Meet Cameron "Muva" English
Prenatal, Birth, and Postpartum Services
As a mother of 6 with 5 lotus-born babies and 3 homebirths, I bring a wealth of personal and professional experience to my role as a Prenatal, Birth, and Postpartum Doula specializing in ancestral birthwork. I believe in offering a holistic and natural approach to birth that aligns with our first known language, Mother Nature. It is vital to connect back to the Earth and the energy and vibrations of the Universe.
Mother Nature, often referred to as Mother Earth or the Earth-mother, is a personification of the nurturing and life-giving aspects of nature. I call myself Muva Nature because I integrate modern knowledge with timeless wisdom to communicate life effectively.
My work is dedicated to helping families remember, reconnect, and reclaim cultural practices, ceremonial traditions, and kinship bonds in birthing our babies. This process is crucial in building the future, emphasizing not only the skills of a birth helper but also the deep ancestral knowledge and Indigenous traditions. I have extensively studied reproductive physiology, preconception health, and the vital support needed during pregnancy, labor, and birth.
Additionally, I focus on the reclamation of birth ceremonies and the revitalization of women's coming-of-age ceremonies and rites of passage, which assist in rebuilding lifeways and healing our communities. My expertise also includes storytelling, breastfeeding support, ancestral knowledge, and plant medicine making.
The most common definition of a doula is "a person trained to provide emotional, physical, and educational support to the pregnant woman and her support team prenatally and during labor and birth." My focus is on the pregnant woman, but it extends to include anyone who will be present during labor and birth. I do not take their place; rather, I complement their presence. Those closest to you are experts on you, while I am an expert on birth. Together, we combine our resources to form the perfect team for your birthing journey.
I am passionate about offering a comprehensive and supportive experience for families. My services include:
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Cultural Ceremonies: Mother Blessing, Hamam Bath, Belly Binding, and Closing the Bones Ceremony.
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Breathwork: Promoting mind and body health.
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Birth Story Processing: Reflecting on the birth story to foster emotional healing.
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Lotus Birth: Support and guidance for this natural birthing process.
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Local Resources List: Offering a list of local resources for further abdominal and scar tissue work.
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Supplies Packs: Available separately for purchase.
At Muva Nature Healing, I also offer a range of holistic health and beauty products, including yoni steams, pregnancy care products, feminine care yoni wash, natural soaps, nourishing oils, and turmeric soaps. These products are crafted with care to support your wellness journey, promoting healing, comfort, and self-care. Experience the transformative power of natural ingredients and elevate your daily routine.
I am now accepting new clients for 2024. Let’s connect to ensure our energies align and discuss how I can support you on your journey to holistic health and wellness.
BIRTH DOULA SERVICES
BIRTH DOULA - $1000
PROVIDED IN PACKAGE:
ONGOING SUPPORT
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Medical terminology “translation” into everyday terms
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Professional referrals throughout childbearing year (chiropractic, photography, placenta encapsulation, lactation, craniosacral therapy, massage, acupuncture, CPM and CNM midwives, obstetricians, etc)
PRENATAL
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Insight into local birth options
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Assistance in creating a birth plan
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Phone and email support throughout pregnancy
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On-call availability from 38-42 weeks
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Plant-based Nutrition Guidance
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3 Sessions in
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Backup doula provided if needed
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Pregnancy Box (custom prenatal tea per trimester, stretch mark oil, Moonstone/Unakite/Rose Quartz pregnancy waistbeads, rose and lavender body scrub, rose oil face elixir)
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Lotus Birth Kit (optional)
LABOR AND BIRTH
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Unlimited hours of support (flat fee for support, no overtime costs)
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Assistance by phone during pre-labor and early labor
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Continuous hands-on support at home and/or hospital (beginning in active labor)
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Partner support & instruction (including dad, friends, other family members)
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Maintaining a positive birthing environment
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Non-pharmacological comfort measures
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Explanation of risks/benefits of common interventions
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Calming touch and massage
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Reminders of birthing positions
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Self-advocacy reinforcement (helping you speak up for yourself)
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Emotional encouragement
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Access to labor tools such as birth ball and rebozo
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Relaxation guidance
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Holistic pain relief techniques such as acupressure, Reiki, sound healing, etc.
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Availability of aromatherapy tools
POSTPARTUM
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2 hours support immediately after birth
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Assistance with initial breastfeeding
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Review and processing of your birth experience
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Birth notes/timeline when possible
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Unlimited text, email, and phone support for 1 month after your birth.
VIRTUAL SERVICES - $350
(ALL SERVICES ABOVE EXCEPT LABOR AND BIRTH)
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DISCLAIMER:
I do provide payment plans and/or gift certificates for family and friend to buy for mom. I can also work a sliding scale on services depending on need and can accept trades, contact me and we can discuss further. I believe that every woman deserves to have help for her baby's birth and deserves to have all the benefits from a Birth Doula and Lotus Birth, if applicable; so I will do my best to work to create payment arrangement with you.