The Doula Studio

10/04/2025

Are you pregnant and interested in learning about Blissborn, a childbirth education class designed to teach you how to use hypnosis oaks for birth and beyond!? Tomorrow we are offering a donation-based introductory workshop to Blissborn!

Join us for a childbirth education class, Blissborn® with April McEwan, a certified Blissborn® Birth Hypnosis Educator.

Donation-based Intro to Blissborn® class is October 5th, Sunday, 11-12:15pm (register for the 75-minute workshop here: https://balancebwk.com/classes/)

This workshop is not part of the 5-week Blissborn® course. It is an introduction for our upcoming series.

This workshop is an introduction to Blissborn® for you to see what it’s all about as you practice self-hypnosis, a similar experience to meditation—like with meditation, theta brain waves are active in the state of hypnosis. Research shows that hypnosis for birth reduces stress for the mother, partner and baby. Hypnosis brings the body back to a peaceful, resting state called homeostasis and releases endorphins, your natural painkillers.

10/02/2025

This retreat is booked full, but you can join our retreat mailing list! http://eepurl.com/hIXkdf

Hello ladies,

I am stoked about our upcoming retreat on Cumberland Island. What are you most excited about? The remote experience, the yoga, having the beach all to yourself, your first forest bathing experience in the maritime forest, sighting the Orange-crowned Warbler, watching the wild horses roam, Mimi’s delicious healthy meals, a natural history tour with our guide from 100 miles, connecting with the land, each other…?

Embody the Sacred Feminine

August newsletter Wild & Sacred Women’s Retreat

https://mailchi.mp/de5962f7df67/what-are-you-most-excited-about-for-our-upcoming-womens-retreat-here-is-the-august-update-for-wild-sacred-womens-retreat-balance-due-august-15th

10/02/2025

“Unearth the cure with the Mother”

Please vote for our bra! Each bra has its own pay tab. $1 per vote!

Our bra’s foundation consists of cut and papier-mâché articles: “Ecstatic Birth— Nature’s Hormonal Blueprint for Labour” by Dr. Sarah J Buckley, and Women’s Experience of Birth: Childbirth as a Rite of Passage by Rachel Reed, Margaret Barnes, and Jennifer Rowe, that I share during my childbirth education course (Blissborn) as well as other research articles that support breastfeeding— it can reduce the risk of breast cancer!

These papers were literally molded to my original belly cast from my pregnancy 12 years ago. This informative bodice is delicately embellished in mother nature’s gifts by way of dried flowers and moss, shells, and acorns.

Can you find the QR code?

See the fantastic bras so many creative locals submitted for this breast cancer fundraiser and vote here: https://wearethefoundation.org/2025-artrageous-bra-entries/

The live auction will take place downtown Brunswick on November 7th, at first Friday!

Thank you for your support.
Share. Research. Educate. Support.

Love, April
Your local birth doula, Blissborn childbirth educator, perinatal yoga teacher and soon-to-be waterbirth expert

2025 ARTRAGEOUS BRA ENTRIES Bras will be on display at Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden Campus. Vote for $1 at either campus, or vote online below from now until October 31, 202…

09/27/2025

Register  for Prenatal Yoga, 8-week chakra series starting this Saturday.

Root/Muladhara chakra affirmation: “My body is important to me. I nurture it daily.”



https://balancebwk.com/classes/class-descriptions/

09/25/2025

Last month we met on the beach to discuss yoga philosophy, beginning with “The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice,” by Deborah Adele. We are meeting to discuss the first chapter, the first Yama, Ahimsa or compassion. This book shows us how to embody yoga. We meet monthly to discuss, share, build community and for accountability as well.

“Hear each other into being. ” – Nelle Morton

Message me to get the updates via our newsletter.

Sunday Dates, 2025:

SEPT 28

OCT 26

NOV 30

DEC 28

What to Bring:
o sun care (hat, shade, etc.)
o water
o snacks
o towel
o chairs/blankets for your crew
o your journal
o the book we are reading
o utensils
o a friend, family
o entertainment for children

“Our listening creates a sanctuary for the homeless parts within another
person. ”
– Rachel Naomi Remen

09/12/2025

The next local WAPF gathering on Saturday, September 20th. The topic of this event is: Healthy Snacks for Busy Families
This will be a conversation led by me and Corey Dunn, but we are asking for everyone to participate! The idea for this topic came out of kids going back to school or homeschool co-ops and being faced with less than stellar snack options. How can we as parents feed our little ones (and ourselves!) with nourishing snacks on the go? What are your go-to snack options? Bring recipes to share (we can just take pictures of them with phones) or brands you love.
Time & Location:
Saturday, Sept 20th at 10:30 AM
Sterling Park Ballfield Pavilion (behind Sterling Baptist Church)
145 Depratter Lane Brunswick, GA 31523
What to bring:
Your favorite snack to share. If your snack is homemade, please label the ingredients so that those with allergies won’t have to guess.
NOTE: This pavilion is directly beside a fenced in park, so bring your kids and let them get some energy out. 
The health principles we try to follow as a Weston A Price associated group are listed here: https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/abcs-of-nutrition/dietary-guidelines/) but don’t let that overwhelm you if you’re not familiar with this traditional way of preparing food – just come as you are!  
Call, text, or email with any questions and please RSVP if you can.

09/01/2025

I've organized a Yoga Study Group. Click for more info.

SEPT 28 is our next meeting.

Send me a message with your name and e-mail address and let me know what you’re most interested in: yoga study group, upcoming Wild & Sacred Women’s Retreat, birth doula services, Blissborn childbirth education, yoga practice… so we can keep you informed without cluttering your inbox!

08/15/2025

It will soon be a year since my total hysterectomy procedure (end of Sept 2024). I haven’t taken many photos of my body to compare the bloating and discomfort to my new normal and healthier me, but I will soon. Some people are asking how surgery went, how I’m feeling in my body now. I must say I feel so much healthier! I rarely get sick since the energy-depleting issue was removed. It can take the body over a year to heal and find a new normal. Regulating hormones without pharmaceuticals has been challenging. I’m going to get more aggressive managing my symptoms of menopause because it is very disruptive and uncomfortable, albeit nothing compared to living with the chronic pain, swelling, and all of the discomforts of endometriosis, fibroids and cysts! I’ve been resting and working hard at balancing healing and finding a new normal as I adjust to my new (more vibrant) body this year. I would never recommend a total hysterectomy to anyone—it’s a decision only you can make. I didn’t want one either, but I believe it was truly the only way for me to heal. I had suffered for so long. It took me over a year to make the decision, and I made a last minute decision to have my ovaries removed as well (when I went in for surgery!) since I didn’t want endo to grow back and do it all over again. The last few years have been very challenging for me as I’ve dealt with BII (breast implant illness) and debilitating endo etc, but I’m finally in a good place where I feel like I am unstoppable!

08/13/2025

Hello ladies,

I am stoked about our upcoming retreat on Cumberland Island. What are you most excited about? The remote experience, the yoga, having the beach all to yourself, your first forest bathing experience in the maritime forest, sighting the Orange-crowned Warbler, watching the wild horses roam, Mimi’s delicious healthy meals, a natural history tour with our guide from 100 miles, connecting with the land, each other…?

Embody the Sacred Feminine

August newsletter Wild & Sacred Women’s Retreat

https://mailchi.mp/de5962f7df67/what-are-you-most-excited-about-for-our-upcoming-womens-retreat-here-is-the-august-update-for-wild-sacred-womens-retreat-balance-due-august-15th

06/24/2025

Calling 4 more Wild and Sacred Women to join us for unique retreat experience in the wild and historic environment of the remote Cumberland island!

Friday, October 31st – Monday, November 3rd, 2025

You will travel by ferry from Saint Mary’s, Georgia, to the barrier island, Cumberland Island, for a 4 day, 3 night retreat in a wild environment and historic private residence.

More details on our website: https://thedoulastudio.com/wild-retreat/

and in our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/914837a40a35/wild-sacred-womens-retreat-cumberland-island-10608229

Register now, SPACE IS LIMITED! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuN54s_OBAG2aV6iQxegDhmKq9hSqJg7zEUFErgITqJXBqmA/viewform

$1,333 includes:

Details:
3 night/4 day stay at Stafford Place, Cumberland Island, Friday, October 31st – Monday, November 3rd, 2025

This retreat includes but is not limited to:
* Boat transfers to and from island
* Transportation to and from ferry
* Unique lodging in a historic and wild place
* Comfortable shared accommodations in a private residence
* All meals, snacks, beverages prepared by our professional health coach and chef
* Guided historic and natural history tour
* Yoga, sound therapy, forest bathing, hiking, walking, beach time, spaciousness

You were meant to receive this message. You are receiving this notice because you have either registered for or inquired about our women’s retreat in a wild environment on a remote island, Cumberland Island, October 31st to November 3rd, 2025.

06/05/2025

I am available for birth support and currently scheduling 2025 Summer through Winter birth months! *My price is increasing soon…

The next seven months looks like this:

✨June - 0 available (away)

✨July - 1 available (summer vacay)

✨August - 4 available

✨September - 4 available

✨October - 1 available (Cumberland Island Retreat)

✨November - 4 available

✨December - 4 available

Please note…
⭐️accept payment plans
⭐️have backup doula options *if you’re a local doula, join our local collective
⭐️receive childbirth education at a discount with a package option
⭐️virtual birth support option
⭐️birth pool and equipment rental available with water-birth education package
⭐️will travel for birth
⭐️Consult is $75, 60-75minutes
⭐️bereavement, adoption, abortion, belly birth, hospital birth, home-births, medicated, unmedicated or a mix…all birth deserves support

Have questions? Please text me, serious inquiries only.

(912)227-9394
www.thedoulastudio.com
thedoulastudio@gmail.com

06/03/2025

Happy Monday! This week’s yoga schedule is posted! I look forward to practicing with you. Meet me on the mat and . I’m subbing for Dorothy’s 11:30 Yin class Thursday, and my classes are the 9:30 Thur and 10:30 Fri. My classes are prenatal friendly, just let me know.