Meet Kaila

Owner. Mother. Wife. Educator. Doula.

 I am a burnt Circle B loving native of Memphis, Tennessee. When I'm not talking about babies and breasts I'm being a wife, mother of 2, mentor, sister, and prayer partner.  I am the owner of two businesses, Reinbows and WhatTheDoula and I've spent 9 years prior to birthwork in education. I hold a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting & Spanish and a Master's of Education in Higher Education Administration and Leadership. I was heartbroken and overwhelmed initially to learn and experience mistreatment and blatant disregard tofor my desires or concerns navigating my 1st birth. I looked into getting a doula she helped me see my birth experience (literally she recorded it for me) , helped me successfully breastfeed, supported me with herbs and teas during the early postpartum weeks and was just there 24/7 emotionally! It was a support I never knew I needed but I couldn't imagine not having. From that point on my curiosity for birth-work and desire to support other mothers has become a reality. I am and Birth and Postpartum Doula who is committed to increasing awareness amongst minority women around their voice and choice in their birthing experience. I believe all parents deserve to experience true wellness and safety during the 4th trimester.

My professional training consists of mentorship with Kira Kimble of TrainwithKira.com, Advanced Postpartum Doula training with Zoe Etkin:Embodiment Doula (Feb 2020), Rebyrth Birth Doula training & certification through National Black Doula Association (June 2020), and I am trained in lactation support as a  Lactation Counselor through Healthy Children Project and a Lactation Education Counselor via UC SanDiego.  I am also a certified 200 hr YTT Yoga instructor,  trained Placenta Encapsulator, trained in baby-wearing, infant massage, a certified Spinning Babies Infant CPR and First Aid, Pregnancy and Infant lost, and Perinatal Mood Disorders. I love helping families navigate these areas as needed or find the community resources.  I am currently a board member for Six Twelve Sports and The Shelby County Breastfeeding Coalition.  When I am not running WhatTheDoula, I am serving as a Community Perinatal Heatlh Worker for BirthStrides, a non-profit in Memphis,TN offering free support to black mothers across the city. 

I believe it is important to educate ourselves on the things that are happening to our body and why they are happening. I know there are some conversations around birth, maternal care, breastfeeding, newborn care, and so much more that we aren't discussing because we don't have the outlet and I want to create that space. It's through education, awareness of mistreatment, and advocacy that we can make positive strides in black maternal healthcare.

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I'm here to support the biggest advocate in your birth experience...YOU mane!

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-Kaila