Testimonial for Ále Johnson
I'm an 47yo single mom by choice and this was my third birth, an at home vbac. I searched high and low for a doula that matched my cultural and social preferences during what I knew would be a complex and emotional journey. During my pregnancy, she was present, available and very knowledgeable about ancestral practices that connected me to my Afro indigenous heritage. During much of my second and third trimester, she took great care in providing herbal medicinal guidance as well as ceremony and grounding. It helped immensely that she also worked closely with her backup doula, Gerard. They both came to my birth and I'm so grateful to report I had a beautiful home water birth. I delivered my adorable 10lbs baby in one lovely summer afternoon/evening. They held sacred space for me while I travailed a deeply transformative journey. I did a lot of emotional, physical spiritual prep work to welcome my baby; I worked out, ate well, meditated, practiced hypnobirthing and much more. But choosing Ale and her team was the key component that brought all my preparation to bear when the going got tough. She was there to remind me of my strength and determination when it really counted. I'd recommend her to anyone looking to walk a deeply authentic and centered path toward their own transformative birth.
-YB
January 11, 2026
Ále Johnson
Earthen Mama LLC
Birth Fee: $900 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $75
