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Tamika Mapp
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Join date: Mar 30, 2025
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Tamika Mapp is the founder of Kindroot Doula Collective, a full-spectrum doula and community advocate with a heart for culturally-rooted, affirming birth work. With a deep belief that every birthing person deserves to feel seen, safe, and supported, Tamika blends evidence-based care with ancestral wisdom to nurture powerful, informed birth experiences. When she’s not supporting families, she’s building community through workshops, mutual aid, and moments of radical joy.
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Jul 17, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Why Every New Mother Needs a Postpartum Doula: Jasmine's Story
What a year of postpartum support looks like when Kindroot Doula Collective is there to hold your hand
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May 24, 2026 ∙ 7 min
Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Care Provider as You Prepare for Birth
Preparing for birth is about more than packing a hospital bag, choosing a baby name, or deciding who will be in the room with you. It is also about understanding how your care provider thinks, communicates, and makes decisions during labor and birth. Many birth prep lists include the usual questions: Can I eat during labor? What are my pain relief options? When should I come to the hospital? Can I have delayed cord clamping? Those questions matter. But some of the most important questions are...
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May 19, 2026 ∙ 4 min
The Importance of Changing Positions During Active Labor for Mom and Baby
Active labor is a critical phase in childbirth when contractions become more intense and frequent, signaling that the body is preparing for delivery. During this time, the position a mother adopts can significantly influence the progress of labor and the well-being of both mom and baby. Changing positions during active labor is not just about comfort; it plays a vital role in easing labor pains, improving fetal positioning, and supporting a smoother birth process. Understanding why and how to...
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