Chaka Cross

Chaka's unwavering dedication to providing nurturing support for pregnant and birthing mothers has led to the establishment of Ntoju Doulas, pronounced as tow-zhu, which translates to "nurture" or "bloom". The organization is deeply committed to empowering mothers and families through the promotion of evidence-based practices and the provision of holistic support throughout the entire pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey. Ntoju Doulas also advocates for and supports the family to ensure equity at all stages, aiming to encourage well-informed decisions that benefit the health and wellbeing of mothers and babies. Leveraging her personal experiences as a mother and grandmother, as well as her expertise as a doula, creative, and healer, Chaka is driven to fulfill her purpose of delivering essential care and support to mothers and families.