providing prenatal, home birth, and whole woman care
Our Story
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 innovative ways to improve maternal care and outcomes. To provide a safe space welcoming ALL women with a special invitation to those who are typically not seen 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 truly birthed AIM. It honestly birthed a home birth midwife and practice.
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 and in 2024, we welcomed birth assistant and intern 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. Over time, midwives have worked in hospitals, birth centers, and homes specializing in low risk, natural birth. 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. Midwifery was the beginning of obstetric care and is a staple to care internationally.
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 management of many other women's health concerns. 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. A journey that you create and we guide.
choosing home birth
Birth began in the home with traditional midwives. With the test of time, home birth remains a safe option for low risk pregnant individuals with a trained, licensed, and certified birth 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, commitment 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.
