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Organic birthing, also known as natural birth, free birth, native birth for the family who honors the womb and life.
Peace and Blessings, we are so pleased you have navigated your way to this site. Tintawi is an Awalaj (Traditional Ethiopian Birth Attendant) and a Certified Doula. She has attended births abroad and within the United States. It is Tintawi's mission to assist women and family's with tapping into their own inner power... a power that is awakened tremendously during the pregnancy and birthing process.
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Tintawi knows the most important thing to expectant parents is the safe arrival of their creation. Tintawi, is available to assist with births in any setting, although her preference is in nature and at home.
Empress Tintawi also has personal experience with pregnancy and birthing. The KaIgziabiher family has three beautiful princes, her first was born in a birthing center at a hospital, her second was an unassisted birth and her third son was born at home with her husband and Midwife Sakina O'Uhuru.
She nursed her first born until for 2 years and 8 months and her second child for 2 years and 2 months. She is currently nursing her third son. She loves to reason with interested parents about all of the wonderful benefits of nursing.
Empress Tintawi offers, pre-pregnancy and pregnancy rituals. Holistic diet consultations. Nursing prep and after birth nursing consultations. Labor coach services (Doula services). Post partum assistance in the home of the family. Photo or Video Birth Stories. Cloth diapers and cloth mommy pads. Belly butters, perineum gel and nipple cream. Birthing wraps (skirts).
The Following is a list of holistic & birth related classes Empress Tintawi has taken:
Traditional Midwifery Course, Midwifery Today: King of Prussia, PA (April 2010)
Mexican Midwifery and Rebozo Training: King of Prussia, PA
(April 2010)
Currently assisting Midwife, Sakina O'huru: Teaneck, NJ
Certified Doula, Childbirth International (2007 - Present)
Independent Study: Shashamane, Ethiopia (2005 -2006) Studied native plants and medicinal uses, birthing rituals, organic farming, Ethiopian traditions and spirituality
Womb Dance Class with the Het-Heru Dancers: Paramus, NJ (2004)
8 Week Birthing Class at Hackensack Hospital: Hackensack, NJ (2003)
Relationship Workshop with Sobonfu Some (author of The Spirit of Intimacy)
Sangoma Women's Retreat with Brother Rashan (of Sundial Herbs) and Mother Khoshali (of Sadhana Tea House): Upstate, NY (studied native plants and medicinal uses) 1999
Additional Reiki Training with Reiki Master, Sister Agatha at the Home of the Healing Fire Reiki Circles: Manhattan, NY (1998 - 1999)
Reiki Certification from The Relaxing School with Reiki Master Yvonne Secreto: Teaneck, NJ (1996)
For more information or to contact Empress Tintawi please e-mail her at Tintawi@live.com or call 505-469-0700.
Have a Joyful Pregnancy.
What to expect from Tintawi as your Doula
Childbirth Education
Healing Lymbic Imprinting Workshop
Emotional Support
Fertility Awareness & Herbal Counseling (preconception, pregancy and labor)
Birthing Preparation Classes
Hot and Cold Therapy
Rebozo Techniques
Reiki Treatments
Massage
Breathing and Meditative Techniques
Assistance with comfortable positioning
Offer support to mother and partner
Traditional Post Partum Care (bush baths, massage, herbal teas and Closing the Bones Ceremony (a Mexican Tradition)
Encourage woman to believe in the ability of her own body to birth
I am here to assist women and their partners in having the birth experience they desire. I am here to assist your midwife where they may need help. As a Doula I do not provide any medical support and will not perform any clinical work or interfere with care from your provider. I will provide you with any information you may need to make your own choices concerning your birth.
Together we will manifest the birth of your dreams.
Fees for Pregnancy and Birth Services
Labor and/or Postpartum Doula Services: Sliding Scale Please Call 505-469-0700.
(In special situations bartering is also an option, please call to inquire)
Photo Birth Stories: $100 for a photo journal with quotes in a beautiful album (includes up to 20 pictures)
Video Birth Stories: $50 (fee includes video recording and a video cd, editing is not included)
For all other services please contact Empress Tintawi at 505-469-0700 or Tintawi@live.com.
