Peaceful Doula Care

10/15/2025

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, I’d like to acknowledge all the parents who have experienced a perinatal loss.

I hold space for you today.

You are not alone.

10/13/2025

My next Lamaze class is Saturday, October 25th 9-12pm online!

Things we discuss in this class: 

✨ Inductions- elective and medically necessary 
✨ Why movement in labor is important and why dilation doesn’t mean much
✨ Routine interventions and how to avoid them
✨ Why keeping mom and baby together is beneficial (even after the golden hour)

Register today! Link in bio 🔗 or sign up on my website peacefuldoulacare.com

10/06/2025

Did you know Lamaze classes focus on proven ways to make birth safer and more positive? We cover everything from movement and labor to informed decision-making and how to advocate for yourself.

Register now for my class on Saturday, October 25th at 9am.

Link in bio 🔗 or sign up on my website peacefuldoulacare.com

09/29/2025

These simply ARE NOT true! You still have options with your c-section.

You can have these things as long as there is no emergency for baby, but they aren’t the standard.

Make a birth plan for a planned or unplanned cesarean.

While you’re at it, play music in the OR, have your support person take lots of pictures, birth is birth and should be joyful and sacred, no matter how we are giving birth.

Feel free to DM me to discuss planning a family centered c-section and which choices you have in the operating room.

09/25/2025

Birth and Beyond, Inc. has been officially approved for the **Kroger Community Rewards Program**! 🛒💜

That means every time you shop at Kroger and use your Plus Card, Kroger will donate a percentage of your total to support our work with moms, babies, and families. 🙌

It’s super easy to join:
1️⃣ Log into your Kroger account
2️⃣ Click “Rewards” ➡️ “Community Rewards”

3️⃣ Enter our code: **WR127** (Or search Birth and Beyond)

It only takes a minute, and your groceries can start giving back right away!

✨ Please share this with your friends and family—the more people who sign up, the more impact we can make together.

Thank you for supporting Birth and Beyond, Inc. 💕

09/19/2025

🌟 At Birth and Beyond Incorporated, we believe no family should walk the journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum alone. 🌟

We’re building a one-stop resource for families — offering childbirth education, lactation support, newborn care classes, and compassionate birth and postpartum doula services.

Your donation helps us expand our programs, reach more families, and make sure every parent feels prepared, supported, and empowered. 💜

👉 Support our mission today by donating here: [https://www.birthandbeyondinc.org/donate]

Together, we can make a lasting impact — from birth and beyond. ✨
****PLEASE SHARE*****

09/19/2025

🌟 At Birth and Beyond Incorporated, we believe no family should walk the journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum alone. 🌟

We’re building a one-stop resource for families — offering childbirth education, lactation support, newborn care classes, and compassionate birth and postpartum doula services.

Your donation helps us expand our programs, reach more families, and make sure every parent feels prepared, supported, and empowered. 💜

👉 Support our mission today by donating here: [https://www.birthandbeyondinc.org/donate]

Together, we can make a lasting impact — from birth and beyond. ✨
****PLEASE SHARE*****

Change starts with people like you. Your donation helps make a real impact, one action at a time. Together, we can do more.

09/19/2025

Next week!

Join and me for our monthly postpartum mom meet-up on Friday, September 26th, from 10am-12pm!

It’s a laid-back, drop-in hangout - snacks are provided, and there’s no need to RSVP (though we’d love a heads-up if you’re planning to swing by). Feel free to bring a new mom friend, too!

Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or bringing your baby or toddler, you’re more than welcome to join us! Dads are welcome too! 😉

Big thanks to for generously sharing their space with us! Make sure you check them out and give them a follow here on Instagram.

09/17/2025

Not sure if your water broke?

Put on a liner and see if you’ve soaked it within an hour. You can also do a big cough and see if some gushes. If so, chances are your water broke. You will also occasionally leak until your baby is born.

Should you rush to the hospital? Please NO! Let your body do its thing and let labor progress until you get to the point of heading to the hospital. You’ve head of the 4-1-1 rule right?

Continue to labor at home as you would and yes, it’s ok to shower or bathe. Just once your water has broken, nothing goes in…so no s*x.

You can jot down and let your provider know TACO.

T- time it occurred
A- amount of fluid
C- color of fluid
O- does it have an odor

What time did it break? Or what time do you think it broke?

Was it a gush or a trickle and how much fluid came out?

The color should be clear, sometimes with a pinkish tinge. If it is brown or green, or mostly bright red blood like a period please call your provider and head in.

It shouldn’t smell like p*e, but almost have a sweet smell, if any smell at all. If it has a strong foul odor call your provider and head in.

Now, if your water breaks and contractions don’t start, you do not have to sign up for induction methods. You can stay at home and try some natural methods of getting things going like walking, ni**le stimulation, or the miles circuit.
In most cases labor will begin within 24 hours. Have a conversation with your provider about what is right for you. (For instance if you are GBS+ this slightly changes things).