Today we’d like to introduce you to Deomina Martin.
Hi Deomina, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I am Deomina (Dee) Martin and I serve Augusta Ga and the surrounding areas as a birth doula. With a background in health and science and eight years of experience in brain and spinal cord injury, I have always had a calling to serve. As a mother of two amazing children, my experience giving birth with pre-eclampsia and the support around it sparked the love to become a birthworker. In 2017, my journey to assist in the birth world began. After researching and realizing that my community was in need of support, I became a member of DONA International and enrolled in a birth doula class. There, I received a certificate of completion. In 2018, My birth service business Luminous Wombs LLC was created. I have supported, educated, served, and provided doula service for many expecting mothers and their families over the years. The state of Ga has one of the highest maternal death rates in black and brown women. I knew serving my community was the right thing to do. Just me would not be enough. In 2021 I founded the Augusta Doula Collective. This group consists of doulas and professional partners who support our community as a team. My goal was to create a village for birthing individuals. As a group, our goal is to educate and offer doula services to the underserved community.
“Becoming a mother was just the beginning of greatness. I truly believe and support the importance of birth workers and the impact they can have on our local community. The village needs me! My vision as a birth worker is to create a peaceful atmosphere while offering support and education to “MAMAz” all over the CSRA.” Deomina believes you should never give up on what was yours from the beginning.”
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
Nothing happens overnight. Education plays a huge role. Did you know there are so many mothers who don’t even know doulas exist? They have support and don’t even know it! I think my biggest obstacle is bridging the gap between care providers and doulas. Sometimes I find myself explaining what a doula is before offering my services.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Luminous Wombs?
Luminous Wombs represents me as a birth doula, I am trained to support and educate with compassion and patience. Luminous Wombs LLC is the foundation of support for expecting mothers and their families. I specialize in emotional, physical, and educational support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I am known for setting a positive environment during labor and birth. What sets me apart is I focus on teaching mom how to create a safe space within herself. This includes affirmations, music, decor, calming essential oils and spiritually connecting with her inner strength. This ultimately creates that safe space. Home or hospital room, Mama’s setting will represent peace. I also include all of the support team. I am proud my brand represents me. It’s simple and luminating. Service is always first.
I would like people to know Luminous Wombs was Created to serve all birthing individuals with grace, compassion, and understanding. Why Not Hire A Doula?
What was your favorite childhood memory?
I remember seeing a disabled person at a store as a kid without fear but having the urge to help. I wanted to know why they were that way and the function of the body.
Pricing:
- Offer sliding scale from $700 to $900
Contact Info:
- Website: www.luminouswombs.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doula_dee/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Luminouswombs/
- Other: https://www.augustadoulacollective.com/
Image Credits
DJT Media The Brannen family The Thompson Family The Herrington Family
