VILLAGE DOULAS

Our Village Doulas are certified pregnancy support professionals specialized through Uzazi Village’s Perinatal Doula Training Course as well as in their own individual areas of focus.  

Village Doulas are available specifically for care participants enrolled for care in the Ida Mae Patterson Center for Maternal and Infant Wellness.

WHAT IS A DOULA?

A doula is a professional labor support person, who is a trained expert at getting women through the process of labor and birth. Doulas support physiologic normal births and also attend births in a variety of settings. Doulas are trained to provide physical and emotional support and education.

Chelawnta Lewis

Chelawnta Lewis

Doula Coordinator

Christian King

Christian King

Village Doula

Delia Pearl

Delia Pearl

Village Doula

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Ruth McCleery

Ruth McCleery

Village Doula

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Daysha Lewis

Daysha Lewis

Village Doula

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Lady-Charde Lenoir

Lady-Charde Lenoir

Village Doula

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About Delia

Praise Him! I’m Delia Pearl, a mother of six beautiful little expressions of myself 4 girls and 3 boys and a bonus son! Ever since I was 10 years old I had a passion and a desire to become a midwife for mothers that might be overlooked due to their economic status or lack of education or support given by their surrounding healthcare providers. It all stemmed from learning that a older brother of mine in Cuba had a disability in his legs due to the lack of education the medical staff had about breached babies. I vowed to myself that I would never let that happen again to another person.

I later learned that my journey to becoming a Midwife started with learning and serving as a Doula. My OB/ Great Friend Dr. Mualik introduce me to Uzazi Village and Mama Hakima and that’s when my dreams started to become my reality.
I believe that childbirth is the rewarding result of being blessed to carry human life in your womb. The Journey should be filled with knowledge, power, love and lots of laughter no matter what your circumstance or social status is. I just want to bring ‘ big sister vibes’  and enjoy this journey with you!

“Hope is something of extraordinary power, it can feed the soul, it can light the way, it can move someone from darkness to light. This is exactly how I see my connection to the community as a Doula”.

Ruth McCleery has years of experience, working with women and families of all backgrounds, combating maternal and infant mortality within the hispanic community. She focuses on building trusting relationships with her clients and their families to address their birthing needs and process as THEY take control of one of the most amazing experiences of their life.

“La esperanza es algo de poder extraordinario, puede alimentar el alma, puede iluminar el camino, puede mover a alguien de la oscuridad a la luz. Así es exactamente como veo mi conexión con la comunidad como una Doula”.

Años de experiencia, trabajando con mujeres y familias de todos los orígenes, combatiendo la mortalidad materna e infantil dentro de la comunidad hispana. Construir una relación de confianza con mis clientes y sus familias, para abordar sus necesidades y procesos de parto a medida que ELLOS toman el control de una de las experiencias más increíbles de su vida.

Daysha Lewis, a mother of four, has a personal and professional life that authentically reflects her commitment to empowering families, particularly mothers. She navigates the complex terrain of parenting and marriage with a contagious burst of enthusiasm, infusing her journey with joy and love. In her professional life, she holds two significant roles that align with her personal mission of education, empowerment, and advocacy. She serves as a Village Doula at Uzazi Village and as a Parent Educator at Start at Zero. As a doula, Daysha provides vital support to mothers during the life-changing period of childbirth. She is there to guide, comfort, and assist, making this transformative time easier and more manageable. Her role as a Parent Educator involves equipping parents with essential parenting skills. She ensures that parents are well-prepared and confident in their ability to raise their children successfully. Both of these roles underline Daysha’s unwavering commitment to her mission. They shine a light on her profound dedication to fostering empowerment in mothers and families, a mission that shapes her professional and personal life in meaningful ways.
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Lady-Charde Lenoir-Howard, a devoted wife, mother of three, and a friend to many, has always had a nurturing heart. Her personal journey through motherhood ignited a passion for becoming a Doula, recognizing that each pregnancy is a unique miracle and life-changing event. In her leisure, she indulges in baking, reading, and writing poetry, bringing warmth and creativity into her home.
Her commitment to serving her community is both humbling and inspiring. Lady eagerly assists families to feel confident, empowered, and valued throughout their birth experience. She strongly believes that effective parenting, which begins with pregnancy and birth, has the power to better our world.
As a birth doula, her joy lies in witnessing women become confident and ecstatic about the birth and early parenting of their children. She encourages parents to confront their fears and anxieties, empowering them to make choices that feel right for their family. As Maya Angelou once said, “When you know better, you do better.” This philosophy guides Lady’s work, helping parents create realistic expectations for their birth and parenting experiences. She truly believes that happiness blooms from meeting these realistic expectations.