Blue Moon Doula Services

08/25/2025

👢✨ It’s that time again, y’all — Black Breastfeeding Week 2025!

This year’s theme: Boots on the Ground: Rooted in Breastfeeding Success, Grounded in Community Support. 🙌🏾💛 Because when the village shows up, our babies thrive, our mamas win, and our legacies stay strong.

We’re here for the stories, the support, and the celebration. Let’s make this week one to remember!

04/03/2025

🤎Multicultural Wellness Studio Web Series🤎

Hey yall! I told you I was gonna be ripping and running after I finished this Nursing Degree. We’ve got Ms coming in for the first Webinar with “EmBAWDYed Healing: Sensual and Erotic Movement after Reproductive Health Transitions” on May 7th, 2025 @ 12 pm EST.

I will follow to discuss: “Advocating for Every Drop: NICU Admissions and Lactation Challenges in Communities of Color”. I will be the second in this beautiful series on June 4th, 2025 @ 12 pm EST

Working in the NICU, I learned very quickly about how plans can change for breastfeeding. I’ve seen how prioritization becomes the conversation. It charts a different course of life and postpartum. Even so, there are barriers that can make the road traveled more challenging to we expect. I’m excited to talk about these barriers, provide solutions, for not just the community and their families, but providers and staff who work with this population.

Registration link is here and in my bio 🥰🩷

https://prenatal-and-perinatal-healing-online-learning.teachable.com/p/multicultural-wellness-series-11

12/14/2024

Once again, a preventable death leaves a child and husband without their wife and mother.

Abirami Goyal left behind a husband, Kartikeya, and their newborn daughter, Sahana.

10/23/2024

My doula baby has arrived 🥹 His stubborn behind made it earthside and my heart is so full. I am beyond thankful to have had a birth in the thick of all that’s been going on in my life. It’s been a whirlwind of emotions. This is also the only birth I will have between now and May 2025.

It was the reminder I needed about why I’m doing what I’m doing. This nursing school stuff ain’t about me or for my health. It’s for the community. It’s for the families. And I’m so excited to finish school so I can get back to the birthwork I know and love. The work I know I’ve been called to do.

Asé🩵🕯️

08/07/2024

Hey hey everyone! Have you heard of Aya Birth & Community Wellness PLLC’s Open Access Clinic?? If you haven’t, let’s talk about it!

Aya Birth & Community Wellness is now in Phase I of offering services to the Triangle Community. 🥳 While we are not able to offer birth just yet, we are thrilled to bring to you our Open Access Maternity Clinic! Here are the basics...

Aya’s Open Access Maternity Clinic:

Holding true to the midwifery model of care, Aya offers access to affordable Prenatal, Postpartum and Newborn care, with delivery by the staff at Duke Regional Hospital. This clinic is open to anyone seeking our services and a sliding scale payment system is available for those who are uninsured, under insured, and/or undocumented who desire midwifery care with birth in the hospital setting. At this time Medicaid is the only accepted insurance plan.

Please see the attachments for all information to include a breakdown of what to expect for services and a price list. If you could benefit from the Open Access Maternity Clinic, please send an email to office.sankofabirth@gmail and a member of the team will be in touch! 🤓

Feel free to forward this post to those in your network who may also benefit or who could spread the word about this much needed community resource

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07/24/2024

🧼Breastmilk Soap 🧼

We’re finally accepting custom breastmilk soap orders!

Do you have a baby who struggles with sensitive skin or breaks out easily? Are you wanting to use natural and organic products on your baby?

Do you have breastmilk that you’re holding onto and cannot part with? Has the milk been in your freezer for longer than 6 months?

This post is for you!

So many moms get to the point where they have so much milk and don’t know what to do with it after baby no longer is drinking it or the milk isn’t able to be used.

Look no further! Here at Blue Moon Perinatal Services, we have collaborated with so that we can take that milk and turn it into soap you can use for your family!

We use unrefined shea butters and organic oils when making your product. Trade out your baby's body wash with this biologically familiar product today!

1 lb of Soap = $90—> 6 Full Bars
2 lbs of Soap = $160 —> 12 Full Bars

Place your orders today! Google Form is in the link on my page or below! 🤍🫶🏽

https://forms.gle/tysopgPgT69yNDcx9

06/20/2024

from Motherhood and Anxiety. It's real.
Artist

Anyone who feels comfortable, there is a safe place in the comments to talk about your irrational fears sound your infant sleeping, or hell anything your infant could possibly be doing!

06/18/2024

from Momwell
The invisible load of motherhood weighs heavily on moms, making them feel like they are constantly behind.

There’s always more to do–more to clean, more to take care of, more to think about.

The problem is we often don’t even see the invisible load for what it is.

We might realize that we are the default cleaners. But what we don’t realize is that it comes with a world of labor, including:

〰 Developing organizational systems
〰 Knowing where everything is
〰 Dealing with random paperwork
〰 Organizing closets
〰 Making sure the kids have clothes that fit
〰 Managing children’s artwork and school forms
〰 Keeping a mental inventory of items in the home
〰 Cleaning all the things
〰 Managing random clutter
〰 Washing laundry, folding it, and putting it away
〰 Organizing and containing toys
〰 Constantly trying to tolerate the mess

Is it any wonder that moms feel overwhelmed?

This labor is ongoing, demanding, and exhausting.

The never-ending to-do list can make us feel like we are in a never-ending state of stress–and that we will never escape the burden.

But the truth is that we don’t have to do it all–and we shouldn’t have to do it alone.

Our maternal mental health specialists are here to help!

We offer virtual therapy support for moms across Canada and the United States, serving you at every step of your journey. We recently launched in several new states, now serving 65% of the US (CA, NY, TX, FL, OH, PA, GA, WA, AZ, WI, VA, IL, TE, MI).

Our mom therapists understand what you’re going through. They can help with:

〰 Recognizing your own needs
〰 Advocating for your needs
〰 Prioritizing your time
〰 Rediscovering yourself in motherhood
〰 And more!

Find out if we serve your area and book a FREE 15 minute virtual consultation at momwell.com/booking

06/15/2024

from 4th Trimester Project

Postpartum care isn't just for moms. Fatherhood is a journey that deserves support and care. Let's normalize better healthcare for dads navigating new parenthood and ensure men are also asking for help when they need it.

Healthy dads mean healthier families.

Prioritizing men's healthcare and postpartum support for dads is essential for family well-being. This month, we will continue to talk about men's health - and ways men can advocate for quality healthcare and support their fellow dads and friends in better health and support.

https://newmomhealth.com/selfcare/partner/

06/13/2024

from Hypnobabies (Official)

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲’𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲!

"It is no secret that your body changes during pregnancy. How many things change during pregnancy that you don’t see? Well, several things do. To say our bodies are a miraculous thing is an understatement. Pregnancy is a perfect example of our body’s amazing potential. A few of these changes you can see, while many others you may not even notice.

The ones you may not notice happening are the ones that cause many common symptoms of pregnancy. Things like acid reflux, needing to empty your bladder (constantly, it seems?) or feeling short of breath during pregnancy are caused by the changes happening in the respiratory, urinary and gastrointestinal systems. Let’s look at all the hidden and obvious body changes during pregnancy."



Learn more here! ✨ https://www.hypnobabies.com/educational-series-how-your-body-changes-during-pregnancy/

06/12/2024

(not so) Fun Fact:

Some lactating people experience painful or uncomfortable letdowns. If it’s bad enough, it can create an aversion for breastfeeding! If anyone you know is experiencing this, please share 💜