Mind Body Aroma

03/28/2026

All birth is birth no matter how it started or ended. Holding space for my mamas who have had a cesarean birth that was not their plan or was a planned one. You are seen, you are heard, and your birth is valid. ❤️

“‘At least you didn’t have to push.’”

…yeah.
I just had major abdominal surgery while fully awake.

They cut through multiple layers of skin, tissue, and muscle
to bring my baby into the world.

Then they stitched me back together
and handed me a newborn to care for
like my body wasn’t just opened.

No real rest.
No time to heal.
No pause.

You’re expected to:
walk within hours
pick up your baby
feed them around the clock
function on zero sleep

All while your body is screaming.

Laughing hurts.
Coughing hurts.
Standing up feels like your insides might fall out.

But sure…
“at least I didn’t have to push.”

C-sections are not the easy way out.
They’re just a different kind of strength people don’t respect enough.

02/23/2026

On call life 😂

02/19/2026

I had an amazing opportunity to interview for Bold Journey magazine. A huge shoutout to jessica_taylor_photo for recommending me for this, and also provided every photo in this article. Check out my interview here if you are interested.

https://boldjourney.com/meet-dannielle-silvis/

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02/04/2026

Research shows that continuous labor support is linked to shorter labors, fewer interventions, and better birth experiences.💪🏽

Doulas provide that support from the first contraction to the first moments after birth, giving consistent guidance, comfort, and reassurance to families every step of the way.

Doulas truly make all the difference!✨

As part of our February series, ‘Birth Support, Explained’, we are going back to basics on the power of doula care.🙌🏽 Stay tuned for more!

02/04/2026

Jumped on the chat gpt caricature trend and honestly this is pretty accurate. Yoga, babies, birth work. Managing motherhood and birth work is a lot at times. But I wouldn’t change it for the world. I love my work and loved supporting families where they need me. 🥰

12/25/2025

A special merry Christmas from my family to yours. This has been such a wonderful year getting to support families I adore. I’m so blessed that I get to do this work and can’t wait to finish my child birth education training to provide more for my clients. Praying for a peaceful Christmas and transition to the new year for you all.

11/27/2025

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. As we all gather with our friends and family I hope your day is filled with food, love, and laughter.

11/02/2025

I’m so grateful to say that I am officially a certified birth doula with DONA. The past couple of years working toward this have been exhausting, exhilarating, and the most mind opening time of my life. I look forward to continuing to support families, educating myself, and serving my community. Thank you to the families that allowed me to be apart of their births, the mentors I’ve had, and the people who have loved and supported me through this journey.

10/16/2025

These are some ways a doula can support you during your pregnancy and labor. My philosophy educate, help you advocate, and support where needed. There are so many ways that having a birth doula can help aide you, but did you know the benefits that having a doula can have for your birth?
A 25% decrease in the risk of Cesarean birth.
An 8% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth.
A 10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief.
Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average.
A 38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five-minute Apgar score.
A 31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience; this risk was reduced with continuous support provided by a doula or someone in their social network (family or friend), but not hospital staff.

Considering a doula for yourself? I’d love to chat and see how I can best meet your needs.

10/01/2025

For my lake and Sumter county mamas. Here is a list of some resources for you. This is a hard transition but there are still options. If you haven’t already please make your voice heard and call the phone number in this post. If you are searching for any other resources on this list that are not on it. Please reach out and I will do my best to find it for you. ❤️

🏥 With the potential closure of UF Health Leesburg's Labor & Delivery Department, families are reminded how fragile access to birth care can be. 💜

Community care is more important than ever. From local doulas and midwives to grassroots networks and support groups, it takes all of us working together to ensure families have safe, compassionate options.

If you haven’t already, please call (352) 323-5762 to connect with their hotline and voice your concern. Every call matters.

CFBN is here to support you — visit our website for a list of local providers and resources to help you navigate care in Central Florida.

09/17/2025

Are you or do you know someone who is expecting in the new year? Consider adding a doula to your birth team! Doulas are a great way to help you and your partner create an environment that is empowering and right for you. They help with the emotional side of keeping you grounded and the physical side to help ease the pains of labor. Sound like something you want to explore? I am now booking for the year 2026. Let’s connect and chat and see how I can serve you during this special time.

07/02/2025

So excited for my next little journey of adding child birth educator to my list of ways I can help support my clients. Being able to add knowledge and tools is such a privilege and honor to help serve families in my area.