About Jas the Doula

My name is Jasmine, but many know me as Jas the Doula. I am a mama of two and I have a passion for women’s health. In my spare time I am heavily involved in the community spreading awareness on the benefits of doulas and advocating for high quality care. I have spent nearly 6 years of my career case managing pregnant and postpartum women and providing ongoing education, resources, and support through a prominent health plan in the Tidewater region. 

Furthermore, I am a state-certified doula accepting Medicaid and Tricare insurance and offering affordable out-of-pocket payment plans. I have obtained my doula certification through Birth in Color RVA, a bachelor’s degree in health services management from Norfolk State University and a masters degree in healthcare delivery science from Eastern Virginia Medical School. I am in the process of continuing my education.  As a part of my continuing education I have completed the 2024 cohort of the Body Ready Method Professional Training to  become a certified Body Ready Method Pro. This approach focuses on the physiological aspect of the pelvic floor, to address pregnancy symptoms, encourage progress and address delays in labor.

My focus is on prenatal, labor & delivery, postpartum and pregnancy loss support. As your doula, I will work with you to release any present fears, anxieties or previous birth traumas, help you plan and find the resources and providers for your ideal birth and ultimately set you up for success in your postpartum phase. I will help you create a birth plan to communicate your needs to providers, provide education on comfort measures, partner support, birthing positions and pain relief options for labor and birth. Additionally, I will assist with initiating breastfeeding within the first hour postpartum.

I will remain connected with you up to two months postpartum via in-person visits, text and email support. I will assist you with newborn care, education and safety, light house work, meal prep, and sibling support. I will also assist you with connecting to postpartum supports such as support groups, therapist, lactation consultants, pelvic floor specialist and more!