Sacred Beginnings Doula & Wellness Services

04/02/2026

April is C-Section Awareness Month 🤍
Mama, we see you.

For some, this wasn’t the plan. It wasn’t the birth you dreamed of or prepared for. And that matters… your feelings are valid.
But hear this gently and clearly, your birth is not less than.

You are powerful.
You are strong.
You brought life into this world.

Your body did something incredible, even if it looked different than you imagined. Your story is still worthy of being told, honored, and held with so much love.

We love you. We honor you. And we celebrate the strength it took to bring your baby earth side 🤍

03/25/2026

Things have been shifting for me lately… in my life, in my family, and in the way I’m being called to serve 💛

When I first became a doula, my heart was simple… I wanted to help as many women as possible feel supported, safe, and truly cared for during birth.

And I’ve been praying on this a lot.
With the way the world is right now… the economy, the stress families are carrying… I know not everyone can have a doula physically in the room. But that doesn’t mean you should go without support.

Your support person can be anyone.
Your husband, your mom, your sister, your best friend… And when they are taught how to support you the right way, it changes everything.

This is exactly why I created my Virtual Doula Support Training.

So that no matter your situation, you still have access to guidance, education, and real support… and your person feels confident stepping into that role for you.

Because a doula doesn’t always have to be physically present to make an impact… as long as you feel prepared, supported, and your person knows exactly how to show up when it matters most.

This is about making sure no woman feels alone in her birth.

No matter what 💛

03/03/2026

🚨 Recent research is challenging the CDC's strict guidelines on breast milk storage—especially for partially used bottles after feeding.

The CDC currently recommends using or discarding leftover breast milk within 1–2 hours after a baby finishes feeding from the bottle, to limit bacterial risks.

A 2026 German study (preprint on medRxiv, with 44 healthy full-term infants) tested this directly by measuring bacterial growth in leftover human milk after actual bottle feeds.

Main findings:

• Bacterial levels rose after feeding due to contact with the baby's mouth, but showed no meaningful further increase at 4 hours or 8 hours—whether kept at room temperature (~20°C) or refrigerated (4°C).

• Significant growth appeared only after 24 hours at room temperature.

• Refrigerated leftover milk stayed low-risk and stable for up to 24 hours.

For healthy, full-term babies, this suggests it's generally safe to:

• Refrigerate a partially used bottle and reuse it within 24 hours, or

• Leave it at room temperature for up to 8 hours when needed.

Unused pumped milk also proved more stable than the CDC's 4-hour room-temperature rule, with very little bacterial growth even up to 24 hours in many cases, consistent with other recent studies.

The current guidelines are understandably cautious, especially for preterm infants, NICU babies, or those with health issues, who should stick to stricter rules and check with a doctor.

For most parents with healthy babies, though, this new evidence provides real relief: less wasted breast milk, fewer stressful discards, and guidelines that better match actual safety data and everyday feeding life.

🔗 Full preprint: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.02.13.26346179v1.full-text

02/17/2026

At this time, we are not accepting any new families for 2026.

If you are looking for doula support we can’t recommend Faith- Beyond Birth or Jessica Jessica Pruznak Doula & Photographer enough💕

01/26/2026

Bay county! You’ll want to save this. 💕

01/22/2026

We’re a little behind on sharing birth stories, and that’s because some of our mamas needed time. Time to heal, to settle in, to process something so big, so raw, so life changing. And we always honor that 🤍

So it feels extra special to start again with Erin.

Erin came to us early in her pregnancy already knowing what she wanted, but also carrying very real fear. Fear of the pain, the unknown, and the quiet question so many women hold inside can I really do this. And honestly, I saw myself in her. I was that same way with my first baby.

From day one, Erin knew she wanted an epidural. And this is exactly why doulas exist. Not to push agendas or change minds, but to hold space, educate, and support your vision of birth. We talked through timing, expectations, what labor might feel like, and how to advocate for the experience she wanted.
What she didn’t expect was how strong she already was.

This mama was moving through labor with so much calm and confidence. She was coping beautifully, breathing, laughing, fully present. When they checked her and told her she was already 6 cm without an epidural, she was stunned. By the time she received it, she was about 7 cm dilated. Proof that even when fear is present, strength can still rise.

She laughed. She joked. She made TikToks in labor. One of the most relaxed, grounded births I’ve witnessed in awhile. Her doctor came in often, offering compassion, reassurance, and genuine care, creating such a safe and supportive space. (We love Gulf Coast providers💕)

Erin’s birth was beautiful. Powerful. Gentle. And I am so incredibly honored that I was trusted to walk beside her through her birth and into postpartum. Watching her step into motherhood with that kind of grace is something I’ll never forget.

Love you endlessly, Erin 🤍✨

-Doula Nikki

01/12/2026

Wow… I’m honestly still smiling as I write this 🥹

I opened my email today to the sweetest surprise Sacred Beginnings Doula & Wellness ranked NUMBER ONE for the Florida Panhandle

This has always been a dream of mine. Truly. I absolutely love what we do, and I could not imagine doing anything else with my life. Supporting women, families, and babies in such an intimate and powerful season is an honor I never take lightly.

I am beyond grateful, thankful, and blessed not just for this recognition, but for the incredible community that surrounds us and trusts us with their journeys. None of this would be possible without you.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who supported, shared, believed, and cheered us on 🫶

I’m so excited to see what 2026 has in store for Sacred Beginnings this is just the beginning ✨

So much love & gratitude 🤍

12/20/2025

Merry Christmas from the Sacred Beginnings Family 🎄✨ and cheers to a beautiful New Year ahead!

As we close out this season, we also want to gently bring awareness to some exciting changes happening within Sacred Beginnings.

We are so incredibly grateful for the amazing faces of our Panama City doulas, Freya Hall, our birth doula, wellness & placenta encapsulation queen, and Bri, our wonderful postpartum doula. We are beyond blessed to have walked alongside them and to have been part of their doula journeys. Truly such an honor 🤍

As Nikki gets settled into her new space and location, we’ll be sharing more updates very soon , stay tuned!

2025 has been a beautiful year. We are so deeply thankful to have served over 48 families, and we continue to grow because of you and this incredible, supportive community.

From our hearts to yours , thank you for trusting us, supporting us, and allowing us to be part of such sacred seasons of your lives. Here’s to rest, reflection, and so much goodness ahead ✨💫

11/20/2025

Enjoy FREE prenatal consultations with our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Amber — available for anyone interested in joining our practice.
Your little one’s care starts before they even arrive. 👶✨

10/17/2025

10/16/2025

UPDATE: Thank you for your participation AND thank you for supporting GCSC! ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED.

Expecting moms—this is for you!

Gulf Coast State College’s Sonography students are looking for volunteers for FREE OB ultrasounds this fall! You’ll be helping our students gain valuable hands-on experience while getting a special look at your baby. 👶💫 Our first spot is tomorrow, October 16!

📅 Volunteer dates:
• 22–32 weeks: October 16 & November 13
• 18 weeks: October 28 & November 4

Appointments fill quickly—sign up today at 👉 gulfcoast.edu/obappointment

10/14/2025

It's official!! 🎉 I am SO excited to be hosting a prenatal and newborn breastfeeding class at Destiny Worship Center in Panama City Beach starting on November 3rd. Classes will be held the 1st Monday, monthly. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. I can't wait to see you there!!