Aysha-Samon Stokes

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Birth & Postpartum Doula
Los Angeles, California
5.0
About me

Birth & Postpartum Doula I have been supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum since long before I had the language for it formally serving as a doula since 2021, but showing up for birthing people in my community for years before that. Birth work found me through my own pregnancies (c-section) unmedicated V back and unmedicated water birth vbac mama my background in education. As a former preschool and kindergarten teacher, I’ve always been drawn to caring for the whole child and family. Each of my births deepened my commitment to this work, and I’m passionate about supporting women who look like me in spaces where we are often the only ones. I’m a super big supporter of Vbacs They are my favorite. I currently work with Kindred Space LA, Frontline Doulas, and the Irth App, supporting families through birth, postpartum, belly binding, and babywearing. An avid breastfeeder myself nursing each of my children for 3 years I bring lived experience and practical support to feeding journeys. My practice centers education, cultural affirmation, and hands on care.

Education

Child development (2023)

Certification and training

Full spectrum DOULA certification KSLA (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

Frontline doula

Specialties
Abortion Doula Care Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Babywearing Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Breech Birth Childbirth Education High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hospital Birth Labor Doula Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Doula Care Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal Steam Water birth
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Blue Choice Health Plan Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Blue Shield of California Community Health Partners Health Net Inland Empire Health Plan Kaiser Permanente L.A. Care Health Plan Medi-Cal Optima Health
Service introduction

Belly binding, placenta encapsulation, and full-spectrum doula services are available. Please call for a consultation.

Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
4
5.0

Aysha SHOWED UP for me! I’m honestly not sure how my birth would have gone without her support! We laughed. We walked. We squatted. We twerked. I cried. She held me. Reminded me that i was capable. Postpartum was rough this go round and she was there, prepping meals, cleaning, teaching my toddler essential life skills, making sure she saw me drinking my water and taking my vitamins. She feels like a best friend I’ve known for many years. I’m so grateful and i can’t say it enough💗

- Niambi W.

5.0

Aysha was such a blessing during my pregnancy. This was my first child and I had a lot of anxiety. Aysha made me feel prepared and so comfortable in a way that helped me embrace the journey and I’m forever grateful for her!

- Jane C.

5.0

Huge thankhs to sis for showing me how to use a baby wrap carrier when I first crossed paths with her at a time I needed sistarhood. I also injoyed my two bellybinding sessions with her. It was fun, empowering and informative.I am forever grateful for that.Practicing sacred traditional practices means a lot to me im grateful miss mamas walked with me for parts of my postpartum journey when I needed it.Sis spirit is incouraging and motherly and patient and she melanated. Every wombman deserves sacredness in sistarhood during their bearth and postpartum journey and sis doula ways and being, are great for that. -Star

- Star s.

5.0

Aysha was my doula for the end of my pregnancy, she was as very supportive during the labour transition time and help with exercises and stretching to kickstart the labour process. This was our first time having a doula and we definitely recommend working with her! We’re so thankful she was able to take us on as a client last minute. She’s truly amazing ☺️

- Tayiah T.

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