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MamaCareRising
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What It Is
MamaCareRising offers full-spectrum (prenatal, birth, and postpartum) support through a combination of telehealth and in-person services for eligible clients delivering in Hillsborough County, in partnership with USF/Tampa General Hospital.
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Who It's For
Pregnant moms in need of additional resources or services. Pregnant moms delivering in Hillsborough County; recently post-partum.
What You Receive
- Doula support: Virtual prenatal & postpartum education; in-person birth support
- Telehealth midwifery care: Prenatal and postpartum education, guidance, and support through nurse midwife telehealth visits (Genesis/TGH partnership)
- Lactation support: Breastfeeding education and guidance with access to certified lactation consultants (IBCLC’s)
- Nutrition and dietitian services: Access to dietitian and nutrition education to include condition-specific pregnancy education (e.g., gestational diabetes, anemia, blood pressure concerns)
- Mental health counseling support: Counseling and emotional wellness resources during pregnancy and postpartum
- Medical supplies to support pregnancy-related conditions (e.g., blood pressure cuffs, diabetes monitoring supplies)
- Care coordination, education, and community resource referrals: Ongoing maternal and infant health education and Connection to community and family support resources
Meet Our Doulas
Jessica Pierre
DoulaI'm a birth doula and educator with MamaCareRising, dedicated to helping mothers navigate pregnancy and birth with confidence and clarity. As the author of From Bump to Baby: A Mother's Reflection Journal, I extend my support beyond in-person care through education, advocacy, and grounded guidance. To me, being a doula means creating a space where mothers feel seen, supported, and empowered to trust themselves throughout their journey.
Amy Perez
DoulaAs a doula, I have the honor of connecting with mothers and their families on a deeper level. I guide, educate, nurture, and help empower them through each step of the journey, offering steady and compassionate support. This is what doula work means to me.
Jordan Harrell
DoulaI am a birth doula with nearly two years of experience supporting families through pregnancy and labor with education, advocacy, and compassionate care. I am passionate about helping families feel informed, confident, and supported as they prepare for birth. Being a doula means walking alongside families and helping them feel empowered during one of life’s most important moments.