Deliverance Doula Services

02/24/2025

Time for a long overdue book recommendation 📕

Lily Nichols’ “Real Food for Pregnancy” is an absolute must have for anyone who is pregnant or wants to become pregnant. Her wisdom gleaned from absolute *mountains* of research is invaluable. I love this book because I depend on evidence based information when making decisions for myself or recommendations for others, and she has 31 pages of citations in the back of her book, leaving little room for counter arguments against her claims.

While we do still live in a fallen world and no pregnancy is perfect, following the guidance in this book has strong potential to help you avoid many common pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, excessive weight gain, anemia, etc.

Check it out from your local library or if you purchase it directly from her website, you get a free e-cookbook to accompany it!

Already diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Don’t hesitate to pick up her original book, “Real Food for Gestational Diabetes”

Hopefully, this book will make it into the hands of more & more providers in the coming years 🤞🏼

02/20/2025

Sharing in support of a local business! ✨

Check out Northern KY Medical Massage in Fort Thomas! They DO offer prenatal massages - so get in there mama 💃

They’ve graciously shared a coupon, as well, so make sure you take advantage of this! Book now for March and give yourself something to look forward to in these last few weeks of winter! ❄️

https://nkymedicalmassage.com/

02/11/2025

Some doula photos, some not ✨

Sorry it’s quiet here… quiet on social media has meant I’ve been extra busy, working on being more present where I’m physically at each day. 🏡

From August - February has been the busiest doula season ever. I have been incredibly blessed to serve so many families who have many different experiences. The Lord has taught me a lot with each birth. Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has invited me into this special space. 💞

I get to hang out with 2 more mamas this spring and then I won’t be taking any more clients until 2026 so I can have my own baby, and some much needed rest. 🤰

01/15/2025

12/21/2024

Walk into a room while I am supporting a birth and you might think that I am just sitting there doing nothing. I won’t be talking. I won’t be touching the client. I won’t be using anything in my bag.

So what am I doing exactly?

🪑 Watching mom’s breathing and sometimes breathing loudly alongside her to remind her to slow down her breath

🪑 Scanning mom’s body during the contraction to make sure that she isn’t holding any tension

🪑 Monitoring the temperature and lighting to create the peaceful environment that she desires

🪑 Calculating how long it has been since she emptied her bladder

🪑 Thinking about how long she has been in her current position and thinking about the next position that she might try

🪑 Timing contractions to see if they are longer, stronger and closer together

🪑 Thinking about when mom and her partner last had a snack

🪑 Reviewing her preferences to make sure that everything is going according to her plan

🪑 Giving the couple space to connect on an intimate level (allowing for oxytocin) and/or guiding the partner to be the lead support

🪑 Updating notes and capturing labor flow

Sometimes just being fully present is enough. Sometimes just knowing I am there in close proximity is all mom needs to be able to relax and focus on what she needs to do. Sometimes just holding space for them in an unbiased manner allows for a noticeable shift in the energy of the room.

And the list goes on….

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12/04/2024

We cannot get enough of this quote. 💙 What kind of woman of strength were you... a calm & steady breather or a roaring warrior? Share in the comments! ⬇

10/24/2024

I tell my clients this all the time 🔮

Just because you're 1 cm or 6 cm dilated right now doesn't mean we can predict when baby will arrive. ⏳ Cervical dilation alone isn't the full story!

✨ Here’s what to remember:

💜 Dilation can change quickly (or slowly) and that's okay.

💜 Relaxing your body and mind can help dilation progress.

💜 Stay upright and moving during labor.

💜 Switch up positions often to encourage baby’s descent.

💜 Trust that your body and baby are working together!

Your cervix is just one piece of the puzzle. Trust your journey!

10/24/2024

5 years from now, the baby will not remember who held them. But the mother will forever remember who held her.
Don't forget to hold the mother as much as you hold the baby.

09/11/2024

The Kentucky birth coalition has been doing some incredible work towards bettering birth for women in Kentucky. Some of their efforts include working towards birth centers in Kentucky, continuing to have legal certified professional Midwives (CPMs) in Kentucky, as well as Medicaid coverage for these Midwives. if you are able, please consider donating to this cause tomorrow!

08/31/2024

Just a reminder I would love to see some reviews!! 🤩🤩

Hi former clients 👋

As I’ve slowly started getting official business things in order, I would love for your reviews to start rolling in! The two places I would like you to leave these are Facebook & Google. I will also copy some onto my website in the near future. These will help future doula clients to get an accurate representation of my services when they stumble upon my business.

A little incentive for you: anyone who leaves BOTH a Facebook & Google review by Sunday 9/1 will be put into a drawing for a $10 Starbucks or Target (your choice!) gift card, winner announced Monday 9/2 🤩 ☕️ 🎯

⭐️ Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyWalkenhorstDoula
⭐️ Google link: https://g.page/r/Cfo52fpzZBplEBM/review
⭐️ Instagram users find the active links in stories/on highlight

Thanks friends, can’t wait to cringe as I read your too sweet words 🤣🤩🥰

08/26/2024

Calling all of my former clients!!

Hi former clients 👋

As I’ve slowly started getting official business things in order, I would love for your reviews to start rolling in! The two places I would like you to leave these are Facebook & Google. I will also copy some onto my website in the near future. These will help future doula clients to get an accurate representation of my services when they stumble upon my business.

A little incentive for you: anyone who leaves BOTH a Facebook & Google review by Sunday 9/1 will be put into a drawing for a $10 Starbucks or Target (your choice!) gift card, winner announced Monday 9/2 🤩 ☕️ 🎯

⭐️ Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyWalkenhorstDoula
⭐️ Google link: https://g.page/r/Cfo52fpzZBplEBM/review
⭐️ Instagram users find the active links in stories/on highlight

Thanks friends, can’t wait to cringe as I read your too sweet words 🤣🤩🥰

08/26/2024

Hi former clients 👋

As I’ve slowly started getting official business things in order, I would love for your reviews to start rolling in! The two places I would like you to leave these are Facebook & Google. I will also copy some onto my website in the near future. These will help future doula clients to get an accurate representation of my services when they stumble upon my business.

A little incentive for you: anyone who leaves BOTH a Facebook & Google review by Sunday 9/1 will be put into a drawing for a $10 Starbucks or Target (your choice!) gift card, winner announced Monday 9/2 🤩 ☕️ 🎯

⭐️ Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyWalkenhorstDoula
⭐️ Google link: https://g.page/r/Cfo52fpzZBplEBM/review
⭐️ Instagram users find the active links in stories/on highlight

Thanks friends, can’t wait to cringe as I read your too sweet words 🤣🤩🥰