Blissful Beginnings with Chris

04/07/2026

Birth isn’t just physical. It’s emotional hormonal and deeply connected to how safe and supported you feel. When a partner is calm, present and supportive it helps the birthing person feel the same.

Why does that matter? Because feeling safe = more oxytocin which = more effective contractions.

Partners advocate your wishes and can help ground you when things get intense.

But here’s the thing – partners need support too. That’s where a doula comes in. We guide, reassure, and show partners exactly how to support you so neither of you feel lost or overwhelmed.

Because when your partner feels confident, you feel stronger!

04/02/2026

When I say “everyone” I mean “EVERYONE!” Doctors, nurses, midwives, friends and family. Respect the fact that the person on the other door of the room you’re walking into is going through the most challenging and beautiful experience of their life. You may be coming with good intentions, but your interruption disrupts the hormones that drive labor. It causes her oxytocin to drop and her adrenaline to rise, which can result in her contractions slowing down or her labor stalling.

What can you do? Come in slowly and quietly. Notice the vibe. Don’t ask her questions during a contraction. Don’t stay long.

03/24/2026

Doula’s ie trained professional birth workers do so much behind the scenes work to support their clients and run their business. Here is a brief list:

Continue their education
Keep track of their expenses and income
Communicate regularly with upcoming clients
Promote their business
Update their website
Attend networking events
Create documents to educate clients
Host prenatal with upcoming clients
Attend postpartum visits with previous clients
Answer tons of texts and emails from clients

There’s more but you get the picture. Sometimes you just need to sit at a coffee shop and get stuff done in between clients:)

❤️

02/11/2026

02/09/2026

This class isn’t amount “doing it over again“. It’s about learning how to show up in ways that truly support both baby and parents. Click the link to sign up.

https://forms.gle/b23zKfxmLVo83EP8A

02/02/2026

Birth is intense, powerful, and deeply personal. The environment matters more than most people realize. A doula helps create a calm supportive space by keeping the room, peaceful, offering steady, reassurance, gentle touch, protecting the birthing person’s focus and supporting their preferences.

When the environment feels safe and supportive the body can do what it is designed to do. Calm encourages confidence. Support build strength. And no one should have to navigate birth feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or alone.

01/29/2026

So much has changed over the years. Evidence and science has taught us the best ways to care for babies. Wanting to be the best grandparents you can is such a great way to support your own children as they become the best parents they can be. Join me as we talk about what’s changed and what remains the same.

Click this link to sign up. https://forms.gle/tKNMbv14FJNPapKE8

10/27/2025

I just can’t say enough how incredible it is to be around a group of woman so passionate about caring for others. Yesterday was soul filling and these birth workers are doing the life changing work of supporting families through pregnancy, birth and parenthood! So grateful to be part of this community!

10/14/2025

Community baby shower November 1, 2025 hosted by The sisterhood of the Traveling Doulas!

You can donate new or gently used baby lots of different ways. DM me for my address.

Use this link to purchase on amazon https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1N77XBZ4APZ9K?ref_=wl_share

Venmo and we will make the purchase for you https://venmo.com/u/sisterhoodofthetravelingdoulas

Thanks for helping us provide necessary items for local families!

10/01/2025

It doesn’t take much to make a big impact! Our Sisterhood of the Traveling Doulas collective is gathering baby essentials for our community baby shower. Even choosing one small item from our Amazon wishlist helps a local family feel supported and celebrated. 🍼🎁 Thank you for your support! 🫶

09/18/2025

We are so excited to host this event! Our desire is to give back to those in the community we serve. Please sign up and come party with us if you are in need of supplies for your baby.

https://forms.gle/ZxrULcdgyHbdVWd38

Please donate if you can

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1N77XBZ4APZ9K?ref_=wl_share

https://venmo.com/u/sisterhoodofthetravelingdoulas

07/26/2025

I’m really excited about this next event! What a great way to find the right doula for you and check out the birth center! Please reach out if you have any questions.