Graceful Beginnings Doula Services

04/09/2026

After taking this past few years due to the tragic passing of my grandson Atlas from ( pictured last )
I am currently accepting limited births again . In St Augustine , Daytona , port orange , Ormond and surrounding areas
Beginning at the end of May 2026

In addition to my career as a professional birth + family photographer for over 36 years .
I'm a certified birth doula / birth keeper , CLC , CST , ChildbirthEducator, Sacred postpartum doula , Mother roaster .
La Leche League Leader since 1997
When you choose to hire me as yourDoula+ Birth Photographer you can feel comfortable knowing I am very experienced in ALL birth situations ( hospital, birth center, home or cesarean ). I will respect the sacredness of labor and birth while I document your blessed day with my camera.

I have over 36 plus years experience in PHOTOGRAPHY and 30 years in BIRTH

🧜🏼‍♀️Family , Maternity , Birth Newborn professional film + Digital Photographer
🧜🏼‍♀️ Certified Birth Doula
🧜🏼‍♀️Loss Doula
🧜🏼‍♀️Sacred Postpartum Doula
🧜🏼‍♀️Certified Benkung belly binder
🧜🏼‍♀️Birth Assistant
🧜🏼‍♀️CLC ** extensive training in ToTS
🧜🏼‍♀️ CST
🧜🏼‍♀️Mother Roaster
🧜🏼‍♀️CPR Certified
🧜🏼‍♀️NRP
🧜🏼‍♀️Childbirth Educator
( trained in Bradley , Hypnobirth , Lamaze )

🧜🏼‍♀️Spinning Babies trained
🧜🏼‍♀️Rebozo
🧜🏼‍♀️ Baby Wearing , Elimination Communication
🧜🏼‍♀️ Attachment Parenting International 1999
🧜🏼‍♀️La Leche League Leader since 1997
🧜🏼‍♀️Holistic

Website is

https://lisaellisphotography.com/birth-photography

My doula page

Doula website is

http://gracefulbeginningsdoulaservices.com/doula-services/

Lisa Ellis Photography
Graceful Beginnings Doula Services


daytonabirth

04/09/2026

A gentle new beginning 🌿
After taking time over the past few years to focus on family and healing, after the unexpected loss of my grandson
I’m ready to open my heart and my work more fully again.
Beginning at the end of May, I will be accepting a limited number of new doula clients.
With 29 years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, it continues to be an honor to walk alongside parents during such a sacred time. In addition to doula care, I also offer photography to help capture the beauty and emotion of your journey.
If you’re expecting and feel called to have experienced, compassionate support, I would love to connect. 🤍

12/04/2025

✨ New Journal Publication! ✨

Huge news for breastfeeding mothers with ADHD — our study on atomoxetine is published!

Our study shows that only very small amounts of atomoxetine enter breast milk. Most mothers had an RID under 0.2%, and even the highest level found was only 0.65%, suggesting very low risk while breastfeeding.

Because of this new evidence, we are updating atomoxetine’s lactation safety rating from L4 to L2, reflecting a much safer profile than previously thought.

A few reports of infant fussiness have been noted, so monitoring is still important. Any concerns should be reported to systems like FAERS to help strengthen safety data.

This research provides encouraging evidence that atomoxetine may be a safe, viable ADHD treatment for breastfeeding mothers.

https://journals.lww.com/psychopharmacology/fulltext/9900/atomoxetine_as_a_viable_adhd_treatment_in.482.aspx #:~:text=Conclusions:,of%20ADHD%20in%20lactating%20women.

07/16/2025

https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2025/07/16/study-shows-how-daylight-boosts-immune-system.aspx?ui=859b3bad2d7dbab08f93050274aff07bcbfccaab188b21dbd2e2570a911c6377&sd=20200110&cid_source=dnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1ReadMore&cid=20250716_HL2&foDate=false&mid=DM1775993&rid=341174684

Sunlight has been extensively studied for its numerous health benefits, and new research shows it also helps prime your immune response.

05/09/2024

📷: Raised Good

🌸🌸🌸 OUR GORGEOUS ISSUE 54 IS ON SALE NOW!! 🌸🌸🌸

It's packed full of inspiration, tips, advice and real-life experiences to guide you on your journey through pregnancy, birth and motherhood - whether you are expecting a new arrival this year, are adjusting to life with a new baby, or are deep in the trenches of parenthood.

Get your copy now - available locally and internationally online.

Find your local stockists here: https://linktr.ee/TheNaturalParentMagazine

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You can pick up a copy from your local Countdown or selected stockists in NZ, from your local newsagent in Australia, from WH Smith High Street stores, selected Waitrose & Partners and independent bookstores across the UK, or online from anywhere in the world. 🌸🌸🌸

05/09/2024

http://gracefulbeginningsdoulaservices.com/doula-services/

Doula Services & Packages What is a Doula? As a birth keeper and doula, I accompany women and their birth partner(s) in labor to help ensure a satisfying birth experience. I am a 3x Certified Birth Doula with DONA (Doulas of North America). I draw on my knowledge of the birth process and experience....

05/09/2024

Before you add someone to your birth team, here are three important questions to ask yourself to find out if they're really up for the job!

1) WHAT'S THEIR JOB?
Why is this person there? What is their role? Is it to help you remember breathing techniques, help you communicate with the staff, support your partner?
Be specific! Remember, your birth isn't a spectator event. Labour can even slow down if you feel there are too many people watching you. If they don't have a specific job, or they're just there to see a baby be born, reconsider having them there.
You aren't obligated to allow anyone at your birth, even if they're family, your best friend, or anyone else. Remember, your team is there to support you- not because they're excited to see your baby be born!

2) ARE YOU COMFORTABLE?
During labour, you'll likely feel a range of emotions from joy and excitement to despair and frustration. You'll probably feel vulnerable and maybe a little overwhelmed at times.
Do you feel safe to experience intense emotions around this person? How do they react when you are upset, anxious, or frustrated? Do they help, or do they make you feel worse?
Emotional distractions can stall your labor, so make sure you feel comfortable with everyone that is in your space.

3) ARE THEY UP TO IT?
How will this person react to the realities of birth? Can they handle seeing birth up close (possibly including blood, fluids, and noises)? Are they able to stay supportive to you even if your labor is long? Are they able to stay calm and rational if complications arise? If you have a birth plan, do you feel confident that they support it?
Your support team needs to be prepared to see you in discomfort or pain and stay objective when things get intense. This means they'll need healthy coping tools of their own.

Empowered Birth: Educator, Birth Doula and Counsellor http://www.empoweredbirth.co.nz

05/09/2024

Hello my lovely ! I know I have been not posting . I wanted to share I have moved a little south to Daytona Beach ! I already have attended many births here over the years ! I took a few years off from birth work for personal reasons ( many close to me know why )
I am
Happy to share I am going to be accepting limited birth clients and birth photography clients this year !
I will still travel but expanded more south from Daytona and west !

Please share !!

01/05/2024

Jenn is such a wonderful human , loss mom and she has included my grandson Atlas in this book 💙

Oh, look what just arrived … the proof for my first published collection of coloring pages. (Technically, my first coloring book was self printed and sold in 2003 and it was called my brothers new guts in honor of Othello and his transplant journey written by me and Sebastian.) 

 These coloring pages are dedicated in memory of children that have passed away.

 I’m already working on the second collection of pages for the next book. (Just a few more days!)

Once they go live, I will publish the link for purchase for those who are interested. (A portion of each sale will be donated to a local  infant and child loss supports organizationss )

12/11/2023

Blessed to have held space , learning sharing and teaching with this group of amazing humans❤️

12/10/2023

Blessed to have held space , learning sharing and teaching today with this group of amazing humans

Sometimes Birth  means, saying hello and goodbye at the same time.

 These amazing women (plus Ms. Andra a retired postpartum and nicu nurse)  want to make sure that the families they companion through their pregnancy and birth  have a Midwife or Doula that is educated and capable of supporting them if they get the devastating news that their child will be born not alive or pass shortly after birth.

These women attended my supporting loss for birth professionals workshop today.  we discussed resources,  guided participation, meaning and momento making and more.

Thank you ladies for sharing your experiences, and I hope you took away from today so many things that will help you and your future clients.

Special Thank you to FIRST COAST Midwifery Services LLC for your space and 21 Queen Street Coffee Company for the amazing coffee 🙂