I Love What I Doula, LLC

04/18/2026

If ACOG states this, why on earth are we inducing all the moms at 39 weeks????

04/07/2026

04/01/2026

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APRIL IS C‑SECTION AWARENESS MONTH
And to every mama who delivered her baby through surgery… this month is for you.

People don’t talk about it enough..
how brave you had to be,
how still you had to lie,
how you walked into that operating room knowing your life was about to change forever.

They don’t talk about the shaking,
the fear you swallowed,
the pressure you felt,
the way your body was opened so your baby could enter the world safely.

They don’t talk about the recovery..
the burning pain,
the slow steps,
the way you learned to stand, walk, laugh, cough, and hold your baby again… all while healing from major surgery.

They don’t talk about the guilt some moms carry,
as if the way you delivered somehow makes you “less.”
But let me say this clearly:
There is nothing “less” about a C‑section mom.
You are strength.
You are courage.
You are survival.

Your scar is not a flaw..
it’s the line between life and loss,
the proof that you did what you had to do to bring your baby safely earthside.

So here’s to the C‑section moms:
the emergency ones,
the planned ones,
the terrified ones,
the brave ones,
the ones who didn’t get the birth they imagined,
and the ones who fought through pain with love in their chest and stitches in their skin.

You are warriors.
You are mothers.
You are magic.
And this month, we honor you. 🌸💖

03/22/2026

World Doula Week begins with World Doula Day on March 22nd and will go through March 28th annually 🌞

Today we honor the incredible doulas who pour so much love, presence, and support into families. We celebrate the steady hands, the calming voices, the unwavering support, the fierce advocacy and the sacred role of walking alongside families during one of life’s most vulnerable and transformative journeys: childbirth.

We don’t take our place in these spaces lightly. Enriching our communities is truly at the heart of what we do, and we are endlessly grateful to those who continue to share the value of doulas with families seeking support.

Doulas:
✨ Improve birth outcomes
✨ Help reduce unnecessary interventions
✨ Provide emotional, physical, and informational support
✨ Advocate for informed consent and autonomy

Today, we celebrate birth workers around the world who are helping change outcomes, one family at a time 💛

03/21/2026

Also adding that you can add a doula fund to your registry or ask for loved ones to contribute towards deposit or payments for your doula. We’ve been gifted before too 💛 reach out anytime to inquire- let us help you 🤗

We hear this all the time

“I’d love a doula… but it's not in my budget.”

Let’s clear something up 👇
Just because we don’t accept insurance directly does NOT mean you can’t use your benefits.

Many families are able to use their HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) to cover doula services, either fully or partially.

✨ Here’s how it works:
These accounts are pre-tax funds set aside specifically for health-related expenses. While doulas aren’t always automatically covered, many plans will reimburse you after payment when you submit:
• An itemized invoice (we provide this)
• Proof of payment
• Sometimes a Letter of Medical Necessity from your provider

💡 Pro tip:
If your OB or midwife recommends doula support (for things like anxiety, previous birth trauma, or overall support), your chances of reimbursement go way up.

We also provide CPT-style language and detailed invoices to make the process as smooth as possible for you.

🤍 And here’s the part that matters most:
Do NOT count yourself out just because of finances.

We offer payment plans and will always do our best to work with you so you can have the support you deserve.

Birth is not something you should have to navigate alone.
If you feel you could benefit from a doula, reach out.
Let’s look at your options together and find a way to make it happen.

You might have more support available to you than you think ✨

03/12/2026

“You’re 9–9.5 cm… there’s just a little lip.”

If you’ve ever heard this in labour, your provider was likely talking about a cervical lip.

A cervical lip happens when most of the cervix has dilated, but a small section hasn’t quite moved out of the way yet.
Instead of the cervix being fully open, there’s a small edge of tissue still sitting in front of the baby’s head.

It’s actually very common near complete dilation.

Why does it happen?

Often it’s related to baby’s position and pressure on the cervix.
If the baby’s head is slightly off-center, one part of the cervix can dilate slower than the rest.

Sometimes it can also happen if someone starts pushing before the cervix is fully dilated, which can cause swelling of that remaining piece of cervix.

The good news: most cervical lips resolve on their own.

Things that can help include:

• Changing positions to take pressure off the cervix
• Side-lying or exaggerated side-lying positions
• Hands and knees
• Waiting a little longer before pushing
• In some cases, a provider may gently reduce the lip during a contraction

Once that last bit of cervix moves out of the way, labour can progress very quickly.

So if you ever hear the phrase “just a little lip left” during labour, it usually means you’re incredibly close to meeting your baby.

Had you ever heard of a cervical lip before?
Or did it come up during your labour?