Kiauna Thomas

Being the eldest sister of five children, Kiauna cannot remember a time that she was not providing care for another. As an adult, she has taken this knowledge and filled the roles of a Certified Nurse Assistant, Nanny, Direct Support Professional, Doula, Perinatal Educator, and Wellness Coordinator. As both a Nurse Assistant at the University of Virginia, and Wellness Coordinator and the Fluvanna Correctional Facility for Women, Kiauna has attended births and  provided care for countless moms and babies. 

Kiauna is certified as a full spectrum doula through the Common Sense Childbirth Institute, taking special interest in newborn care, postpartum care, and lactation. Kiauna believes in creating a sacred, trauma and culturally informed, birthing-person-led birth environment. After expanding her heart and skillset as a doula, Kiauna aspires to become a Certified Professional Midwife. 

Although not a mother of human babies yet, Kiauna has two fur babies: Kendrick the cat and Katana the German Shepherd. Katana is currently being trained as an emotional support dog and will soon be able to attend births when requested! In her down time, Kiauna enjoys threading eyebrows, body sugaring hair removal, and spending time in nature. Being that she is passionate about anything that makes one feel beautiful, Kiauna is a strong advocate for Women’s Rights and LGBTQ Rights.