Birth Connections of the Upper Cumberland

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

08/22/2025

Thank you to those who have filled out our survey so far! We really appreciate it! If you would still like to fill out this survey, you still can. You can find the link in the comments or in our linktree (located in our bio).

08/13/2025

Our November Birth Doula spot has been filled. 🎉🎉🎉

🎉🎉🎉 **EXPECTING MOMMAS — This is for YOU!** 🤰💖

You’re growing a tiny human, making a million decisions, and dreaming about the day you finally get to meet your baby. We know how exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) this season can be — and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Our doulas have been *very* busy this year, and many of us are already fully booked for the remainder of the year. If you’ve been thinking, *“I really want a doula,”* now is the perfect time to reach out and secure your spot!

Having a doula means having continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during one of the most important moments of your life — and we don’t want you to miss out.

📅 **Don’t wait** — request your consultation today by clicking the Consultation Request Form in our Linktree (found in our bio). We can’t wait to connect with you and be part of your birth journey. 💕

08/13/2025

We need your help! If you've worked with one of our Doulas, please fill out our client satisfaction survey! This will help us to better serve our community.
It only takes a few minutes and you can remain completely anonymous.
You can find the survey in our linktree (in our bio).

08/12/2025

🎉🎉🎉 **EXPECTING MOMMAS — This is for YOU!** 🤰💖

You’re growing a tiny human, making a million decisions, and dreaming about the day you finally get to meet your baby. We know how exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) this season can be — and we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Our doulas have been *very* busy this year, and many of us are already fully booked for the remainder of the year. If you’ve been thinking, *“I really want a doula,”* now is the perfect time to reach out and secure your spot!

Having a doula means having continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during one of the most important moments of your life — and we don’t want you to miss out.

📅 **Don’t wait** — request your consultation today by clicking the Consultation Request Form in our Linktree (found in our bio). We can’t wait to connect with you and be part of your birth journey. 💕

08/05/2025

We’ve had a lot of new followers join us recently (hi 👋), and with that have come a few questions — so let’s answer the most common ones about who we are and what we do!

Q: What is Birth Connections of the Upper Cumberland?
A:We are a collective of Birth & Postpartum Doulas serving the Upper Cumberland region.

Q: How many Doulas are in the collective?
A:We currently have 7 doulas — 5 Birth Doulas and 2 Postpartum Doulas.

Q: Who’s the boss?
A: No one! 😆 Each of our doulas is an independent contractor and owns her own business. The collective simply exists to help you find the right doula more easily.
We do have a couple of founding members who help keep things running. They manage the website, answer emails, run social media, and help decide when to bring new doulas into the group. You can see who they are on our website!

Q: Do you offer Childbirth Education classes?
A:Yes! Some of our doulas are also certified childbirth educators and would love to work with you.

07/30/2025

Have you ever heard of the “toilet” being useful in labor? We call this the
*Dilation Station*

For a number of reasons, this can be a great tool when laboring!

The "dilation station" is a term used to describe using the toilet during labor to aid in dilation and fetal descent. It's a position where a woman sits on the toilet (facing forward or backward) to relax the pelvic floor and encourage the baby's head to press against the cervix, potentially helping it dilate.

It can help relax your pelvic floor creating more space for baby to descend.

It can add comfort and privacy allowing you to relax and focus on labor

The upright position can utilize gravity to assist the baby's descent through the birth canal.

If you are pregnant and looking for a doula, reach out and schedule your consultation today!

Goldenhourdoulaa@gmail.com

07/30/2025

My plans for a trip next year are in the final planning stages, so I can finally say for sure what my availability is.
January: Booked
February: 1 Spot (Must be due prior to the 11th)
March: Unavailable
April: 1 Spot
May: Availability released at a later date.

Births attended at:
- Cookeville Regional Medical Center
- Livingston Regional Hospital
- Cumberland Medical Center
- Home Births with a Licensed Midwife.

For current 2025 Availability, please feel free to reach out.

07/30/2025

07/24/2025

Full blown prep for tomorrow night is happening! Let's also showcase one of our sponsors for the night! Seeds Maternity by BTDSA & Birth Tissue Donor Services. They will have self care goodie bags available for attendees! We can't wait to see you.

Date: Friday, July 25th
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: Diana Health - Cookeville office (317 N Hickory Ave Cookeville TN)