's had on education, empowerment, and on her business. As we commemorate Black Maternal Health Week, Aiyana's resounding message echoes: Black birth is not only possible but powerful and healing.

In This Episode:

• Discover the intriguing origins behind Aiyana's lifelong fascination with birth and women's health.
• Uncover the driving forces that led Aiyana to venture into entrepreneurship with her own practice, despite the lucrative nature of Nurse Midwifery.
• Explore how Aiyana's genuine connections with individuals paved the way for the establishment and success of her practice, "The Village House Incorporated."
• Dive into the creation and impact of Aiyana's vibrant online community, "The Vagina Chronicles," and its pivotal role in realizing her vision and advancing her business.
• Hear Aiyana's powerful message for Black Maternal Health Week and the profound significance it holds in reshaping narratives and practices within maternal healthcare.

Connect with Aiyana Davison

Aiyana Davison (she/her) is a Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner currently practicing in Southern California. While she has worked for the last seven years at a large teaching hospital, she recently started her own home birth practice--The Village House, Inc.

Aiyana has been featured on a wide variety of platforms including ESSENCE, Parents, Peanut, Elvie, Ovia Health, and Mama Glow. Her work focuses on healing through sharing and vocalizing stories, supporting Black people as they traverse healthcare especially within pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and educating those interested in midwifery.

You can follow Aiyana on Instagram: @thevaginachronicles; @villagehousewellness, and read more on her websites: www.thevaginachronicles.org; www.villagehousewellness.com

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