Eponymous Birth Collective

opportunity | inclusion | education | wellness

Full-Spectrum Family Support

Eponymous Birth Collective is a practice of doulas and birth workers within the spectrum of reproductive health care utilizing traditional, modern and holistic modalities. Eponymous' practice intends to increase normalcy around birth, whether to fulfill general curiousity, self-inquiry or supporting a loved one. The model of care is presented to dismantle and challenge the maternal health crisis in the United States and worldwide care for families.

Offerings range from hybrid, virtual and in-person.

Working with Families

Adoption:

  • transracial adoption consultation:

    • in-depth conversation for prospective families, including those who have adopted before, to get answers to your questions, reflecting on what adoption means to you and talk through the complexities of the lived experiences of adoptees.

For Companies:

  • Data driven Birth consultative services: audit of current parental leave plans.

  • Return to work roadmapping

For Employees:

  • full-spectrum doula support

  • birth education classes

  • community of other expectant parents

You are the Protagonist of Your Birth, so Let’s Work Together!

  • Having a mutual agreement with clear expectations sets you up for success.

    Eponymous will help you with the following:

    • intake form with details about your birth

    • understanding your needs and making your ideal birth a reality

    • where you would like to have your birth (ex: at home, hospital, birth center, etc.)

    • comfort measures to take during labor

  • Cohort birth classes will include:

    • Interview questions to consider when choosing your OB-GYN, Midwive, and Doula

    • Knowing your rights:

      • resources to defend human rights during labor and birth

      • Key ethical principles when birthing

    • Mental health and wellness resources for pregnant people and their partners

    • Creating community with other birthing people during pregnancy and postpartum

  • Is your parental leave policy inclusive and modern?

    Eponymous provides personalized, expert support for companies exploring their parental policies and benefits for employees considering their fertility health, egg freezing, pursuing parenthood, pregnancy or considering foster care or adoption.

  • Transitioning back to work full-time after parental leave is challenging. Eponymous takes a gentle approach as parents ease back into the first six weeks of work, with a plan that’s inclusive of remote and in-person employees.

  • There are a wealth of resources for parents to consider, but where does one start. Eponymous considers parents’ needs, whether they are utilizing public assistance or private insurance for resources that fit their family.