Sweetness and Hope - Birth Doula

11/08/2025

It was an honor supporting a beautiful home birth over the weekend. 💙

09/08/2025

I can’t believe how fast summer has flown by! ☀️ I took a little break from posting, but things have been anything but slow in the birth world. Over the past couple of months, I’ve had the honor of supporting some truly wonderful families—welcome to the world, four sweet baby girls and one precious baby boy! ❤️

Fun fact: two of those babies were born just five hours apart—what a wild and beautiful day that was! 😅

Between births, I’ve also soaked up lots of time with my own family and enjoyed visits from out-of-town company. I even managed to sneak away for a few days to San Francisco! Huge thanks to my amazing backup doulas who made that possible. 🙌

With school starting next week, I’m definitely not ready… but here we go! 📚✨

23/06/2025

This looks like a great event!

📣 REMINDER: Next week – Pregnancy + Postpartum Workshop! 🌿

📅 June 25th at 6:30pm | 📍 WoW Family Chiropractic

This special event is led by Aleta Wagner, OTR/L from Mountain Mama Pelvic Health, LLC and is open to ALL expecting + new moms — plus any friends or family you'd like to bring along! 💕

Come learn practical tools to connect with your core and pelvic floor, manage common postpartum symptoms, and feel strong + supported through every stage of motherhood.

🍼 To help create the best learning experience for moms, we ask that only nursing babies join during the session.

✨ RSVP today to save your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strong-foundations-pregnancy-postpartum-workshop-tickets-1391720817429?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

17/06/2025

This was such an incredible training! I’m feeling so much more equipped and confident to advocate for my clients—especially in the hospital setting. Grateful for all the new tools and knowledge I gained!

09/06/2025

Just got back from a sweet family getaway to Mexico! It was my kids’ first time there, and they soaked up every minute—beach days, sunshine, and all the tacos 🌮☀️

I’m so grateful for the time to rest and recharge... and for the perfect timing—no June babies made their debut while we were gone! Now I’m back, ready to support some beautiful births this month 💛

03/06/2025

Welcome to the world, sweet baby Hudson!
Your mama showed such incredible strength and grace as she worked to meet you — even with your surprise size and not being in the best position! Through it all, she leaned on her faith and stayed so steady. You are so deeply loved. 💙

31/05/2025

Wondering what happens when you first show up at the hospital in labor?
Welcome to triage — the assessment area for labor & delivery. 🏥✨

This is where nurses check your vitals, monitor baby, assess your contractions, and see how far along you are. It helps determine whether you’ll be admitted to a labor room or sent home to labor a bit longer or rest. This is why it so important to labor at home as long as possible and why I love supporting my clients at their home before heading to the hospital.

Triage can feel like a waiting game, especially if you’re uncomfortable or unsure of what’s next. That’s why preparation and support make a big difference.

Here are a few tips to help triage feel a little less overwhelming:

✔️ Bring your ID, paperwork, and hospital bag essentials
✔️ Wear something comfy and easy to change out of
✔️ Keep your support team in the loop
✔️ Use your breathing techniques — they help here too
✔️ Be patient — monitoring often takes 1–2 hours
✔️ Stay flexible — your plan may shift, and that’s okay

Triage is just the first step in your hospital birth journey. You’ve got this. 💪

30/05/2025

Welcome to the world, sweet baby Dominic! 💙
Your mama labored with such strength and focus to bring you into her arms, and it was a true honor to support her through your beautiful, faith-filled birth. What a joy to witness her have such a redemptive and empowering experience this time around. God is so good! 🙏

24/05/2025

And just like that, we have a graduate! 🎓
It’s definitely bittersweet, but I couldn’t be more proud of the young man he has become…honest, responsible, and truly the kindest person I know. ❤️

10/05/2025

Welcome to the world, sweet little Raphael! 💙You surprised us all with your early arrival, but your parents embraced the surprise with unshakable grace, and your mama—surrounded by prayer and grounded in faith—labored with peace and strength. God is so good! 🙏

10/05/2025

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10/05/2025

It’s been a while since I’ve updated my website! But thanks to the wonderful , I now have some new photos to share. 🥰
My schedule for the year is almost full, so be sure to reach out if you’re looking for a doula.
https://sweetnessandhope.com