Joyful Roots Doulas

Joyful Roots Doulas Rise into parenthood, rooted in heart-centered, joyful support.

Staying close. ✨ From the moment I gently enter the space, I see how close he stays to her. He is attentive, calm, patie...
05/23/2023

Staying close. ✨

From the moment I gently enter the space, I see how close he stays to her. He is attentive, calm, patient, trusting...and full of awe.

Doulas don't take your partner's place. EVER. We may know birth, but your partner knows you. The touch of your beloved's hand is unmatched. Together, we work as team to so that you feel supported, nurtured and loved.



💛 Show and tell 💛 Lol, not really.But we do love walking around our clients' homes during our in-home prenatal and imagi...
05/05/2023

💛 Show and tell 💛

Lol, not really.

But we do love walking around our clients' homes during our in-home prenatal and imagining what it may look like to labor in different spaces.

The counter is great for leaning on, using to rest on while doing hip dips and holding on to while squatting.



The Final Weeks 🤍 There is no way we can synthesize all of the things you can do for birth prep into one post, but we ha...
05/02/2023

The Final Weeks 🤍

There is no way we can synthesize all of the things you can do for birth prep into one post, but we have some tips that lay a strong foundation. 🙌🏼

🤍 Self Check-In

🤍 Practical Prep

🤍 Nourish Yourself

🤍 Holistic Care

🤍 Activities

🤍 Mindset

Save this post to come back to and be sure to check out our blog post that has more details. Let us know how you prepared for birth and beyond during the last few weeks of pregnancy!👇🏼


First latch ✨There is something so shocking, so amazing, so indescribable about that first latch. And this mama’s face s...
05/01/2023

First latch ✨

There is something so shocking, so amazing, so indescribable about that first latch. And this mama’s face says it all! 😍

We love to stay and help support the Golden Hour and help with the first latch. And sometimes we get to capture some amazing moments, like this one, too!

📷 Joy Kobrick

Share with us in the comments below what your first thought was when your baby first latched! ⬇️

8 things you can do in early labor. ✨ + Hydrate. The uterus functions most properly when hydrated, leading to more comfo...
04/27/2023

8 things you can do in early labor. ✨

+ Hydrate. The uterus functions most properly when hydrated, leading to more comfortable & more efficient labors. Be sure to sip on liquids throughout. Coconut water, herbal tea, water with electrolytes added, spa water (lemon & cucumber) with trace minerals.

+ Get up & go p*e! An empty bladder will make more room for baby during labor to rotate & descend. It will also allow your uterus to contract & firm up more easily after birth, which can lead to less bleeding.

+ Rest. Ignore. Deny. Repeat. We've said this many times...ignore it until you can't anymore. Of course there is nuance depending on your situation, but for the vast majority of low-risk births, it can serve your mind (& body) well to do your normal as long as you can.

+ Work on a labor project. Our clients have come up with some great ideas over the years. Some of our favorites have been: writing a letter to your baby about the last day you were pregnant with them. Gardening & planting baby trees to watch them grow as your child grows up. Baking cookies for the nurses at the hospital.

+ Go on a walk. Walking serves so many purposes. When we walk briskly with long strides, it opens our psoas muscles & creates more space for baby to descend. When we walk on curbs or up & down stairs, the asymmetries in our pelvis create new spaces for baby to move into. When we move our energy around & breathe in the fresh air, we awaken our senses & open ourselves up to new ideas.

+ Scrub your base boards. An oldie-but-goodie... This one has stood the test of time for a good reason. Spending time in hands & knees to clean base boards keeps our minds busy but our body's in a great position to encourage fetal rotation & more comfortable labor.

+ Cook a postpartum meal & freeze it. Love to cook? This one is for you! It keeps you busy & it serves a very real need. And when you eat the meal later, you can thank your younger self & bring compassion & gratitude within - such an important part of self-care.

We would love to know what you would add to the list!


Springtime vibes with this cutie.☀️She’s off on a field trip with her class and I’m prepping for a Garden Gathering Jack...
04/21/2023

Springtime vibes with this cutie.☀️

She’s off on a field trip with her class and I’m prepping for a Garden Gathering Jackie and I are hosting for Joyful Roots families tomorrow. It gonna be a good weekend. 🥰💛🌸




Strength comes in all sizes.For it comes from within.And as your doulas, part of our role is to help you tap into your i...
04/12/2023

Strength comes in all sizes.

For it comes from within.

And as your doulas, part of our role is to help you tap into your intuitive self and your own inner strength.

📷 Joy Kobrick




Full Pink Moon rising… 🌕 Soaking up the moon glow with my girls tonight. 🤍
04/06/2023

Full Pink Moon rising… 🌕

Soaking up the moon glow with my girls tonight. 🤍

Postpartum foot rubs. ✨ Baby had latched and the parents were soaking in every bit of this precious first hour with her....
04/04/2023

Postpartum foot rubs. ✨

Baby had latched and the parents were soaking in every bit of this precious first hour with her.

I went over to my bag and grabbed my favorite, unscented oil and quietly settled down by mom's feet.

I cupped her foot in my hands and slowly, gently, began to trace the lines and grooves of her foot, heel and calf. Her shoulders dropped into the pillows behind her, her face was peaceful and glowing.

We give these foot rubs to all of our clients. It’s a way to show deep love and honor for the mother.

She looked down to me and quietly whispered, "thank you...." and again her gaze returned to her baby, and I see her breathing in the magic of this moment.

📷 Joy Kobrick



Leaving a prenatal feeling oh so inspired. We love that we both get to join these families in their homes, spending an a...
03/28/2023

Leaving a prenatal feeling oh so inspired. We love that we both get to join these families in their homes, spending an afternoon in conversation and brainstorming mode, diving deep into how we can best serve you. How beautiful it is to be on this journey with you all. Xo, your doula team. 🫶🏽

Driving home from picking up a placenta, and it hit me that this was the first moment this week that didn’t feel heavy. ...
02/02/2023

Driving home from picking up a placenta, and it hit me that this was the first moment this week that didn’t feel heavy. I’ve been wading through mud as I navigate this new reality without a brother. It’s disorienting, shocking, surreal, and my heart breaks for my parents and his partner. But I know there is power within this liminal space. And just as birth and new parenthood is liminal, both being thresholds and passages I often walk beside, I am discovering I can give this time the same honor, care, and reverence I encourage my clients to take.

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