Sonia Riley

I am a graduate of Ferris State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Generalist. For over 13 years, I've been working as a Community Health Worker in Kent County, supporting families, particularly expectant mothers. Through this role, I've had the privilege of providing prenatal and postnatal support to numerous women. Being bilingual in Spanish and English has been instrumental in my work.

I've received comprehensive training covering a range of areas including breastfeeding, parenting, advocacy, and nutrition. Serving my community, especially women, brings me immense joy. I understand the significance of being heard and supported in a way that caters to each woman's unique needs. Together, we can support your desired birthing plan because every birthing story is one-of-a-kind. Some things can only be learned through action and experience, not just from textbooks.

My ultimate goal is to empower every woman I meet, ensuring they have the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions when it's time to welcome their baby into the world. Apart from my professional pursuits, I cherish spending time with my soon-to-be six grandchildren. Drawing, writing poetry, and painting are activities I deeply enjoy. Camping in tents and cabins, surrounded by the scent of burning firewood, the soothing sounds of nature, and the gentle flow of water are among my favorite ways to unwind. Faith plays a vital role in guiding all aspects of my life.

"Sonia was a great help during my pregnancy and after having my baby. She was always super attentive and always there to answer any questions. I have no words to thank her for all that she did for me!" 

"Having Sonia at my birth validating all my feelings and being a helpful reminder of what I wanted and being supportive in every way was a blessing and made my experience way more enjoyable and at ease with my journey." 

"Sonia siempre estuvo en contacto conmigo y veló por mis intereses. Ella me mantuvo informada de todo el proceso, estuvo atenta a mis necesidades, me tomó con mucho cariño."

"Sonia was a great comfort and help to me so that my husband could do what he needed to do so that when we had to leave we could just leave. She also was a great guide in telling us what we should be updating my midwife with and when. And during pushing, I was on my hands and knees and Sonia was right next to me the whole time helping me control my breathing, holding my fan (which was a HUGE physical comfort!! Pushing would've been more uncomfortable if I'd been warm on top of pushing a baby out lol), and encouraging me. It helped so much to have her right next to me on the bed! Sonia came over to our home the next day to generally check on us and to give me breastfeeding advice. She also gave me a recommendation for a local highly esteemed pediatric dentist as our son has a tongue tie."