A workshop in Bolivar County, Mississippi, provides expecting parents with hands-on training and support to prepare for childbirth.
Lakiyah Green, an expecting mother, holds her stomach outside the Bolivar County Library in Cleveland, Miss., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2024, after attending a workshop for expecting parents. She is six months pregnant and preparing for the birth of her first child in March. At the Bolivar County Library in Cleveland, expecting parents gathered in early December for a hands-on workshop to prepare for labor and delivery.
The event, led by certified doula Brittany Isler, aimed to equip families with tools and confidence for a safe birth experience. Among the attendees was Lakiyah Green, 17, who is six months pregnant and expecting her first baby, a boy, in March. Isler will be Green's doula later this year and receive free services to guide her through the birthing process. “I wanted to learn everything about birth,” Green said. “I saw this online, and my stepmother encouraged me to come. The positions and movement techniques we learned today were so helpful.” Green shared her excitement for the journey ahead. “I’m excited and have confidence in the process,” she said. “Coming here gave me even more confidence.” When asked what she was most excited about, her answer came with a smile: “Just meeting my baby.” Lakiyah Green, an expecting mother, sits on a birthing ball during a workshop at the Bolivar County Library in Cleveland, Miss., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2024. The ball is used to help promote movement and comfort during labor. Isler, who has worked as a doula for three years, is passionate about empowering families with knowledge and support. “Lactation is my first love, but I became a doula after hearing clients’ birth stories and realizing they needed more support,” she said. “I’ve experienced traumatic births myself, and I know how important it is to advocate for moms and teach them they have a voice”,
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