Welcome to the Innate Express!
A blog written by @xpressin8doula for families who are interested in all things birth support related.
Hello Friends and Family,
This is officially Innate Expressions Holistic Doula Services first blog post! I am so excited to be providing yet another avenue of getting information out to you all, our community partners, and anyone interested in the beautiful professions surrounding perinatal support. I look forward to you following our journey aboard the Innate Express blog series.
First, a little bit about me and how this business even started. I’m Patience Canty, a holistic childbirth/postpartum doula and soon to be chiropractor. The vision for Innate Expressions grew from a desire to serve a segment of our population that is often underserved and over-looked, MOMS. More specifically black moms, who are experiencing oppression in the worst way. The maternal mortality rate for black moms is 3-4x higher than their counterparts of other races. The health disparities plaguing black women are even more egregious in the Greater Atlanta Area. I have spoken to many mothers from various, diverse backgrounds regarding their experiences during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Their stories, some filled with joy and others with regrets have fueled me to create services and an experience that will not only protect them from medical negligence, but empower them to step into their innate expression of advocacy and birthing wisdom.
The logo for Innate Expressions includes a palmetto tree for the following reasons. It is the state tree of South Carolina, where I was raised. One of my core values is family and so I wanted our logo to reflect that core value for me. Palmetto Trees are extremely durable as the trunks are made of a spongy wood that can withstand hurricane force winds. To me this represents the adaptability and fortitude that moms possess. It is my hope that moms who come to Innate Expressions are reminded they have these innate qualities within themselves to adapt to the challenges that come with bringing life into this world. The logo has a mom supporting her belly, with a heart signifying the new life that is growing inside of her. At Innate Expressions, we not only support mom as she supports new life, we also support the new dreams, hopes, and visions that mom wants to create for the well-being of her family and more importantly, for her own personal well-being.
Second, this will be a space for you all to engage as well, so after reading a post feel free to leave any questions or comments so we can turn each post into a conversation! Look forward to content that may challenge your existing understanding on pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I consider you all my friends and family and want us all to growth in knowledge surrounding these topics. Share these posts with your friends and family so they can become aware of the new things you’re learning. Until next time!
Yours in Innate Expression,
Patience
