Heart of Missouri Doula & CLC

08/25/2025

Best thing I did during pregnancy!

Expecting a baby? Join me for a 6-week Prenatal Yoga & Support class starting October 2 here in Columbia.

This isn’t just a yoga class. Each week we combine movement, mindfulness, and group discussion to support both your body and your mind as you prepare for birth and the transition into parenthood.

Together we’ll explore:

• Gentle yoga to ease common discomforts and prepare for labor
• Breathing and relaxation tools that calm the nervous system
• Education and open conversation about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery
• Emotional support for navigating the changes of this transition

You don’t need any prior yoga experience — just a willingness to move, breathe, and connect.

📍 In-person in Columbia, MO
📅 Thursdays, October 2 – November 6
🕖 6:00 – 8:15 pm

Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. You can reserve your spot here:
https://www.nonabirtheducation.com/nonaprenatalyoga

I’d love to have you join us.

08/13/2025

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08/08/2025

As a pediatric and prenatal chiropractor, I’ve been supporting moms on their feeding journeys for over 15 years. My own challenges with breastfeeding—and the lack of local support and resources—deeply shaped my path and inspired me to expand my knowledge and clinical skills even further.

Over the past year, I’ve been offering dedicated lactation support as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), alongside bodywork including chiropractic adjustments, craniosacral therapy, and myofascial release. Imagine getting comprehensive, integrative care for you and your baby—all in one place.

One of my favorite moments is when a mom tells me that nursing has become easier, more comfortable, or that her baby is happier and more settled after a visit. I’d be honored to support you through every stage—pregnancy, breastfeeding, weaning, and beyond 🤰🤱👶🏻

07/30/2025

Free event this Saturday for pregnant and newly postpartum parents hosted by Columbia/Boone County WIC!

07/28/2025

Check out this informative event coming up soon brought to you by several of mid MO’s greatest birthing resources.

Sooo excited for this collaborative class, where we are bringing in the knowledgable and passionate physical therapists at Revive Rehab!

Doulas Abby & Anna are experienced in the labor process and local birthing landscape. Pelvic floor experts Dr. Sarah Miller & Dr. Olivia Rousseau will join us for session 2 to answer all your pelvic floor questions from pregnancy through postpartum!

Contact me or follow the link to register for the August, September, or October class: https://birthfoundations.classduo.com/classes/birth-foundations/wq9so2

07/14/2025

06/26/2025

It’s our favorite time of year!

05/22/2025

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05/19/2025

When I started this page the goal was to not only advertise but to share knowledge and parenting experience. The advertising has gone great. I try to share lots of local resources and events but I’m not sure that I’ve hit the mark with education or experience.
I would like to engage with you all more in that aspect.
Do you have any topics you would like to see shared or discussed?

05/13/2025

What a fun way to show off our NICU grads and raise some funds for an awesome organization!

About Hand to Hold®
Hand to Hold is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) that is dedicated to providing early intervention mental health support, education and community to parents who have had children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or have experienced the loss of a baby. Hand to Hold is removing barriers for support by growing a hybrid model of in-person and virtual support in service to their mission. Hand to Hold provided 111,402 sessions of support to NICU parents in 2024, and your support will help us reach our goal of 125,000 sessions of support in 2025.

Support is provided in English or Spanish to parents at no cost to families, and all support is designed with the emotional, physical and social needs of the NICU parent in mind. For more information, visit HandToHold.org.

Show your support for Hand to Hold by voting for Matias in NICU Grad Then & Now Photo Contest

05/12/2025

What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day then to head to a birth!

04/22/2025

♥️This Month We Are Celebrating 10 Years!! ♥️

10 years of walking alongside incredible families as they bring new life into the world. From the first positive test, to the first breath of a newborn, into the first steps of parenthood, I’ve been privileged to witness the strength, love, and resilience of so many families.

Thank you to all the parents who trusted me to be a part of your journey. Every birth, every story, every moment has been an heartfelt honor. I’ve learned, laughed, and cried tears of joy with you all. Your trust, your stories, and your journeys have shaped me in ways I could never have imagined.

Here’s to the next chapter of this amazing journey — supporting more families, creating more memories, and continuing to honor the birth experience.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your most precious moments.
Huge thank you to Nona Birth Education & Counseling for not only teaching their curriculum but for whole heartedly pushing me in this direction! I didn’t even know what a doula was beforee I met Erica ♥️