Gentle Embrace Doula

04/28/2026

We have new dates for the Childbirth Education classes!
Mondays June 15 & 22 at Chewelah Women’s Center
Register by sending us a message, or at anchoredchildbirth.com

02/08/2026

Thinking about hiring a doula… but not sure if it’s “worth it”? 👀

Here’s what parents often don’t realize: a doula isn’t an extra — they’re continuous support in a system where care can feel rushed or fragmented.

A doula is there to help you feel:
✨ calmer
✨ more confident
✨ more supported
✨ more informed
✨ less alone

From comfort measures to advocacy to supporting your partner, doulas don’t replace your medical team — they strengthen your birth experience.

Birth is one day (occasionally a few). Support can change everything. 🤍

💬 What would matter most to you during labor — emotional support, physical comfort, or someone to guide the room?

Save this for your pregnancy planning 📌

02/08/2026

The postpartum phase represents one of the most dramatic biological shifts a human body can experience. Within 72 hours after birth, estrogen and progesterone levels fall over 1,000%. This sudden change directly affects the brain, nervous system, and emotional regulation. Calling this experience moodiness deeply misunderstands what is happening biologically.

Hormones like estrogen play a key role in stabilizing mood, memory, sleep, and stress response. When levels drop rapidly, the brain must quickly recalibrate how it processes emotion and threat. This can lead to intense emotional swings, anxiety, brain fog, and exhaustion. These reactions are not weakness. They are neurological responses to a massive hormonal shift.

Neuroscience shows that the postpartum brain is highly sensitive during this period. Stress tolerance is lower, emotional responses are stronger, and recovery takes time. Support, rest, and reduced pressure help the nervous system stabilize. Judgment or dismissal increases stress and slows recovery.

This phase deserves understanding, not minimization. Recognizing postpartum changes as a biological event allows families and caregivers to respond with compassion. When women are supported instead of dismissed, recovery improves. Respecting the postpartum brain is essential for long term mental health, bonding, and emotional resilience.

02/07/2026

Time to add little Elisabeth to the jar 🩷🩷.

Also, another sweet little lady made her way earth side this week. It was a beautiful birth and mama did absolutely amazing. So so proud of her and honored to have been asked to support her 🩷.

02/03/2026

She’s officially here! My little niece has made her arrival! 😭 I could not be any prouder of my sister and her incredible strength as she welcomed her perfect baby into her arms. What an honor it was to be able to support my own family and being there to watch it grow. Here’s to many more years of knowing you little Miss Elisabeth. 🌸🌸

12/09/2025

Had the honor of helping welcome this precious little boy into the world. We definitely couldn’t wait to meet him. 🩵 Mama was an absolute rockstar and it was a beautiful birth 🥹.

05/05/2025

To all the mothers who hold their children in their hearts instead of their arms, today we honor your love, your strength, and your journey. You and your children are not forgotten.🩷

03/27/2025

I have a few new free resources and guides available on my doula website:
https://gentleembracedoula.weebly.com/resources.html #/

- Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression
- Preparing to Breastfeed
- and Spanish translations for the Birth Plan and Hospital Packing List

Please feel free to utilize and share these resources whenever needed.

Courtesy of Gentle Embrace Doula

03/21/2025

2 births within 3 days of eachother!

Believe it or not, I had yet to attend a homebirth and was finally blessed with the opportunity to support an amazing mama bring her precious one into the world from the comfort of her home. That was an incredible experience! I also had the opportunity of working alongside midwife Mary from Colville’s Saturn Clinic. Since I am training under her as a birth assistant too, this was a chance for me to practice my skills in newborn and postpartum assessment. An all around experience I will never forget.

01/10/2025

My Birth Partner Booklet is now available as a digital download for use on mobile devices! https://gentleembraceshop.etsy.com/listing/1856788031