In-person support and Jai Olive Doula Clinic are available
Meet the Rural Black Doula
Doula Jazzmine
Hi! I'm Jazzmine Brooks, the "Rural Black Doula," a professional full-spectrum doula, yogi, and scholar in Central Iowa. When invited to journey with someone through their movement, reproductive health, fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or lactation journey, I become an ally. I am someone to walk beside you and serve as someone to lean on when needed. I focus on providing support through evidence-based care, hands-on support, listening with compassion and an open heart, and treating individuals, families, and communities with dignity and love.
"Jai Olive Wellness did a phenomenal job leading up to, during, and after the birth. I felt very prepared about what to expect during the process because Jazzmine's teachings were very thorough. During the birth, Jazzmine was very attentive not only towards me, but also to my husband and hospital staff! After the birth, Jazzmine followed up way beyond the requirements of her contract. She truly provided well-rounded and compassionate care."
- Jai Olive Client.
Jai's Reproductive, Birth, Lactation and Postpartum
I provide support and guidance that creates a safe, memorable, and empowering experience. Seeking support related to reproductive health or an expectant family? You will gain access to support and services related to fertility, birth, postpartum, lactation, and more. Learn about reproductive health, fertility, birth, postpartum, lactation, and placenta encapsulation services.
Kindred Soma Yoga
Kindred Soma Yoga by Jai Olive is the movement for the culture. Soma Yoga combines traditional yoga practices, resting and breathing, therapeutic yoga, the re-education of the mind-body connection, holistic medicine (Ayurveda), and shadow work.
Enjoy movement spaces starting February 11.
The Rural Black Doula™ Chronicles is a series that seeks to empower rural women around reproductive and maternal health. Doula Jazzmine connects with women across the midwest to honor birth stories and birth work, offer tips and tricks for reproductive health, and highlight her journey as a doula and an aspiring Black Birth Scholar.
Interested in booking a speaking engagement for your group? Look no further.
Chocolate Milk Café is a national network developed by Black lactation, human milk feeding, and breastfeeding advocates and professionals to provide culturally congruent care to families of the African Diaspora. Using peer-led lactation support and professional development programs, we provide education and create sacred spaces to empower and advocate for Black families, on both national and local levels.
Locations - Des Moines and Davenport
1st Thursdays at 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm CST
2nd Saturdays at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm CST
Visit www.ChocolateMilkCafe.org/DesMoines to register or
email at desmoines@chocolatemilkcafe.org to learn more.
To support or make donations, please contact desmoines@chocolatemilkcafe.org
