LaToshia Rouse, CD/ PCD( DONA), SpBCPE, is an accomplished birth and postpartum doula and owner of Birth Sisters Doula Services with a passion for supporting families through the transformative journey of childbirth and early parenting. Her career in healthcare began with her personal experience of having premature triplets. With over 100 births under her belt, LaToshia brings a wealth of knowledge and a calming presence to every birthing experience. She specializes in providing personalized care that respects each family’s unique needs and preferences, with a particular focus on supporting the birth you choose, breastfeeding and maternal mental health. In addition to her doula services, LaToshia is a skilled lactation consultant, lactation educator and childbirth educator, offering invaluable support and guidance to new mothers navigating these new experiences. She obtained her Spinning Babies® Parent Educator Certification to expand her support for families seeking knowledge along their journey. Her commitment to evidence-based practice is evident in her active participation in research studies. She collaborates with research institutions like Northwestern University, the University of Chapel Hill, and several others, offering insights in doula care, patient engagement and health equity. She also is a subject matter expert on a PCORI funded research grant, “Impact of Doula Support During Pregnancy, Childbirth and Beyond (A Health Equity Systematic Review)” with RTI International. She has held several leadership roles, including currently serving on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ). Also, she is the Co-Principal Investigator for an AAMC Next grant, “Nurturing Empathy Among Obstetric Learners,” emphasizing her dedication to improving clinician-patient relationships and healthcare outcomes.
