Before birth.
A place to ask the questions, explore your wishes, and think through what comfort, communication, and support mean to you. Preparation can include your partner or someone else you trust.
Explore birth supportThe Motha Doula.
Your voice.
Your people.
Your birth.
Support before birth, beside you in the room, and connected to community resources after. For Black mothers and families who want to feel seen, get clear on their choices, and keep their voice in the conversation.
MARYLAND · WASHINGTON, D.C. · NORTHERN VIRGINIA
A little more support.
You can be excited.
And still have
questions.
“How do I speak up?” “What if my plan changes?” “Will my partner know how to help?”
You don’t have to have motherhood figured out before asking for support. Whether this is your first baby or a different kind of beginning, there’s room for both your hopes and your uncertainty.
Motha Doula centers Black mothers and families. The starting point is simple: understand what matters to you, make the information easier to talk through, and keep your voice part of the conversation.
What does a doula actually do?Before. In the room. After.
A whole journey.
Not just the big day.
Here’s what doula support can look like. Your conversations with Tenise define the support that’s right for you.
During labor.
Encouragement. A steady presence. Help putting your needs into words. Nonmedical support works alongside the clinicians assessing your health and caring for you and your baby.
Practice a birth conversationAfter baby.
The baby needs care, and so do you. Start a conversation about practical help, emotional support, feeding questions, recovery, and the people you can call.
Talk about life after birth
Meet the owner
Tenise Foxx.
Start with
a real conversation.
Choosing support is personal. You deserve to know who you’re inviting into your birth story.
Tenise is the owner of Motha Doula, serving Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Her support reaches beyond labor: she can be a birth advocate, coach, strategist, steady sounding board, and guide to community resources. She starts by listening to what matters to you and how you want to be included in conversations about your care.
There is no one “right” way to give birth. Talk about your hopes, your questions, the people you want beside you, and support that respects your preferences while working alongside your clinical team.
Meet Tenise & explore the approachBuild my private support mapThe mama toolkit
Less “where do I start?”
More “let’s do this.”
No sign-up. No perfect answers. Turn what is on your mind into words, questions, and a next step.
00Make my support map01Try the walkthrough02Make your guide03Build your plan
Map the support you need.
Build a private plan for birth, your people, and local resources.
Walk through the big day.
Practice asking questions in five imagined birth conversations.
Put your wishes into words.
Build and download a guide to discuss with your care team.
Give your village a plan.
Choose the help you need, who can help, and when.
Your people belong in the plan
Your partner.
Your person.
Your village.
Doula support doesn’t replace the people you love. It can help them understand how to show up for you.
That might mean practicing reassuring words, talking through comfort preferences, helping remember questions, or planning who handles dinner after baby arrives. Your chosen support circle can include a partner, relative, friend, or someone else you trust.
Make room for your support peopleRooted in the DMV
Three regions.
One personal beginning.
Share where you live and where you need support. Travel and availability are part of the conversation before booking.
A question worth asking
Could Medicaid
cover your support?
Some eligible clients can receive covered doula services at no out-of-pocket cost. The answer depends on your program and the provider arrangements,not simply on having a referral.
Start with the right questions. Confirm coverage and Tenise’s participation before booking.
Get clear on the coverage conversationLet’s talk about
your support.
Bring your questions. Bring your hopes.
Start wherever you are.