Open Heart Doula Service

04/07/2025

187.3K likes, 1447 comments. “ Kelce’s girls know that when they are around little babies, they must 1) wash their hands 2) ask for permission and 3) only touch piggies!”

04/05/2025

It’s not your position that matters… it’s the baby’s!

You can breastfeed sitting, standing, laying down, or even upside down (okay, not recommending it—but hey, it’s technically possible).

What really matters is how your baby is positioned in relation to your breast:
• Baby’s head and body should be in a straight line (ear, shoulder, hip aligned)
• Tummy facing your body (no twisting)
• Nose touching your ni**le, so they can tilt their head back and latch deeply

Side-lying is one of my favorite positions to recommend. It’s great for rest, recovery, and those marathon cluster feeds. Just lie on your side with baby facing you, belly to belly. Or with the baby sitting upright latched to the top breast!! Pillows behind your back, maybe a snack nearby? Heaven.

Let your body rest—and let your baby feast!

03/25/2025

Sometimes business meetings are on the go while driving to a long distance prenatal. Excited to introduce you to Rachel Towers Brooks - Photographer & Doula who joined OHD this year. More info about our upcoming partnership coming soon! 😁

12/21/2024

We LOVE doula teams at Open Heart! Two doulas provide extra support, extra confidence and an extra fun birth when you hire Alissa Claxton & Crystal Shields for your summer birth team. If you are due in June or July reach out for a consultation with us!

Can’t wait to share more about what our team partnerships are going to look like in 2025!

12/20/2024

Finishing out the year with an Open Heart team meeting. Look around and you’ll notice some fresh faces on the team that we are excited to introduce to you in the coming days!

12/15/2024

Limited space available - Sign up now!

10/20/2024

10/14/2024

We would love to serve you and your family in 2025! Give us a call or send an email to set up your consultation.

10/04/2024

For anyone affected by Hurricane Helene, East Tennessee Midwifery and Yonder Midwifery are joining forces to provide free midwifery services for those in need. The birthing suite shown here is located in Oak Ridge, TN, and is available as a safe and welcoming space for those who can no longer give birth where they planned. We are also offering prenatal and postpartum care to those in need and birth services in other safe and accessible locations. If you or someone you know requires support during this time, please reach out to us for assistance at info@easttnmidwifery.com or hello@yondermidwifery.com.

08/26/2024

Our schedules are already filling up but we have a team of doulas ready to join your birth team! If you prefer to call or text, 865-206-7180.

02/21/2023

Next Bradley series with Crystal

02/14/2023

This one will never not be true…

01/12/2023

Next Childbirth series starting February 6 - North Knoxville location.

12/31/2022

Anytime now, little love.
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Expecting soon? Let’s create the maternity photos of your dreams.
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12/29/2022

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12/13/2022

Registration has been extended to January 4th so please reach out if you would like to jump in on this class!

Open Heart Doula Services is a doula collaborative that offers childbirth classes, and birth/postpar