About MaryNissi

Hi, I’m MaryNissi, the founder of Positive Birth Corner and host of the Positive Birth Podcast.
I was born and raised in Malawi, Africa, and my own journey into motherhood as a Black immigrant mom deeply shaped the work I do today.

After experiencing a positive hospital birth, I realized how powerful it is to rewrite our birth stories, to replace fear with confidence, and to make space for joy in the birth room.

For over a decade, I’ve supported families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, helping them prepare, advocate, and embrace birth as a transformative experience.

​My Journey Into Birth Work

My journey to becoming a doula and childbirth educator began during my first pregnancy. I had so many questions, and thankfully, I met Rachel, a nurse from a program for first-time mamas who walked with me through pregnancy and postpartum. She empowered me to ask questions and take the lead in my own birth, an experience that changed everything.

That positive birth opened my eyes to the power of support and the impact of being truly heard. I felt what a doula’s presence could mean, and I never looked back. I soon trained to become a doula myself, dedicated to helping women experience birth in the way they define it, confident, supported, and informed.

I later learned that my great-grandmother was a traditional midwife who birthed my mother at home, proof that this calling has always been in my blood. Today, I feel deeply honored to carry on that legacy, walking with families through one of life’s most transformative journeys.
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When I’m not attending births, you’ll find me spending time with family, painting, or camping outdoors, the simple joys that keep me grounded and inspired.

Let’s Connect​

Whether you’re preparing for your first baby, exploring placenta support, or simply want to learn more about having a positive birth — I’d love to hear from you!
Every journey is unique, and I’m here to walk with you through it — with care, compassion, and evidence-based support.

email

[email protected]

Social media

@lemonlifedoula

address

1500 Chestnut St. Suite 2
Philadelphia, PA 19102
​United States