Chatequa (she/her) is a birth and postpartum doula. Chatequa’s work is shaped and informed by her deep knowledge and love for early childhood education and human development.

 

Before becoming a birthworker (doula), Chatequa was an Early Childhood Special Educator for over a decade. It was there that her love for all things young children, babies, and supporting families flourished. One of her core beliefs is that children are the GREATEST GIFTS to the planet; they fill us all with joy, wonder, and challenge us all to be better! 

 

As a birth and postpartum doula it became even more apparent, just how important, community and support is throughout the parenthood journey. Chatequa has loved helping new parents and parents again to find their footing and confidence. For her birth clients, she champions the families she supports by ensuring they are well informed with evidenced based resources and uplifting them emotionally and mentally. In postpartum, Chatequa ensures that her clients focus on rest, recovery, and helps them to find/curate self care outlets and community.  Chatequa infuses love, joy, calm, and a “you’ve got this'' attitude into all that she does. 

 

Fun facts about Chatequa: She is a native New Yorker, born and raised in Brooklyn. She identifies as queer–embracing and celebrating difference is important to her. She is a lover of travel, nature, long walks, and relishing in the simple pleasures and joys of life. Many people describe her aura as sunshine yellow.

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Chatequa teaches parenting workshops.