Supporting women and families through pregnancy, postpartum and loss, with compassionate care, practical resources and opportunities to move forward.
Who we are
Our mission and vision
Our mission
We support and bring awareness to maternal and paternal holistic care.
We host weekly grief and expectant support groups, advocate for the underinsured and uninsured along with helping connect individuals to local mental health professionals. We join other organizations and agencies to provide resources beyond our scope. We partner with local hospitals and clinicians to provide, educate, and advocate for maternal and paternal well-being.
Our goal is to lower the risk of maternal and infant mortality in urban communities by providing resources to promote healthy family mental and economic growth.
Our vision
Our vision is to expand, innovate, and implement diverse approaches that support, educate, and heal individuals by promoting economic stability, physical and emotional well-being, and strengthening maternal and infant health.
What guides us
Our core values
Service
We strive to treat everyone with dignity and kindness, without judgment. Everyone's journey is unique, and we strive to provide a supportive environment. We are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.
Integrity
We are committed to building strong relationships with our partners and the communities we serve, and we always strive to be transparent in our operations to have a meaningful impact in the lives of those around us.
Compassion
We believe in the power of compassion to change the world. We aim to provide care, encouragement, and empowerment to those in need. By creating communities where everyone is treated with kindness, fairness, and respect.
“We are here to heal the mind, comfort the mourning, and mend the brokenhearted.”
Founder’s story
Alexandra Ayaaya
Founder and Executive Director
Alexandra is the Founder and Executive Director of Fruitful Wombs, an organization dedicated to supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, bereavement, and the emotional challenges that can accompany the journey of motherhood. Through maternal education, doula support, bereavement care, community outreach, and access to mental-health resources, Fruitful Wombs works to ensure that women do not have to navigate these experiences alone.
She has served her community for more than 15 years, working across social services, healthcare administration, and community-based support, connecting individuals and families with governmental, private, and community resources. Her work has evolved from supporting families experiencing loss to helping women receive compassionate, culturally responsive care before, during, and after childbirth.
After experiencing the loss of her eighth pregnancy, the loss of her father, the loss of her marriage, and a profound sense of losing herself, Alexandra began to understand deeply what it means to need someone willing to walk beside you through difficult seasons. Those experiences became part of the foundation for her commitment to creating spaces where women can be heard, supported, educated, and reminded that they do not have to face life's challenges alone.
She is passionate about maternal health, bereavement, mental health, and the power of compassionate support. As a Certified Birth and Bereavement Doula and Certified Faith-Based Clinical Counselor, she is particularly passionate about bringing together practical support, emotional care, education, and faith in ways that honor the whole woman: body, mind, and spirit.
Today, her work through Fruitful Wombs extends beyond individual support. She is committed to developing and equipping doulas, strengthening community-based maternal care, partnering with healthcare professionals and organizations, and helping build systems where women can access the support and resources they need.
Her dedication remains rooted in the same belief that began this journey: no one should have to walk through life's hardest moments alone. There is always someone willing to listen, someone willing to help, and sometimes, someone willing to walk the journey with you until you find your way forward.
LaKeshia is a licensed nurse with over 20 years of dedicated service in the medical field. She has gained extensive experience in various nursing roles, including serving as a Unit Director specializing in the care of Alzheimer’s patients. Her leadership is marked by her compassionate approach and commitment to improving patient outcomes.
LaKeshia has also served as both a Quality Assurance Nurse and a bedside nurse in hospice care. Her work in these roles involved ensuring the highest standards of care, as well as providing hands-on support and comfort to patients during their most vulnerable moments. Her ability to lead with empathy, clarity, and vision has earned her the respect of both colleagues and patients alike. She successfully guided her team in providing specialized care, fostering an environment of trust and collaboration.
LaKeshia's wealth of experience, combined with her deep empathy and professionalism, makes her a highly respected figure in the healthcare community.
Tarsha Njembelle
Director of Operations
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Tarsha has been working corporately as an Associate Director of Program and Project Management for 25 years. Known for her determination, meticulous attention to detail, analytical prowess, unwavering work ethic, and insightful problem-solving, she has successfully led a prolific Sales Service and Specialty operations support team for the past three years.
Her expertise extends beyond the corporate world; she is also devoted to serving people through spiritual guidance as a Minister. Her deep faith in God has guided her life which she passionately shares with others.
Her spiritual journey has been marked by a profound gift for intercession and teaching, which she passionately shares with others. She cherishes her journey and is dedicated to combining it with her professional excellence.
Tarsha is a resident of both Baton Rouge, LA, and Le Mans, France, and she is the loving wife of Apostle Jean Maurice Njembelle.
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