Earthside with Evonna Birth Services is a team of full-spectrum doulas dedicated to supporting every stage of your journey from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond. We are deeply rooted in Afro-Indigenous and Southern African American traditions, integrating these ancestral and passed down practices with modern care. We are also facilitators of maternal healing ceremonies such as womb massage, closing of the bones, full-body massage, in-home yoni steams, and blessingways.
For rural Black families in Georgia, our work is especially impactful. We understand that well rounded childbirth education and doula support may be rare in some parts of these areas, but we've made great strides in planting ourselves in the Spalding County and surrounding rural counties in Georgia as your local doula(s). We're honored and grateful to each family that invites us to join their divine pregnancy and postpartum experiences, no matter where you live.
Given our high demand, we often book months in advance. To secure the best doula for your needs, feel free to schedule a complimentary meeting with one of our certified Doulas. Schedule a call today to discover how our full-spectrum support can help create space for your birthing experience to be as meaningful and deeply connected as much as it can be.
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Earthside with Evonna Birth Services, founded by Doula and Maternal Health Programs Director, Evonna Christmon Marshall, is deeply committed to transforming the pregnancy experience for Black families. Based in the heart of central Georgia, we offer a space where holistic healing and personalized support come together to help illuminate families' wellness confidence and childbirth knowledge throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Our goal is to nurture families with a profound connection to their roots, minds, bodies, and spirits, and to revolutionize maternal care in Spalding County (Griffin, GA) and surrounding counties.
To further this mission, we’ve created The Motherhood Healing Collective. This maternal health initiative highlights the importance of Black and Indigenous doula work in Georgia, especially Doulas in rural Georgia. We provide support that goes beyond the basics, integrating ancestral practices and cultural sensitivity into our care.
Together, Earthside with Evonna and The Motherhood Healing Collective are dedicated to rekindling connections to heritage and promoting holistic well-being. We aim to build a supportive legacy that uplifts Black families and creates a lasting impact on maternal care in Georgia and beyond.
Our Certifications:
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Certified Doula, DONA International
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Holistic Birth Doula, HealthConnect One & Morehouse Center for Maternal Health Equity
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Abortion Companion, Emory University & Dopo and Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center
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CAPPA Certified Childbirth Educator
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Community Health Worker, Emory School of Nursing & ARCHWay
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Certifying Lactation Educator, MAMA GLOW
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Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, Labor With Kaci
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Certified Community Counselor (CCC), Southern California Counseling Center
Trainings & Community Work:
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Postpartum Doula, National Black Doulas Association
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Black Mother & Baby Committee, DONA International
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Volunteer Doula and Workshop Facilitator, Friends with Refugees
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TransMasculine Chest/Body Feeding & Lactation
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Crisis Intervention Team
Culturally speaking, Black women have always had companions with no medical training, like mothers and aunts, providing emotional support and comfort during pregnancy. Doulas are similar to these companions. Having the support of a Doula can prepare a family for some of the challenges they may experience as people of color.
"My experience with Evonna was more than I expected. She helped me prepare for the delivery I desired with prenatal yoga, Mama Talks with other moms, and childbirth education classes to keep me informed. All of those things allow me to say I had my baby in CONFIDENCE and the way I wanted.
I also purchased the Help A Sista Out postpartum kit that included my placenta encapsulation capsules, tincture, umbilical cord keepsake, postpartum herbal soak, and homemade nipple balm. You can't get any better than that!"
- Dymond Epps
More Earthside Offerings & Experiences
30 min
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1 hr 30 min
Read MorePre-birth ceremony performed to protect and celebrate the pregnant mother.
3 hr
Read MorePlacenta Capsules, Tincture, Umbilical Cord Keepsake Package. Consult required before purchase.
72 hr
