Nadiyah Al-Amin, has worked with women in the medical industry that has lit a passionate desire in her heart to serve the overlooked woman. She looked in the eyes of women she served time and time again that lacked the proper educational, emotional and advocacy support that she felt they desperately needed. She envisions this opportunity as a stepping stone in beginning her mompreneaur journey. As becoming a doula will not only enhance her education and experience to support pregnant women. She attest that the vision of the Ioby “Unshakeable Motherhood” fundraiser project is filling a void that the community needs.
Without further ado, I introduce Nadiyah Al-Amin…
What inspired you to begin your journey into the birthing industry?
I started working with women who were disenfranchised in a number of ways. When they began to need to access the medical system they were further disenfranchised by poor treatment and lack of respect. This, along with my own experience encouraged me to want to support any woman needing support.
2.) What does being or becoming a doula mean to you?
For me, it means having the credentials and training to give women informed and professional support…
3.) Why do you want to become a doula?
I want to be able to again, give women trained, informed and professional support.
4.) What long term goals have you set for yourself as a mother and for your career? What obstacles do you have to overcome to reach these goals?
I would become a mompreneur, which I feel will allow me to avail myself to my children more as well. My current obstacles are a lack of knowledge about how to become self-employed and financial resources.
5.) What lessons has your child (ren) taught you? How has it impacted/ changed your life?
My children have taught me patience. Patience taught me to be a better listener and to really think about what I’m hearing.
6.) What’s the BEST part about motherhood to you?
Just being present with my children and engaging in conversation with them, hearing their perspectives.
7.) What’s the HARDEST part about motherhood?
I’m a single parent and managing my own stress and maintaining a happy face for my children.
8.) Any advice for Moms (or soon-to-be-Moms)?
Make sure the person you are choosing to have a child with is ready for the journey. No one is ever actually ready, but making sure they are ready to support you financially and emotionally. Enjoy your children, enjoy each phase they are in and be present with them.
9.) Any words of wisdom that you would leave to mothers that are starting out and who feel afraid of beginning the motherhood journey? And, what does it take for a mother to be “unshakeable” in motherhood?
