Guided Grace Birthwork

03/22/2026

Hi friends! It has been quiet on this page and I greatly apologize for that. SO many life updates to share but for now, Guided Grace Birthwork is NOT done and birth work is my biggest heart.

Now for some big updates...

> I am currently pregnant with our surprise, FINALE baby! This will be our last baby and it has been a ROUGH pregnancy to say the least. I won't be attending births during this pregnancy.

> I do have 3, almost 4 (I cannot believe that) littles at home that currently need my fullest attention. Usually I would take a small amount of clients each month and have my village help during birthing "season". Those who do birthwork of any nature KNOW that never ends lol and it's not actually a season. I am in the season of giving my children my fullest attention. They are only so little for so long and I want to be fully present during this time.

** I am not taking births for the remainder of 2026 due to these circumstances. I am not sure when I will return to this work, but I am so sure this is NOT goodbye. **

If you'd like to continue to connect you are welcome to follow me on my personal page, just search Jenna Nicole Hansford.

For now my website and doula match page has been removed from online platforms. I didn't want confusion to those who are looking for active doulas. Please continue to follow this page for updates on when I return. I am SO grateful to you all for your support and I look forward to returning very very soon!

- Jenna 💜

09/23/2025

✨ You are never bothering your doula. ✨

Your questions, your late-night texts, your worries, your excitement—it’s all part of the journey, and it’s an honor to walk through it with you. 🌿

Being invited into such a sacred season of life is not a burden, it’s a gift. A doula’s heart is to hold space, to listen, to support, and to remind you that you are never alone in this. 💛

So reach out. Ask the question. Share the thought. Celebrate the milestone. Cry the tear.
Your doula is here for all of it.

06/03/2025

🌼✨ There’s something truly magical about birth — it’s raw, powerful, beautiful… and a little bit messy. But in the best way. 💕

Enter the doula: part cheerleader, part comfort guru, part birth encyclopedia. 📚💪 Whether it’s holding a hand, offering a soothing word, or just being a calming presence in the storm, doulas make birth a little softer, a little sweeter, and a lot more supported.

Because every birthing person deserves to feel held, not just by love, but by someone who knows the way. 🕊️

Here’s to doulas — the heart-holders, the space-keepers, the quiet heroes of life’s biggest entrance. 👶🫶

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day beautiful! I am so grateful for the honor of supporting you. Thank you for allowing me to walk alongside you in such a powerful and sacred chapter of your journey into motherhood. It’s a gift I carry with such deep gratitude. 💜

04/14/2025

Open. Release. Let’s dive in:

One of the most important tools in labor is learning how to release and stay open. Physically, this means relaxing the jaw, shoulders, and pelvic floor to encourage the cervix to soften and open. Mentally and emotionally, it’s about letting go of fear and tension—both of which can inhibit progress. Practicing deep breathing, vocalization, and mindful movement can all support this process. Surrender isn’t weakness—it’s strategy. You got this momma! 💜

03/26/2025

💟 Happy World Doula Week

I 💜 what I do. Thank you to all the beautiful families that have trusted me to join you in your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journeys. I'm one blessed doula over here.

03/01/2025

Prospective clients always ask, “what is included in your birth services?” I’m glad to share just a few of the many services I include in my birth fee.

💪1. 2 in-person prenatal meetings practicing comfort measures, role play, and providing resources on evidence based birth.

📞2. Unlimited communication through text, call, and email support from contact signing until 10 weeks postpartum.

👏3. Continuous labor support for you and your partner/family at your choice of birth location.

You can see more of what is included at my website at this link: https://www.thedoulajenna.com/blank-3

Please reach out with any questions. I'd love to chat with you! 💜

Birth services in Birmingham, Alabama. Now also servicing Anniston, Sylacauga, and Guntersville, Alabama. Birth packages available and payment plans.

03/01/2025

Here is my remaining availabilty for the rest of 2025. Isn’t that so weird to say?!? Spring is coming! 🌼

* I recently had an additional spot open for March so if you are looking for a last minute doula, I’m your girl.

For more information please press the link in my bio. We can chat all things birth, life, and beyond.

Thank you. 💜

02/21/2025

Shout out to all the amazing birth workers out there… 💖

We are the calm in the storm, the gentle hand to hold, and the steady support every step of the way. 🌸 Whether we’re whispering words of encouragement, offering a comforting touch, or simply being there to listen, we show up with love, compassion, and strength.

Birth is a sacred journey, and we’re honored to walk alongside families as they bring new life into the world. 🌿✨ The work we do is not just about delivering babies – it’s about nurturing the entire family, supporting healing, and empowering parents to feel confident and cared for.

Thank you to all my fellow doulas, midwives, and birth workers who pour your hearts into this beautiful, challenging, and transformative work. You are making the world a better place, one birth at a time. 💕

01/23/2025

Are you ready for some interesting information? Here’s my story… ‼️‼️‼️

Throughout each of my pregnancies, I experienced what I thought was “prodromal labor” as early as 4-5 months. I would rush to the OB ER, worried that I might be in early labor, only to be reassured that everything was fine and sent home with the label of “Braxton Hicks.” Yet, no doctor ever considered the possibility that my gallbladder could be the culprit behind the labor-like pain I was feeling, despite it being a well-known cause of similar symptoms during pregnancy.

This journey has been a long one, full of unanswered questions—until now. On January 18th, I finally had my gallbladder removed. The pain I’d been experiencing, both during and after my pregnancies, has greatly subsided, and I can feel the difference.

This experience has been a reminder to never stop advocating for yourself. As women, our concerns deserve to be heard, not dismissed. I often wish a doctor had said, “What you’re experiencing is unusual for pregnancy at this stage, let’s investigate further.” It could have saved me a lot of money spent on ER bills and, more importantly, given me peace of mind during my pregnancies.

A study published in The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that 1 in 1,000 to 3,000 pregnancies may require a cholecystectomy. (Gallbladder removal.)

🚩🚩🚩 You are allowed second opinions, third opinions, fourth opinions, so on and so on! Your pain does matter, you matter.

Sharing this tonight to maybe help some other women who might be dealing with similar symptoms or for some comfort knowing always trust your momma instincts. 💜