Michele (Misha) James-Parham
Bio
Traditional Community Midwife (circa 1998), Monitrice, Herbalist, Inclusive Sex Education Teacher, Spiritual Counselor/Coach, & Speaker. Full spectrum reproductive support, focusing on BIPOC, queer, transgender, & financially-deprived families.
They currently have limited availability due to being back in school finishing a Social Work degree.
Intersecting identities: queer, genderqueer/trans nonbinary, disabled, Autism, Romani (Indian diaspora), & Mizrahi (Persian/Iranian Jew).
Mantra
Birth is a physiological event, requiring more support than intervention, and all birthing people deserve competent & culturally appropriate support.
Doula Type
- Full Spectrum
- Monitrice
Information
Pronouns:
- They/Them/Their
Ethnicity:
- Asian
- White (Having origins of the original people of Europe / Middle East / North Africa)
Languages:
- English
Doula Certifications:
- *Doula
Year completed: 1998
Years of experience: 10+
Births attended: 908
Other certifications or licenses: Midwife
Location
Serving Pittsburgh PA and areas within 20 miles