[ah-bee-ye]. adjective.
Yoruba word meaning ‘successful birth’.
A birth & postpartum collective founded by two sisters.
We are focused on promoting the wellbeing of the birthing person during their pregnancy and childbirth experience by empowering them to build a community that reflects the values that are most important to share with their child as they bring them earthside.
A modern approach.
As Yoruba American women, it was important to us to select a name that was a reflection of our heritage. Named after the Yoruba word for “successful birth”, ÀBĪYÈ Collective is based in the belief of empowering birthing people with knowledge, resources, and information to ensure they feel confident to birth on their terms.
Investing in You.
Birth Services
Interested in learning about your bold, birthing body? Need an advocate to support you, your partner, and/or chosen family during pregnancy and childbirth?
Ranging from $900 – $1,800
Learn more about Birth Services
Preconception Services
Through our pre-conception services, an ÀBĪYÈ Collective doula can support you in making decisions about when you would like to start your conception journey and which pathway is best for you.
Coming soon
Postpartum Services
Recently gave birth? ÀBĪYÈ postpartum doulas provide non-biased emotional, physical and informational support during the postpartum period for the birthing person and their partner/family. Whether it’s your 5th child, or your first— we are here for you
Coming soon
Consultation
Let’s talk to learn about your birthing plan and find out which ÀBĪYÈ Collective services are right for you.
30 mins, Free » Let's Talk
FAQ
What is a Birth Doula?
A doula promotes the wellbeing of the birthing person during their pregnancy and childbirth experience by empowering them to build a community that reflects the values that are most important to share with their child as they bring them earthside. The doula accompanies the birthing person in labor, provides emotional and physical support, comfort measures, and provides support and suggestions for the partner. Whenever possible, the doula provides prenatal and postpartum emotional support, including explanation of practices and procedures, and assistance in acquiring the knowledge necessary for the client to make informed choices for their own care. The doula does not “prescribe” any treatment.
It is important to note that there are many types of doulas–birth doulas, fertility doulas, postpartum doulas, adoption doulas, and bereavement doulas, just to name a few. At ÀBĪYÈ, we connect clients with doulas who provide birth, postpartum, and conception services.
Can I have a Doula and an OBGYN?
The doula’s work applies to emotional, physical and informational support only. The doula does not perform clinical or medical tasks such as taking blood pressure or temperature, fetal heart tone checks, vaginal examinations or postpartum clinical care. With that being said, it is important to understand that you can have both a Doula and an OBGYN, as the OBGYN will provide the needed support for medical interventions associated with prenatal care, pregnancy, and postpartum medical checks for the birthing person.
What is the difference between a Doula and a Midwife?
Many doulas and midwives work together because they each play important and distinct roles in supporting the birthing person throughout their pregnancy, delivery, and into their postpartum journey. As mentioned above, the doulas work solely applies to the emotional, physical, and informational support needed by the client and their partner. In many states around the U.S., Midwives hold medical degrees that allow them to work in tandem with an OBGYN or as a sole medical provider, responsible for providing direct medical care for the birthing person while they give birth.
