International Doula Institute - Certified Birth Doula
Doula Training
International Doula Institute, August 2022
Type of practice: Solo practice
Clients per month: 2 to 4 births and 2 to 3 postpartum families
Postpartum limits/restrictions: N/a
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Special Services Offered
Abortion support
Acupressure
Aromatherapy
ASL (American Sign Language)
Baby sign language education
Baby-led weaning
Belly binding
Birth counseling for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Childbirth education services
First Aid and CPR
Miscarriage support
Mother blessing celebrations
Newborn care and parenting classes
Newborn care specialist
Photography - Birth
Prenatal or postnatal massage
Prenatal Yoga
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Reflexology
Satellite doula (for remote and rural clients)
Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
Sleep educator
Surrogates and intended parents
TENS units rental
Therapeutic bodywork
Vaginal steam/peristeam services
Virtual and remote doula support
Training Documentation
Languages Spoken
English
Fee Details
The fee covers 4 educational prenatal meeting which we will go over different topic from labor-newborn care. I will do weekly check ins or you can request unlimited check if more support is needed. On call from 37 weeks, In person labor support and one postpartum visit and a complimentary free photo shoot (maternity, newborn, family)
My experience was a 10/10 she was very attentive during my entire labor process performing different pain relievers to help me get through my contractions. She spoke for me and asked questions to the doctors when needed. When I thought I couldn’t get through the labor process Tanesha was there with motivational words reminding me that I can. She is the best you could ever have!!!
Emily Abreu
6/23/2023
My experience having Tanesha as my Doula has been educational, refreshing and comforting. She was by my side throughout the whole laboring process, providing distractions, massages, teaching my partner how to best comfort me, working with him to make the whole experience manageable, and of course providing ice chips for me on demand whenever I asked. When every medical professional who was involved in my care doubted I'd be able to deliver naturally and without a c-section, Tanesha believed in me. She fed me words of encouragement and empowered me whenever I was ready to give up, and when we realized the doctors were talking C-section, she and my partner kicked it into high gear and made me do exercises to stimulate my baby's movement downwards into the right cm & station to prepare me for labor. I went in on a Monday at 8am and delivered, vaginally, a beautiful baby girl the following day at 7:14pm, and I could not have done this without Tanesha. 100% would recommend.
Christine
3/17/2023
I was against a doula at first but then I met Tanesha in clinic & she sold me on conversation alone ! She made me feel comfortable with opening up to her about the pregnancy & the birth plan . She was so supportive and stuck by my side every step of the way ! When doctors was ignoring me she made sure my voice was heard !! She's the best & I wouldn't of had it any other way even after my twins where born she was still checking in !!! If your looking for a doula make sure you ask for Tanesha you will not be disappointed!!! ??????
Lwendo Accra
3/6/2023
Tanesha Clenkian was amazing, she was definitely supportive and helpful. Her back rubs was great,at first I was scared but she did a great job in control my mood, making me feel calm and ready. I had second thought on having a doula ,but with tanesha I did not regret it. Thank you Miss Clenkian 5 stars.
Denise
1/27/2023
Tanesha is such an amazing doula. she always made sure I was comfortable. And treated right and fair. Tanesha Made my experience even more great. I am grateful she was my doula..5 STARS