Tamrha Richardson
Traditional
Birth Companion
CCBS Owner & Director
Certified Postpartum & Birth Doula, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, Sacred Postpartum provider
Tamrha and Dana, waiting on baby Freya. Photo by Lucky Willow Photography
Tamrha, with Christina and baby Dallas
HOMEBIRTH, OVERNIGHT POSTPARTUM SUPPORT, PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION, PERSONALIZED HERBAL ASSESSMENTS and SACRED POSTPARTUM SERVICES
You’re in the right place if…
You’re wanting an autonomous birth, where you are the authority, and also want an experienced companion to partner with you through your pregnancy, birth and postpartum time.
You're considering or have chosen not to engage the medical industrial complex and their technocratic birth system yet also don't want to go it completely alone.
You’ve done a lot of research and want trusted support in putting what you’ve learned into practice to increase your chances of a great birth.
You want a caring birth companion who trusts that you know what’s right for your birth and baby, and to give birth safely, on your own terms.
You value 18 years of birth experience and knowledge, dependability and consistent compassion from a Companion who places you at the center of your experience and as the absolute authority of your body and birth, and who knows that regardless of her experience, she isn't the authority.
Instead, that authority is YOU.
A Traditional Birth Companion partners with the woman giving birth. This is a different type of support, truly centering the woman in her beliefs, wishes, desires and cultural needs regarding pregnancy, birth and parenting. While this is about the birth of a family, I partner with the woman providing evidence-based information, nutritional information, herbal support, and holistic remedies that she may choose to engage in.
The mother is listened to, respected, and given space. She is shown compassion and respect through humble support and relationship building in our time spent together.
This type of support is centered in the time-honored traditions and knowledge of those that came before us, while utilizing evidence-based, modern studies to assist women in their birth choices.
Tamrha is a proud 2022 graduate of the very first cohort of the Traditional Birth Companion course taught by the esteemed Billie Harrigan, a Traditional Birth Companion with an impressive 35 years of experience located in Ontario, Canada. This comprehensive program has equipped her with essential skills and knowledge (check out the link to see the extensive program details). Additionally, she has successfully completed the Trauma Informed Professional Course specifically designed for perinatal providers.
A current student at The Matrona Birthkeeper and Certified Monitrice course, Tamrha is continuing her education in birth and true midwifery under the guidance of elder Diane Whapio Bartlett.
With extensive knowledge of various pregnancy-related issues, and having served over 275 families, Tamrha has a deep understanding of birth physiology, herbalism, complementary care practices, nutrition, mindful-awareness techniques, postpartum support, and the complexities of parenting. This diverse expertise allows her to offer you compassionate mentorship throughout your pregnancy journey, to lovingly and safely support you during your birth experience, and to guide you through the many joys and challenges that accompany the transition into parenthood.
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“I brought a lot of emotional baggage into this pregnancy and and still had a lot of healing to do from my first birth which was a traumatic, emergency C-section 2yrs ago. Tamrha was incredibly supportive, open and suggested some great resources to help my healing process emotionally. - Sylvia”
“I don’t know where to even begin when it comes to expressing my deepest gratitude for Tamrha. To say that she helped me to accomplish ALL of my birth preferences is truly an understatement. Tamrha has a heart of gold. Her level of professionalism, knowledge, and experience coupled with the genuine care, compassion, and love that she showed towards my family and I is literally bar none. - Chandice”
“As a dad, I was able to be with both my daughters in the NICU, while Tamrha tended to my wife. If you’re seeking doula services, that care about dad’s mental and emotional health, hire Circle City Doulas, LLC. If you’re seeking a doulas services, that truly cares about mother and baby’s health, hire Circle City Doulas, LLC. Most importantly, if you wish to just have someone there to support you through your pregnancy, look no further than Circle city Doulas, LLC. ~One Happy Papa - Jarrah”