Addie V. - Doula

03/25/2026

Staying home in early labor as long as possible can make a big difference in your birth experience.

At home, you’re more relaxed — you can move freely, eat, rest, and follow your body’s natural rhythm. This helps labor progress the way it’s meant to.
But here’s what many don’t realize

When you arrive at the hospital too early, you’re often placed into hospital protocol:
• Continuous or frequent monitoring
• Limited movement or being confined to the bed
• Routine cervical checks
• Timelines placed on your labor progress

These interventions aren’t always necessary in early labor — but once they start, they can create a ripple effect. Slower labor can lead to Pitocin, stronger contractions can lead to epidurals, and suddenly your plan for a natural, physiologic birth can feel out of reach.

Staying home longer (when safe to do so) helps you avoid that early cascade and stay in control of your environment and your birth.

Trust your body. Create a calm space. Lean into support.

Go in when labor is active, strong, and consistent — not just starting.

03/24/2026

Now offering placenta encapsulation!
$250 includes pick up, drop off, umbilical cord keepsake and as many pills as your placenta will produce.
Placenta Tincture available for an additional $25
---> https://addievdoulacare.wixsite.com/connect/book-now

03/21/2026

I'm not able to tag the winners for some reason but I replied under the comments! Claim your meal by shooting me a message 🥰

A green stew made with tomatillo, cilantro, green onions, seeds and herbs. Comes with potatoes and chayote. To be paired with chicken and rice. Postpartum benefits:

03/18/2026

I'll be pulling the names on Saturday!

A green stew made with tomatillo, cilantro, green onions, seeds and herbs. Comes with potatoes and chayote. To be paired with chicken and rice. Postpartum benefits:

03/14/2026

As some of you may know, my husband and I used to own a restaurant (Catalino's). We are happy to announce that we are offering some of our recipes as a postpartum meal service for optimal healing. All recados are gluten-free

We are also looking for THREE families to provide free samples to in return for feedback. Comment below to enter your name in the drawing!

A green stew made with tomatillo, cilantro, green onions, seeds and herbs. Comes with potatoes and chayote. To be paired with chicken and rice. Postpartum benefits:

03/14/2026

Physiologic birth refers to labor that begins and progresses naturally with minimal medical intervention.

• Supports natural hormones – Oxytocin, endorphins, and adrenaline work together to help labor progress, manage pain, and support bonding after birth.
• Freedom of movement – Being able to move, change positions, eat, drink, and rest can help labor progress more efficiently.
• Lower intervention rates – Physiologic birth is often associated with lower rates of interventions such as induction, epidurals, and cesarean birth in low-risk pregnancies.
• Enhanced newborn transition – Hormones released during labor help babies clear fluid from their lungs, regulate temperature, and initiate breastfeeding.
• Postpartum benefits – Natural hormone release can support uterine contraction, reduce bleeding, and strengthen early parent-baby bonding.

Physiologic birth isn’t about being “better” than other births—it’s about understanding how the body is designed to work and supporting it whenever it’s safe to do so.

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03/01/2026

NOTICE: I will no longer be supporting births at OSU after my current scheduled clients. If you have any questions or regards concerning this decision, please feel free to reach out via messenger.

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02/15/2026

NEW support structure, just launched! Send me an inquiry if you'd like to chat more🥰

Addie V. - Doula: Birth and postpartum doula servicing Columbus, OH

01/15/2026

Support with me also includes a postpartum healing box!

12/31/2025

Most of you might not know, but I'm part of this incredible organization where I do most of my best work. 2026 is going to be beautiful for this organization and I'd love it if you followed along!

It’s the last day of 2025!!! Time to celebrate December’s mOBiDoula of the month .doula!!! Doula of the century if we’re being honest. Not only has Addie poured her entire heart and soul into this work, she has also poured herself into this organization in ways that would take too many words to fully express. The ultimate advocate (we don’t call her pit bull for nothing), Addie has contributed to mOBiNurses with her passion and expertise from day one. Let’s celebrate her as we celebrate our accomplishments in 2025. We could not have done it without you!!

12/08/2025

People often think doulas are “just emotional support,” but let’s be clear… we put in real, physical work at every birth.

We’re holding bodies up when contractions hit.
We’re applying counter pressure for hours.
We’re doing those hip squeezes until our arms are shaking — and then doing them again because it helps you breathe through the next wave.

Doulas aren’t only there to talk you through the hard moments…
We’re there to move with you, support your body, and offer hands-on comfort that can literally change how labor feels.

From double hip squeezes and rebozo work…
to helping position your body for progress…
to supporting tired legs, tired backs, tired hearts —

doulas show up with skill, strength, and so much care.

Emotional support is part of what we do.
But physical support?
That’s our superpower.

12/08/2025

One of the most underrated tools in labor isn’t found in a hospital bag or on a birth plan — it’s understanding the physiology of birth.

When you know what your body is doing, why it’s doing it, and how each phase works, something incredible happens:
you move from fear ➝ confidence, from tension ➝ trust.

Understanding birth physiology can actually decrease pain.
Here’s how:
Less Fear = Less Tension
Fear triggers the body’s fight-or-flight response, which tightens muscles and intensifies sensations. When you understand the purpose behind contractions or pressure, your body is more likely to stay relaxed — and relaxation reduces pain.

You’re More in Control
Knowing what’s normal helps you anticipate changes, make informed decisions, and stay grounded. When your brain can label what’s happening, the intensity becomes more manageable.

You Can Work With Your Body
Birth education teaches positioning, breathing, and coping skills that support how the uterus and pelvic floor naturally function. When you move and breathe in ways that help the process, discomfort often decreases.

Confidence Changes Everything
A confident birther releases more oxytocin and endorphins — your body’s natural labor-supporting and pain-relieving hormones. Knowledge nurtures that confidence.

Birth isn’t something to fear — it’s something to understand.
And when you understand it, you reclaim your power.