“If you are a pregnant woman who (for any reason) may not have had the best birth experience in the past, then this (5 STAR) review is for you. I strongly recommend that you hire Shamekah Shaw a Holistic Pregnancy & Postpartum Practitioner and owner at The WHOLE Wombman, LLC. She seemed like the best fit for us because she has a balance of doula training, a strong faith, and medical experience. She offered birth support courses (pre and postpartum sessions) and even offered a payment plan that made the whole pregnancy planning significantly less stressful. She had dance classes which allowed me to connect with my body and connect with other pregnant moms. She frequently sent birthing material and resources that were personalized to my specific needs and struggles.
Shamekah was a labor and delivery nurse with over 10 years in addition to being employed at the hospital where I chose be give birth. There was comfort in knowing that I had an experienced advocate for me at the hospital. Shamekah has the best resources, which got me through the physical pain and mental exhaustion of a natural childbirth. She has the ability to identify what support I need at such an overwhelming time. This encouraged me and my husband to make well-informed decisions and my husband to take well-needed breaks so that I had round-the-clock support.
Due to her collaborative nature, the hospital staff was equally impressed with Shamekah’s work. Every staff member I encountered had great things to say about her as a person and was highly impressed with what she was able to accomplish with me as her client. I had several nurses and medical staff who vocalized that they were in AWE of my birthing experience. Not only did this birth heal me, but I was able to deliver a healthy 9-pound girl after 3 days of labor with no epidural. I strongly know that none of this would have been possible without having Shamekah Shaw as my doula.