After Traumatic Hospital Birth, Lansing Mother Starts Doula Service For Black Women

Lansing State Journal, Lansing State Journal
Sat, 09/25/2021 - 6:31pm

After an emergency C-section when she felt mishandled by doctors, Domonique Brace launched a birthing services firm for Black parents.

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