Race: Black
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Kimberly Durdin
Kimberly Durdin is a Licensed Midwife, Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Childbirth Educator, and Doula Trainer with over 29 years of experience supporting families in New York City, Washington DC Metro Area, and Los Angeles. She is the co-founder of Kindred Space LA and the Birthing People Foundation, empowering communities of color through education and… Read more
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Latanya Hines
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Lydia Boyd
Lydia O. Boyd is a professionally trained expert who provides support to expectant, birthing, and breastfeeding families. With passion, compassion, and a nurturing spirit, she offers counseling, coaching, and education, honoring parents as they expand their families. Read more
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Janae Jones
Janae Jones is a Full Circle Doula certified by the International Center for Traditional Child Bearing and the National Black Doulas Association. With a background in psychology and over 100 families supported through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, Janae is passionate about providing continuous care, education, and support to create positive birth experiences, especially for underserved… Read more
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Janet Williams
Dr. Janet G. Williams is an experienced obstetrician-gynecologist based in Harbor City, California, affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center. With over 20 years in practice, she earned her medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and is committed to providing quality care for her patients. 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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Janice Hull
Janice Hull is an experienced obstetrician-gynecologist with over 20 years of practice, currently affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center in Harbor City, California. She earned her medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and is dedicated to providing high standards of care with a focus on mutual respect and open communication. Read more
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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