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Cherishing Life Beginnings Doula and Birth Educational Services, LLC
Meet Ife Adebowale, B.A., M.B.A.m PhD-ABD, CD, SM, CBEd
Guardian Director, Maternal Integrative Wellness Consultant, Full Spectrum Birth Professional, Student Midwife (Traditional), Certified Birth Educator, Breastfeeding Specialist, Mental Health Specialist, Birth Professional Mentor and Trainer
Ife Adebowale, known as Mama or Doula Ife (E-Faye) is a pioneer of Holistic Black Doulas in Columbus, GA. She began her birthwork in 2015 when she was summoned by Dr. Ameena Ali to begin an ancestral path of birthwork. After accepting the calling and completing her studies as a Certified Holistic Birth and Postpartum doula and birthing her 4th daughter unassisted in a home setting, she began teaching homebirth education and attending homebirths part-time from 2016-2018. She realized the impact she was making but being consumed deeply into the matrix of a corporate career life, her passion of birthwork was put on hold.
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In 2018, after losing her 12.5 year old job at a prominent corporation, she was determined NOT to sacrifice her time, energy, and integrity having to go find another job. She PRAYED and MEDITATED on what she would and had to do. Afterwards, she was releasing and journaling and she heard the ancestors say, “you have been released, now fulfil your assignment and purpose”. It was at this very moment, she knew what she had to do. Her thoughts were impregnated with purpose of making Cherishing Life Beginnings exactly what she envisioned, what the ancestors laid forth for her, and what her community needed. She pours everything into Cherishing Life Beginnings. Labor wasn't easy, but Cherishing Life Beginnings was rebirth in 2019. Today, as of January of 2025, Cherishing Life Beginnings is rebranding and restructuring for our future endeavors of expansion.
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Since the rebirth, Cherishing Life Beginnings has serviced over 100+ families and we have had the honor of catching 30 babies. Ife decided that providing doula services and birth education wasn't enough and in 2022, she embarked on a Traditional Midwifery journey. She has created a Holistic Training Cerification Program, a nonprofit organization, a mentorship program for birth professionals, as well as written several Ebooks and supplemental materials.
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Ife has dedicated her life to to birth work by educating, empowering, and aiding women with birthing the way they want. Support the cause TODAY!
Meet Doula "Pip"
DONA & Cherishing Life Beginnings Divine Mother Institute Certified Postpartum Expert
D’Ashanae Pippens, or Pip, is a certified Postpartum Doula through DONA International and Cherishing Life Beginnings Divine Mother Institute. She has a deep passion for supporting mothers and birthing parents during one of the most transformative times in their lives. Pips calling to this sacred work stems from a profound respect for the postpartum journey and a desire to uplift families with compassionate, evidence-based care.
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With a Bachelor of Science in Health & Exercise Science from Bethune-Cookman University (Class of 2020), and a leadership background as Epsilon Nu President of Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority, she brings a blend of academic knowledge, service-oriented leadership, and heartfelt dedication to every family I support.
Pip specialize in providing nonjudgmental emotional, physical, and informational support tailored to each family's unique needs including newborn care, maternal well-being, feeding guidance, and sibling transitions. Her mission is to empower mothers and birthing parents to feel confident, nurtured, and valued as they step into their new roles.
Cherishing Life Beginnings Collaborative Partnership Team Members
Santressa Sampson
Gifted By Grace Doula Services
Certified Birth Professional and Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
Santressa Sampson is a mother of one with a background in healthcare. As a doula, Santressa is a trained, non-medical companion who assists a woman before, during and after childbirth. She provides support and advocacy, mediating between the woman and her maternity-care providers. She also serves as an advocate and a 'voice' for the mother.​ In her past time, Santressa enjoys caring for my clients and their families while they are in her care.
Conscious Rosee
Sweet Rosee Skincare and Wellness
Fertility Specialist, Certified Birth Healer (Doula), Certified Breathwork Facilitator, Sound Bowl Specialist & Yoni Specialist
Octavia Sims, known as Conscious Rosee is the founder of Sweet Rosee Skincare and Wellness. With a passion for HEALING, Conscious Rosee advocates and educates individuals on the importance of black maternal health, nutrition, and community building. Currently, she is writing a children's book to help them understand and remind them that they are powerful, strong, and smart.
In the News
2023Â Features and Highlights
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February 12, 2023 - Speaking Engagement: Birthing Radically: Education, Advocacy, and Community Action. Hosted by: Ancestral Wellness Co.
April 2023 Hosted a CoEd Community Babyshower
Connections Matters Certification Training - Hosted by Resilient Chatthoochee Valley
June 9, 2023 Article in Canva Rebel Magazine
July 2023 Panel Speaker: Homebirthing as a Village Hosted by: Royal Mother Circle
October 2023 - 2nd Annual Ancestral Starseed Celebration: Down By the River
December 2023 - Student Midwifery Clinical Retreat I
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In the News
2002 Features and Highlights
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• Article in ShoutOut ATL
• 2/22/22 PPCM Fund Inc. interview with Lindsay Staloff-Peterson
• 3/9/22 Interview with Dr. Kit Heintzmen-COVID-19 Oral History Archive; Conducted By: Historian of Arizona State University
• 4/11/22 Interview with Emely Matos-Researching Black Doulas Perspectives and Experienced while Navigating Birthwork in the US Maternity Care System
• 8/13/22 Self-Aware and f**ed Up Podcast @treethelpc "SANKOFA"
•8/24/22 WTVM interview
• 9/2022 Interview with Margo Snipes, National Health Reporter of Capital B News
• 10/2022 Interview with Voyage ATL
•10/1/22 Planned, created, and executed our 1st Annual Ancestral Starseed Celebration
•Created Overnight Postpartum Doula Services and hired our first client for 1/2023
• 11/2022 created an online FB LIVE Birth Educational Class: How to give Birth without FEAR.
•11/2022 Open Online Shopify Store
• Continued nonprofit organizational building
•12/2022 Created and wrote The Ultimate Birth Guidance Journal and Planner Bundle
•12/11/2022 1st Holistic Postpartum Training Cohort
•12/2022-1/2023 Contracted with Stork Club as an independent contractor doula
•12/2020 The Doula Network reached out wanted to hire me as an Independent Contractor
•12/2022 Nominated for Girls Boss Award Health Care Professional of the Year
•Continued studies as a Traditional Midwife
•Instructed and trained 10+ women in Holistic Birth and Postpartum Education
