My Journey
E. Rafeal Newport

I am a hippie, science loving, book loving birth nerd from San Jose, CA. I was raised by my mother who was born and raised in the middle of Alabama.
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My holistic, evidence based and spiritual approach has allowed me to learn from excellent teachers and learn the art of spirituality and healing practices.
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I trained and apprenticed for 3 years with a Doula who had been practicing for over 25 years and local midwives. I took classes, read books, attended births, volunteered for various birth related organizations and finally I became a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula along with a certification in Childbirth Education.
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In my over 10 years of experience I have worked in hospitals, home births, and birth centers. My focus is in centering marginalized families( People of color, LGBTQ+, gender non conforming, single parents, disabled,...) while also supporting all families in their creation and/or expansion.
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Prior to my training in birth work I have been and am currently a certified sex educator, peer counselor, family planning counselor and facilitator. I spent over 10 years in various LGBTQIQA+ youth non-profits beginning when I was 15 years old.
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I truly have a love and passion for birth and feel honored that you would choose me to support you during such a beautiful and important time.
Training, Education and Collaboration
As a professional Doula, I’ve received training from certified organizations, and maintain my skills and knowledge through continued education and research. I have continued to stay up to date with relevant information to ensure I’m providing you with the best care possible.
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As a Life Coach and Spiritual Healer, I have attained a Master Degree in Women’s Spirituality, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and certification as an Ordained Minister. I invite you to review my training certifications below.
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I am a member of the National Black Doulas Association NBDA, and member of Capital City Doulas.
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Over the years I have worked with:
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* First time parents
* LGBTQIQ families
* Surrogate and adopting families
* Planned Cesarean
*Medicated and non medicated births
* Birthing parents under 25
* Home/ Birth center births
* Hospital Births
* Large families
* Religious families
* Expecting multiples (twins)
* And more
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Certified Birth Doula
Certified Postpartum Doula
Certified Childbirth Education
Certified Sex Educator
Certified in Family Planning
Ordained Minister
Certified Postpartum Doula
