Certified Midwife Practitioner

TYKEISHA JORDAN | THAI IWEIROKWAS

CERTIFIED MIDWIFE PRACTIONER (SHE/HER)

"Empowering Birth, Embracing Life as My Only Focus"

"My philosophy as a midwife practitioner is rooted in the belief that every birth is a sacred journey, deserving of respect and reverence. I honor the traditions and wisdom of my ancestors, recognizing the strength and
resilience within our communities. I advocate for the empowerment of all birthing individuals, ensuring they feel supported, informed, and in control of their birthing experiences. Through culturally competent care, I strive to create a safe space where every family can embrace their heritage and celebrate new life. Together, we will heal, nurture, and reclaim the beauty of birth in our
communities."

Tykeisha trained as a student midwife at Maternidad La Luz, pursuing the PEP route to midwifery in order to earn her Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential from the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM). However, she ultimately decided not to certify with NARM, as its history does not align with her mission. Instead, she became a Certified Midwife Practitioner through The Federation of Indigenous Peoples. She is currently on a transformative journey, immersing herself in the rich history of culture, midwifery, and its deep connection to birth.

During her training, she gained invaluable skills and knowledge from a beautiful community deeply rooted in tradition. Now, at Le Creole Midwife, she works within a supportive environment to provide affordable services and community resources, all while restoring the nature of birth by bringing it back home.

"As a Louisiana native, I grew up hearing horror stories about birth and being told I would need drugs in order to give birth. I always dreamed of having a natural birth. However, like many women, I experienced the hardships of medicalized births. My first birth ended with a needle in my back and left me feeling as though I wasn’t even capable of being a mother. Although it didn’t go as I had hoped, it set the standard for my future pregnancies.

During my second pregnancy, I was determined to have the natural birth I envisioned. My OBGYN was terrible, so I switched providers. She disregarded my wishes and my pain. Thankfully, I found a fabulous doula who understood my needs and helped me connect with a midwife. Long story short, my doula was so amazing that I didn’t end up needing either her or my midwife during labor. I labored as long as I could at home with my husband. On the way to the birth center, my daughter was born in the car. At the time, I was a nursing student, and in that very moment, I knew my true calling."