Proudly providing birth and postpartum doula support to the following areas:
River Region Area, including Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook, Wetumpka, Troy, Auburn and the surrounding areas.
Juanita Harris (CD)DONA
Experience the captivating care and birth knowledge that comes from supporting hundreds of families.
Originally from Prattville, Juanita, a military spouse, has spent the last 25 years, helping young families grow and bloom while raising her own three young men. When she began supporting births, she realized that birth was often being viewed as a medical procedure instead of the beautiful, physiological experience planned by God. Mothers globally searched her out to discuss the difference in midwives and OBGYNs, birthing options, techniques and childbirth styles such as Hypnobirthing® and HypnoBabies®. The more families she supported, the more passionate she became in protecting the birthing space and time.
Certified as both a birth and postpartum doula, Juanita has found her calling in supporting and advocating for new families. You will benefit from her non-biased information, continuous emotional support and prayers throughout your pregnancy and postpartum months. She hopes to embolden your internal strength to help you create a birthing experience you will forever cherish. She enjoys serving women in every stage of motherhood with compassion, support, and a little southern hospitality. She advocates for the mother’s wishes during the birthing process. Juanita’s desire is to empower you and help make your birthing time something you joyously remember.
My Philosophy
Birth involves so much more than merely checking into a hospital and putting everything into the hands of a doctor. Birthing options are so varied, that a pregnant mother has many decisions to make. This can be incredibly liberating or terribly overwhelming. Juanita will provide resources to you about your options to help you choose what’s best for you and your family. She believes informed consent is paramount, as a mother’s choice should be respected above all else. Do not let anyone tell you how you should give birth. This birth story is about you and your beautiful baby. Parents should know their options, feel empowered to make their desires, needs, and concerns known. They should also understand how to best speak up for their rights.
Every woman benefits from having a doula by her side. Juanita listens and instinctively understands what a woman needs and knows how to provide comfort in a variety of situations., whether it be physically or emotionally.
Partners benefit from the presence of Juanita as well. They will practice support during the prenatal appointments, learn from having someone model caring for the mother, be encouraged and understand how to best be active participant in both the birth and caring of a newborn. Birthing and healing during the fourth trimester is an intimate experience as a couple becomes parents. Juanita is here to help guide couples through the excitement and anxieties of the incredible journey of becoming a family.
Current certifications:
2016- DONA International (Birth doula)
2017- Madriella (Birth doula)
2017- Madriella (Postpartum doula)
2018- Rebozo Certified
2018- IPPA Certified Placenta Specialist
2022- Lactation Consultant
Additional trainings:
2017- Breastfeeding for the Professional
2018- CAPPA Postpartum training
2018- Spinning Babies workshop
2019- Infant and adult CPR
2022- Sleep Training Specialist