Welcome to the Village
A sacred & safe space for expectant women and families in St. Louis!
Jamaa Birth Village provides culturally-congruent traditional Midwifery care for Saint Louis area families. Our two-year family care model brings together evidence-based Midwifery + Doula Care, Perinatal Mental Health Support, Breastfeeding Education, Holistic Therapies, Childbirth Education, Family Support Services and so much more!
In the past year, Jamaa families have experienced:
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2024
Our Goal: $3,600,000!
Help us expand our current model of care from a traditional Midwifery-Doula care practice, to a birthing and postpartum retreat center model.
Currently there are zero freestanding birth centers in Missouri, a state with rising negative birthing outcomes and disparities, ranking 44th in the nation for maternal deaths. 84% of maternal mortality deaths are preventable, with mental health, SUDS and DV accounting for most deaths. Due to historic mistreatment, disrespect, bias and racism towards Black women, they are 4x more likely to not survive childbirth, in hospital settings. Join us in building a new model of care in St. Louis!
9 Years of Creating Black Birth Excellence in St.Louis
OUR MISSION: We have supported 1000+ Saint Louis area families since 2015 with affordable, culturally-based maternity and new family care. We seek to lower prematurity, maternal-infant morbidity and mortality through a holistic network of health professionals and peers.