Open Play Group
A full-hour of unstructured play for babies and toddlers, allowing Moms, Dads and children a safe and serene environment to connect and relate. Bring a toy to share. $2 per child, or $30 for unlimited 1 year attendance. Register using the calendar below, or drop-into a session.
Breastfeeding Circle
A weekly peer-to-peer support group to connect Moms along their breastfeeding journeys. Led by Lactation Counselor and Speech Pathologist, Dr. Beth Nottingham, this group is a non-judgmental place to make friends, share struggles and triumphs, to trouble-shoot, and learn what to expect from your baby at various ages regarding feeding. This free women's support group in Baltimore meets every Thursday from 12-1:30 PM. Register using the Calendar below, or drop-in to join us.
Now Supporting Families In-Person & Online - View Our Childbirth Education Schedule!
Shante Ferguson
Birth Doula, Breastfeeding Specialist
"My mission in life is to love and support people in any way I can with the knowledge that I have through my education and experience in life. I do this work because it makes my heart smile."
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I specialize in caring/loving for others by tapping into my intuitions and listening to my heart. The approach that I really listen to my heart, how I feel, and let my soul guide me with each family that I assist. So far that has had great results.
I'm motivated by love and the power that it has. When it's time for the families and I to part, they feel very special and loved. Every family has said that I made the mom feel like she was the most important person in the room.
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I am a mother of 5 sons, they inspired my early on to be great. I have been a pediatric medical assistant for the past 13 years. After watching the birth of my granddaughter 4 years ago I have been obsessed with the birthing world.
I live in Baltimore Maryland with my husband and youngest son. I really enjoy meditation, taking in all that nature has to offer, and my plants.
Certifications
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Certified Doula
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Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
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Abortion Doula Workshop
Shante Ferguson's Services:
Birth Doula Services
Doulas are trained and certified to support mothers through each step of their parenthood journey, from planning to pregnancy, birth to recovery, into parenthood.
A Birth Doula provides emotional, physical, and mental support to your pregnancy and birth, as well as birth planning, labor guidance, and advocacy on your behalf.
You can hire Shante as a Birth or Postpartum Doula, either in Person or Online through Virtual Doula Services.
For Labor & Birth Support, Virtual and In-Person Doula Birth packages include:
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Prenatal planning meeting in your home, via skype, or safely in person
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1 in-home postpartum visit for initial breastfeeding support and birth processing
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On Call Phone or Email Support throughout your pregnancy and 6-weeks postpartum
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Monthly support groups at the studio to relate to others on the physical and emotional experience of pregnancy
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Access to Free Prenatal Yoga Classes, and Free 'Becoming Mom' Support Group