Shanti Fatou

Shanti is often described by her peers as genuine, reliable, nurturing, and supportive — qualities that also make her a great doula. Her belief is that all women deserve a pregnancy and birthing experience rooted in education, advocacy, equity, and holistic wellness.

She is a certified full-spectrum doula and childbirth educator through Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Maternal & Child Health Education from Howard University. Shanti currently works as a Doula & Lactation Training Coordinator at the Maternity Care Coalition in Philadelphia and is also a Certified Lactation Consultant and Placenta Encapsulation Specialist.

Her interest in this work began during the birth of her first niece when she was only nine years old. It was clear to her early on that she had a purpose in birth work. She has supported hospital births as well as birth centers and assists both medicated and unmedicated births.

When she isn't working, Shanti is an avid traveler and lover of the arts. She enjoys being a dog mom, spending time with loved ones, and staying active with yoga, rollerskating, and dance.