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Deja Light

@deja_light

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Mama | Educator | Student Midwife | Doula | Yoga instructor | DM me for private yoga sessions or virtual doula care.
Owner of @divinekheperayoga

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My prayers changed.

I stopped asking for financial gains.

I began praying to be nourished in all aspects of my life.

Olorun-Deja-God-Allah-Olodumare-The Universe-My highest Self-Jehova Jireh-Elohim-Jesus
Whatever name YOU give to THE MOST HIGH... or call on . Whatever ancestors, prophets, prophetess, spirit, or orishas you lift up... do it.

I began praying to be satiated...
nourished and to have my needs provided.
Without fail... I look up and whatever it is I NEED (key word here... not simple asks or desires, NEED)
is being presented before me; for myself, my children, my health, my sanity, my finances, my education, my mentors, my interests, positive examples of safe Black men, circles of women, sacred spaces and experiences.

I'm overwhelmed with joy at what this journey to midwifery is unearthing within me.

Immense gratitude for those who check in on me. It means so much! taken in Manatí, Puerto Rico by @deja_light

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10 months ago

I’m on an incredible journey to become a midwife. I've secured a preceptor in Puerto Rico!:) 🇵🇷
I need your help to make it happen. Please consider donating or sharing to support this vital work.
Every single share and donation makes a difference and helps me get closer to my goal. Take a moment to ready my story by clicking on the link in my bio.

#midwife #midwifery #students #studentmidwife #puertorico #birthwork #doula #foryou #gratitude
#doula #swtc #cpm #directentrymidwife #homebirth by @deja_light

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a year ago

Peace!
I’m opening 25 spots for a live online yoga experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your body, and get back into a consistent practice.

For 14 days, we’ll move together through LIVE online yoga classes that you can join from wherever you are.

✨ 6 live yoga classes
✨ 60-75 minute sessions
✨ Beginner-friendly
✨ Class replays available for 7 days
✨ Private accountability group
✨ No gym. No commute. Just your mat.

Investment: $99

We start October 1st.

I’m keeping this group intentionally small so I can create a more personal experience for everyone who joins.

If you've been saying:

“I need to get back on my mat.”

“My body needs some love.”

“I gotta have something just for ME.”

This is your invitation. 🤎

Comment RESET or DM me RESET and I’ll send you the details.

25 spots only.

Enrollment closes September 29th 2026. by @deja_light

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18 days ago

This is an exciting time for me.
I'm celebrating 🍾 1 year in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 training as a midwife in a Direct-Entry Midwifery program. This will bring me closer to certification and licensure.

When I was researching programs in Chicago the Certified Nurse Midwifery route was the only option at the time. I began taking course although I had no intention of practicing in the hospital.

The Most High brought me to @berettascottking 's Instagram page. I emailed her and asked what type of midwife she was.
She had it going on!! She is a huge inspiration for me. She explained her role.
At the same time IL laws were changing. @staraugustali was successfully advocating for licensure of CPM's (Certified Professional Midwives) in my state.

I found a program 1 state over since it was not offered in IL. Finding a preceptor in IL was difficult. Thus, my journey to Puerto Rico commenced. Thanks to @centroclinicamam a midwife is being born. The hands on training, wonderful families, community, and advocacy has been everything!

@citycollegeschicago now offers a Midwifery program on the southside! This is a historic groundbreaking moment.

Aspiring midwives now have the opportunity attend school and train as a midwife without leaving our beloved City of Chicago,IL!!
While it has been challenging. I wouldn't trade a thing.

I'm continuing to learn with your love and support.
I'm almost halfway to my goal.

Please click the link in my bio to donate, learn more, and see updates.

P.S If you're interested in attending the next Osun Festival on the island it was created by @niambi. Follow her for more information. Obviously, I didn't show everything as you'd have to be there yourself ;)

It definitely helped open the way for me here. Special thanks to @_unapologeticallyjade_ for being the community to get me to Luquillo. @@Bombayemaya thank you for sharing your gifts.
#studentmidwife
#puertorico
#preceptor
#gofundme
#gratitude by @deja_light

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22 days ago

As we close out Leo season... 🤪🤣♌️

I want to give a special thanks to @joiful.13 for helping me enjoy my special day while back in Chicago.

I was in the thick of moving and having a relocation sale of my beloved items.
I was mapping out plans for my littles, school, vehicle, and finances.
I had zero brain power remaining to plan anything.

Left up to me, I would have done nothing any blamed everyone for not caring about me haha.

I appreciate you sistar!!
I'm going to go practice my AfroBeats NEW Caribbean dance moves ASAP lol by @deja_light

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a month ago

As we wrap up Leo season 🥳
I'll be sharing a few special moments!🎉

Everytime my sister has the 🎤 mic it's a mean performance!! She knows just how to engage the crowd!

SN:🦁♌️
I am not the videographer nor can I be heard singing lol

I'm just the pink flower holding on for dear life.🌸 taken in Downtown Chicago, Illionois.... by @deja_light

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a month ago

Did y'all see me quickly trying to scoot my foot out of the frame?!! 😆

Well, thanks for the delicious matcha sis lol 😆 😘

@blackguysrockchicago
@sipandsavorchicago
@paradise_blu 📸 by @deja_light

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2 months ago

The learning continues!

Giving thanks to my amazing instructors and preceptors who guide me through this sacred training.

Reflecting on this assignment I had to submit nervous,
➡️ to all of the newborn exams I've observed
➡️ all of the newborn exams I'm assisted
➡️ to the fact that I perform them now solo with ease as my preceptor observes to ensure nothing is missed.

This midwifery training brings me so much joy.

It wouldn't be possible without the families entrusting me with their beautiful precious babies!
I have caught/drawn attention to things that weren't within normal limits. They have been pretty mild but important for the families to keep an eye on/follow up with their pediatrician. This required me to take my time.

SN: I have been asking the babies for permission 😌 ☺️ as I move through the exam.
Believe it or not it makes a difference in their resistance.
Maybe it's just me 🤷🏿

In PR, we keep the air off, lights dim, we don't force their eyes open, we encourage the family members to communicate with their little ones. It's a special time. taken in Puerto Rico by @deja_light

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2 months ago

TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY!!

Yesterday I closed out year 36 at @rusticfallsnaturecamp. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
I barely got any footage. This is such a beautiful healing space! I taught a brief Kemetic Yoga session, created my vision board, made smores, painted a flower pot, listened to a musical performance around a campfire, watched the ladies double-Dutch, kareoke, and so much more!! This was all sponsored through a lovely nonprofit.
Instead of buying me a drink please consider donating to my GoFundMe as a 🎂 birthday gift 🎁 ☺️!! The link is in my bio and below. I'm so happy to at 25% of my goal. This is a major milestone 👏 🙌

https://gofund.me/e8116b4cb taken in Rustic Falls Nature Camp by @deja_light

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2 months ago

My little ones have had variations of all of the above.
Both parents in the home for majority of their life,
Anxious mom, partially detached mom (when I was juggling a yoga studio/full time teaching and mommying), PTSD mom, delusional mom etc.

The best moments I share with my little ones are when when we are simply together doing things we enjoy.

My children deserve to see me happy, thriving, being their teacher, and seeing the humility in me be a student.
Being the one who nurtures and guides them.
The one who shows them through my actions how we treat others in the world;
and most importantly how we treat ourselves!

I give thanks to their father, my family, my girlfriends and my community for helping me raise these powerful beings that chose to come through me.

Geographically😆
They have been
TEXAS BOYS
CHI TOWN BOYS
& NOW ISLAND BOYS!!
I pray the isla receives them well. by @deja_light

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2 months ago

Update 💫

🌸I was offered the opportunity to complete my midwifery training in Puerto Rico. 😌

What began as a semester or two has turned into a full internship for the duration of my program. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to continue learning and growing here.
The midwives and families have embraced me with open arms. I have learned so much and looking forward to building on my skills.

I have a few clinical courses remaining!!!
Upon learning that student housing was no longer available, I began searching for homes with basic necessities such as water, electricity, safety etc.
I rented a room inside of someone's house. They had an unfinished apartment nearby. 2 bedrooms/1 bath. I asked what would it cost to live there.
The landlord said "if you can help fix it up, I won't change the rate you're paying now."
Look at God!! It's a BIG project. However, since I'm going to be here for at least a year I'm willing to put in the work. It will be stunning once it's completed.

I have been working in extremely hot conditions and getting bit by the most vicious mosquitoes on the planet!! I know it will all be worth it.

Please support me as I continue to support mama's while learning.

Click the link in my bio to donate.
Any amount helps.

Your donation will go towards:

☀️Fabric as a makeshift ceiling (temporary)🏠
☀️Tuition for the fall semester📘
☀️Transportation to and from the birth center 🚘
☀️Food/gas line to cook 🍳
☀️mosquitoe proofing the home.🥴

#studentmidwife
#midwifery
#gofundme
#bobthebuilder
#construction by @deja_light

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3 months ago

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joint tissues. This causes inflammation in the lining of the joints (synovium), leading to painful swelling, stiffness, and potential bone and cartilage destruction if left untreated.

I have been on
Diclofenac
Celebrex
3 rounds of methylprednisone
Given steroid shots
Shots of Toradol etc.

I'm open to suggestions on managing this until I return stateside.
I'm going to water fast a few days a week as I've read that can help with flare ups. I know there is no cure.

However, many people who get on top of it in the early stages can bring their body into remission.

Please share any success stories or how you've coped or know someone working through it.

#rheumatoidarthritis
#studentmidwife
#midwifery
#naturalremedies
#puertorico by @deja_light

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4 months ago