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Daisy Doula Services

Birth + Postpartum Doula | Knoxville,TN
✿ Helping couples prepare as a team for both birth + postpartum ✿
Placenta Encapsulation | Est. 2020

I'm Jerika- a full-spectrum doula, placenta specialist, and student midwife. I started my journey to birth work in 2020. I believe birth is a natural, sacred process that deserves to be respected, honored, and supported with care that's both evidence-based and compassionate. I also believe everyone and every birth deserves to be empowering, not just unmedicated “natural” births- whether it’s a scheduled cesarean, an epidural birth, or an induction! Supporting all types of families and all birth options—home births, hospital births, birth centers, VBAC, cesarean, medicated, unmedicated, and everything in between.

Let's chat! I offer free consultations so you can see if we're a good fit. I'd love to walk alongside you on this beautiful journey.

04/07/2026

Follow for more birth + newborn education and support for families in Knoxville, Maryville, and surrounding areas so you feel ready, not overwhelmed

Here are a few things you can start practicing now so those first days feel less overwhelming:
✨ Learn baby’s cues — crying is a late hunger cue. Watch for rooting, hand-to-mouth, and stirring first.

✨ Practice safe sleep setup now so you’re not figuring it out exhausted at 2am.

✨ Talk through nighttime plans with your partner — who wakes, who changes, who feeds, who settles baby?

✨ Set up recovery + feeding stations around your home before baby arrives.

✨ Line up support early — meals, visitors, or postpartum help make a huge difference.

No one expects you to know everything — but preparation changes how confident you feel walking into parenthood.

Knoxville moms | Newborn Care Class | Birth Class | Third Trimester | Birth | Expecting | Baby

04/06/2026

Save this for later and follow along for more tips and education for all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for Knoxville and surrounding families

One of the most helpful labor tips most families don’t hear:
✨ You don’t have to tell anyone when labor starts. ✨

The moment you share “contractions started!” your phone often turns into:
• “Is baby here yet?”
• “How far apart are contractions?”
• “Are you getting an epidural?”
• “Why is it taking so long?”
• “Any updates???”

All from people who love you…
…but every message pulls you out of your labor space and back into your thinking brain.

And labor works best when you feel:
• Safe
• Private
• Unobserved
• Supported
• Present in the room

Not answering texts between contractions.

Many families I work with choose to:
• Tell only their birth team labor has started
• Put phones on Do Not Disturb
• Have a partner give minimal updates if needed
• Or wait until after the golden hour — sometimes even a few days — to announce baby’s arrival.

This protects:
• Labor flow
• Mental focus
• Bonding time
• Recovery
• Those first quiet moments as a new family

Labor isn’t a spectator event.
You’re allowed to protect your peace.

And sometimes the best first gift you can give your baby is a calm, undistracted entrance into the world.

04/05/2026

Most couples spend months preparing for baby…
but almost no one teaches you how to prepare together for labor and postpartum

That’s exactly why I created these classes — so you walk into birth feeling like a team instead of figuring everything out in the moment.
✨ Real partner support skills
✨ Comfort tools that actually help
✨ Knowing when to stay home, when to go in, and how to stay grounded
✨ And preparing now so postpartum feels calmer, not chaotic

Comment or DM “PARTNER” to reserve your spot for this class (few spots left!)

Not sure where to start?
Comment or DM “PREP” and I’ll send you my free Birth + Postpartum Planner to help you map out your next steps

04/03/2026

Expecting in 2026 and already overwhelmed?
Google tabs open. Conflicting advice. Everyone telling you to “just go with the flow.”

Here’s the truth most families learn too late:
You don’t struggle because you didn’t care —
you struggle because no one showed you where to start.

I’m Jerika — a birth + postpartum doula since 2020.
After years of supporting families, I’ve seen the same patterns over and over:
• Parents prepare for the baby… not themselves
• Postpartum comes as a shock
• Partners want to help but don’t know how
• Support arrives after things feel hard

That’s why I created Compass, a free Birth + Postpartum Planning Guide — so you can prepare intentionally before the hard parts show up.

✨ Want more clarity + confidence?
Join my Compass: Prepare for Birth + Postpartum Class on Jan 27th @ 5-6pm in Bearden at roots_wings_midwifery
• Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and how birth + postpartum connect
• Resourceful, evidence-based, partner-inclusive
💛 Only $25 per couple

🌿 DM or comment PREP for the free guide
🌿 Comment CLASS to grab a spot for class

Preparation isn’t about control.
It’s about protecting your experience.

04/02/2026

‘A healthy mom and a healthy baby’ matters — but it should be the bare minimum, not the finish line.✨

Because your birth experience matters. How you were treated matters. Whether you were listened to, respected, and supported matters.

Up to 1 in 8 parents experience postpartum depression, and in some communities it’s closer to 1 in 5. Many more struggle with anxiety, OCD, and other mood disorders during pregnancy and postpartum — and feeling dismissed or told to ‘just be grateful’ can increase isolation, shame, and delay needed care.

When experiences are minimized, parents don’t just feel unheard — it can deeply affect healing, bonding, nervous system regulation, and long-term well-being.

So yes… a healthy mom and healthy baby are essential.

But autonomy, informed choice, emotional safety, and how you feel about your story matter too. 💛

Curious about your options during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? Learn more about my group + private classes, birth + postpartum planning, and Birth + Postpartum Doula support- link in bio. Book your free consult today!

Birth trauma | Postpartum Depression | Birth Plan

04/01/2026

So happy to collab with _closetotheheart at littlevalleyplaycafeknoxville! Always great talking and connecting with families wherever they are in their journey (birth or postpartum)

Every time I am with Maisie I learn more about baby wearing, so informative! Keep on the lookout for future collabs in 2026 💛

Ps yes, I did have an iced matcha latte 🤪 if you know me, you know it’s my current weakness!

03/31/2026

• Client Testimonial •

03/29/2026

Scales of philosophy and differences in models of care are some of the things my clients learn about in my preparation and education packages. These tools help you feel empowered in your decision making skills during pregnancy, but can also be applied to every other season in your life. (I find myself using these tools in little and big ways almost every day) Learn your birth and parenting philosophies today, link in bio to schedule your free 20 minute consult 💛

03/28/2026

Have you ever thought about “catching” or delivering your own baby? Did you know you had this option? Want to learn more about how to make this happen? Let’s chat, I offer 20 minute free consultations to talk about how I can best support you! I’m Jerika. I offer support prenatally and postpartum, emphasizing holistic evidence-based education. As a student midwife for 2.5 years, I learned the cool things like biomechanics and physiological birth. I love to support people to help them feel empowered and informed 💛 Find out more in the link in the bio! • Reposted Video • 2lifedoula and cradledcreations

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https://daisydoulaservices.com/

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