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Mission Statement
We provide essential nutrition and doula support to empower women of color to advocate for themselves to have their best birth experience.
Meet Tiana Montella
Tiana Montella MS, RD, LD, CL-D, CLS
Tiana Montella MS, RD, LD, CNSC, CD-L, CLS is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Labor Doula. She received her bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and completed her master’s degree and dietetic internship from Kent State University. Tiana is an experienced inpatient RD within the Intensive Care Unit and Progressive Care Unit with a focus of nutrition support.
She became interested in birth work and doula services when she felt a calling to be the solution to the black maternal mortality rates. This calling was solidified when she personally faced medical and racial bias. Labor and Nutrition Dietitian was born to help women of color be empowered to advocate for their rights to have a better birth experience and provide nutrition education for mother and baby.
Tiana serves the Columbus area and surrounding areas. Tiana is a graduate of the Leadership Institute of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and serves as the Council of Professional Issues Chair for Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She served as President of the Columbus Dietetic Association in 2021-2022. Tiana was awarded 2020 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year from Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Also received the 2021 Clinical Excellence Award from OSU Wexner Medical Center. Tiana just became a Certified Lactation Specialist to better help serve her clients during their breastfeeding journey.
Client Testimony
“When first seeking out a doula my husband and I wanted someone that we both connected to. We interviewed & researched many doulas in our surrounding area however Tiana made the lasting impression. With our first conversation It was like we had already met. She listened to our jitters becoming first time parents and offered reassurance. We were instantly sold & excited to have her apart of our journey.
With Tiana being a Doula dietitian I didn’t realize how much that would benefit me until I received the call from my midwife that I had failed the initial 1 hour glucose test. Clearly being upset, I was able to contact Tiana and she instantly calmed my nerves. Again offering that reassurance that me & my baby will be fine. She provided around the clock meal plan assistance that not only helped me pass the 3 hour glucose test but helped me maintain my blood pressure for the remainder of my pregnancy.
The support Tiana provided was unmatched. Always sending encouraging messages, being a voice of reason and just being an overall friend to us. During the duration of my pregnancy It was important to have that support system. Tiana provided my husband and I with the knowledge that when It came time our delivery we were able to confidently make decisions & provide a birth plan that we felt comfortable with. We were equipped with techniques to assist with labor that helped minimize pain. During the duration of our stay we were complimented several times from our midwives & nurses how well we handled our labor & delivery. Even with birth plan changes our confidence never faded.
I would attest that to the services provided from Tiana as our Doula. She was amazing.”
