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Evonna Christmon Marshall

Certified Birth Doula

Evonna Christmon Marshall is a Certified Birth Doula based in Atlanta, Georgia, and the founder of Earthside with Evonna Birth Services. Her practice centers Black and Indigenous families and draws on ancestral birth traditions. In addition to being certified by DONA International, Evonna has trained in indigenous healing practices, including sobada, a form of bodywork that she studied under Mayan midwives in Merida, Mexico. This technique involves body alignment, energy work, and the use of Mayan and Caribbean herbal remedies. Evonna also founded The Motherhood Moon Circle, a healing space for Black mothers and pregnant women to support each other in their journeys through motherhood. In addition to her doula practice, Evonna started the Motherhood Healing Collective, a group of professionals who provide care to marginalized families. Evonna is also a member of DONA International's Black Mother and Baby Subcommittee and volunteers as a doula for immigrant mothers through Friends of Refugees.

Education

  • BS, Science, Lane College

Certifications & Organizations

  • Certified Doula, DONA International
  • Holistic Birth Doula, Health Connect One & Morehouse Center for Maternal Health Equity
  • Abortion Companion, Emory University & Dopo and Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center
  • Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) Certified Childbirth Educator
  • Community Health Worker, Emory School of Nursing & ARCHWay
  • Certifying Lactation Educator, MAMA GLOW
  • Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, Labor With Kaci
  • Certified Community Counselor (CCC), Southern California Counseling Center
  • Postpartum Doula, National Black Doulas Association
  • Member, Black Mother & Baby Committee, DONA International
  • Volunteer Doula and Workshop Facilitator, Friends with Refugees
  • TransMasculine Chest/Body Feeding & Lactation Certified
  • Member, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Crisis Intervention Team

Favorite Piece of Advice

Trust your body's signals and intuition throughout your journey. Whether you are navigating childbirth, healing, or any personal transformation, listening to yourself and seeking support when needed can make a profound difference in your overall experience and well-being.

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