About TaNefer L. Camara, MS-HCA, IBCLC

I hail from Oakland California. Inspired by the legacy of Traditional Black Midwives & Healers I began my journey into Women’s Reproductive health and birth work in 2005.

I have supported mothers through pregnancy, birth & postpartum as a doula/healer/educator and am most known for my work as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I have a true passion for supporting women to achieve their personal goals whether it be breastfeeding, birth, or womb healing.

I combine my educational background in psychology & community health with Spiritual and ancestral wisdom. As a wife and mother of 4, I embody the virtues of Maat and bring that energy to my practice.

I add to my skill set and knowledge in maternal health, postpartum healing as an advanced traditional postpartum birth worker and Certified Yoni steam practitioner. I have studied ancient traditions from Morocco, West Africa, and the African American Southern traditions of my ancestors. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience as I help my clients identify their challenges and lovingly guide them through a plan to overcome them.

I have the ability to work with diverse populations and I tailor support to fit the needs of each unique person or group. I educate parents, families, and professionals on lactation, breastfeeding, and maternal healing. I have designed, implemented, and evaluated programs in maternal health and am the creator of the viral music video ‘Teach me how to breastfeed.’

Projects that I’m apart of

Voices for birth justice- www.voicesforbirthjustice.org/tanefer-c

Sacred Birth Study- https://sacredbirth.ucsf.edu/our-research-team 

The B.L.A.C.K Course- https://theblackcourse.com/