Our Learning Midwives

Traditional Midwifery Freedom Path Midwives

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    Audrey Gentry-Brown

    (she/her) Traditional Birth Worker, Lactation Educator, and Student Midwife with a mission deeply rooted in honoring the body's inherent wisdom and embracing ancestral traditions. Audrey infuses Southern Black American and Caribbean healing modalities to create an Afrofuturistic framework. She strives to empower families through a journey of self-discovery: urging clients to reclaim ancestral practices from their own lineages. Audrey envisions a future where every individual’s birth experience is empowering, transformative, and supported in a sacred space that aligns with their desires.

    Birth ‘n’ Herbs

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    Kandice White

    (she/her) A dedicated Certified Integrative Health Coach, Traditional Birth Attendant, and Student Midwife, driven by a passion for community service. Blending health & wellness with ancestral and Indigenous practices. Kandice supports each family on their unique journey; emphasizing that pregnancy and birth form the roots essential for nurturing peace, love, health, and autonomy in the parenting journey.

    Rooted Beginnings

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    Nikiya Ellis-Chavis

    ( She/Her) is a passionate and dedicated student midwife/ TBA who sees herself as a beacon, guiding families through one of the most important times in their lives. With a deep commitment to culturally relevant and traditional holistic care, she aims to serve underserved communities and reconnect them with their ancestral practices. By bridging traditional wisdom with modern ideas, she empowers birthing people to make informed choices and supports them throughout their reproductive journeys, all driven by her commitment to social justice and community empowerment. Sankofa, Sankofa, Sankofa

    The Diverse Doula