AZ (she/they)

AZ is an abortion and miscarriage doula based in the UK. She is the founder of the collective and can also be found doula-ing at Doulas Decolonising. AZ views her doula practice as a continuation of the ancestral practices that - despite being interrupted and disrupted by colonialism - have found their way to her, so that she can exist in communities of care, love and justice. Outside of the doula world, AZ is a writer, researcher and facilitator, with a particular focus on gendered racial violence.

Maryam (she/her)

Maryam is a passionate content creator who advocates for inclusivity and accessibility in all community spaces. She is deeply dedicated to ensuring everyone has the right to care for their own bodies without having to struggle through an unfair system. Growing up in South Asia meant abortion and miscarriage work being considered taboo. Maryam wants to help facilitate safe spaces for healthy conversations, ultimately removing the stigma that surrounds sexual and reproductive health, and allowing people to safely access the help they need. Community drives her creativity, and she strives to make sure that her work reflects that.

Sarah MH (she/they)

Sarah is a full spectrum doula and abortion storyteller who loves people who have abortions. After her abortion she became a doula to support her community in accessing abortion care. They honor their ancestral traditions of abortion care as exercising bodily autonomy, joy and freedom..

Sarah A (she/her)

Sarah is a community doula who feels passionate about supporting people with their pregnancy endings in a manner that feels holistic and authentic to both experiences.

She uses her identity as a Shia Muslim to connect spiritual themes and practices where relevant into her work, and believes strongly in the importance of autonomy, for both individuals and communities, outside of carceral systems.

Zeeyyah (they/them)

Zeeyyah is a community organizer dedicated to disability justice, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and sexual health rights. They are passionate about developing and promoting accessible, inclusive, and user-friendly technologies. Their focus includes advancing sexual health rights within marginalized communities, particularly among transgender people of color. Ultimately, they aspire to expand their skills as a doula to better serve these communities in the future.