BirthWise Doula Services LLC

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06/20/2026

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On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas finally received word of their freedom — two and a half years afte...
06/20/2026

On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas finally received word of their freedom — two and a half years after emancipation was declared. Juneteenth is not just a holiday. It is a reckoning. A remembrance. An honoring of the freedom delayed, the rights denied, and the ancestors who endured. Today we carry their legacy forward with purpose. 🖤

Embrace & Evolve is part of that path — a gathering of visionary women building the access our ancestors were denied: to health, education, financial stability, and mental wellness.

✨ Toni Curtis | Founder, BirthWise Doula Services
✨ Dr. Tanya A. Jones, Ed.D. | Storyteller, Educator & Author
✨ Dr. Jacqueline Rushin | 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
✨ Dr. LaVerne Collins | Holistic Women's Health Expert
✨ Tomeka James Isaac | Women's Health & Cultural Competency Advocate
✨ ShLanda Burton | Public Health Leader & Bloom Documentary
✨ Shontelle Dixon, MPH, CHES | Women's Health & Equity Leader
✨ Dr. Sharon Long | Integrative Women's Healthcare Researcher
✨ Kelli Brien | Women's Health & Maternal Equity Advocate
✨ Gail Tully | Founder, Spinning Babies®
✨ Cortes Maria Lewis James, RN | Community Health Advocate
✨ Shanela (Holistic Hiccups) | Holistic Wellness Advocate
✨ Dr. Amber Rose Washington | Integrative Wellness Specialist
✨ Allyson Barbato, LCSW | Trauma-Informed Psychotherapist
✨ Cody Arvidson | Doctoral Education Expert
✨ Sharee Wells | Career & Financial Empowerment Strategist
✨ Dr. Laura Hodges | Counselor Education Professor

Freedom is not just a moment — it is a movement. These women are proof. Happy Juneteenth. 💛

06/11/2026

This one hits different. ✨

I've been recognized by Influential Women, and I'm still taking it all in. For 30+ years, this work has been my calling. Safe birth. Equitable care. Every family, every time.

This recognition belongs to every client who trusted me, every colleague who stood beside me, and every community that poured into this mission. đź’ś

Honored and humbled! ✨ I've been recognized by Influential Women as a leader who amplifies achievements and inspires cha...
06/11/2026

Honored and humbled! ✨ I've been recognized by Influential Women as a leader who amplifies achievements and inspires change.

For over 30 years, my work has been rooted in one belief: Safe Birth for Everyone. This recognition reflects not just my journey, but the countless families I've had the privilege of walking alongside through some of life's most sacred moments.

To every client, colleague, and community member who has trusted BirthWise Doula Services with your stories, your strength, and your births — this is for you. 💜

06/08/2026

Registration is Open for Embrace & Evolve: The Reimagined Women’s Health Conference! 🎉

đź’ś Save 25% on Registration with Promo Code: EMBRACE2026 đź’ś

Join us on August 15, 2026, in Charlotte, NC, for a powerful day dedicated to reimagining women’s health through education, advocacy, innovation, and whole-person care.

We’ll be bringing together healthcare professionals, advocates, educators, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and holistic practitioners to address the issues that impact women throughout their lives—including mental health, nutrition, healthcare access, economic stability, and overall wellness.

✨ Inspiring keynote speakers
✨ Educational breakout sessions
✨ Vendors & community resources
✨ Networking opportunities
✨ Lunch & refreshments included

Women’s health is more than healthcare—it’s education, opportunity, mental health, nutrition, advocacy, and access to the support women need to thrive.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, advocate, entrepreneur, caregiver, or simply passionate about women’s health, this event is for you.

🎟️ Register today and use promo code EMBRACE2026 to receive 25% OFF registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birthwise-embrace-evolve-womens-health-reimagined-conference-tickets-1986720065196?aff=oddtdtcreator

Can’t attend? You can still support our mission to improve women’s health outcomes. I recently launched a GoFundMe to help expand the impact of this work. Every donation and every share helps us reach more women, provide more education, and create lasting change in our communities.https://gofund.me/29f855534

Whether you register, donate, or simply share this post, you are helping us build a healthier future for women and families.

Thank you for your support. Together, we can change women’s health outcomes and create a future where every woman has access to the education, resources, and care she deserves. 💜

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06/06/2026

Preparing for a cesarean birth is about more than the day of surgery—it’s about preparing your body for recovery.

At BirthWise, we help families train for birth and postpartum through intentional breathwork, gentle movement, body awareness, and functional recovery techniques. Just as athletes prepare for an event, we prepare your body for surgery, healing, mobility, and caring for your baby after birth.

By improving breathing patterns, core awareness, circulation, posture, and movement mechanics before birth, you can support a smoother recovery and return to daily activities with greater confidence.

Birth is not the finish line—it’s the beginning of recovery, healing, and motherhood.

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From first heartbeat to first latch. Ever wondered what true, continuous support feels like? Meet the Smiths, who welcom...
06/05/2026

From first heartbeat to first latch.

Ever wondered what true, continuous support feels like? Meet the Smiths, who welcomed baby Maya with BirthWise by their side every step. Their journey was filled with gentle guidance, evidence-based care, and unwavering presence—right in the comfort of home.

Ready for a birth story you’ll cherish? Message us to start your own journey. 💙

Awards open doors. Advocacy changes birth.✨Toni Curtis has spent 30+ years shaping safer, more equitable maternal care i...
06/02/2026

Awards open doors. Advocacy changes birth.✨

Toni Curtis has spent 30+ years shaping safer, more equitable maternal care in Charlotte and beyond. Her leadership reminds us that expertise is powerful, but equity is the legacy.

If you are looking for a doula who leads with evidence, compassion, and lived advocacy, let’s connect.

Can we talk about money and women's health? Because the two are deeply connected. đź’ĽFinancial stress, income instability,...
06/02/2026

Can we talk about money and women's health? Because the two are deeply connected. đź’Ľ

Financial stress, income instability, and lack of economic opportunity are not just workplace issues — they are health issues. They affect sleep, nutrition, pregnancy outcomes, and postpartum mental health.

At Embrace & Evolve: Women's Health Reimagined (August 14-15 in Charlotte!), we're dedicating a full conversation to Career and Economic Stability — because a woman's financial reality shapes her physical reality.

We'll be exploring:
How economic instability drives health disparities
The link between workplace equity and women's wellness
Resources and pathways that support whole-woman economic health
What it means to build financially sustainable lives that support healing

This is not a side topic. This IS the conversation.

Join us August 14-15 at the Hilton University Place, Charlotte, NC.

05/31/2026

Honored to serve as a United Nations Representative for AWWG ECOSOC.

As I reflected at the Ark of Return memorial, I was reminded that I stand on the shoulders of those who came before me. Their resilience inspires my commitment to advocate for women, families, and healthier communities worldwide.

Together, we can create change.

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