Birth Connections of the Upper Cumberland

10/29/2025

Meet The Team:
Destiny Macri - Certified Birth Doula
Owner of Mama Macri Doula Services

"Hello! My name is Destiny Macri. I live in Clarkrange TN and have lived there my whole life. I have an amazing husband and a wonderful little boy.
The reason I have decided to become a doula is to help advocate for mothers. Also help you to have an amazing birth experience.
What inspired my passion to become a birth doula is my own personal birth experience.
I had my son in 2024. I had to be induced, but I was determined to have him naturally. With the help of my husband, numerous nurses, my midwife, and everyone else in the room screaming and cheering me on I did it!.
I knew then that I wanted to be there to help support someone else in their journey whether it be with an epidural, naturally, or a c- section.
I also am working into becoming a lactation specialist, so with my training and my own breastfeeding experience, I will be able to help mothers accomplish breastfeeding. I am looking forward to working with you all, and helping you all achieve a memorable and most amazing birth possible. "

10/28/2025

Let's Celebrate our October Anniversaries before the month is over. 🎉❤️

Let's Celebrate Jessa! She has been with BCUC since October 2024. It has been a joy to have her on our team! Jessa owns and operates Wild Blessings Doula. If you've had the pleasure to work with her, leave her a comment 👇.

A little more about Jessa:

"l am a wife and mother of three beautiful daughters (one in heaven). I have a background in mental health, spanning over ten years. My journey into birth work began when I was pregnant with my first daughter. My pregnancy, birth, labor and postpartum had many challenges. I knew that birth was meant to be something different, something empowering not defeating. So began my own journey for better ways to help myself in pregnancy and birth, desiring to help other mothers feel confident, supported, and valued during their pregnancy and birth too. As a doula, I provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth. My goal, at Wild Blessings Doula, is to help mothers achieve a healthy, satisfying, empowering birth through education and support. I provide personalized care, unique to each mother's needs. I can be the reassuring presence in the overwhelming moments of pregnancy and childbirth, empowering you during one of the most blessed and sacred times in your life. I am excited to join you in this new journey."

10/27/2025

Humble beginnings of our group! When there were just 3 of us. At the very first event we hosted. How times have changed.
2 Years of serving families in our community.

10/19/2025

Why do families across the Upper Cumberland choose BCUC?
Because we offer:
✨ Consistent, personalized support from a team you can trust
✨ Birth & postpartum doulas + childbirth educators
✨ Back-up coverage and shared wisdom among every member

One team, one philosophy: your experience matters.

✨ From the first contraction to your first full night’s sleep, we’re here.

To request a Doula, fill out the form in our bio or send us an email at birthconnections.uc@gmail.com

10/12/2025

Cozy season is here — and so is your reminder to prepare for your postpartum journey!
Book two or more services and receive 10% off now through the end of October.
Visit Postpartumprepared.com to explore customizable care packages made to support your healing, rest, and peace of mind.
Let’s make sure you feel postpartum prepared!

10/10/2025

While yes, we are a DOULA collective, many of us offer other services.
So what things do we offer?
*Birth Doula services: We have 5 birth Doulas who are ready to serve you! Services typically include prenatal visits, education, resource recommendations, support through labor, immediate postpartum care, and a postpartum visit to check in after the birth.
*Postpartum Doula services: We have 3 Postpartum Doulas ready to serve you! Typically our postpartum Doulas come to your home for a minimum of a 4 hour shift to assist postpartum. This assistant looks different for every family. And care can span for a few weeks or a year!
*Group CBE classes: 2 of our Doulas teach a group class every other month. These classes consist of 6 hours of education. They offer all day classes or classes that are split.
*Private In-home CBE classes: 1 of our Doulas offers private classes. She offers a 1 part class that consists of 2-3 hours of education, and a 2 part class which is up to 6 hours of education. The date for the class is determined when you reach out to the instructor.

To utilize one of our services, see the link in our bio (the consultation request form), send us an email or DM us.

*A note, one of our Postpartum Doulas is currently on Maternity leave, and 2 of our Birth Doulas will be going on Maternity leave in the next several weeks.

10/09/2025

Meet the Team:
Becca Long ~ Postpartum Doula
Owner of Postpartum Prepared

"Hi, I’m Becca ! A postpartum doula who believes every family deserves to feel cared for, supported, and seen during the fourth trimester and beyond. I’ve spent over 20 years working with families, including ten as a nanny and several more as a caretaker, and those experiences have given me a deep understanding of what it means to show up with compassion and calm in life’s tender moments.

I grew up in the Pacific Northwest with an appreciation for natural beauty, 90s country music, and the comfort that comes from a good home-cooked meal. I bring humor, heart, and an almost alarming knowledge of song lyrics to my work — because sometimes what a new parent needs most is a helping hand, a warm meal, and someone who can make them laugh when the day feels long.

My goal is simple: to help you rest, recover, and find your rhythm in this new season of life.. one step (and one smile) at a time."

10/03/2025

2 of our Doulas held their first group CBE Class last night. 🎉

Day one of our CBE series was a blast!! See you all next week!! Dura Mother - Massage & Doula

10/02/2025

If you want a Doula and you are due in 2026, now is the time to hire one! Availability is extremely limited for next year, and we are already booking up.
Steps to hire one of our Doulas:
*Send an email or DM with the following information: Due Date, Provider, place of Delivery, if you are looking for a birth or postpartum doula (or both), phone number (if reaching out via DM)
*Let us do the rest. Available Doulas will reach out to you, to schedule a consultation, and explain the process.

birthconnections.uc@gmail.com

09/12/2025

2 of our Doulas are teaching a childbirth education series! Head over to the original post, to find out how to register.

09/05/2025

One of our Doulas is now VBAC Certified!

I’m beyond excited to finally share this with all of you! 🎉 I am officially a The VBAC Link Certified Doula! The 1st one in the Livingston/Cookeville area!

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting many VBAC clients, and through this experience, I’ve come to realize just how unique and intricate it is to support someone on their VBAC journey. These clients often carry past trauma that needs to be worked through, and one of the first things we have to assess is whether their provider is truly VBAC supportive (because trust me, there’s a BIG difference between ‘supportive’ and ‘tolerant’).

From the stories I've heard, one thing has become clear: in most cases, the reason for a C-section comes down to an impatient provider who doesn’t give the laboring woman the time or space they need.

A few months ago, I decided it was time to take everything I’ve learned from supporting these powerful journeys and level up my knowledge. This course allowed me to dive deeper into the nuances of VBACs, and I’m so thrilled to bring that extra expertise into my practice. I firmly believe that continued education is crucial for any doula who wants to offer the best care possible, and this course is a big step in ensuring I can serve my VBAC clients to the fullest.

I can’t wait to implement all I’ve learned into both prenatal and labor support, and continue supporting my clients with even more confidence and knowledge. ❤️

09/02/2025

Okay y'all! I mean it for real this time! My final class of the year!

There was a lot of demand for my final class that I posted about a couple weeks ago, so I opened one of my Thursdays up (normally this is a day that I keep closed for business meetings, or personal errands).

This is a one part class, that can be done in the comfort of your home or via Zoom. Thursday, September 18th at 5:30pm.
This class will cover things like:
Stages of labor
Breastfeeding
Comfort Measures
Possible medical interventions
&More!

To claim this date, please DM or email me at birthstrongdoula25@gmail.com