providing prenatal, home birth, and whole woman care
Our Journey
Amena translates to mean honest and pure. Idir means life. So it seemed appropriate to name a birth and wellness space pure and honest living to describe the care that we provide. The goal was and still is to be apart of the solution. To seek out innovate ways to improve perinatal care and outcomes. To provide a safe space welcoming all women with a special invitation to those who are typically not even or heard.
We began this season of our journey with a growing and flowing plan to eventually ease into a wellness space. On December 1, 2021 we experienced our first home birth of a young king who was gently welcomed into this world by his parents on their terms and in the safety of their home. He entered this world in a matter of 2 short hours. The trust of this mother in her body and the teamwork made all the difference. We are forever grateful to this family for their continued support. This birth birthed AIM. It honestly birthed a home birth midwife.
From then on, we knew that it could be done. Space must be held and even curated to bring young kings and queens earth side.Our boutique practice has been growing and flowing ever since.We've welcomed our sweet babies year after year. In 2023, we shifted to our home based office and welcomed birth assistant Mitsuzi Green MSN, RN,BSN. In 2024, we welcomed birth assistants Taraji Davis RN,BSN.
"A woman with a vision and a voice is unstoppable"
choosing midwifery care
Midwife means "with woman." It is a profession that has been in existence since the beginning of time. As a matter of fact, midwifery is biblical. Go ahead and look it up. The verse is in Exodus. Over time, midwives have worked in hospitals, birth centers, and homes. They are proven solutions to reduce the need for intervention, cesarean section, lower rates of birth trauma. The time, education, respect, and alternative options given to their clients are the keys to midwifery care and better birth outcomes.
Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) provide primary care to women across their lifespan. As a CNM service, we are able to provide well person exams including Pap Smears, as well as well as STI/STD, UTI, and discharge management. Caring for low risk individuals during their pregnancies, labor and birth is our specialty. Midwives are unique in holding a judgement free space. We combine art, knowledge and spirit in our practice providing safe and mindful care. When choosing Midwife KaTina, you are choosing to become family. You are choosing to embark on a mind, body, and spirit journey with us by your side. A journey that is full of love and support.
choosing home birth
Birth began in the home with traditional midwives.With time, more knowledge and technology has developed identifying and treating previous dangers that were seen in earlier times. The birth setting has also shifted with time due to politics and the status of marginalized communities. Even with the test of time, home birth remains a safe option for low risk pregnant individuals to give birth within the intimacy of their home with a trained, licensed, and certified professional. The advancements in prenatal care and technology have created safety for high risk pregnancies within the hospital setting and continue to be valuable assets to the community.​
Home birth is not for everyone! Need I say it again? It is for low risk individuals who receive prenatal care from a midwife and prepare for a natural unmedicated birth. It requires eating healthy, exercising, pain management alternatives and preparation. Everyone should enter birth with confidence. Go where you are confident. Go where you trust those taking care of you. Choosing home birth is choosing to birth on your terms.
