Holly Janda Birth Support

01/31/2026

Working and freezing and laughing and crying. This woman was a gem!

01/30/2026

Why a doula would hire a doula

Because even birth workers were never meant to carry it alone.

Scripture reminds us: “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)

As doulas, we pour out—praying, supporting, holding space, standing in the gap.
But when it’s our turn to give birth, grieve, heal, or rest, God often meets us through the hands and presence of others.

A doula hires a doula for:
🤍 Christ-centered support and prayer
🤍 someone to speak peace when anxiety creeps in
🤍 advocacy when strength feels thin
🤍 gentle reminders that rest is holy
🤍 permission to receive instead of serve

Needing support isn’t a lack of faith.
It’s an act of humility and trust in how God designed community.

Even Jesus asked others to stay and pray with Him.

Every birth deserves support.
Even the birth worker’s.
Even ours.

01/23/2026

Every postpartum visit looks different.
It really depends on what the mother needs that day.

Most of the time, I don’t hold the baby.
It’s more like sitting and talking through their birth story, letting it come out when they’re ready.

Sometimes support looks like a cooked meal.
Sometimes it’s light housekeeping or folding laundry.
Sometimes it’s just listening and being there.

And sometimes, I get to hold the baby
so mama can shower, nap, or just take a breath.

Postpartum care isn’t one thing.
It’s meeting a mother where she is.

01/15/2026

Second baby of the New Year ✨
This sweet arrival was born via a scheduled cesarean 💛

Did you know that doulas support families through cesarean births too?

Doula support doesn’t stop at spontaneous labor. We support planned and unplanned cesareans by:
• Helping families prepare emotionally and mentally for surgery
• Explaining what to expect before, during, and after a cesarean
• Supporting informed decision-making and birth preferences
• Offering calming presence and advocacy in the OR when allowed
• Supporting bonding, skin-to-skin, and feeding after birth
• Providing postpartum support for recovery, rest, and adjustment

Every birth matters. Every family deserves support — no matter how their baby arrives 🤍

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

My first birth back after Emerson’s surgery, and what a gift it was.

This sweet home birth was beautiful, peaceful, and so clearly filled with the presence of the Lord. This mama absolutely rocked her birth—moving with grace, strength, and trust—while her two older children stood by her side, cheering her on every step of the way.

An incredible gender reveal at birth and a mama who accomplished every goal she set out for. I am beyond proud of her. What an honor to witness and hold space for such a sacred moment. 🤍

01/01/2026

It’s been a year! So many answered prayers! I took the last two months off to be with my family as my daughter had surgery and is recovering well. I look forward to what 2026 has in store!

12/27/2025

Quality time with my mom

12/04/2025

That’s a wrap on our 2025 Childbirth Education classes with See you in the new year! Check back for our 2026 offerings and schedule. .victoria.dc

12/01/2025

Mamas! I am in need her breast milk for a dear friend baby, who was born super early and spent quite some time in the Nicu. He is not able to tolerate any formula at this time. This is a long-term need, but anything is helpful as of now, please contact me and I can arrange pick up. My phone number is 386-576-6914 thank you in advance for helping this tiny little nugget.

11/26/2025

I’m matching my sweet girl E today

11/14/2025

These kids were the hands and feet of Jesus today. The entire 6th grade class packed 200 brown bags to hand out to those in need. Their teacher prayed over each bag and we handed them out with smiles and prayers. God is good.