About Me
Hello, my name is Atija Byers. I am a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula in Sacramento, CA and I am blessed to be a wife and mother of three beautiful children.
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My journey to becoming a doula began with the birth of my second child. After being rear-ended in a car accident late in pregnancy, I was in severe pain and uncertain if a vaginal birth would still be possible. I chose to work with a doula for additional support—and that decision changed everything. The knowledge, care, and emotional strength my doula provided were truly invaluable. I was so moved by the experience that I chose to have the same doula by my side for the birth of my third child. Through those experiences, I realized just how impactful doula support can be. It inspired me to pursue this path so I could offer the same guidance, comfort, and advocacy to other expectant mothers.
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As I began researching pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and postpartum care, I also uncovered the disturbing racial disparities that exist in maternal healthcare. African American women and other women of color are far more likely to experience complications or loss compared to their white counterparts, due to systemic inequalities and gaps in care. Learning about these realities deepened my commitment and propelled me toward becoming a certified doula—to not only support birthing people, but to help bridge these disparities through education and advocacy.
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As your doula, I’m committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based support while ensuring you feel seen, heard, and fully supported—because your peace of mind, well-being, and your baby’s health all deserve the highest level of care.
I am a founding member of the California Black Women’s Health Project’s, The Giving F.O.R.W.A.R.D. Collective, which is dedicated to improving the health of California's Black women and girls through advocacy, education, policy, and outreach.
I am a Community Mental Health Advocate for Sisters Mentally Mobilized.
SMM, a project of the California Black Women’s Health Project, is a statewide movement that aims to reduce mental health stigma, anxiety, and isolation among Black women and create space for us to tend to our minds, hearts, souls and communities.
Sisters Mentally Mobilized is funded by a grant from the California Department of Public Health, Office of Health Equity, and is part of the California Reducing Disparities Project.
I am a Professional Member of the Evidence Based Birth program which supports my desire of continuing my education to ensure the information I provide is based on actual evidence.