About DeShanti

Shanti is often described by her peers as genuine, reliable, nurturing & supportive. These are also the qualities that make her such a great doula. Her belief is that all women deserve a pregnancy & birthing experience rooted in education, advocacy, equity and holistic wellness. She is a certified full spectrum doula and childbirth educator through Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Maternal & Child Health Education from Howard University. Shanti currently works as a Doula & Lactation Training Coordinator at the Maternity Care Coalition in Philadelphia and is also a Certified Lactation Consultant and Placenta Encapsulation Specialist.

Her interests in this work began during the birth of her first niece when she was only 9 years old. It was clear to her early on that she had a purpose in birth work. She has supported hospital births as well as birth centers and assists both medicated and unmedicated births.

When she isn’t working, Shanti is an avid traveler and lover of the arts. She also enjoys being a dog mom, spending time with loved ones and staying active with yoga, roller-skating & dance.

Language Spoken: English

Your Postpartum Support Package includes:

A doula to help you and your family ease into early parenthood.

A one hour initial appointment to discuss your postpartum experience, develop a care plan and schedule your appointments.
An additional 11 hours of appointments during pregnancy or postpartum scheduled as 60 minute appointments to cover the following topics:
- Newborn care and sleep consultation
- Breastfeeding or bottle-feeding support
- Your postpartum recovery
- Connect you with local resources and answer any other questions
Unlimited chat support with your doula
Virtual webinars + educational emails

*Once matched with a doula, your spot is not secure until you book your first appointment. If this appointment is not booked within 7 days of being matched, the doula match is subject to change.

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