Birth & Beyond Maternal Support, LLC

09/01/2025

Interested in Spinning Babies? Join Elexis Casey September 27th from 9am-12pm! You must register and space is limited. Her contact info is below

Join Elexis Casey for Spinning Babies birth prep class.
Sept 27th 9am-12pm.
Hive Birth Center
Open to all.

If you see me for prenatal care--you know how much I love Spinning Babies.

08/28/2025

(Shared with permission ) I recently had the honor of supporting a dear friend through her surgery day. From the ride there and back, to making sure she wasn’t alone the first night, it reminded me of why I love what I do: being present when someone needs a steady hand.

Interestingly, my doula skills even came in handy—helping with comfort and positioning after her abdominal surgery. Support isn’t just for birth… it’s for any season when someone shouldn’t have to walk alone. 💛

This is exactly why I believe support matters so much in every season of life—especially during birth and postpartum. Everyone deserves to feel cared for, advocated for, and never alone.

My heart is full 🧡

08/16/2025

✨ A few months ago, during a postpartum visit, a client asked me to focus on laundry and light housekeeping so she could dedicate her energy to nourishing and bonding with her baby.

While folding baby clothes and tidying up, I noticed she hadn’t eaten all day. So I offered to meal prep simple, nourishing food she could enjoy throughout the week. Soon, our visits became a rhythm: I’d cook, prep, and tidy while she focused on her baby and herself.

✨ Postpartum support isn’t one-size-fits-all. Sometimes it looks like meal prep, sometimes like holding the baby so parents can nap, and sometimes just being there so they don’t feel alone.

A doula’s role is to adapt to your family’s needs. If you’d like to feel more supported in the early weeks, let’s talk. Message me for more info. 💛

08/10/2025

Sunday Support Simplified.

Today I want to talk about your mindset: What Are You Thinking About?

Pregnancy, preparing for birth, and having a baby comes with a lot of advice, but your mind is your most powerful tool. As you prepare, remember to intentionally fill your mind with what is good, true, and peaceful. Instead of dwelling on worries, focus on what makes you feel strong and what you're looking forward to. This practice builds the mental resilience you'll need for birth and parenthood.

For more tools and support during your journey, send me a message!

08/09/2025

It's Self-Care Saturday!

Postpartum recovery is a not marathon, not a sprint, and it's not just about your body. True recovery includes your emotional health, your mental well-being, and the massive identity shift you experience.

A postpartum doula supports your whole-person recovery, helping you navigate these changes with care. Did you know that doula services are covered by most insurances, HSAs and FSAs? It is - until your baby is 12 months of age! And please, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the physical, emotional or mental side of recovery, please message me to learn how I can help.

08/08/2025

It's Spotlight Friday! Today I'm going to discuss 3 Ways Postpartum Doulas Reduce Stress the First Week Home.

The first week home with a newborn can be overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. A postpartum doula can significantly reduce your stress so you can focus on healing and bonding. Here are three ways we help:

1. I can help you learn how to read your baby's cues and signals, so you feel more confident and less anxious.

2. I can provide hands-on baby care, so you have time for essential rest and self-care.

3. I can also help make sure you're being nourished properly, by preparing or bring you a warm meal and a full water bottle, which is vital for recovery and milk production.

There is so much more that doulas assist with. Message me with questions or to explore more options based on your preferences. 💚

08/07/2025

🐨 It's Legacy Thursday!!
Today, we’re talking about Kangaroo Care — a practice that’s been around since the beginning.
Long before bassinets and monitors, parents instinctively held their babies close — skin to skin — because it worked. And it still does.

✨ Skin-to-skin contact helps support:
• Temperature regulation
• Heart rate & breathing
• Digestion
• Immune system
• Bonding and brain development

And here’s something most people don’t know:
Kangaroo care isn’t just for the first hour after birth.
The benefits last well into the first 1,000 days — and continuing regular skin-to-skin sessions, especially in the early months, helps your baby thrive.

🤱 As your doula, I help you create space for these powerful moments — no pressure, just encouragement and support. Message me to learn more.

08/06/2025

🌙 It's Wellness Wednesday!

Today I want to discuss the importance of having a sleep routine for your baby. Newborns don’t need a strict schedule — they need rhythm.
Start with a few calming cues to help your baby settle:

🛁 Warm bath
🕯 Dim lights
💤 Swaddle or hold close

It’s not about perfect sleep. It’s about creating peace.

✨ As your doula, I can help you build a routine that works for your baby and feels good for you, too. Message me to learn more.

08/05/2025

Good morning everyone we’re almost ready for the drawing…. Stay tuned.

08/05/2025

💡 Tip Tuesday!
Research shows that having a trained birth doula can lead to:

✅ 39% decrease in the risk of Cesarean
✅ 15% increase in the likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth
✅ 10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
✅ Shorter labors by an average of 41 minutes
✅ 38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low 5-minute APGAR score
✅ 31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience

These aren’t just numbers — they represent real families having more empowered, positive birth experiences. And doulas can support all kinds of births — whether it’s at home, in a hospital, or at a birth center.

💛 Curious about how doula support works or how it might help you?
Learn more at Evidence Based Birth or reach out to chat.