Flora & Fauna provides doula support and reproductive health education.

We offer a community to affirm you and information to empower you, wherever you are on your reproductive journey.

our story

In the world of science, flora and fauna refers to the plants and animals of an environment. Two five-letter words—flora being the plants and fauna including animals—that essentially encompass all life on earth. To me, flora and fauna represent community.

what we offer

We offer comprehensive health education, childbirth support and community around sex, periods, pregnancy, and parenting. Our approach prioritizes inclusivity, connection, and well-informed decision making.

Certified by Doula Trainings International

Proud member of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance

Named 2018 Best of Health by the Atlanta Tribune Magazine

As doulas we support families, not just mama. I’m blessed to have so many supportive, engaged, and DOPE papas in my doula families. Doula support is the most effective when it’s simply an extension of the love that’s already there.

Leaving this here. Let me know when y’all are really ready.

Sometimes the fight can seem overwhelming—the rage, sadness and heartbreak gets to be too much. But one thing is for certain, I’m gonna keep loving, protecting, nourishing, caring for and fighting for Black mamas. Helping to ensure that m

BLACK BOOKS MATTER 〰️ One of my favorite gifts to give my godchildren are books that reflect their experiences as Black children. I can remember how much joy book fairs brought me as a kid, but I also remember how few characters in those books looked

PERIOD POOPS 〰️ Let’s talk anatomy: from front to back are your bladder, your uterus, and your rectum. These organs are all spooning together, like 3 P’s in a pod (pee, period, and poop). Menstrual cramps can trigger the neighboring organ

COMPUTER LOVE 〰️ I know, there’s a lot going on and things are changing daily but one thing is for certain—you gone get this support! Now more than ever it’s critical to educate yourself, tap into your intuition, and know how to adv

PUBLIC HEALTH 〰️ I’ve been doing public health work for as long as I can remember. I like to think that the act of transferring knowledge to the masses is my small part in liberation work—it’s meant to free us all. I didn’t kn

CORONAVIRUS + PREGNANCY 〰️ I do not believe in fear mongering as public health messaging AND hear are some helpful considerations if you’re pregnant and concerned about potential impacts of COVID-19. ⁣
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If you are having a hospital birth soon,

I support folks during childbirth. I support folks during abortions. I support folks. ⁣⁣
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Thanks for coming to my TED Talk. ⁣⁣
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#reproductivejustice #prochoice #prochoicedoula #fullspectrumdoula

#DoulaConfession Last week, I missed my first birth and I was devastated. ⁣
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I’m naturally an empath and think of myself as a really good problem solver but this was just the perfect storm that I couldn’t make work. ⁣
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Enter the guilt.

Cervical dilation wheel. Staring from the upper left, this is an example of the changes that the cervix makes during labor. But there are no rulers involved—the cervix is “measured” during a cervical exam in which your healthcare pr

LIGHTS OUT 〰️ Breastfeeding can cause a lot of unforeseen reactions in the nursing parent. From extreme thirst to heartache to an overwhelming sense of love—and sleepiness! Oxcytocin, a hormone released during breastfeeding—also known as

This month and every month ✨

In 1993, Dr. Minnie Jocelyn Elders was appointed the first black Surgeon General by President Bill Clinton. A pediatrician, endocrinologist, and educator, and outspoken champion of “bringing sexuality out of the dark ages”, Dr. Elders oft

I am forever grateful for those who allow me to hold space for them. I believe that birth work is divine. That means that my entire community is divine as well. ✨

LEGACY 〰️ Granny midwives from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many of them brought their skills with them from African countries and trained women in their communities during slavery. Today there are far fewer granny midwives (I’m honored to k

SUPPORT 〰️ I’m accepting new clients that have spring and summer due dates! Click the link in the bio to learn about my services and schedule a consultation ✨⁣
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Note: In order to best support my families, I only accept two births per month. ⁣

💔 my heart breaks for Vanessa, the Bryant family, and all the loved ones of the fellow passengers. Rest in power, family. #blackmamba

Weekend reminder ✨

HELLO 〰️ Lots of new followers to Flora & Fauna lately, so thought I’d share a bit about myself! 🙋🏾&zwj;♀️⁣
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〰️ I’m Makina and I’m about all things sex, bodies, and health. ⁣
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〰️ I’m a birth + postpartum doula, childbi