About Us
Our Mission
To have an impact on the infant mortality rate by decreasing one’s ability to have a better survival rate among our women in the United States. Enhancing their ability to advocate for themself during pregnancy and childbirth. As doulas, we empower them to use their tools during Labor & Delivery makes it an amazing memory that every childbearing woman should experience.
Our Vision
All moms deserve to have healthcare that is, a safe, nonjudgmental, and inspiring birthing experience. One Breath, One Vision, One Journey. ❤
Meet our founder
Joytonia Jackson
CEO/Founder
Joytonia holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in HealthCare Administration Management and has background in Licensed Vocational Nurse.Her journey started as Doula in 1996 helping various military and families in their childbirth. She has been Certified in Birthing and Postpartum Doula, Certified Childbirth Educator, Lactation Consultant, and Certified Doula Trainer. 2019 Dutchess of Doula became the initial Doula program to start with with Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal in Central Valley Area. Dutchess of Doula is also partnership with Black Infant Health to lower the African Americans mortality rate. Joytonia is a mother of 5 and has a passion for helping mother’s in their childbirth journey.
Recipient of the Perinatal Equity Initiative Award June 2022
Doula FAQ's
What is a doula?
A doula is a childbirth professional that supports, empowers, and educates mothers and their partners during prenatal, labor, and postpartum aspects of pregnancy and childbirth.
Can a Doula help after the baby has arrived?
Doulas also offer postpartum support and allow mothers to rest while they’re healing from childbirth. They will often come in to check on families, do light housework, and watch the baby so mom can shower, sleep and often bring food. For an hour or two so mom can have time to adjust to her new journey.
What is the difference between a doula and a midwife?
The main difference is that doulas are not medically trained. They are there simply to offer guidance and support throughout the pregnancy.
“Doulas can help you birth your baby at home, at birthing centers, in hospitals, with or without pain medication — even if you have a C-section or choose to have your baby in the woods, a doula can help wherever or however you choose to have your baby.
Midwives, on the other hand, are medically trained and are generally tasked with the same duties as an OBGYN, but they will likely spend more time with the birthing family than a doctor would. They also do more home deliveries.
“Doulas can help you birth your baby at home, at birthing centers, in hospitals, with or without pain medication — even if you have a C-section or choose to have your baby in the woods, a doula can help wherever or however you choose to have your baby.
Midwives, on the other hand, are medically trained and are generally tasked with the same duties as an OBGYN, but they will likely spend more time with the birthing family than a doctor would. They also do more home deliveries.
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