" I will lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence comes my help? My help comes from Yahuah Elohiym,The One who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
Your Doula
Gabriella "Gabiy" Tillman CD, CBE, CMA
In 2016, I experienced a life-changing moment during the birth of my little sister, my parents' 6th child. It was the first childbirth I’d ever witnessed in person, and despite being young, I was able to be as close and involved as a birth doula would have been. The experience was unlike anything I’d ever seen, and I was quite surprised by the passion and emotion I felt as I helped my mother breathe through the process. After that birth, I developed an excitement and interest for childbirth and pregnancy. With a mother who has served as a doula for over 11 years and has given birth to over 10 children, I have been fortunate to experience pregnancy and birth in many different facets. I sought ways to engage in the birth community, learning about various avenues for childbirth education available to me. Additionally, I became aware of the struggles faced by black mothers, particularly the alarming rise in maternal mortality rates, inadequate care, unnecessary trauma, and the lack of accurate, effective education for new mothers and fathers. As I researched these issues, I realized how significantly doulas can contribute to achieving healthy birth and postpartum outcomes. I understood that birthing women need to feel supported, valued, and heard; they need to be informed about what is happening with their bodies and babies. This realization filled me with the desire to address these challenges and provide mothers with the birth experience and support they deserve. I am grateful for the Father’s guidance as I learn and grow, relying on Him for every step of my journey. The joy of supporting a mother as she brings her child into the world is unparalleled. I aspire to be part of the change in the broken birth system, showing women they can have the incredible birth experience they hope for and that birth is normal until proven otherwise. I hope to be of service to you.
My Beliefs
I am a Messianic Hebrew and I keep the Shabbat along with all Scriptural Feast Days. I keep the Torah and strive to follow the entire Bible in Spirit and in Truth. I aspire to bring hope, joy, and comfort to each family, I serve during the precious time of birth and childbirth. My goal is to give Our Heavenly Father Glory as I support families with childbirth education and as a birth doula.
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of Yahuah Elohiym's grace in its various forms. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve Yahuah Elohiym." 1 Peter 4:10-11