Birth Shift Birth and Postpartum Doula

01/14/2025

If you’re having a hospital birth, choosing the right hospital for your birth is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. A baby-friendly hospital prioritizes both your well-being and that of your baby, offering supportive care, breastfeeding assistance, and a welcoming environment. While there is still so much work to do in this area, baby friendly hospitals are working towards better outcomes for babies and parents. If you don’t have a baby friendly hospital near you, you can still get the respect and care you deserve by making sure you build your support team!!

12/22/2024

A doulas Christmas present to herself!

I’m so excited to have gotten these Evidence-Based Birth pocket guides in the mail! 🎉 These are such valuable resources for labor, birth, and newborn care, and I can’t wait to use them to support my clients. Which guide would you want to dive into first? Let me know! 💕

11/19/2024

As a birth doula, my role is to support families through all stages of pregnancy and birth—no matter the delivery plan. But recently, I was reminded of the limitations that still exist in how doulas are viewed and treated in the medical setting.

One of my clients is having a planned cesarean, and despite my expertise in providing emotional, informational, and physical support, I’m treated the same as any other visitor in labor and delivery—meaning I’m not allowed to be with them during the surgery or even wait with them in the OR. This is despite the growing body of evidence showing that continuous support, including before and after a cesarean, is just as important as during vaginal labor.

Research shows that having a doula during a cesarean birth can help reduce anxiety, improve communication, and enhance the overall birth experience. A study published in The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews found that continuous support during labor is associated with shorter labors, less use of pain relief, and higher satisfaction with the birth experience. These benefits extend beyond vaginal births—doulas can play a crucial role in providing comfort and emotional reassurance before, during, and after a cesarean birth, especially when hospital protocols prevent other forms of support.

It’s time to advocate for expanding doulas’ roles in all birth settings—because every family deserves continuous, compassionate support, no matter the birth plan. Our skills for emotional support can really help clients especially when anxiety is high before surgery or when a planned cesarean is delayed causing increased tension.

Have you or someone you know had a cesarean? How did you feel about the support you received during the process? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

If you’re preparing for a cesarean birth or curious about how a doula can support you, feel free to reach out to learn more. I’m here to help you navigate your birth experience with confidence and care.

Tag someone who might find this post helpful or share it to help spread the word about the importance of doula support in all birth experiences. 🤍

10/30/2024

Starting my journey as a doula has been anything but easy—balancing full-time work, studying, and building a business from scratch. But when friends believe in you and remind you why you started, it fuels the fire. 🔥

This mug was a gift from a friend who sees the late nights, the endless planning, and the heart I’m putting into this dream. It’s a reminder that small acts of kindness, like this mug, can make a huge difference. Just like the work I’m committed to doing with my future clients.

Here’s to chasing dreams, making an impact, and holding space for what matters most. 🌱💪

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10/25/2024

✨ Did you know…? You can totally use a TENS unit for pain relief during labor! ✨

A TENS Unit (that’s Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation—but don’t worry, we can just call it TENS 😉) sends these little electrical pulses to your skin to help interrupt pain signals to your brain. It’s basically like having a mini superpower for natural pain relief! 🌟 And the best part? You control how intense the pulses are, so you can tweak it to what feels best for you. 🙌

Here’s why you might wanna try it during labor:
⚡ It gives pain relief without meds
⚡ Won’t slow down labor or bother your baby
⚡ Perfect for at home or in the hospital
⚡ YOU get to control how much relief you want 💪

As a doula trained to help you use TENS units during labor, I’ll walk you through how it works and how to make it your secret weapon for managing those contractions. Whether you’re planning to labor at home for a bit longer or just want more options, I’m here to support you! 🤗

Plus, so many parents say they love using a TENS unit because it helps them feel more in charge of their birth experience.

Curious to learn more? Hit me up and let’s chat! 💬✨

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10/15/2024

As we spend some time this month fostering support and awareness around perinatal loss I want to extend my hand out to let you know you can talk to me about hard things. I want you to know that I am your doula, your friend and your companion through the best of the moments and the unfathomable moments. Please know you are not alone. I am holding space for you, your story and your words

For friends and family, so often, in an effort to not do any harm, we as supporters of loved ones can default to being silent or distant. We won’t talk about their babies because it can feel scary. I want to encourage you to reach out to those you love and explicitly tell them you are here to talk about the hard stuff. Spend some time learning about the ways you can best support someone through perinatal loss. Looking for a resource? can help!

10/15/2024

Think beyond the onesies and toys—these registry must-haves are all about supporting the postpartum journey in real, meaningful ways. 💪 ⁣
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From gift cards and self-care subscription boxes to postpartum doula support and postpartum kits like and , these options make a world of difference. ⁣
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🌟 Tap through to see the bold ideas for your registry that’ll help smooth the transition into parenthood 👶💗 ⁣
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10/15/2024