This Is How We Doula Birth Services

08/02/2025

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We had the good fortune of connecting with Chaundra Davis...

06/27/2025

Sometimes “doula” means impact.
Last week I ended an 8 week postpartum relationship, and this week ended a 6 week one. The last day is always bittersweet because spending that time with these families, you become part of their village. I leave them assured that if they need me, they can still call and I will happily assist however I can, and they are always thankful. I get pictures as their babies grow and it always feels good to know that my support was useful. The other day, I got a text from a mom I supported 2 years ago. She saw the news about the oil tanker that exploded and wanted to make sure Dana was ok. Now she didn’t know that he no longer drives that type of vehicle, but she REMEMBERED and she was concerned because a person connected to her village could have been harm. Our time together made a lasting impression so much so that she still had concern for MY loved ones after I took care of her and hers.
And yet there are so many birthing people DYING during the postpartum period. Did you know that maternal mortality rates are significantly higher in the postpartum period? The first YEAR after birth. Listen if you have a friend who is expecting, or you are expecting, or know someone who is expecting, and want to gift them something that will really help, gift them a Postpartum Doula. The village isn’t the same anymore. And as my client said-if you don’t have a village-pay for one. It’s WORTH it!

04/14/2025

Know someone who is expecting? Here’s an unconventional shower gift.
Offer them postpartum doula services with me! There is help beyond the birth and it’s a gift some don’t realize they need 😊
New parents need an unbiased, supportive village.
Give them a village member!!
This Is How We Doula

03/05/2025

Now offering Lactation Support!

10/03/2024

The postpartum period is so IMPORTANT! Supporting new parents, whether it’s their first or their fifth(or more) is crucial to familial well being. I’ve been spending time with a new family, just allowing them to be a family with their new little one while also spending time with their 2 yr old. What does that look like for me? Well while Momma rests and Daddy bonds with the babies I..
1. Clean and sanitize bottles and pump parts.
2. Meal prep food for the week and prepare a yummy lunch based on recipes the family provides (adding my own twists when they approve)
With “assistance” from new big brother
3. Answer their questions about baby care while affirming their choices
4. Allow them space to enjoy a meal together as a family.
5. Take baby girl so they can have a few moments with big brother.
6. Clean up the kitchen
7. Go home knowing everyone is smiling, eating good and getting a little rest.
Take some time to think about how YOU can help a family during the postpartum period.

04/23/2024

Celebrating my 88th birth supported today! Welcoming new life never gets old-NEVER!!

01/31/2024

The baby is here, NOW WHAT??!!
Let me help you 😊

01/01/2024

With the year coming to a close, I just want to take a moment to express the joy I feel being a doula. I have always had a passion for all things family and being able to turn that passion into practice has been amazing. In 2023 I was blessed to support and witness the birth of 28 new little lives! And it's only UP from here!!
2024 will be a year dedicated to the support of families with a focus on childbirth education, infant care, and coming soon-lactation counseling. It has been a blessing helping bring new life into the world. Moving forward, it is my hope to provide an answer to the question "Baby is here, NOW WHAT?"
As always, if you or someone you know is in need of support, whether birth, postpartum, or education, I'm here and ready to help! Here's to 2024!!
This Is How We Doula!

12/24/2023

Being “due” on Christmas isn’t a reason to be induced.
So sleep in heavenly peace and wait til labor starts in its own 😊

11/30/2023

2024 is almost here!! And I have openings for birth and postpartum support as well as private childbirth education.
If you’re looking for support-I’m here to help!

11/16/2023

Don’t be pushed-Push back!

Elective induction around a holiday is for convenience, but not yours.

With Thanksgiving & Christmas coming up, loads of unnecessary inductions and c-sections are about to happen.

Every year there is a HUGE decrease in births on (and around)...

🔆 Christmas
🔆 New Year’s Eve/Day
🔆 Easter (changes yearly - first Sunday after the full moon in April)
🔆 Memorial Day (changes yearly - last Monday in May in the US)
🔆 Independence Day (4th of July in the US)
🔆 Thanksgiving (changes yearly - last Thursday in November)

And it’s not just the United States - it's everywhere.

How could it be that all of these holidays have lower birth rates year after year?

It’s not a coincidence - it’s about convenience.

And not YOUR convenience. The convenience of providers.

No one wants to work on holidays, and hospital birth providers have a way to make sure (for the most part) that they don’t have to.

Inductions & c-sections are rarely scheduled ON holidays, but they ARE frequently scheduled in the days leading up to, or just after, a holiday.

If you are due around a holiday, and your provider suggests an induction or c-section, it’s a good idea to question why (remember that you always have the right to decline). If there is NOT a legitimate medical reason, they may be more concerned with being home in time for a holiday dinner than your well being.

For more info and references on this topic, check out my FREE holiday births handout on my website (birthuprising.com/resources).

10/22/2023

Sometimes "doula' means sacrifice. We do what we do out of love, and care. Out of responsibility and the belief that NO ONE should go unsupported during such a crucial, life-changing experience. We miss dinners with family, special occasions, spiritual obligations, and personal life events. And while we are aware that we must care for ourselves, we still forfeit sleep, food, and comfort to make sure that our clients-those birthing families that we've taken into our own, remain safe and cared for throughout their entire process, no matter what. So, if you or someone you know needs that type of support during their pregnancy and beyond...HIRE A DOULA!!