Jill Magoffin -Doula-, Simi Valley, CA (2025)

11/05/2025

📣 PSA: Stop Telling New Parents to ‘Let the Baby Cry It Out’

You can try to argue with me (please don’t) — but no newborn ever “cried it out” because they were being dramatic. Babies cry because they need something. Period.

Hungry?
Gassy?
Overstimulated?
Too hot?
Too cold?
Need comfort because the entire world just got way louder than the womb?

Crying = communication, not manipulation. Newborn brains aren’t wired for “self-soothing” — that comes later (if at all). The science is clear: responsive care helps babies calm faster and cry less over time.

So if someone tells you to “just let the baby cry,” smile, nod, and if they try to argue, tell them:
“Jill’s gonna correct that ass-vise real quick.” 😉🤣🤣👋🏼

You’re not spoiling them — you’re teaching them the world is safe. 💛

11/05/2025

💃 Movement Matters — Even with an Epidural!

See this? This is what “active birth” looks like — even in bed.
You can absolutely move with an epidural (with a little help!).

Movement keeps labor progressing, helps baby find the best position, and makes you way more comfortable.

And that’s where your doula comes in — we know the positions, we bring the peanut ball, and we work with your medical team to keep things safe, supported, and smooth.

Because birth doesn’t stop when the meds kick in — and neither do we. 💁‍♀️✨

10/29/2025

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say:

“My doctor told me my pelvis might be too small to birth my baby.”

Let me be real with you — that’s almost always bu****it.
True cephalopelvic disproportion (when a baby literally can’t fit through the pelvis) is incredibly rare — about 1 in 250 births (less than 1–3%).

Here’s the truth:
Your pelvis isn’t a fixed, rigid bowl. It’s designed to move, flex, and open during labor. Hormones like relaxin literally help your ligaments stretch to make space for your baby.

And even if you end up having a C-section, there’s no reliable way for anyone to look inside and say, “Ah yes, your pelvis is too small.” Pelvis size and shape are complex — and even when they’re measured (through imaging or otherwise), those numbers don’t predict who can or can’t birth vaginally. Labor is dynamic, not mathematical.

So when someone says “your pelvis is too small,” what they usually mean is:

“Something about this labor isn’t lining up right now.”

And that’s often something we can work through.
You can support your body and baby’s positioning with things like:
✨ Working with a doula who understands physiology and positioning
✨ Seeing a pelvic floor therapist for alignment and balance
✨ Practicing movement-based tools like Spinning Babies® or Body Ready Method®

But here’s the part I really want to emphasize —
Even with all those tools, sometimes a baby’s position just won’t change.
And that’s OK too. It doesn’t mean your body failed.
It doesn’t mean your pelvis is too small.
And it definitely doesn’t mean you can’t have a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) in the future.

Your body is still perfectly made for the babies you carry.
You deserve information, options, and respect — not fear. 💛

— Jill Magoffin, Doula

10/21/2025

Big news !!
I’ve started something really special with two amazing women — Rachel Myers and Colette Wagholikar — and I’m so excited to finally share it with you.
Introducing Anchor & Bloom Doulas ⚓️🌸
We’re building a doula agency rooted in care, connection, and strong foundations — not just for families, but for other doulas too. I’ll still be taking my own clients, but this next chapter is about expanding support for both birth workers and the families we serve. Helping people feel anchored and supported as they grow — that’s the heart of it all.
We’re still in the early stages, but the intention behind it is deep — and we’re just getting started 💛
Follow us at — but be patient with the Instagram page… there’s like one post. 😅 My specialty is supporting births, not starting businesses — but I’m figuring it out, one loving step at a time.

10/18/2025

Last night’s birth reminded me again why I love this work so deeply. 💫⁣
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As a doula, my heart is always with the birthing parents—but when family is in the room too, the love becomes something else entirely.
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Her sister flew in last minute from New York just to be there—and she made it. Barely, but perfectly on time. ✈️💨 The bond between those two… I don’t even have words. You could feel their connection. The kind of sisterhood that’s full of love, support, sarcasm, and inside jokes that only they understand. Just true best friends in every way.⁣
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And let me tell you—dad was incredible. Present. Supportive. So grounded in his love for his partner. The three of them together? Full of so much love it filled the whole room.⁣
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When their baby girl made her entrance into the world, the look on her aunt’s face is something I’ll never forget. Pure awe. Tears. A deep kind of love that runs through blood and soul.⁣
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I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: I am so blessed to do this work. To witness birth, to witness love, to witness families being made and transformed right in front of me.⁣
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Welcome to the world, sweet Violet. You are so loved already. 💕
Congratulations to this beautiful, hilarious, love-filled family. What a night. 🥹✨⁣
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10/14/2025

we laugh between contractions around here.
birth is intense. it’s raw. it’s messy.
it’s also real. and you’re allowed to be fully yourself in it.
if that means swearing like a sailor, crying mid-sentence, and laughing right after —
you’re my kind of people.
i can fake calm if the room needs it — sure.
but that’s not my default.
i’m here to keep it grounded, real, and actually helpful.
and look — i don’t bu****it my clients.
but if some gentle doula ass kissing is what gets you the support, meds, time, or space you need in the moment?
i can handle that. i speak fluent “hospital.”
i help you get what you need without you having to fight for it.
also: laughter is a legit birth tool.
endorphins, oxytocin, relaxed muscles — it works.
your body labors better when it feels safe.
and sometimes, safety sounds like someone cracking a dumb joke at 3am to keep the room soft.
birth doesn’t have to be quiet, or serious, or sacred in a certain way.
you get to show up exactly as you are — and i’ll meet you there.
every time.

09/30/2025

Not posting these to brag — I post reviews because no matter how I market myself, nothing says more than hearing it from someone who’s actually worked with me. I love what I do, and I put everything into it. That’s what shows up in the results. Appreciate every single person who takes the time to share their experience. 🙏

09/28/2025

Apparently people still think doulas only support home births...🧐✨
I don’t know why I’m still surprised, but so many people think doulas only show up for home births, in a field somewhere, barefoot, singing Kumbaya while waving incense.
Let’s be clear:
I’m not doing that.
I’m more of a “pop a Xanax and meditate” kinda person. 😌🫠
✨ YES, doulas support hospital births.
✨ YES, we can work right alongside your OB and nurses.
✨ NO, we’re not there to push an agenda.
✨ NO, we don’t replace medical staff.
What we do is hold space, help you advocate for yourself, support your partner, explain what’s happening when it’s all feeling overwhelming, and stay with you through the whole thing. Start to finish.
So if you’re planning a hospital birth and thought a doula “wasn’t necessary” for that setting—
👋🏼 Hi.
Reconsider. Interview one. It’ll change your whole experience.

09/18/2025

✨ It truly takes a village. ✨

Birth doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when a team comes together—each person bringing something different but equally important.

This birth was a beautiful reminder of that. Midwife Robyn guiding with wisdom, Colette capturing the moments through her lens, my step-daughter Olivia .444 holding down the fort babysitting, and me, steady in my doula role. Together, we created the kind of environment where the birthing person could feel safe, supported, and deeply cared for.

A family recently shared:
“I can’t say enough good things about Jill and how good she was with my wife, me, and my whole birth team. We had a midwife-attended homebirth, and Jill did a wonderful job of supporting us before, during, and after the healthy birth. She made it a memorable and beautiful experience, and I would recommend anyone looking for a Doula to start with her!”

When the team is strong, birth becomes more than an event—it becomes a memory, a story, a moment no one forgets. 🤍

09/10/2025

✨Vernix Caseosa: The Original Glow-Up ✨
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Here’s a gown absolutely coated in vernix — nature’s built-in moisturizer, immune shield, and temperature regulator all rolled into one creamy package. 🧴👶⁣
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The doctor thought I was a little weird being so excited about her vernix-covered gown… but honestly? It looked like several babies’ worth of vernix ended up there — instead of staying where it belongs: **on the baby.**⁣
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That’s the frustrating part. We’re still wiping vernix off out of habit — not because babies need to be “clean,” but because we’re uncomfortable with the goo.⁣
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Vernix isn’t dirt. It’s biological brilliance packed with antimicrobial and moisturizing powers, designed to be absorbed by baby’s skin.⁣
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Parents, here’s your power move: you can say no to wiping your baby’s vernix away. Ask your care team to delay or skip wiping so your baby can soak in all the natural protection.⁣
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Let the goo stay. Let babies marinate in their natural protection. It’s time to break the wipe-it-off reflex for good.⁣
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09/03/2025

Still floating 🫶🏽 two perfect babies, one powerful birth, and the sweetest parents. What an honor to be your doula 💗👶🏽👶🏽

08/29/2025

Let me tell you about one of the simplest and most surprisingly powerful birth tools: a comb.
Yep—a regular ol’ hand comb. Not for your hair 😅 but for your hand.
When you squeeze it during a contraction, it stimulates pressure points and taps into the gate control method—helping your brain focus on that sensation instead of the pain.
It’s tiny, cheap, and mighty.
I love it so much I bought, like, 300. Because once you see how it helps someone ride a contraction with more control and confidence, you’ll want one in every bag, car, and birth kit.
So yes—I hand them out like Oprah.
“You get a comb! And YOU get a comb!”
👉 (For the Gen Z crew: Oprah is a legend who basically ran TV for 25 years, made people cry in a good way, and once gave her entire audience cars.)
After a birth last night, the mom told me she’s going to frame the comb. 🥹
That’s how meaningful and supportive it felt to her in the moment. I’ll never get over how something so simple can become so powerful.
The magic of birth is often in the little things.
A breath. A moment of focus. Me awkwardly slow dancing with you through contractions. And a comb in your hand. 🧡

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