History

Our Co-Founders

In 2016, these four powerful women held space for our community to come together to envision how they could better support Black mammas and their babies during and after childbirth.

These successes are a testament to the power of grounding our activities in the leadership and lived experiences of those who are most impacted by birth inequities.

S i s t a s C a r i n g 4 S i s t a s

SistasCaring4Sistas (SC4S) began around a picnic table in Pisgah View Apartments in 2016. What started as community conversations about traumatic birth experiences grew into a powerful movement to change maternal health outcomes for Black women in Buncombe County. Disturbed by local data showing Black infants dying at three times the rate of White infants, a group of women committed to action. In November 2016, eight women of color participated in a doula training, and four continued on to form the founding team of SC4S. Today, SC4S is a diverse, intergenerational team of doulas with holistic professional experience, providing childbirth education, postpartum care, lactation counseling, and maternal health support. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of our community, including bilingual support and specialized care for mothers in recovery or facing substance use challenges.

To date, we have served over 500 women of color across Western North Carolina, working to dismantle systemic racism in maternal health and ensure every woman receives equitable, compassionate care throughout her journey to motherhood.

The History of Doulas

Their roots can be traced back to traditional birth support practices found in diverse cultures around the world.

Throughout history, communities have relied on experienced individuals within their own social networks to provide support during childbirth. These individuals, often referred to as wise women, birth attendants, or community elders, played a crucial role in supporting women during labor and delivery.

Our Co-Founders

Wakina Robertso

Chama Woydak

S i s t a s C a r i n g 4 S i s t a s

To date, we have served over 500 women of color across Western North Carolina, working to dismantle systemic racism in maternal health and ensure every woman receives equitable, compassionate care throughout her journey to motherhood.

The History of Doulas

Their roots can be traced back to traditional birth support practices found in diverse cultures around the world.

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