Peaceful Doula Care

03/21/2026

03/11/2026

March Donuts with the Doula is coming up! 🍩🍩🍩

This is a free workshop designed for anyone who will be birthing that needs help creating a birth preference sheet to take with them for labor. We will be talking all about birth preferences!

What goes on this birth "plan"?

What is routinely offered in labor?

How can my support partner and I advocate for my wishes?

Lisa, a CNP and IBCLC from .peds will also be sharing information about breastfeeding in the first few days.

You won't want to miss it!

Join us in 2 weeks! Registration is not required but appreciated. Sign up at link in bio or on my website peacefuldoulacare.com.

🗓️ Saturday, March 28th
⏰ 9-11:30am
📍 Thrive Peditrics in Gahanna

03/09/2026

There's nothing like support during birth. ❤️

02/27/2026

It's not always a good idea
to tell your family (especially parents!) when labor starts.

The texts and calls will start causing anxiety for both you and your partner. The need to update everyone will have your partner on their phone rather than focusing on you.

Labor, especially early labor is time to feel calm and peaceful. Not pressured to provide updates and certainly not pressured to do what feels right for your family.

Often times you'll get advice and suggestions that don't align with your plan or desires. This advice can create doubt or fear which in turn causes tension. Tension makes labor more painful.

Will you tell your family when labor starts? When you head to the hospital?

Have you had this conversation with your partner?

I suggest to my clients sometimes (depending on the family dynamic) maybe just FaceTime your parents with a baby like "look what we did!"

This is something to talk about and decide ahead of time so you're both on the same page on notifications. Might as well talk and plan for visitors/no visitors also.

02/20/2026

Next week!!

Join and me for our monthly postpartum mom meet-up on Friday, February 27th, 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! Dads are welcome too!

Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or bringing your baby or toddler, you're more than welcome to join us!

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

02/13/2026

🚨🚨🚨 RAFFLE ALERT — MINI VACATION GETAWAY! 🚨🚨🚨

✨ You could WIN a 2-Night Weekend Stay at Long Haven Retreat — a $1,500 value! ✨

Perfect for family time, friend trips, mother’s retreats — whatever YOU want!

✔ Sleeps up to 10 people
✔ Full access to 32-acre private property
✔ Pool (seasonal)
✔ Pond, kayaks, paddle boats & canoe
✔ Fishing, hiking & bonfire (weather permitting)
…and more!

🎟 1 entry = $25
🎟 5 entries = $100

📅 Stay must be redeemed by October 31, 2026

👉 Get your tickets here:
🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/birth-and-beyonds-donation

🏡 Want to see more pics of the property?
🔗 http://longhavenretreat.com/index.html

All proceeds go to Birth and Beyond Inc. and the families we support!!!!

Raffle will be held live on February 28, 2026!

Even if you don’t live locally and you want to still contribute, you can always donate it as a gift. This is such a great offer!
Tag someone you’d take with you! ✨

02/11/2026

Introducing Monday Mom Meet Up!

✨ Starts Monday, February 23rd ✨

Every other Monday I'll be hosting a zoom call for new moms to find connection and community.

This one hour low key call holds no expectations. Come as you are, drop in whenever you'd like.

This is simply a safe space for new moms to be held and supported by eachother.

Set yourself up in a cozy spot with or without your baby and bring your favorite beverage or even your lunch!

Be prepared to support and be supported. 🤍

Comment "MOM" for the Zoom link.

I'll see you there!

02/09/2026

I love a good facial mist! So refreshing anytime but during birth or immediate postpartum? YES PLEASE!

We all have our usual lists for our hospital bags: nursing bras, hair ties, chapstick, etc.

But add this to your list!!

Especially post epidural nap when it's time to freshen up. ✨

I use this daily but never thought about using it in labor. Thanks for the idea .palma!

02/05/2026

Omg that's too funny!!

01/30/2026

Maternal Mental Health Summit

Admission is free!

📅 Saturday, March 7, 2026 
📍 Nationwide Children's Hospital 
Education Center
555 S. 18th Street Columbus, Ohio
⏰ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

This free summit will feature:
* Speakers & Panel Discussions
* Health Screenings 
* Resources
* Child Care 
* Nourishing Food 
* Support for Families 

Hope to see you there!

01/24/2026

"The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) asserts that continuous labor support is critical to achieving the best birth outcomes."

AWHONN's guidelines on continuous labor support was recently updated.

I love everything about this position statement, especially the section regarding doulas.

There's value in doulas in the labor room including the OR for cesareans.

You can read the whole paper here
https://www.nwhjournal.org/action/showPdf?pii=S1751-4851%2825%2900180-1

01/18/2026

My promise to you 🤍