Gennelle

Doula and Postpartum care, Belly Casting, Birth Classes, Placenta Encapsulation, Peer Breastfeeding Lessons, Bengkung Belly Binding, Sitz Bath, Aromatherapy & Student Midwife

My name is Gennelle Miles. To give you a bit of background on myself, I am a woman of strong faith in JESUS CHRIST, a devoted wife of a Pastor, and a mother who would do anything for her children. I have always been interested in Birth Work, but being a mother of six, it just was not a possibility. Having experienced natural birth myself many times, I am keenly aware of the amount of support a birthing mother requires to obtain the “best possible outcome”.

Three of my births (my girls) were in hospitals and I remember how uncomfortable I was, how alone I felt. Even with my husband, who was highly attentive and supportive, I felt like I was the only one going through this with a room full of strangers. My next 2 births were AMAZING. All of my boys were born at home, I was able to move about freely, smell everything and anything that was familiar, hug and love on my children, and just be in my own space. I distinctly remember feeling loved and supported and it gave me a sense of peace and calm. Even in the rough moments, I was able to cling to that feeling.

It wasn’t until my last birth that I got to experience what it is like to have MOTHERS present at my birth, women who had experienced what I was smack dab in the middle of. I watched as these women cared for me, cared for my husband, and doted on my children when I could not, the love in my home was palpable!! It was then after my last son was born that my desire of Birth Work was reawakened, I promised myself when my youngest turned 5 that I would pursue a career in the Birthing Field. When my oldest got married and subsequently pregnant with my soon to be grandson, I leaped at the opportunity to share with her all I have learned and experienced. I began to pour all this knowledge into her and promised I would be there to guide her through her own experience. From working with my own daughter I began to realize how much this work is needed so I made a decision to make it a permanent pursuit. I am doing this for all mothers, who may not have access to loving, caring, knowledgeable, and experienced women to guide them through pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.

I wish I had someone like me for the births of my older children I want to be that for her and for others. I believe with all of my heart that I am built for this work. I understand that it will be strenuous at times, but like I always tell my children; “Anything worth doing is worth working hard to complete!!”

BIRTH IS NATURAL !! Since the beginning of time women have been giving birth to their babies without help or intervention from anyone. Why then have we taken something that our bodies were created by our CREATOR (who makes no mistakes) and made it a scientific/emergency event? Birth is not science, birth is nature and when left alone nature was created to take care of itself. If we allow women to do what they were, by GOD, created to do we would see far better outcomes and experience the beauty GOD intended for pregnancy and birth!

Because of who I am, and how I am built, I can not watch someone cry without asking how I can help, see some in pain or suffering and not offer them aid. It's called compassion and unfortunately it's rare in this world. Often this part of me causes heartbreak because another thing lacking in the society is gratitude. But I can't change me to fit the new normal of our society, I must be who HE has made me to be...that is part of the reason I wanted to become a doula, at the beginning of a new life is not only important for a mother to have loving support, but also that baby needs to feel that same love and support. As a mother of six, I know what it feels like to be surrounded by love and affection... I want to provide that for new moms and experienced moms and their babies! Birth is life-changing and so is LOVE! Making a difference in the lives of birthing mothers is my goal, but I truly believe JESUS has called me to this work for a much deeper purpose...and I can not wait to see what that looks like. Until then, I will prayerfully do my best to be the comfort and encouragement to each mom HE places in my path.

In all of my births, I have seen and experienced the POWER of GOD more clearly than at any point in my life. Birth is a miracle, a spiritual event that should be reverenced and protected. I learned that my body is capable of some pretty amazing things and if left on its own is powerful!!

Services Offered: Doula and Postpartum care, Belly Casting, Birth Classes, Placenta Encapsulation, Peer Breastfeeding Lessons, Bengkung Belly Binding, Sitz Bath, Aromatherapy & Student Midwife

Email address: sweetmiraclesds@gmail.com

Website: www.sweetmiraclesds.com

Located in the Greater Charlotte area but will travel within a 2 hour radius from my home.