Bubbling Springs Childbirth Educator & Doula

04/29/2026

This sweet boy made his dramatic entrance just after midnight on 4/21. His mama, Emily, was a superstar throughout labor, asking great questions and seeking to always do what was best for her baby. His daddy, James, met Emily’s needs beautifully with the perfect mix of gentleness and strength. What a privilege to be a part of this moment in their lives and a joy to experience love in action. Congratulations! You all were fabulous.

04/01/2026

There are moments in life that shape us forever—and birth is one of the most powerful of them all. The people who stand beside you in that sacred space become part of your story in a way that never fades. 🤍

At LifeSong Midwifery Care, we are honored to walk with you, support you, and hold space for one of life’s most meaningful journeys.

03/27/2026

03/24/2026

World Doula Week
March 22-28

10/15/2025

🕯️ Tonight, as part of the International Wave of Light, we join families around the world in lighting candles at 7 p.m. local time to honor the precious babies gone too soon. For one continuous day, a wave of light circles the globe, reminding us that though their lives were brief, their love is eternal. Together, we remember, we honor, and we speak their names so they are never forgotten.

10/04/2025

Babies don’t replace babies.

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, and I think it’s important to say this out loud,

A new baby doesn’t erase the one you lost.
A rainbow doesn’t erase the storm that came before it.
A new heartbeat doesn’t silence the ache of the one that stopped.

Every child is their own person.
Every bond is unique.
Every love is sacred and irreplaceable.

Grief and joy can exist side by side.
You can miss one baby with every ounce of your soul, while still loving another with your whole heart.
It’s not replacement.
It’s not forgetting.
It’s carrying both love and loss at the same time.

So if you’ve lost a baby, your love for them is forever valid.
And if you’ve gone on to have more children, that love doesn’t replace, it simply multiplies.

Because babies don’t replace babies.
And this month, we remember them all.

©️Caty Sanders

09/26/2025

An incredible new study found that pregnant women who consume just 6 dates a day in the 4 weeks leading up to their due date were 74% more dilated upon their arrival to the hospital, had a 77% shorter first stage of labor and a 42% lower rate of caesarean sections.

Eating dates in the late stages of pregnancy lead to higher cervical dilation upon hospital admission because the fruit contains nutrients that influence oxytocin receptors, preparing the cervix and uterus for labor by increasing muscle response to oxytocin and other labor-supporting hormones. Dates are a rich source of energy from natural sugars and fats and also contain prostaglandins, which contribute to cervical ripening. Additionally, they provide serotonin, calcium, and tannins, which contribute to powerful uterine contractions.

Eating dates in the late stages of pregnancy shortens the first stage of labor due to their ability to stimulate the production of prostaglandins, which promote cervical ripening (softening and thinning of the cervix) and increase uterine contractions. Dates also contain tannins, which have a similar effect, and provide a natural sugar source for energy during labor. Some studies even suggest that dates can increase uterine sensitivity to oxytocin, leading to more effective contractions and a quicker and smoother labor process.

These actions are also the exact reason why women who eat dates in the late stages of pregnancy and far less likely to need a c-section!

The most common recommendation is for women to begin eating 6 dates a day starting in their 37th week of pregnancy.
PMID: 40322306, 21280989

SEE ALSO: https://www.pelvicphysio.co.nz/the-sweet-secret-to-a-smoother-labour-dates