Your Doula Dawne

03/19/2026

Richard's door dash story came up in my feed this morning and it really tugged at my heart string. Consider helping Richard get some rest!

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01/07/2026

2025 was truly a momentous year of metamorphosis for me. I transitioned to practicing 75% of my doula business to telehealth with Maven Health. When I initially joined Maven as a Childbirth Educator and Doula, I doubted that anyone would want to speak with me. "I'm just a doula." I thought. My first day was mind-blowing. I still remember my first appointment and member. I couldn't believe it, but by the time I had finished, I had four more members scheduled that afternoon. I have grown more from meeting with the thousands of appointments that I have kept over the past nine months than I thought I ever could. This led me to discover that I enjoy helping people find answers. I enjoy helping people realize that they have the answers, they just need a safe place to explore.

Last year led me to making important decisions about my future as a doula. I'm excited to share that I am evolvoing my doula practice to full health coaching. I am finishing my NBC-HWC this year and am focusing on full spectrum care from fertility to menopause. I was also awarded a full scholarship to become a RETAIN coach from my employer. 2026 is going to be an exceptional year!

I'd like to welcome you to "Bellies, Babies and Beyond, by Dawne" and "After My Pause Life"! Be sure to check back throughout the year as I softly launch these new adventures.

Warmly,
Your Health and Wellness Coach, Dawne

12/02/2025

More research that supports the importance of doula care when looking to achieve your VBAC!

Quantifying the association between doula care and maternal and neonatal outcomes https://ow.ly/8rmW50XzJNO

11/21/2025

Partum Health in Chicago is hiring!! They have teamed up with local hospitals to provide consistent in hospital doula care and is currently hiring for both full-time doulas and a full-time doula lead. This includes benefits! Check out their website and share if you know anyone looking to make an impact in birth outcomes on the Southside of Chicago! I couldn't be happier with the Partum Health team that I've worked with over the past year. I'm very excited to see how this helps bring doula care to our community.

https://www.partumhealth.com/job-board
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or are interested in applying.

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02/04/2025

Yesterday was my official start as a telehealth doula and childbirth education provider with Maven Health. I have to say, I was incredibly worried that there wouldn't be a demand or a need for virtual doula support. Boy was I wrong! By the end of the two hours I was on I had already received five bookings and the two that I met with same day want to continue to see me. I am so happy that I took the leap of faith and applied for the position because now I am able to provide the much needed doula access to people who otherwise would not have the doula support. Maven is making doula care accessible for all who want the experience of a doula. I cannot be prouder to be a part of the Maven Member Experience!

01/10/2025

I'm excited to share that I have joined Maven Health! Maven started as one of the original tele-health companies in 2014, but since then have grown to cover 15 million lives in 175+ countries. This is an exciting opportunity for me to continue to bring doula accessibility to birthing families all over the world via the Maven tele-health platform!

01/08/2025

Last year was a challenging year for me, personally, and professionally. 2025 I am hoping will bring stability and growth as I continue to settle into my new norm.

Professional goals to look forward to in 2025 include expanding my offering Postpartum Overnight Care and Newborn Care Services to birthing families.

Educational goals: I am in the spring cohort for my educational hours for IBCLC program through Lactation University.

Family goals: letting go of the things I cannot control in my family and stop worrying about everyone else's perception of me or my family. I'm going to ask when I need help but won't have the expectations that anyone will this way I don't have this continued sense of disappointment.

Mom life is amazing and rewarding, but God it is hard. In the past 14 years I've pretty much lost myself along the way. In 2025 I'm taking the steps to relearn who I am.

Happy New Year!! (yes a week late, but I'm OK with that!)

12/07/2024

As someone who has had an unconventional family life, I recognize that the holidays can bring as much stress, disappointment as they can joy. Know you are not alone, and it is OK to need to ask for help. I found the article below a helpful reminder full of tips to help find calmness and grounding.

Discover 10 practical tips for a calm and joyful pregnancy during the holidays. Stay healthy, manage stress, and embrace the season with confidence and ease!

11/20/2024

The holidays are coming! Are you ready for your travel plans with your new baby? Here is a great article from our partners at Partum Health to help you prepare for your holiday travel. The holidays do not have to be stressful. You can lean on your healthcare team, doulas, postpartum doulas, newborn care specialists to help you come up with a plan. Reach out to me if you need help!

Wondering what to pack for baby's first flight? Meghan Doyle, Partum Health co founder and CEO, and mother of two, shares tips for easier travel.