“Happiness requires something to do, something to love and something to hope for.” ~Swahili Proverb
Patricia Gousse
Owner of Birthing Journeys LLC, located in Southwest Florida. The company philosophy’s include supporting families through their journey from beginning, middle and end. Birthing Journeys is dedicated to creating a space for natural birth options and provision of maternal and child health resources and education accessible to everyone.
Accomplishments
Midwifery Diploma Program 3-Year Direct-Entry
Midwifery A.S.
Diploma of Childbirth Education
Certified Full Spectrum Doula
Lay Health Advisor
Marriage Officiant
VBAC Consultant
“We desire to bequeath two things to our children; the first one is roots, the other one is wings.” ~ Sudanese proverb
Patricia Gousse is a wife and mother of six children. She became an advocate for natural and out of hospital births due to her own Birthing Journey. As a young mother, she endured two unnecessary cesarean births. These two birth experiences included being in a time where women of color were and still have the highest rates of C-Sections. During her third pregnancy, she collaborated with a Midwife and OBGYN for a successful hospital VBAC. Continuing self- growth and immersing herself in the home birthing community; she continued collaborative care and had three amazing homebirth VBAC's.
She volunteered with WIC as a peer breastfeeding counselor and saw a great need for expanding resources for childbirth education amongst underserved communities. Patricia formally began her education and training after weaning her last child. She is a State of Florida Graduate Midwife and a professional Full Spectrum Birthworker. Patricia, also known as "Eliyeynay" holds over 25 years of experience in providing holistic women health, education, and supportive services for moms before, during, and after birth. Her works throughout Florida communities include advocacy efforts for women's health and maternity rights. She loves spending her free time with her family, gardening, and raising livestock.