How to Use Prenatal Massage Techniques

This article was co-authored by Evonna Christmon Marshall . Evonna Christmon Marshall is a Certified Birth Doula based in Atlanta, Georgia, and the founder of Earthside with Evonna Birth Services. Her practice centers Black and Indigenous families and draws on ancestral birth traditions. In addition to being certified by DONA International, Evonna has trained in indigenous healing practices, including sobada, a form of bodywork that she studied under Mayan midwives in Merida, Mexico. This technique involves body alignment, energy work, and the use of Mayan and Caribbean herbal remedies. Evonna also founded The Motherhood Moon Circle, a healing space for Black mothers and pregnant women. The circle includes a cleansing ceremony, sensual movement, sound bowl meditation, plant-based meals, and group energy sessions. It is a space for deep connection, healing, and shared experiences, allowing women to come together and support each other in their journeys through motherhood. In addition to her doula practice, Evonna started the Motherhood Healing Collective, a group of doulas, childbirth educators, a therapist, and other professionals who provide birth and postpartum care to marginalized families. The collective focuses on addressing healthcare disparities and offering culturally relevant care to under-resourced communities. Evonna is also a member of DONA International's Black Mother and Baby Subcommittee and volunteers as a doula for immigrant mothers through Friends of Refugees.

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