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Candius Ajéifá Orisakemi Osundoyin Dean

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Doula, Birth Assistant trainee, Future Student Midwife. Just a girl returning ancestral spiritual wisdom to the birth space. @calledbymanynames

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I spent the day learning more about creating balance and space in the pelvis for baby to rotate before and during labor. #DetroitDoulas #BetterBirthOutcomes

@spinningbabies taken in Hutzel Women's Hospital by @workinrootssacredbirth

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Books are open for 2027!

Now accepting hospital and birth center or home birth clients working with a midwife.

Are you or someone you know in the Detroit area looking for more support during pregnancy, birth, postpartum or even loss?

Having the right doula can be all the support you need. Doulas can provide many types of support like community resources, education, emotional and physical. Support looks different everyone and no two pregnancies are the same so it’s important to explore all your options and be very transparent about what you do, don’t or aren’t sure you want during your birth with your doula.
#DetroitDoulas #BetterBirthOutcomes taken in Detroit, Michigan by @workinrootssacredbirth

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Belly binding has been a part of postpartum traditions all over the world for thousands of years. Unique belly binding techniques can be found in the birth traditions of Africa, Malaysia, Japan, and Latin America.

Many of these traditions use their own unique tying techniques. Such as the knotted bengkung bind from Malaysia, the sarashi wrap from Japan and faja stemming from several different cultures in Latin America. They all however, serve a similar purpose to provide physical and emotional support during the postpartum period.

Bengkung belly binding technique uses a long strip of cloth to wrap around the abdomen from the hips to the ribcage. Women are traditionally wrapped as soon after birth as possible, ideally on day five and then worn for 40 days or longer as needed. The Bengkung belly binding technique is rooted in Malaysian culture for the postpartum woman. The best time to do this is within the first 6 weeks after birth. This helps things move back in place more easily. It is recommended that the bind be worn for up to 12 hours and then taken off for 12 hours. #BellyBind #PostpartumCare #BengkungTechnique

📸 me practicing on myself
Belly wrap from @sageabay taken in Detroit, Michigan by @workinrootssacredbirth

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Another birth…..another chance I get to usher another ancestor returned earthside. Welcome to the marketplace little one. 🥳 taken in DMC Hutzel Women's Hospital by @workinrootssacredbirth

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24 days ago

Did you know your pelvis type has influence on the length and process of your labor?

Do you know your pelvis type? taken in Detroit, Michigan by @workinrootssacredbirth

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I had a great time expanding my doula network!
Big shoutout to @ancientwisdombirth and @flourishcommunitycare for making it happen!

The other day I talked about how I didn’t know any male doulas yet…and boom just like that I meet Omar! taken in Human-I-T by @workinrootssacredbirth

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This is Mikah. Excuse me 🗣️Midwife Mikah! She adds to the small number of black midwives in the state of Michigan. (She’s the 10th to be exact)

After our training Mama Toni washed and prayed over her hands and we got to bear witness. What a blessing it is to have elders and community! We see you Mikah! May you catch nations and pass on our ancestral wisdom!
@detroitmidwiferyschool @whozyourmidwife #TrainedByToni taken in Detroit, Michigan by @workinrootssacredbirth

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I’ve spent the last 5 days at @detroitmidwiferyschool for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Disaster Preparedness for birth and Midwife Assistant Training.

I met some beautiful spirits, while reconnecting with others. Amazing things are happening when the women gather. Prayers are being answered, wisdom is shared, sister wounds are healed, networks are being woven, bonds are being formed, legacy is being created. LEGACY! We all have one individually and collectively the legacy of black midwives will live on!

Whew! I’m still processing…..

Pictured: neonatal resuscitation w/ @consulted__beginnings

Can you deliver a baby in the midst of a tornado? @nativitynookdoula

What about a black out? @kwill109

On a roof top to avoid a flood? @wisewombmanco

Or off grid in a bunker? @calledbymanynames @naomiebirthroots

Prenatal visits w/ @kobeskare

Supported squatting for labor comfort and birth. @laboroflove_services

@specialdoulivery counter pressure on the sacrum

@birthassistantjess practicing shoulder dystocia release.

@ancientwisdombirth sharing some lactation skills.

Birth pool set up and take down.

Truly a few circle moment! Mama Heather was apart of my midwifery team for my first home birth. Now she’s one of my teachers. @birthbeautifuldetroit

Mama Toni! This woman put so many things into perspective and dispelled lots of myths. Thank you for having this training, I’m so glad I came! @whozyourmidwife #TrainedByToni

Fan girlin’ over the city’s newest Midwife @midwifemikah taken in Detroit, Michigan by @workinrootssacredbirth

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E kaabo (welcome)! I’m Candius Dean, professionally known as Ajé, a community based and trauma informed doula, peer breastfeeding counselor, pregnancy and infant loss peer counselor, midwife assistant trainee, future student midwife and home birthing mama. Follow my journey! @workinrootssacredbirth taken in Detroit, Michigan by @workinrootssacredbirth

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