Yazmine Hooper

Accepts insurance

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Riverside, California

12 years of experience

About
Services

About me

My calling is birthwork and motherhood, and in this season, I believe my mission is centered on nurturing the mother so she can nourish the fruit. Myself as The Milk Root Doula ™ was born from a deep desire to restore my ancestral lineage and power of Black and Brown breastfeeding, providing a space where nourishment is reclaimed as a radical act of love. I am rooted in the belief that when a mother is firmly planted in support, her entire family can bloom. While my heart is dedicated to closing the gaps in Black maternal health, I welcome all families who value an evidence-based approach to the sacred transition of birth and infant feeding. I am a firm advocate for all birthing people and every infant feeding choice. Whether you are nursing, pumping, or formula feeding, my priority is a healthy baby and a whole, supported mother. I bring a unique "doula heart and clinical mind" to this work, backed by a B.S. in Maternal and Infant Health from Howard University and years of experience as a clinical birth assistant and doula. At The Milk Root, I bridge the gap between academic excellence and the intuitive power of the perinatal period. Whether I am assisting you through the intensity of labor, providing peer lactation support, or guiding your mental and emotional wellness, I am here to ensure your journey is protected. I don’t just offer services; I offer a foundation—helping you grow deep roots so your family can thrive for generations.

Education

BSc, Maternal and Infant Health Education (2021)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training, DONA (2020)

Birth Doula Immersion, Mama Glow (2020)

Birth & Postpartum Doula Certification, Healthy Mama Healthy Baby (2026)

Credentials

BA BDT BS CLC CNA

Specialties

Advanced Maternal Age Aromatherapy Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Doula Trainer Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Home Birth Infant Care Labor Doula Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Latch Issues Life Transitions Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Midwife Support Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Neonatal Resuscitation Program Newborn Care Newborn Prep Nutritional Counseling Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Support Positive Thinking Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Regulation Problems Relational Counseling Relational Life Therapy Relationship Issues Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Safety Self-Actualization Self-Compassion Self-Esteem Self-Integration Sexual Health Sibling Preparation Sleep Consultant Spirituality Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Teenagers Teen Counseling Telehealth Toddlers Tweens Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal Steam Vulvar Problems Water birth Well-Woman Care Yoga

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish, Yoruba

Accepted insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Central Health Plan of California Inland Empire Health Plan L.A. Care Health Plan Medi-Cal Medicare

Service introduction

The Milk Root provides a sanctuary for families seeking evidence-based, culturally congruent support throughout the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. As a birth and postpartum doula, I offer personalized labor support, comfort measures, and advocacy to help you navigate your birthing experience with confidence. My goal is to ensure you feel seen, heard, and empowered as you transition into parenthood, bridging the gap between clinical care and the emotional nourishment every new family deserves. Specializing in lactation and perinatal wellness, my services extend beyond the birth room to provide comprehensive feeding support and mental health advocacy. Whether you are navigating the early days of breastfeeding, seeking guidance on infant nutrition, or looking for a supportive space to process the emotional shifts of the fourth trimester, The Milk Root is here to ground your experience in expert care. I am dedicated to fostering a community where maternal health is prioritized and where every parent has the tools to flourish.

Packages

The Foundation

This package blends the maximum allowable Medi-Cal benefits with a private "Concierge Wellness Fee" to ensure you receive high-touch, consistent advocacy and care. • Comprehensive Prenatal Support: Includes one 90-minute intake and two 60-minute education sessions to build your birth plan and practice comfort measures. • Continuous Birth Doula Care: Professional labor support throughout active labor and delivery, whether at a hospital, birth center, or home. • The "Fourth Trimester" Focus: A deep-dive 3-hour initial home visit followed by 3 lactation / wellness check-ins to support your recovery. • 24/7 Virtual Concierge: Unlimited text and phone support throughout your pregnancy and the first six weeks postpartum. • Guaranteed On-Call Window: A dedicated two-week commitment surrounding your due date to ensure I am available when your baby arrives. • The Milk Root Starter Kit: A curated collection of organic nipple balms, herbal sitz baths, and breastfeeding essentials to jumpstart your healing.

$2,000.00

USD Flat rate