Natalie Doyen Doula

04/12/2026

Military families we finally have a chance to make a difference in Tricare. Please take the survey to help doulas get fair pay for services. MBRN has made it so easy by creating copy paste responses.

11/10/2025

Decades of research have shown that round-the-clock fetal monitoring does not reliably predict fetal distress, and experts say it leads to many unnecessary surgeries. But it’s still used in nearly every birth in the U.S. because of business and legal concerns, a New York Times investigation found. https://nyti.ms/3WF7yLx

08/08/2025

Yessssss! 🙌🏼

Midwives are making a big comeback, and solving a crisis in maternal health care.

07/24/2025

I feel incredibly fortunate to attend every birth, and it's especially heartwarming when I get to support a family member.

During our vacation in Missouri, my sister-in-law had a scheduled induction, and she and my brother asked me to serve as their Doula. I felt privileged to guide them through the birthing process, even though she's an experienced mother. She appreciated my presence and ability to address any questions that arose. Meanwhile, my brother benefited from my comedic relief and Uno skills. Once it was time to focus, we all worked together to comfort mama. I'm proud to have played a part in their birth story.

⭐️ Please join me in welcoming Miss Parker Jo-Lynn Burge to the world! ⭐️

05/28/2025

We are having a rummage sale with lots of baby clothes sizes 0-2T and other baby related items. There will be some free baby food and lots of Little Swimmer diapers. Come check it out. May 30-31 from 8-1 at 1000 Auction Rd.

04/25/2025

🟣 Another blog post updated and moved to my website!
Babies are born with their own resuscitation equipment. The placenta not only helps the baby to transition but also assists with resuscitation if needed. There is no reason to clamp and cut the cord of a baby who needs help. Doing so will create more problems for the baby and mother. Anything that needs to be done can be done with back-up from the placenta and the mother's involvement.
https://www.rachelreed.website/blog/placenta-resuscitation

04/09/2025

3 babies in 7 days! All healthy and happy to be in mamas arms. Spring 🌺 has sprung!

03/24/2025

Great article about Doulas and our role during birth.

Doula Penny Simkin discusses the positive impact that doulas have on birth outcomes. They provide a unique form of labor support that is different from that of other caregivers involved in the birth process--but complements the roles of others. Simkins describes why this is so.

03/12/2025

Finally a study that supports home birth and midwifery! This is not a bash on hospitals. I’m thankful for them actually. I just believe deeply in the woman and her strength. We have been doing this for thousands of years quite successfully. Well before the healthcare “system”.

New study suggests home birth with a midwife is a safe viable option for low risk women, and offers “better obstetric and neonatal…

02/08/2025

Sometimes doula work looks like holding space for mama. Reminding her that God created her perfectly for this exact moment.

02/02/2025

These three women are so good for my soul!

Their hands off approach and loving presence help everyone settle into the birth space.

Last night the mama had some gentle hypnobirthing playing in the back ground. “My care team are by my side and on my side. I am surrounded by supportive people”.

Homebirth is safe, gentle and caring. There is no advocacy necessary. We are all on your side.

Gosh I love you ladies 💞

01/28/2025

Addi and I have been hard at work today! We picked up 20 postpartum care kits for the mamas of Churchill county. They are loaded with all of the essential items to promote breast feeding and support new mamas. What a blessing! We can’t wait to hand these babies out. Pregnancy Care Center Churchill County