Bio

LaToshia Rouse, CD/PCD(DONA), SpBCPE

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LaToshia Rouse is a nationally recognized birth and postpartum doula, patient engagement consultant, and maternal health partner with over a decade of experience empowering families and collaborating with organizations to improve healthcare outcomes. As the founder of Birth Sisters Doula Services, LaToshia provides compassionate, evidence-based support to birthing families, specializing in breastfeeding, maternal mental health, and the unique needs of NICU parents.

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With a partner journey that began with her premature triplets, LaToshia understands the complexities of navigating healthcare systems as a parent and brings a unique perspective to her work. Her lived experience, combined with her expertise, positions her as a trusted voice in advancing patient-centered care and addressing health equity in maternal and child health.

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LaToshia partners with hospitals, healthcare organizations, and public health collaboratives to develop innovative strategies for improving care delivery. Her expertise includes:

• Designing patient engagement frameworks.

• Training healthcare teams on topics related to doulas, patient and community engagement and equity.

• Developing structures and resources for patient and family engagement.

• Conducting qualitative research and focus groups. 

LaToshia serves on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ), co-chairs the National Network of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (NNPQC) Executive Committee, and is a member of the HEDIS Health Equity Expert Work Group for National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). She is also a subject matter expert for a PCORI-funded systematic review on the Impact of Doula Care.

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A sought-after speaker and trainer, LaToshia has presented at national conferences, including the National Network of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives, Leapfrog's Annual Meeting, NCQA's Annual Conference, and various webinars on patient/ community engagement, health equity and doulas.

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Through her consulting services, LaToshia empowers organizations to integrate patient voices into their systems, improve outcomes, and foster equitable, family-centered care. Whether designing engagement strategies, enhancing community partnerships, or step by step coaching, LaToshia is dedicated to creating a healthcare system where every family feels valued, respected, and supported.

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For collaborations, speaking engagements, or consulting inquiries, contact LaToshia at contact@birthsistersdoula.com. Together, we can transform maternal and child health.