• WomELLE
  • Contact Us
  • Writers
  • Write For Us
  • Submit Article
No Result
View All Result

No products in the cart.

  • Login
WomLEAD Magazine
Podcast
SUBSCRIBE
  • Home
  • Magazine
  • Business
  • HER Story
  • Founders & CEOs
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Women
  • Wellness
  • Home
  • Magazine
  • Business
  • HER Story
  • Founders & CEOs
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Women
  • Wellness
No Result
View All Result
WomLEAD Magazine
No Result
View All Result
Home Founders & CEOs
Shanika King: Supporting Holistic Childbirth Experience

A certified labor, postpartum, and infant care doula, Shanika co-founded A Mother’s Love Incorporated

Shanika King: Supporting Holistic Childbirth Experience

A certified labor, postpartum, and infant care doula, Shanika co-founded A Mother’s Love Incorporated

The Editorial Team by The Editorial Team
December 15, 2022
in Founders & CEOs
Reading Time: 4 mins read

Maternity care practices at present have reduced the availability of always attending nurses with the mother during labor. This results in the absence of someone at the bedside to offer continuous support throughout the birthing process. Support people, known as doulas, have gained prominence for providing physical, emotional, and informational support to women during labor, birth, or the immediate postpartum period. Numerous studies have documented the benefits of having a doula present during labor, especially for women who were socially disadvantaged, belonged to low-income groups, were unmarried, were giving birth in a hospital alone, or experiencing language/cultural barriers. Shanika King, a certified Labor Doula, and breastfeeding consultant is passionate about helping women have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience. 

Educational Background 

Shanika obtained an associate degree in Applied Science, with a specialization in medical assistance, and went on to get her bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management. She started working in the medical, management, and customer service field and has more than two decades of experience in trauma-informed care, Ob/Gyn, and case management. Her passion for helping people and taking care of their needs prompted her to complete Doula Certification in 2021 from DONA International and is currently certified with ProDoula.  

A Mother’s Love Incorporated 

Shanika always nurtured an interest in pregnant women, besides her love for babies, and wanted to know more about how life was brought into this world. Her becoming a doula stemmed from this passion for taking care of people. A certified labor, postpartum, and infant care doula, Shanika co-founded A Mother’s Love Incorporated in 2018. But the leap into entrepreneurship took its own sweet time. Firstly, she quit her demanding day job and took up a part-time job (overnight) to put some time aside and set up her business along with taking care of her family. After that, she worked towards spreading the word in her community about the company and services offered, took up monthly doula clients, and other programs.  

The pregnancy support agency provides services for moms and babies, including doula services, case management, IMPACT Baskets, life skill training, community baby showers, meals, and transportation to moms in need. Shanika also helps women of color as they are more prone to pregnancy and childbirth complications and eliminate other concerns related to pregnancy. These include extending support during and after delivery and helping find resources for any life circumstances they face that cause stress to both the mother and the baby. 

Holistic Support 

Shanika also guides teenagers through their journey towards motherhood as she feels that such parents need to be empowered and educated about their situation to deal with it better. Keeping all judgment aside, Shanika treats teen parents like any other and is available to answer their questions in addition to providing them with essential tools to be successful parents. She believes babies are a blessing irrespective of who their parents are and deserve equal love and care.  

ADVERTISEMENT

Mental health among pregnant women and mothers cannot be undermined, and Shanika helps them by spreading awareness about the subject and placing herself “in their corner”. A study reveals that as many as 1 in 5 women have mental health problems during pregnancy or after birth, and around 20% of pregnant mothers experience anxiety or depression during pregnancy. Shanika is a strong advocate of self-care and self-love during this special time and keeps an eye on early signs of any kind of depression.  

Follow Your Passion 

A skilled doula, Shanika empowers women to communicate their needs and perceptions and actualize the dream of a healthy, positive birth experience. An entrepreneur who is spreading the light of positivity and happiness, she has hustled hard to reach where she is today and believes she still has a long way to go.  

As a word of advice to women who want to start their own business, Shanika suggests they never give up. “There will be times when things might look bleak and impossible to get through. Just keep following your vision, and through perseverance and dedication, you will make it possible. Giving up should never be an option. Adversities are part and parcel of any business, and how you handle them sets you apart. Take the necessary steps, and everything will fall into place,” Shanika advises.   

Share36Tweet23Share6
The Editorial Team

The Editorial Team

Hi there, we are the editorial team for WomELLE to help you succeed in business. WomELLE is a community working to support women by helping them achieve their business goals through specialty services, leadership, mentoring, and networking. The magazine "WomLEAD" is to help you succeed as an entrepreneur, business owner and leader.

Related Posts

Irene Bataller: Empowering Women Through Wellness
Founders & CEOs

Irene Bataller: Empowering Women Through Wellness

February 1, 2023
Dr. Emily Reilly and Dr. Devon Turnbull
Founders & CEOs

Dr. Emily Reilly and Dr. Devon Turnbull: Helping Seniors Grow Older at Home 

January 30, 2023
Dr. Tiffany Alston Little
Founders & CEOs

Dr. Tiffany Alston Little: Lead a Purposeful Life with Your True Calling 

January 25, 2023
Next Post
Improve Client Communication

How to Improve Client Communication Effectively? 

Art of Delegation

How to Master the Art of Delegation in Leadership 

Dr. Chekesha Catlin: Turning Houses into Homes

Dr. Chekesha Catlin: Turning Houses into Homes

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

WomLEAD Magazine

A print and digital magazine for businesswomen focusing on leadership, business, and entrepreneurship that made its debut in 2017 has WomELLE Magazine.

Follow us on social media:

Recent News

  • Starting an Import Export Business?
  • Investing in Real Estate as Self Care
  • Planning Your Small Business Exit Strategy?

Category

  • Business
  • Female Founders
  • Founders & CEOs
  • HER Story
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring For Women
  • Wellness
  • Women Today

Recent News

Starting an Import Export Business?

Starting an Import Export Business?

February 8, 2023
Investing in Real Estate as Self Care

Investing in Real Estate as Self Care

February 8, 2023
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

© 2023 WomLEAD Magazine from WomELLE, Corp.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Magazine
  • Podcast
  • Business
  • Founders & CEOs
  • HER Story
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Wellness
  • Women Today

© 2023 WomLEAD Magazine from WomELLE, Corp.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?