I believe in holding space for those that belong to vulnerable communities, by providing education, advocacy, comfort, support and empowerment to everyone. Every birth is unique, and every birther deserves a tailored birth plan that keeps what’s important to them first. I want to empower the birthing person from prenatal to postpartum, wherever support is needed.

Mother Tree Birth Services 2021 Internship Cohort

Ansar Muhammad is based in New York City, and is available for travel.

2022 Doula Training for Traditional Health Workers

With a background in community organizing and art, Ansar combines these passions with clients to provide the most unique and memorable experience for the birthing person. They also offer support in the fourth trimester or, postpartum. Specializing in sibling support. They engage with little ones in a way that makes them feel heard and empowered.

Ansar trained and interned under Jesse Remer of Mother Tree Birth. And mentored under Tisha West and Tamara Martinez.

Ansar’s philosophies can be found in books and media.

  • We Live For We by Dani McClain

  • Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall

  • The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin

  • Where’s The Mother by Trevor MacDonald

  • Sabia Wade @theblackdoula on instagram

  • Curious Parenting @curious.parenting on instagram

Trainings and Certifications

  • DONA International Approved birth doula training through Mother Tree Birth Services - 2021

  • DONA International Approved postpartum doula services through Mother Tree Birth Services - 2021

  • Bereavement Doula Training through BADT - 2021

  • Racism in Perinatal and Pediatric Health CEU through Nurturley - 2021

  • Lactation Education through Tent Birth Services - 2021

  • Cultural Competency through Mother Tree Birth Services - 2022

  • Trauma Informed Care through Mother Tree Birth Services - 2022

  • Child Birth Educator training through ICEA - 2022

 

Ansar (They/She) is a birth, postpartum and bereavement doula and childbirth educator. Ansar offers a wide range of support. They value vulnerability, connection and the many ways a family can exist.

Based in New York, Ansar has had experience with the ways in which systems fail those who need them the most. They believe everyone should know their rights within the healthcare system (and all systems). And that everyone should have access to a doula.

Desirae Kennett

“I am so appreciative of how Ansar was able to connect and help me through my labor, and in some time of help after!

We met for the first time over the phone in the last days before going into labor and instantly she was so warm and accepting. During COVID and not having my partner available at the time, Ansar was there to meet me in person at the same moment I was going into labor. Not the ideal moment for either of us to just be meeting, but there was only loving acceptance through every moment of Ansar staying by my side.

Through asking about me, giving advice and being creative with her knowledge base and putting it to use; Ansar embraced every step of the way! She made me feel safe and okay in a time I was worried I couldn't and felt so alone.

After labor, I didn't know what to expect coming home with a new baby to an already large family.. but there was Ansar ready and willing to help me figure it out!

Because of Ansar being there on a truly last minute notice, while continuing to be so helpful and compassionate to the situation; it has made the moments of my daughter's birth a happy sharable experience!! I only hope so many others can have such a wholesome experience with Ansar as I did.

To the best Doula ever!.”