Rooted birth support
from the very beginning
Culturally rooted education for expectant families — from the stories that shape us to the birthing journeys that become us.
Start your birthing journey
Welcome to a space that supports children and families through birth and early development to counter fragmented care and cultural erasure while fostering whole, connected beings.
Full spectrum doula and educator supporting families in NYC
Our Services
Expectant Families
I’m preparing for birth and want support rooted in culture, care, and connection.
Growing Families & Caregivers
I’m navigating early parenthood and want culturally rooted guidance and healing.
Community & Collaborators
I’m a caregiver, educator, or organization seeking aligned, culturally rooted collaboration.
Meet the Founder
Hi, I’m Selena Maldonado.
I am an doula, educator, and holistic practitioner supporting children and families through birth and early development by bridging culturally rooted education, energy healing practices, and collaborative care. My work is grounded in the belief that families deserve continuity, dignity, and support, especially within systems that too often ask them to carry more than they should alone.
“During the session, I immediately felt lighter, more awake, and aligned with myself. The clarity and sense of direction I gained were profound, and I’m still feeling the positive effects weeks later…” — R.P. Reiki Client (2024)
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the heart and the art *
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We create an empowering, relational space for families preparing for birth and early parenthood. Our work honors both ancestral wisdom and contemporary approaches to care.
We see parenting as a shared, embodied practice — one rooted in trust in the body, cultural knowledge, and community support.
We believe nurturing a child, a family, and oneself begins with restoring that trust and building continuity through collective care.
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In a time when families often move through fragmented systems during pregnancy and birth, we offer grounded, culturally rooted support that centers choice, dignity, and connection.
Through intentional birth preparation, emotional and spiritual care, and collaborative guidance, we walk alongside families as they clarify their values and prepare for the transition into parenthood.
Our approach weaves ancestral wisdom, trauma-informed education, and energy-aware practices to honor each family’s lived experience.
As birth approaches, we create space for reflection, informed decision-making, and embodied preparation — supporting grounded, connected beginnings for both parent and child.
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We walk alongside expectant parents and families preparing for birth and the early transition into parenthood.
Our care centers BIPOC families in New York City, especially those rooted in the Bronx and Harlem, and is grounded in relationship, cultural reverence, and continuity of care.