Rootswise Doula

08/22/2025

Just a little Friday afternoon yard work meditation🌿

It’s easy for new mamas to get lost in the weeds & rabbit holes of online information as they’re navigating their journey into parenthood. The noise & opposing opinions are often so loud they drown out her intuition.

As a holistic postpartum doula, part of my job is helping to sort through it all with her, quiet the noise, and help her tune into her innate wisdom about her baby. I’m there to offer evidence based and embodied information while validating & normalizing her experience…guiding her into a place of newfound confidence & power.

In need of support as you prepare to enter motherhood? My DMs are always open, or reach out via my website at rootswisedoula.com 💌

08/12/2025

Breastfeeding can be one of the most beautiful parts of postpartum…
but it can also be one of the hardest.

Even as a third-time mom, I found myself in a battle I didn’t expect—sleepy feeds, supply dips, pumping around the clock, and learning new tools like the SNS to help my baby thrive.

What kept me going?
💛 Knowing my “why”
💛 Having a plan
💛 Being surrounded by support

And that’s exactly what I offer the families I serve—someone who understands the exhaustion, the uncertainty, and the determination it takes to stick to your values in a world that often pushes the “easy” route.

Because here’s the truth:
💡 Birth and parenting often require laser focus on what’s important to YOU—
and the persistence to protect it.

If you’re navigating feeding challenges, recovering from birth, or just need a steady, encouraging presence by your side…
I’d be honored to walk that path with you.

🌿 DM me to chat about postpartum doula support—together, we can help you and your baby thrive.

06/29/2025

After birth, very few “things” are needed. What’s important to have gathered during pregnancy is your people.

Across the globe, cultural traditions for the postpartum time show us the importance of rest, warmth, nutrition, bodywork and community. These key elements require the hands of the village.

Who will hold you as you heal?

Those piles of unused baby gadgets will not soothe your baby while you nap and shower.

They won’t serve you nourishing teas and warm soup.

They won’t massage you while listening to your challenges and providing reassurance.

They won’t help you stay on top of household chores and errands so your partner doesn’t get burnt out.

They won’t answer all your questions, provide education and offer referrals and resources when needed.

And they certainly won’t acknowledge and honor the huge transformation you’ve just been through.

Looking for guidance while planning your postpartum? Reach out 💌, I’m always happy to help!

03/29/2025

Next meet the doulas is coming up! Please spread the word!

Apr 6 -Meet with birth and postpartum doulas as they share tips and explore the services they offer to families . FREE EVENT

03/04/2025

Curious About Birth Hypnotherapy?

Are you wondering if birth hypnotherapy is right for you and your family? Join us for a FREE talk at The Circle Family Center in Aptos on Tuesday, March 4th, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM to explore how this powerful approach can support your pregnancy, labor, birth, and even parenting.

Led by Klarity Coleman, a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Childbirth Educator, Prenatal Yoga Instructor, and Birth Worker, this session will introduce you to the benefits of birth hypnotherapy, including:
✅ Shorter labor times
✅ Reduced sensations during birth
✅ Tools to stay calm, confident, and in control
✅ Ways to prevent unnecessary interventions

With over a decade of experience in birth work, Klarity will share insights and practical tools to help you have the positive birth experience you deserve.

Reserve Your Spot!
Email hypnotherapy@creatingklarity.com to RSVP for this free session and register at this link.

https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?k_business=351411&id_sale=3&k_id=777136

The Circle Center
245 Sea Ridge Road
Aptos, CA 95003

03/04/2025

Just as a women’s heart knows how and when to pump, her lungs to inhale, and her hand to pull back from fire, so she knows when and how to give birth. 🤍 Another Beautiful photo taken of by of mama .mother.well within an hour of birthing and catching her own 4th baby.

12/17/2024

“What I really needed after my first birth was someone to champion my needs, to tell me it’s okay to rest. That’s the role of a postpartum doula—protecting that sacred space for mothers to heal and bond with their babies.”
— Nikki Wilson, mum of Indi 🌸 -- Slow Postpartum Stories

✨ New mothers often feel pressure to do it all, when what they truly need is permission to rest, recover, and connect with their baby. That’s where postpartum doula steps in—my true role is holding space for healing, nourishing and nurturing during those precious early weeks. 💕👶

Did you have anyone who encouraged you to prioritize rest after birth? Let me know about it in the comments. 💬

11/04/2024

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10/29/2024

This is going to be an AMAZING class! Join this dynamic duo for a nourishing and informative yoga practice that will help you connect to your body in a whole new way.

10/23/2024

This Sunday in Aptos💜

These “Meet the Doulas” events are a wonderful opportunity to meet a group of doulas at once and learn more about what we do to support families both during and after birth. If you’re expecting and still seeking out your support team, please join us!

09/10/2024

https://info.primarycare.hms.harvard.edu/perspectives/articles/divinity-of-doula-care

The term “doula” is the latest buzzword appearing everywhere, from social media and podcasts to federal and statewide legislation and health care policy...

09/03/2024

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