About LaNayah Marie
Holistic Birth & Postpartum Doula | Tampa Bay • Travel • Virtual Support
Hi, I’m LaNayah Marie
I am a certified birth and postpartum doula with a background in holistic wellness, prenatal and postpartum fitness, and culturally rooted postpartum care. I support families through preconception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with evidence-informed education, compassionate advocacy, and whole-person support—serving Tampa Bay, surrounding areas, traveling as needed, and offering virtual care nationwide.
A Protector at Heart, A Doula by Calling
I didn’t always know I would become a doula—but I’ve always been a protector.
My professional journey began in the wellness space as a personal trainer and holistic wellness coach. Over time, I noticed a consistent pattern: my clients’ physical health, stress levels, and emotional well-being were deeply intertwined with their reproductive journeys. Pregnancy, fertility, birth, and postpartum weren’t just milestones—they were pivotal life transitions that deserved more intention, education, and care.
As I learned more about maternal health outcomes—particularly for Black women—I felt a deeper calling. I didn’t want myself, my friends, or my future family to become statistics in a system that too often overlooks women’s voices and lived experiences. Becoming a doula was both a professional decision and a personal commitment to protection, advocacy, and empowerment.
I became a certified birth and postpartum doula in 2021 and have continued expanding my education ever since. Today, my work integrates evidence-based birth support with holistic wellness practices, allowing me to support families from preconception through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum in a way that feels grounded, personalized, and deeply supportive.
Reimagining Postpartum Care
I am also a certified Traditional Postpartum Birthworker with teachings rooted in Moroccan traditions. I chose to pursue this training to gain deeper knowledge and skills in how to truly pour into women during the postpartum period and support meaningful recovery.
In much of the Western medical system, postpartum care is limited—often reduced to a single, non-comprehensive checkup and permission to return to activity at a six-week appointment. This approach leaves many women under-supported during one of the most vulnerable and transformative seasons of their lives.
In Moroccan culture, mothers are treated as brides. New moms are loved, protected, deeply nourished, and cared for physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Postpartum is not rushed or minimized—it is honored.
I am deeply honored to have received appropriation-free training and the blessing to carry these practices forward. I integrate them with respect, care, and integrity to support women in my community through culturally rooted, holistic postpartum care.
My approach
My approach centers on education, informed choice, and whole-person support. I believe preparation goes far beyond a birth plan—it includes mental and emotional readiness, physical support, clear communication with partners and providers, and thoughtful postpartum planning.
I also support postpartum recovery through services such as placenta encapsulation and bengkung belly binding, honoring both modern research and ancestral practices that promote healing and restoration.
At the core of my work is this belief: every woman deserves to feel supported, informed, and confident in her choices—before, during, and after birth. My role is not to replace medical care, but to walk alongside you, help you navigate your options, and ensure you never feel alone during one of the most transformative seasons of your life.
Whether you’re planning for the future, preparing for birth, or navigating postpartum recovery, my goal is to help you feel protected, prepared, and deeply supported every step of the way.
Credentials & Training
LaNayah Marie brings a multidisciplinary background in birth work, wellness, and postpartum recovery, allowing her to support families with depth, intention, and cultural respect.
Certification and training include:
Certified Birth Doula
Certified Postpartum Doula
Certified Traditional Postpartum Birthworker (rooted in Moroccan traditions)
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Bengkung Belly Bind Practitioner
Personal Trainer & Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist
Holistic Wellness Coach
Herbalist
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Based in Tampa, Florida, LaNayah Marie provides birth and postpartum doula services throughout the Tampa Bay area and offers virtual support for families nationwide. Services include holistic birth preparation, culturally rooted postpartum care, placenta encapsulation, bengkung belly binding, and prenatal and postpartum wellness support.