Chauntel Norris Director, Alabama Prison Birth Project; Co-founder, Baobab Birth Collective Chauntel Norris is the director of the Alabama Prison Birth Project, a doula certified lactation counselor, and LaMaze-certified childbirth educator. She is also the co-founder of Baobab Birth Collective, a community-based organization that provides doula care, lactation support, and early parenting resources. Through her […]
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JIWC Community Spotlight: Ashley Minihan
Ashley Minihan Founder and Lead Doula, Empowered Beginnings Ashley Minihan is a doula, childbirth educator, and founder of Empowered Beginnings, a Connecticut-based organization providing holistic, community-centered support to families before, during, and after birth. Her work emphasizes education, trust, and connection to ensure parents feel informed and supported throughout the perinatal period. Ashley also provides […]