Delissa Owen - Birth Doula

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

01/13/2026

⚠️FRIENDS!!

We’re so excited to host a local book launch & story time at Playtown Cafe! 📚✨

Meet our local author Kerri J. Roe and illustrator Moira Ireland as they share As Deep as the Sea with our little readers!

Books will be available for purchase!!

We hope to see you and your little ones! 🫶🏼

01/12/2026

Sterling Elementary Families.. we are excited to spend an evening with you! 6-8 pm January 18th at Sterling Elementary. Come for some fun with other parents, pick up some new tools and tips while our staff wear out your kids with games and craft in the other room!

01/10/2026

There’s a reason why they meltdown with mama more than anyone else. And it’s not cause we’re “doing it wrong”! It’s because we’re their safe place ❤️

New neuroscience research shows that children save their hardest emotions for their mothers because their nervous system physically changes in her presence. Brain scans reveal that when a child is reunited with their mother during moments of stress, the stress circuits in the brain deactivate up to five times faster compared to being comforted by anyone else. As the stress response drops so quickly, the emotions that were held inside finally spill out, leading to crying, meltdowns, or sudden emotional release.
This happens because a mother acts as a child’s primary “regulating force.” Her voice, touch, scent, and presence trigger deep biological responses that calm the amygdala and signal safety to the nervous system. Once the body no longer feels threatened, the child can let go of the emotional weight they had been carrying, even if it appears as overwhelming feelings.
Researchers emphasize that this behavior is a sign of secure attachment, not misbehavior. It means the child feels safe enough to express what they suppressed while managing the outside world. Mothers often witness the hardest emotions not because they cause them, but because they are the safe space where healing begins.
This insight reminds parents that emotional closeness plays a powerful role in a child’s neurological development. A mother’s presence literally reshapes how the brain processes stress, proving that love and connection are among the strongest regulators of a child’s emotional world.

01/02/2026

Don’t miss your chance to get in on this class! If you’ve been thinking about taking one of my classes AND are due in April or sooner, this is the class for you!

Registration closes Jan 3 @ midnight

Next class TBA for end of March/beginning of April.

Go to www.delissathedoula.com/classes and follow the links to register or follow the link in my bio.trations an

12/27/2025

Don't miss the window to sign up if you've been considering it! Registration closes January 3rd.

When: January 10, 17, and 24th 9:30am-1pm
Where: Cook Inletkeeper Community Action Studio
How much: $250 (includes partner)

This is a 3 part series, cost includes all three days. This class covers the basics like stages of labor, anatomy and physiology of birth, comfort measures, partner support, and wayyy more. We go deeper into what does it look like for me, as a unique individual, to give birth, what might it ask of me, and what resources will I need for moving through it.

Register here: www.delissathedoula.com/register

Find more information here: www.delissathedoula.com/classes

PM me with any questions!

12/21/2025

✨As the longest night of the year gives way to slowly returning light, the winter solstice reminds us that even in darkness, new beginnings come. For those preparing for birth—or welcoming little ones into the world—this is a beautiful time to pause, reflect, and honor the cycles of life.

Across cultures, solstice traditions celebrate hope, renewal, and the promise of growth. Whether lighting candles, gathering with loved ones, or simply taking a quiet moment for yourself, I invite you to embrace this season of transformation and new life.

🌿 Just as the sun returns, bringing light and warmth, birth brings new possibilities and joy into the world. May this solstice inspire your journey with hope, peace, and gentle beginnings.

12/20/2025

A lovely Christmas home birth story.

"The contractions started strong again in the pool and I held on to the edge swimming my hips back and forth as I breathed my baby “down and out” of my body. It was so amazing to be able to move with my breath, but not have to support the weight of my body like I did when I was on hands and kn

12/18/2025

Give the gift of a gentler, more supported postpartum recovery to a loved one preparing for birth with placenta encapsulation. Many women report benefits such as improved hormone balance, increased energy levels, enhanced milk supply, and smoother overall recovery during those precious early weeks after birth. A meaningful gift that supports healing, nourishment, and recovery when it’s needed most. ❤

For more information, go to my website at: www.delissathedoula.com/placentaservices