Welcome!!!
At Doula Yaya, we provide support and guidance to help ease any worries that may arise during pregnancy and the labor process. Our goal is to create a calm and peaceful birthing experience for you. As well as helping you advocate for yourself to make sure that you receive the care that you deserve.
Our goal is to help keep the infant and mother mortality rate low by giving the mother and their partner a space to birth in positivity and good energy, whether you decide to deliver at home, hospital or birthing center. Maintaining a space where she can trust herself and body to do what it knows to do.
Feel free to share your story with us, whether it's about your journey, your fears, or your hopes. We are here to listen, support, and empower you every step of the way.
Your unique journey is what makes this experience special, and we are honored to be a part of it. Trust that we will help you feel confident and prepared as you embark on this beautiful journey.
Nice to Meet You:
My name is Yolanda Stuard, born and raised in New Orleans, LA. I’ve worked in the medical field for over 19 years and am always wanting to learn new ways that I can assist people in their lives. I’m a Birth Doula determined into gaining more education that can be utilized in the world of women and babies!! I’d love to help have an impact on decreasing the maternal mortality rate. My goal is to take a holistic approach for healthy outcomes.
What is a Birth Doula?
A birth worker that provides physical, emotional and evidence based educational support women and the support system through the childbirth process.
Having a Birth Doula can assist in better outcomes for mother and baby. Having a Birth Doula can lower the risk of c-sections, decrease use of pain medication and shorter hospital stays by making sure that you are aware of your choices and helping you advocate for yourself.