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Sonya Harris-Oguzor, LMT, CD

Spa Oguzor's Doula Services MI

In-person visits
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About Sonya Harris-Oguzor

Sonya Harris-Oguzor, LMT, CD is a Black doula practicing in MI. Sonya sees patients at Spa Oguzor's Doula Services. Sonya offers in-person visits.

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Ask about availability, services, and rates. No medical details needed. Only your name, email, and message are required.

e.g. a due date or 'when needed'.

What they're looking for, e.g. 'Birth doula', 'Postpartum'.

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Locations

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MI

Specialties

Birth Doula

Black patients and Birth Doula

Black birth doulas: continuous labor support. Continuous labor support is associated with 39 percent lower C-section rates, critical for Black birthing people.

A Cochrane review of continuous labor support found a 39 percent lower C-section rate, fewer instrumental deliveries, shorter labors, and better satisfaction with birth experience. For Black birthing people, who face 3 times higher maternal mortality (CDC) and 36 percent national C-section rates, a doula functions as both emotional advocate and clinical translator during labor. Medicaid is now covering doula care in a growing number of states, including CA, NY, NJ, VA, MD, and others.

What birth doulas provide

  • Prenatal meetings to build birth preferences
  • Continuous support in labor: emotional, physical, informational
  • Partner coaching
  • Advocacy during interventions and decisions
  • Immediate postpartum support
  • One follow-up visit typically

Advocacy prompts

  • What's your experience with the hospital I'm planning to birth at?
  • Do you accept Medicaid or a sliding scale?
  • What does your backup plan look like if you're unavailable?

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sonya Harris-Oguzor's practice located?

Sonya Harris-Oguzor practices at MI.

Does Sonya Harris-Oguzor offer telehealth?

Sonya Harris-Oguzor sees patients in person at their listed office.

What does a Birth Doula treat?

Black birth doulas: continuous labor support. Continuous labor support is associated with 39 percent lower C-section rates, critical for Black birthing people.

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