From Psychology to Doula committed to “support clients through their birth and beyond”… Meet Madison, one of our Scholarship Winners!

Hi! My name is Madison Tucker and I am the proud recipient of the Informed and Inclusive Birth Worker scholarship! I am so excited for this new journey and am so thankful for Bebo Mia. In my spare time I enjoy crafting, reading and educating others on important social political topics. I enjoy a cozy fire on drizzly days, think mayo is better than miracle whip and cannot be trusted in a craft store. I have two adorable cats (Ramsey and Mimi) and one partner (Nick, lol). Nick is my giant teddy bear of a cheerleader and has really supported me through the thick of it.  

Realizing her true life purpose

I have a background in psychology and have plans for my Masters in social work in the near future. My goal is to blend my Doula and counseling work together! Until recently, I had plans to pursue law and be a lawyer. I felt this was my best path to make a difference. Once I had more experience in the field, I realized this was not for me. Now, I am currently a nanny for a few local families. I am enjoying applying my education in development to aid in the rearing of these little humans and to be a resource to the families I work for. 

Overcoming Adversity and Embracing Growth Through Education

I have had several major life events recently (Illness, moving across country, house fire, etc) and without this scholarship, I would not be able to have access to this education. While I could have chosen any other training that may have been less, I felt Bebo Mia was the most accessible for my learning style and most importantly, I felt like Bebo Mia’s culture and mission aligned with my belief system the most. 

Additionally, I chose Bebo Mia because of the flexibility of the program, the transparency I have seen on what is taught as well as the efforts to support students. I am genuinely hungry to be learning again and earning a scholarship, allows me to afford to take this leap and put on my learners cap again. 

The Inspiration Behind the Journey to Becoming a Doula

In recent years with Roe V Wade being overturned I have become increasingly more involved in advocacy; In addition to seeing my close friends and family struggle through their pregnancies, loss, and postpartum. These experiences have lit a fire under me in the best way, showing me my true purpose in this life; to be the cheerleader, pillar, amp or whatever I need to be for those that are often silenced. 

I believe all experiences are worthy of extra care and support. I want to be a Doula because I am passionate about safe, informed birth. I believe everyone deserves the chance for a positive birth and I want to be able to do everything in my power to support clients through their birth and beyond. Providing a safe space for birthers to heal and transition is also very important to me. In the future I hope for the chance to also share my knowledge with parents and professionals alike. 

Envisioning a Bright Future as a Doula

This leads me to what my plans are after the program. Truthfully, I might need a whole chapter to share everything I hope and dream of. I hope to pursue primarily postpartum doula work with a focus on intersectionality, communities that may face higher rates of birth mortality; As well as neurodiversity, trauma, queerness or other barriers to safe and positive birth/parenting journeys. 

I would also like to be able to take on a few families that would otherwise be unable to afford such a service. At the end of the day, I want to be what I am needed in whatever capacity that is. Most importantly, I want to be accessible. 

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Congratulations Madison! We are so thrilled to have you as part of the Bebo Mia community. Your passion, resilience, and commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces for birthing families are truly inspiring. We can’t wait to see the incredible impact you’ll make as you embark on this journey with us. Welcome to the Bebo Mia family!