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Balisha Thomas

Balisha Thomas

Memphis,TN

Summary

Compassionate and experienced birth doula with over 5 years supporting families through labor and birth in both hospital and home birth settings. Skilled in providing calm, reassuring emotional and physical support, informed childbirth education, and patient advocacy, fostering empowering, family-centered experiences. Seeking to apply evidence-based guidance and personalized care to empower birthing people in Memphis, TN.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Organizer

Hunny&Babee Doula Services
03.2025 - Current
  • Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
  • Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
  • Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.

Certified Birth Doula

Hunny&Babee Doula Services
11.2020 - Current
  • Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
  • Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
  • Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.

Vaginal Steam Facilitator

Hunny&Babee Doula Services
06.2020 - Current
  • Conducted in-depth consultations to screen for contraindications, assess client needs, and analyze menstrual cycles to create personalized and safe steam plans.
  • Formulated custom herbal blends and recommended specific steam protocols tailored to address client concerns such as irregular cycles, postpartum healing, and fertility.
  • Built trust and rapport with clients, providing a supportive, empathetic, and confidential space for open communication.
  • Educated clients on the science and history of vaginal steaming, its benefits, aftercare, and at-home self-care practices to promote holistic wellness.
  • Led and organized community workshops and steam circles to educate groups of women on vaginal steaming and holistic womb care.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Webster University
St. Louis, MO

Certification - Medical Administrative Assistantance

Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL
03.2026

Skills

  • Relaxation techniques
  • Emotional support
  • Breathing exercises
  • Community resource referrals
  • Birth planning
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Patient advocacy
  • Contraindication Screening
  • Menstrual Analysis
  • Herbal Blending
  • Reproductive health
  • Medical terminology
  • Steaming for Labor Prep

Certification

  • Certified Birth Doula, Virtous B'Earthed Doula - Nov. 2020
  • Peristeam Facilitator - Steamy Chick Institute - Jun. 2020

Websites

Timeline

Community Organizer

Hunny&Babee Doula Services
03.2025 - Current

Certified Birth Doula

Hunny&Babee Doula Services
11.2020 - Current

Vaginal Steam Facilitator

Hunny&Babee Doula Services
06.2020 - Current

Certification - Medical Administrative Assistantance

Ultimate Medical Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Webster University

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