Christa Aikins, CD (DONA)

Christa Aikins has been working as a birth doula for over five years and is the Facilities Manager for the Maternal Wellness Center. She serves on the advisory board of the Philly Doula Co-op and is a member of midwife led Birth Choices, in Thessaloniki, Greece. Christa brings her experience of living and working abroad for many years with diverse cultures and is passionate about working with international and immigrant families. She has supported single mothers, and families who have used hypnobirthing, mindfulness, and evidence based birthing practices and has attended various birth related workshops and training in Philadelphia, including on pregnancy and loss. She is certified in the Vinyasa flow tradition and is adept a creating a safe holding space, where people can feel nurtured and empowered. Christa has also completed an 8 hr. training in the principles of Trauma-Sensitive yoga. Christa has the greenest thumb around, a natural ability for project management, and keeps our building and grounds in beautiful working order for our patrons and community.