Kira Kimble, CD
Kira Kimble, CD, believes in revolutionizing birth work and birthing experiences through
advocacy, access, and education. With a reputation for professional excellence, endless
passion, and an unapologetic commitment to improving the safety of perinatal health, Kira has supported hundreds of families through pregnancy and childbirth since 2012. In
2019, Kira founded MINE-R-T Doula Company, Charlotte's first black-owned doula agency.
There, Kira trains doulas, specifically doulas-of-color, on how to provide culturally competent
care while also providing mentoring and consulting services throughout the country.
Kira’s commitment to social justice and inclusive birthing experiences is reflected in her
specialization in multicultural birth support, plus-size pregnancy, VBAC, multiples, and high-risk
pregnancies. Further, Kira’s advocacy orientation led her to become a founding member of the
National Black Doulas Association®, an organization that is now home to more than 200 doulas
globally. Kira is also a Founding Member of the North Carolina Doula Organization. There, Kira
leads advocacy efforts to increase patient access to doulas while maintaining doula autonomy.
Prior to becoming a birth worker, Kira enjoyed a career in marketing with roles at The Charlotte
Observer, The Gaston Gazette, and The Winston-Salem Journal. Kira graduated from Wake
Forest University with a degree in business with concentrations in business law and marketing.
She also attended Phillips Academy in Andover, MA where she received a global education that
inspired her love of languages. Kira studied both Japanese and Spanish and provides doula support to families in both English and Spanish.
advocacy, access, and education. With a reputation for professional excellence, endless
passion, and an unapologetic commitment to improving the safety of perinatal health, Kira has supported hundreds of families through pregnancy and childbirth since 2012. In
2019, Kira founded MINE-R-T Doula Company, Charlotte's first black-owned doula agency.
There, Kira trains doulas, specifically doulas-of-color, on how to provide culturally competent
care while also providing mentoring and consulting services throughout the country.
Kira’s commitment to social justice and inclusive birthing experiences is reflected in her
specialization in multicultural birth support, plus-size pregnancy, VBAC, multiples, and high-risk
pregnancies. Further, Kira’s advocacy orientation led her to become a founding member of the
National Black Doulas Association®, an organization that is now home to more than 200 doulas
globally. Kira is also a Founding Member of the North Carolina Doula Organization. There, Kira
leads advocacy efforts to increase patient access to doulas while maintaining doula autonomy.
Prior to becoming a birth worker, Kira enjoyed a career in marketing with roles at The Charlotte
Observer, The Gaston Gazette, and The Winston-Salem Journal. Kira graduated from Wake
Forest University with a degree in business with concentrations in business law and marketing.
She also attended Phillips Academy in Andover, MA where she received a global education that
inspired her love of languages. Kira studied both Japanese and Spanish and provides doula support to families in both English and Spanish.
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‘A second level of power’ for Black birthing families
Black doulas and midwives can help mitigate the impacts of racism embedded within the healthcare system, including addressing causes of pregnancy-related deaths.
Seeking solutions to empowering Black women during pregnancy and childbirth
 Every April, Black Maternal Health Week seeks to bring attention and action to the disparity in Black maternal health outcomes.
Journalists with The News and Observer and Charlotte Observer held a panel discussion on why pregnancy-related deaths are higher in NC than elsewhere in the United States.
During Black Maternal Health Week, lawmakers and providers discuss efforts to erase racial disparities in maternal healthcare.
 This episode of Dish with the Doulas features Kira Kimble, CD (BAI) as she discusses doula work and doula training
Library of Congress: American Folklife Center
A discussion about the disparities in healthcare concerning Black Maternal Health and how to advocate for ethical medical treatment for Black mothers
Panelist on the subject of hospitals revoking human rights
The National Perinatal Task Force is committed to addresses key issues affecting the perinatal health, safety, and well-being of Black women.
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NC doulas guide new parents through birth and beyond
 Doulas have been found to reduce negative outcomes at birth and increase satisfaction with birth, especially among parents of color. In North Carolina, they are helping their clients feel safer as COVID still looms large.
Weary from inequity, Black birth providers in Mecklenburg County NC are creating safer spaces for pregnant women and families from underrepresented groups. BY SEAN MCINNIS
Featured speaker on the topics of Black Birth and Motherhood
Free seminar for the community about how doulas and chiropractors work together to support healthy birth outcomes
 How Doulas Support Plus Size Moms
Experienced doula Kira Kimble joins the Plus Mommy Podcast to talk about how doulas support plus size moms. We explore not only what a doula does but all the benefits of hiring one.
Kira Kimble on the importance of cultural competence in birth work.
"Novant's new policy requires doulas to register with the hospital"
Unsung She-ro Awarded by The North Carolina State Coalition of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc,
Compared to other industrialized nations, the United States has a disgraceful track record when it comes to infant mortality. It has the highest, by far, number of babies die on their first day of life in all of the industrial world.
Expertise scored doulas on more than 25 variables across five categories and analyzed the results to hand pick a list of the best doulas in Charlotte, NC.
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