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Amara Cashion

Amara Cashion

Spotsylvania

Summary

I am a Certified Doula (CD), Certified Childbirth Educator (CBE), Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, and owner of Bloom Mama Doula Services. I am skilled in group instruction and empowering expectant parents through engaging classes and personalized support. This support and education enhances their understanding of labor dynamics and promotes optimal fetal positioning for a smoother pregnancy and birth experience. I pride myself on being a dynamic and culturally competent birth worker for my community.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator

Bloom Mama Doula Services
11.2021 - Current
  • Teach expectant parents the Spinning Babies® principles to include daily activities, Rest Smart℠, and the Three Balances℠
  • Teach expectant parents pelvic and uterine anatomy
  • Teach expectant parents different positions they can utilize that will open up the three levels of the pelvis during labor for optimal fetal rotation and descent
  • Teach expectant mothers how to restore balance to their body to help encourage their baby to be in the most optimal position for comfort in pregnancy (and a potentially easier birth)

Certified Birth Doula

Bloom Mama Doula Services
12.2019 - Current
  • Met with parents prenatally to discuss birth preferences and goals for their labor, birth, and postpartum period
  • Physical support in labor, to include assistance with breathing techniques, position changes for labor progress and pain relief, and counter-pressure and message when desired
  • Assisted with partner involvement in the birthing process
  • Assisted the parents with advocating for themselves in labor
  • Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents
  • Educated parents on breastfeeding and provided lactation support, as needed, in the postpartum period

Education

Certified Parent Educator (SpBCPE) -

Spinning Babies®
11-2021

CD, CBE, CBC -

International Doula Institute
08-2020

Skills

  • Cultural competence
  • Curriculum development
  • Class management
  • Group instruction - both in-person and virtually
  • Private instruction - both in-person and virtually

Reviews

"Amara was such a blessing to have at our birth! As a first time mom I had a lot of questions and she was attentive and patient, helping me along through my 48 hrs of labor. She sent me personal videos of labor moves, checked on me frequently, motivated and encouraged me. When we arrived at the birthing center she assisted me into a labor move that broke my water with the second contraction and our baby was born in less than 2 hours. I cannot thank her enough for being part of our birth story!"


"I absolutely love Amara! She has 100% found her calling as a doula. I knew at our first meeting that I would feel calm and comfortable around her and wanted her by my side when I had my baby. I knew that she would have the words of encouragement that I would need as well as the wisdom for any questions that could arise. I knew she would be there for me and would support any and all emotions as they came about. She was so incredibly supportive of me and my husband during a very long labor. She is an amazing woman and incredible doula! Even when going from one birth to the next with no sleep she is there for you and your baby! I would 1000 times recommend Amara for all births!"


"Amara was amazing! This was my 2nd time giving birth however my first time natural & drug free! My labor was going great but very slow on picking up. Amara arrived at the birth center and got right to it helping me bring my contractions closer together and stronger to help labor progress. After 3 hours of her being by my side helping me switch positions and helping me emotionally even when I tried to give up and go to the hospital I pushed out my sweet girl just how I wanted and dreamed about!! Amara is awesome, great personality, very caring and sweet! I highly recommend her if you are looming for support during pregnancy, labor and birth!"

Timeline

Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator

Bloom Mama Doula Services
11.2021 - Current

Certified Birth Doula

Bloom Mama Doula Services
12.2019 - Current

Certified Parent Educator (SpBCPE) -

Spinning Babies®

CD, CBE, CBC -

International Doula Institute
Amara Cashion