Ana Rodney, MOMCares, Baltimore, MD

Ana Rodney is a Doula who has been practicing for 13 years. Ana Rodney is a yoga instructor, energy healer, and wellness practitioner based in Baltimore City. Ana Rodney runs MOMCares as the Executive Director and founder. MOMCares is a doula program that supports black women navigating high risk pregnancies and/or NICU involvement after birth. MOMCares seeks to bring awareness to the Black Maternal Health Crisis and advocate for equitably compassionate care across care systems interacting with black mothers in Baltimore City. Ana has spoken and led workshops throughout the DMV, addressing audiences at Johns Hopkins Hospital, University of Maryland Medical System, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, and George Washington University. Ana Rodney is a graduate of Morgan State University. MOMCares is represented on the Baltimore City Mayor's Women's Commission, Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition, Reproductive Health Equity Alliance of Maryland and BCIITY Coalition. Ana Rodney serves as a perinatal mental Health consultant for the Baltimore City Health Department . Ana is a current OSI Community Fellow. Finally, Ana is most importantly mother to Aiden Rodney, age 5.

www.therisingmomcares.com