Meet Ligia, a Birth Doula with Ann Arbor Birth and Family!

 

What are some of your specialties, trainings, and unique offerings?

I am bilingual for Portuguese and English and I have training in MOXA and acupressure.

 

What makes you really shine or feel like you’re thriving?

When I am recognized for doing a good job. When clients are have after all. When my family is healthy and happy.

 

What are the best 3 words to describe yourself?

Kind.

Organized.

Hardworking. 

 

What can we find you doing when you are not with a client?

I probably will be with my family: traveling, going to a playground with the boys, spending time at home. 

 

What is your favorite bit of advice or words of encouragement for new parents?

“It will pass” nothing is forever, and sometimes we feel like things are so exhausting that we cant see the light on the end. But everything is a phase, and shall pass.

 

How are you changing the world?  What is your legacy you are building for future generations for our community?

I am empowering woman! Any woman, all women. 

 

What are some of your favorite books or podcasts?

I love crime books and podcasts!

But thinking about my work: EBB podcast is amazing and “Breastfeeding Made Simple” and “Birth Partner” are my favorite books ever.

 

What is your favorite quote/mantra/manifesto?

“Its ok” 

 

Who are you paired with and why do you make a great team?

Safca. We are a great team because we really like each other, and we are building our own way to support families. 

 

What are some fun facts about you that you would like to share?

I am a brazilian, expatriate, mother of 2 sons. Living in here is being fun and challenging at the same time. Its hard to be without our families, but its a huge opportunity to create new relationships, and find new passions. Here I can be anything, and its being great to find myself. 

 

Thank you for being a part of our team Ligia, you have a peaceful and welcoming energy that gives people comfort to be in your presence.