Gender: Female
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Jasmine Carranza
Jasmine Carranza is a passionate advocate for normalizing breastfeeding in the Black community, highlighting the importance of cultural representation among maternity care providers. She emphasizes the critical need for more Black lactation consultants and healthcare professionals to support Black mothers, as the lack of representation contributes to myths surrounding breastfeeding within the community. Read more
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Jasmine Swinson
Jasmine Swinson, CNM, is a Certified Nurse Midwife trained through the University of California, San Francisco’s midwifery graduate program. With experience in both hospital and free-standing birth center settings, she is dedicated to empowering families by translating health data for informed decision-making, advocating for their desires, and supporting their natural birthing abilities. Read more
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Jen Elyse Woolery
Jen Elyse, also known as Ifarike Ajoke Okunsalewa, is a Yoruba devotee, Olokun Priestess, and herbalist dedicated to creating and supporting natural, ethically sourced medicine and empowering BBIPOC communities. With over 10 years of farming experience, she co-hosts an online herbal school, makes medicine for those in need, and advocates for sustainable practices, community building,… Read more
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Jennifer Lewis
Dr. Jennifer W. Lewis is an experienced obstetrician-gynecologist dedicated to providing comprehensive care to women throughout their reproductive health journey. She is an active member of the Association of Black Women’s Physicians, where she advocates for improved healthcare access and outcomes for Black women. Read more
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Jerrine Morris
Dr. Jerrine R. Morris is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist with a strong background in research, particularly in areas such as PCOS, third-party reproduction, and healthcare disparities. She is a member of professional organizations like ACOG, ASRM, and SREI, and provides compassionate patient care at SGF’s Baltimore location while enjoying family time and supporting… Read more
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Jessica Diggs
Jessica is a passionate midwife, educator, doula, and advocate for reproductive justice with over 10 years of experience supporting a diverse range of births, including unmedicated, home births, water births, and VBACs. As a trained ICEA Childbirth Educator and co-founder of Centered: A Curated Community, she is committed to providing evidence-based information and holistic care,… Read more
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Joytonia Jackson
Joytonia holds a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Management and is a certified Birthing and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Consultant, and Doula Trainer. She founded Dutchess of Doula in 2019 to support military and underserved communities and partners with Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal and Black Infant Health to reduce African American maternal mortality… Read more
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Ijeoma Okeigwe
Dr. Ijeoma Okeigwe is a reproductive endocrinologist with expertise in IVF, egg donation, and fertility preservation, and is dedicated to providing care to patients with diverse needs, including the LGBTQ community. With training from UCSF, Boston University, and Northwestern University, she has been recognized as a Top Doc in 2020 and is committed to advancing… Read more
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Juju Angeles
Juju Angeles is dedicated to empowering birthing people throughout their journey, from conception to postpartum and parenting, with a commitment to fostering radical growth. Read more
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Kailyn Cooper
Kailyn Cooper is a doula passionate about empowering birthing people through guidance and support. She is committed to advocating for Black families and offering a personalized approach to each birth, believing in respecting the choices of every birthing person. Read more
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Karen Sykes
Karen Sykes is an encourager at heart, with a deep passion for empowering women through Christ. She is committed to supporting women in embracing their inner strength, faith, and purpose, helping them navigate life with confidence and grace. Read more
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Heather Lemaster
Heather LeMaster, a licensed midwife since 2010, is a graduate of Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery and has dedicated her career to supporting families through home birth and holistic care. With a focus on pre-pregnancy counseling, nutritional guidance, and lactation support, Heather works alongside her mother, Gerri, to offer expert and empathetic midwifery services to families… Read more