Bearfoot Doula Services

03/24/2026

Doula client testimonial: “Having a doula during labor and delivery is very helpful and made me feel so supported. She helped ease any worries and stress that I had and would explain to me pros and cons and helped me to make important decisions during labor. She helped me to relax to get through each contraction. Having a doula helped support me physically and emotionally during birth, I definitely think everyone should have a Doula present during childbirth!”

03/24/2026

Want to learn more about doulas and our doula project initiative?
Visit wvperinatal.org/doulas

03/22/2026

This week is World Doula Week!!

Both Birth and Postpartum Doulas provide so much support for families and mental health

Shoutout to all the Doulas 🌸💙

02/23/2026

01/15/2026

HealthConnect One has launched the Doulas Are For Everybody campaign to uplift Black, Brown, and Indigenous doulas and highlight the essential role of community-based doulas on every care team. ✨

Learn more: 🔗 doulasareforeverybody.org

10/24/2025

The 2025 Cochrane review on immediate and early skin-to-skin contact after birth highlights that further randomized controlled trials comparing skin-to-skin contact with ‘usual care’ are no longer ethical.

The findings show there is now enough evidence to make immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth the global standard of care, and as WHO already recommends skin-to-skin the standard of care, the authors argue that randomizing the separation of mother and newborn may no longer be justifiable.

Read more:
https://centerforbreastfeeding.org/cochrane-review-2025

08/11/2025

Breastfeeding reduces healthcare costs, boosts cognitive development, strengthens economies, and sets children up with healthy beginnings. We must work to ensure every mother has access to the support and information she needs to breastfeed as long as she wishes to do so.

06/29/2025

How Much Can Your Newborn Eat? Your baby’s stomach is tiny at birth—but it grows quickly in the first month! From the size of a cherry 🍒 on day one to the size of a large egg 🥚 by one month, your baby’s feeding needs will change fast.

Understanding how much your baby can comfortably hold during one feeding can help you feel more confident. 💪

These amounts reflect the average size of a newborn’s stomach at each stage. Every baby is different, and WIC is here to support you every step of the way.

Got questions? We’ve got answers! Reach out to your local WIC clinic for personalized support.

06/25/2025

I have birth availability still this year!

September - full
October - available
November - available
December - available

I had planned to take the summertime off of births, but if you are nearing your due date and are looking for a doula, please reach out!
I’d love to work with you!

06/06/2025

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Happy Homebirth day!

I delivered my last baby at home! Even though it took a turn after that wasn't ideal, I would choose it again!

Homebirth is so magical. It is raw. It is intimate.

Homebirth is an AMAZING option for low-risk pregnancies!

Did you know having a homebirth with a midwife can...

🤎 Lower your risk of interventions

Planned home births with certified midwives have significantly lower rates of inductions, epidurals, and cesarean births—up to 60% fewer interventions than hospital births for low-risk pregnancies.

🤎Help you feel more comfortable and in control

Giving birth in your own space means you can move freely, eat when you want, and labor how your body tells you to—no IVs, monitors, or hospital gowns required.

🤎Offer continuous, personalized support

Unlike hospitals where providers may rotate, midwives stay by your side throughout labor—research shows this kind of continuous support can reduce labor times and increase satisfaction with the birth experience.

🤎Create a calmer birth environment?

The quiet, familiar setting of home helps reduce stress hormones and increase oxytocin—the hormone that powers labor. That’s why many home birthers describe their labors as more peaceful and empowering.

🤎Promote immediate bonding and breastfeeding

With no separation, your baby is placed directly on your chest after birth. Studies show homebirth moms have higher rates of successful early breastfeeding and skin-to-skin time.

🤎Include the whole family

Your partner, children, or other loved ones can be part of the experience in a meaningful way. Siblings can meet baby right after birth, creating beautiful memories from the very beginning.

🤎Reduce exposure to hospital-based germs and infections

Homebirth eliminates the risk of hospital-acquired infections for you and your baby, which is especially reassuring for families who value a clean, low-exposure environment.

🤎Come with expert care, at home

Midwives are trained in emergency protocols and carry tools for safe delivery. They also know when a hospital transfer is needed—though this only occurs in about 10–12% of planned homebirths

Are you curious about having a home birth? Check out my community connections page where I list homebirth midwives and other providers in the MOV area!

Missing a midwife? message me so I can add to the list!

05/22/2025

One of my favorite parts of visiting clients in the comfort of their own homes is getting to know and love their pets, too. Miss Luna is the best. ❤️

05/17/2025

Birth is ✨WILD✨.

This birth plan is not one that ended how mama envisioned it. But I have to commend her strength and her perseverance. She was such a queen and so strong through our whole day. I couldn’t possibly have been more proud to be part of her birth team and journey. ❤️