MEET QUANISHA MCGRUDER


Hi, I’m Quanisha.  I’m a creative writer, full-spectrum doula, licensed massage therapist, and infant and family sleep specialist who guides families through different paths into and through parenting.  I’m on a mission to align and support you and your new family’s needs so we can create a gratifying experience on this transformative journey.

Alongside my own brand work, I am President and Executive Director of San Antonio Black Doula Collective a nonprofit organization with a mission to decrease maternal and infant mortality rates. I used to manage doula agency JTM- Doulas of San Antonio

I am also the co-creator of The Zzz Hive an international membership community for parents centered around supporting biological normal infant sleep and parental wellness.

My Training and Education have equipped me with the privilege of helping families from conception through postpartum and early parenting


  • I graduated high school in 2010 with my CNA license (no longer in use)
  • Childcare teacher (infants-6 weeks-2 years) from 2010-2016
  • An array of child development training for working in childcare
  • Licensed Massage Therapist 2015-Present
  • Infant Sleep Educator Training 2018 with Bebo Mia
  • Prenatal Massage Certification 2018
  • Fertility Support Specialist Training 2019 with Bebo Mia
  • Maternal Support Practitioner Training 2019 with Bebo Mia
  • Crafting Rituals for Abortion and Pregnancy Loss Workshop 2019 with Full Spectrum Doula Circle
  • Spinning Babies workshop 2019
  • Updated Infant Sleep Educator Training 2020 with Bebo Mia (led by a neuroscientist)
  • Slow Doula Method Course 2020 with Doula Trainings International
  • Still Birthday Training…Coming soon
  • Fertility Massage Certification…2021
  • Slow Postpartum Movement with Jojo Hogan 2021-2022

Butterfly Rose Village combines my love for doula and infant work, connection, advocacy, and writing.


In every collaboration, space, and referral it is my top priority it is a space that values the lives of not only the majority but everyone.  We are anti-racist, anti-homophonic, anti-transphobic, and anti-white supremacy.  I also value individuality by honoring how different each family’s needs are and transforming our care together to fit each family.

I will strive to look for alternative ways that do not harm the planet in the operations of my business.  Whether that is suggesting eco-friendly glitter, baby products, second-hand recyclable toys, cloth diapers, or eco-friendly diapers, etc., I will be working on having a sustainable business.

I value growth and continued education for myself and the people I collaborate with.  We are all never beyond reproach or expanding our minds.  When we know better, we do better.

I value exploration of self and guiding a deeper insight into every family’s life. With our meeting, we go deeper into your inner selves to bring awareness to your intuition.

I value creativity and creative expression to de-stress, create conversations to dive deeper, and express myself.