Bump to Baby Doula Services LLC

01/18/2026

Have you ever read the back of your powdered formula can?

All powdered formulas include an important disclaimer: "powdered infant formula is not sterile and may pose a risk to premature infants or babies with weakened immune systems unless prepared under medical guidance. Improper preparation can cause serious harm, and prepared formula spoils quickly if not used or stored correctly."

One key risk is Cronobacter, a rare but potentially deadly bacteria found in dry foods like powdered formula, powdered milk, herbal teas, starches, and on feeding or pumping equipment. Infants under 3 months of age, premature babies born before 37 weeks or those with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable.

Contamination can occur during manufacturing or after the container is opened through contact with hands, surfaces, water, or equipment.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): How to prepare a powder formula bottle

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before preparing infant formula.
2. Clean and sanitize the area where formula will be prepared.
3. Clean and sanitize all bottles, ni***es, and feeding equipment before use.
4. Use water from a safe, reliable source when mixing powdered formula.
5. Bring the water to a rolling boil for one full minute using a stovetop or electric kettle.
6. Remove the water from heat and allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes but no longer than 30 minutes. Water that is too cool may not kill harmful bacteria, while water that is too hot can damage nutrients in the formula.
7. Follow the mixing instructions on the formula container exactly, carefully measuring the correct ratio of water to powder. Allow the prepared formula to cool further before feeding. Test the temperature by placing a few drops on your wrist. Never microwave a bottle. If warming with hot water, do not allow water to touch the ni**le or enter the bottle.

Prepared formula should be fed immediately or refrigerated at 35°–40°F and used within 24 hours.

Prevention tips:
• Breastfeed if you can for as long as your can
• Clean and sanitize bottles, ni***es, and pumping equipment after every use
• Always follow safe preparation and storage guidelines
Let’s talk about formula feeding safety and how proper preparation can help protect your baby.

12/13/2025

Yesterday, the Michigan House cut already-approved funding for Rx Kids. We are learning what this means and are working to find solutions. Nothing changes for you today. We will update you as soon as we know more.

❤️ Now we need your help. You and your baby matter:

1) Tell your legislator what Rx Kids means to you. Find their contact info here: https://www.michiganvotes.org/legislators

2) Make noise: share your Rx Kids story with your community, online and in person!

Thank you for being part of this community and for standing with us. We are committed to doing everything possible to sustain this transformative work, and we’ll continue to update you as we learn more. ❤

11/16/2025

09/21/2025

Saturday I had the honor of spending the day with several amazing, strong, and compassionate women while attending Tides of Life Doula & Perinatal Bereavement Services , Perinatal Loss Training.

The space we hold for the unexpected and the unimaginable isn’t often talked about. When someone experiences a miscarriage, stillbirth, or an elective termination, families are left facing decisions they never imagined they would have to make.

One piece of information I wish more women and families knew: Taking a moment to request to speak with a hospital bereavement coordinator or a bereavement doula before finalizing plans may help families make more informed decisions on all that is to come.

Doulas and bereavement specialists who walk alongside families during loss hold valuable knowledge that can help guide choices in honoring the delivery of a sleeping baby, creating memories, and ensuring that families are supported in ways they may not even know to ask for.

Anticipated loss is never easy, but when we are given compassionate support and time to understand our options, we can move through these moments with a little less fear, and a little more love and care.

08/31/2025

If you are a doula or birth worker wanting to expand your knowledge and build confidence in supporting high-risk pregnancies, I can’t recommend this program enough!

** Use promo code MEGIDOULA25 to receive 25% off your registration fee.

During our final live session, the founders shared that up to four courses will be offered each year, with the next one opening for registration in mid-September. Don’t miss the opportunity to strengthen your skills and better serve the families you support as a "Certified High-Risk Doula".

08/30/2025

🤓 Wrapping up my final week in the Megi Health High-Risk Doula Certification course has me reflecting on an incredible six-week journey.

I was blessed to be awarded a full scholarship, and this training filled so many gaps in my knowledge, helping me gain confidence in supporting families facing high-risk pregnancies. The curriculum was powerful, covering high-risk conditions, identifying reliable resources, birth positions and movement, crafting thoughtful birth and back-up plans, supporting cesarean births, and so much more.

What stood out most were the instructors and their generosity with time, their openness to extended Q&A sessions, and the supportive learning environment they fostered.

I’m beyond excited to finalize my credentialing with different health insurance plans and launching my website soon! 🚀

For those in the birth work community: Megi Health will be opening their second cohort soon, with plans to hosting only four courses per year. **** If you’re a doula or birth worker looking to expand your knowledge and confidence in high-risk pregnancies, I highly recommend checking out this program!

Clinically led, patient-centered platform for women's long-term heart health, from pregnancy through menopause.

08/16/2025

Weeks 3 & 4 of the Megi High-Risk Certification course have been so powerful.
We dug deeper into preeclampsia and its warning signs, how to support someone restricted to bed during labor, positions to help labor keep progressing, ways to support during a cesarean birth, and the importance of trauma-informed care.

As someone who has experienced both a spontaneous vaginal delivery and an unplanned cesarean, the lessons on supporting families in the OR really hit home. I can still remember the rush of emotions—being prepped, lying still, hearing unfamiliar terms, machines beeping, staff coming and going. It was overwhelming, isolating, and honestly, so scary.

That’s why this training feels so meaningful. It’s giving me the tools not only to expand my knowledge, but to transform those personal experiences into deeper empathy and support for the families I’ll walk alongside.

“Giving birth should be your greatest achievement, not your greatest fear.”

08/08/2025

Do you have support at home for after you deliver & return home?

Do know of the 5-5-5 postpartum rule?

*15 days of rest for moms following childbirth.
5 days in the bed
5 days on the bed
5 days around the bed

Planning for Postpartum Support?
It’s never too early to prepare for your healing after birth. If you don’t have support lined up, now is the time to connect with a local postpartum doula.

Many insurance plans—including some BCBS, TriCare, and Michigan Medicaid—cover doula services. Michigan Medicaid even includes prenatal, birth, and up to 12 postpartum visits.

Check with your insurance to see if you’re eligible for this powerful support.

08/08/2025

08/08/2025

Breastfeeding basics class next week!

08/08/2025

Jackson County WIC office is hosting a "Milk & Cookies" event to celebrate National Breastfeeding month! It's on Thursday, August 14th from 1-3pm.