Eleison Doula Services

10/15/2025

"Hot Take" on birth and postpartum:
A lot of families feel daunted at their postpartum discharge from the hospital. After days of care and frequent check-ins, you're suddenly sent home alone with a new human to take care of all by yourself.
As your postpartum doula, I can meet you when you get home and help you get settled in, easing that transition.

10/14/2025

🍂 Community Highlight: The created a great Guide to Fall Events around Birmingham — pumpkin patches, festivals, cozy fun!

As a doula (and mom of four!), I love seeing families make memories in this beautiful season.

👉 Check out their full guide here: https://birminghammomcollective.com/birmingham-guide/october-events-birmingham/

10/13/2025

Get instant access to the Where to Birth in Birmingham, Alabama guide and go from feeling unsure to choosing your perfect birth location with confidence. ✅ Comprehensive - 18 pages of detailed information on hospital, birth center, and home birth options ✅ Spot hidden policies – know what might surprise you on birth day ✅ Compare your options – see what each Birmingham, Alabama location really offers…...

Discover where to give birth in Birmingham with our comprehensive guide! Make informed choices about your perfect birth location. 🤰

10/13/2025

The house isn’t quiet. The baby stirs again, unsure whether it’s morning or midnight. The parents trade glances in the dim light, trying to remember who last fed and who last rocked. The clock seems to have lost meaning. These nights are tender and beautiful, but they are also long. The blur between evening and dawn can leave even the most prepared parents feeling frayed....

Discover how overnight postpartum support can transform your nights. Enjoy restful sleep with expert care at home.

10/13/2025

Saint Olga of Alaska is featured on our "About" page because she is an inspiration for the work of Eleison Doula Services.
Saint Olga, pray for us!
https://eleisondoula.com/about-eleison-means-mercy/

10/13/2025

I work with a limited number of families each month to ensure that I am available to fully support you when you need it.
If you are expecting a baby in 2026, DM me now to talk about your needs and get on my calendar.

10/12/2025

🌿 Poetry Feature 🌿
“Birth and death, twin-sister and twin-brother…”

Swinburne’s words remind us that life’s beginnings and endings are bound by the same quiet mercy.
May we meet both with reverence, gentleness, and wonder.

10/11/2025

✨ Now booking January–June 2026 due dates ✨

When you choose Eleison Doula Services, you can pick the level of support that fits your family best:

💜 Birth Support – $1,400
• Continuous labor + birth support (up to 12 hours)
• 3 prenatal/postpartum visits
• Unlimited phone/text support
• Birth Prep Kit (planning guide, packing checklist, affirmation cards)

💜 Birth + Class – $1,700
Everything in Birth Support +
• Full 6-class Ready to Welcome childbirth series
• Class handouts + resources bundle

💜 Fully Prepared – $1,850
Everything in Birth + Class +
• 2 5-hour postpartum shifts
• Posptartum Essentials resource pack

Whether you’re looking for strong labor support, a gentle hand at home, or full preparation every step of the way, there’s a package designed for you.

📅 Spots are limited — if your baby is due between January and June 2026, now’s the time to reach out.

👉 Message me today or visit eleisondoula.com/birth-doula-birmingham
to book your free consultation.

10/10/2025

Being a doula is the most rewarding work — but when I get home, the very first thing I do is take off my bra. 😅 Can you relate?

After that, you’ll usually find me working on a jigsaw puzzle to unwind. 🧩

That’s the kind of comfort I want for you, too. When I walk into your home as your doula, there’s no pressure to “have it all together.” No bra, no makeup, no cleaning required. 💕

You deserve to feel fully supported and completely at ease.

👉 What’s YOUR first thing when you get home?

10/09/2025

Midwives bring such a sense of calm, respect, and trust into the birth space — qualities that help families feel safe and supported during one of the most important days of their lives.

Even if you don’t have a midwife at your birth, these are the same qualities I strive to bring to every family I serve as a doula. 💕

Here’s to all the incredible midwives we are celebrating this week during National Midwifery Week!

10/08/2025

When Claire first reached out, she was feeling anxious about birth. She wanted a calm experience but wasn’t sure how to advocate for herself in the hospital.

With doula support, she was able to:
✨ Build confidence with evidence-based information
✨ Practice comfort techniques ahead of labor
✨ Feel empowered and supported through the whole process

After her baby’s birth, Claire described the experience as:
💜 “Empowering, calm, supported.”

That’s the heart of doula care — helping families feel prepared, confident, and cared for at every step.

👉 I’m now booking January–Ju due dates. Send me a message if you’d like to learn more about my birth doula packages.

10/07/2025

Doulas and midwives often get mixed up — but we’re not the same!

👩‍⚕️ Midwives are trained medical providers who care for people during pregnancy and birth (especially low-risk births).
🤱 Doulas provide continuous emotional support, comfort measures, and education for the family.

The beautiful part? We work together:
💜 Your doula can focus on comfort measures, encouragement, and keeping you grounded through every contraction.
💜 Your midwife can focus on monitoring your and your baby’s safety, and providing the medical care you may need.

Together, we create a team approach that leads to a safe, peaceful birth experience. 💕

If you’re considering midwifery care here in Alabama, you can find a list of midwives at: http://www.alabamamidwivesalliance.org/find-a-midwife.html

👉 Have you ever worked with a doula and a midwife? I’d love to hear your experience!