Woven Womb Services LLC

04/20/2026

A 2025 study published in AJOG adds powerful, up-to-date data showing associations between doula care and improved maternal and newborn outcomes.

Key Maternal Outcomes:

More vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC): For every 100 patients who received doula care, there were 15 to 34 additional VBACs compared with those without doula care.

Higher postpartum follow-up attendance: 5 to 6 more per 100 received postpartum office visits.

Key Neonatal / Infant Outcomes

Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates: Babies whose families had doula support were more likely to breastfeed exclusively.

Fewer preterm births (and early preterm births): Doula-supported births showed a reduction in preterm birth rates.

In short, the study links doula care with improvements in birth outcomes — across birth mode (more VBACs), infant health (less prematurity), and early infant care (breastfeeding, postpartum follow-up).

Read more: https://internationaldoulainstitute.com/2025/11/evidence-for-doulas-new-ajog-study-finds-doulas-improve-outcomes/

04/07/2026

Did you know continuous support in labor can make a measurable difference in birth outcomes?

Evidence shows that having consistent, trained support (like a doula) during labor is associated with:
• Shorter labors
• Lower likelihood of cesarean birth
• Reduced need for pain medication
• Higher satisfaction with the birth experience
• Increased likelihood of successful breastfeeding

Organizations like the Cochrane Collaboration and the World Health Organization have both highlighted the benefits of continuous labor support.

So what does that actually look like in the birth space?

As a doula, I provide steady, calming presence, helping you navigate each stage of labor with hands-on comfort, position changes, encouragement, and evidence-based information so you can make informed decisions with confidence. We build a trusting relationship through personalized prenatal sessions, ongoing education, and 24/7 phone and text support so you feel confident, prepared, and never alone as your birth approaches

You deserve to feel supported, heard, and empowered in your birth.

If you're expecting and want to learn how doula support can be woven into your journey, I’d love to connect:
www.wovenwombservices.com

03/24/2026

03/23/2026

Happy World Doula Week
This work is more than a job to me, it’s a calling. I truly believe the Lord designed women’s bodies with such intention and strength, and it is an honor to walk alongside families in one of the most sacred seasons of life 🧡
Here are a few powerful benefits of having a doula:
🔸️ Lower likelihood of cesarean birth
🔸️ Shorter labors
🔸️Less need for pain medication
🔸️ Greater satisfaction with the birth experience
🔸️ Increased breastfeeding success and confidence
But beyond the statistics…
Doulas provide steady, compassionate support, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We support partners, nurture confidence, and help create a space where you feel safe, seen, and heard.
And at the heart of it all, I love reminding mothers of this truth:
You are fearfully and wonderfully made created with purpose, strength, and the ability to bring life into this world 🧡
I am so grateful God has called me into this work and allowed me to support so many incredible families.
💬 I would truly love to hear from you:
If I’ve been your doula, would you share a little about your experience?
Or if you’ve had a doula during your journey, what did it mean to you?
Your stories can encourage another mama more than you know 🧡

02/28/2026

Happy Saturday 🌻 The sunshine and milder temperatures feel like such a gift this time of year.

As a doula, I love reminding my pregnancy and postpartum mamas that being outside isn’t just “nice”, it’s deeply supportive for your body and nervous system.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm 19:1

There is something sacred about stepping into creation while your body is creating life. The same God who designed the sun to rise each morning also designed your body with intention and wisdom.

During Pregnancy
Improves circulation → Gentle walks help reduce swelling and support healthy blood flow.
Boosts mood naturally → Sunlight increases serotonin, which can ease anxiety and pregnancy blues.
Supports sleep → Natural light exposure helps regulate your circadian rhythm.
Encourages movement without strain → Walking outdoors is one of the safest, most beneficial forms of prenatal exercise.

During Postpartum
Regulates the nervous system → Fresh air + natural light help calm the stress response (especially in those tender early weeks).
Supports milk production → Lower stress hormones help oxytocin flow more freely.
Reduces risk of postpartum depression → Daily sunlight exposure is protective for mental health.
Helps babies too → Daylight exposure supports newborn circadian rhythm development.

Even 10–20 minutes on the porch, a slow stroller walk, or sitting barefoot in the grass can be grounding.

If you’re pregnant or newly postpartum today, consider this your gentle nudge: step outside, feel the warmth on your face, take a deep breath, and let your body soften. Creation itself testifies to His faithfulness, and so does the life you are growing or nurturing. 💛

02/15/2026

Batch making NORA Tea for more wonderful clients on their maternal journey! Check out the previously posted full blog on The Woven Journal for the amazing benefits of Nettle, Oat Straw, Red Raspberry and Alfalfa together for pregnancy and postpartum https://wovenwombservices.com/blog/f/nora-tea-a-complete-guide-to-nourishing-pregnancy-postpartum
(Also peep the beautiful flowers a birth client gifted me!)

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! A short reflective blog post is up in honor of love in the quiet moments and love as a reflection of Jesus Christ in birth and motherhood. May your heart rest in the truth that love is patient, love is kind, and love never fails.
https://wovenwombservices.com/blog/f/a-valentine%E2%80%99s-day-reflection-love-that-endures

02/11/2026

Even lactation consultants get clogged ducts. 🙃
Yep.
All the training.
All the certifications.
All the experience.

And sometimes… your body still humbles you.

This week I’m walking the walk, managing a tender clogged duct while still mom-ing, working, and reminding myself of the same advice I give my clients:

🔸️Gentle lymphatic massage (not deep tissue!)
🔸️ Ice, not heat
🔸️ Regular milk removal without over-pumping
🔸️Rest (as much as a mom realistically can)
🔸️ Supportive bra, not restrictive

The biggest shift in recent years? We now understand clogged ducts are primarily inflammation, not “milk stuck that needs to be aggressively pushed out.” More force is not more helpful. Gentle support > aggressive treatment.

And can we just normalize that breastfeeding is super hard work and mother's bodies are still human bodies? Even when you know all the things.

If symptoms escalate (fever, flu-like symptoms, worsening redness), that’s when we want to loop in your provider to rule out mastitis.

Motherhood keeps us humble, even those of us who teach and support others through it.

If you need help navigating feeding challenges, I’m here to support you.

02/09/2026

Happy Monday! A new post is up on The Woven Journal

“You’re Not Weak for Wanting Support: What a Doula Really Does (and Why It Matters Most Before Labor)”

This one is for first-time parents, VBAC families, and anyone quietly wondering if support is really necessary, especially when pregnancy feels medical, high-risk, or overwhelming.

It’s about:
• why modern parents aren’t meant to do this alone
• what doulas actually do during pregnancy (not just labor)
• how evidence-based support and advocacy can make a difference
• and why wanting help is wisdom, not failure

If you’ve been on the fence, this post was written with you in mind.

Read it here:
👉

Supporting Every Thread of Your Maternal Journey: Expert Birthing Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Lactation Counselor Care

01/31/2026

Lately I’ve been reminded that motherhood isn’t something we were ever meant to do alone. Life feels so full, full of schedules, big emotions, laundry piles, dishes in the sink, sweet moments, and sometimes pure utter chaos. God designed us for community and support, especially as mothers.

Hebrews 10:24–25
“And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."

Support isn’t just something we need during pregnancy, birth, or postpartum… it’s something we need throughout all of motherhood and life.

Isaiah 41:10
"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."

That’s one of the reasons I feel so honored to do the work I do as a doula, lactation counselor and birth assistant, being invited to walk alongside families during such intimate and emotional seasons, reminding them they don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you’re in a season that feels heavy, I just want to remind you today: you are seen, you are held, you are loved and you are not alone ❤️

01/26/2026

It’s been a minute since I last shared a blog post here; my last one was back in September 2025.

Life, work, and holding space for families had me living the words more than writing them for a while, but this felt important to come back to.

I just published a new post on The Woven Journal:

✨ “When Trauma Lives in the Body: Doula Support for VBAC” ✨

This one is especially for anyone carrying a previous birth experience into this pregnancy, whether that shows up as hesitation, anxiety, or a quiet voice wondering, “Do I really need support this time?”

We talk about:
• How birth trauma can live in the body and nervous system
• Why “moving on” isn’t always simple
• What support can look like when planning a VBAC
• And why wanting support doesn’t mean something is wrong, it means you’re listening to yourself

If you’ve been on the fence, or if your body remembers more than your mind wants to admit, this post was written with you in mind.

You can read it here:
👉 https://wovenwombservices.com/blog

As always, no pressure, just an open invitation to reflect, learn, and feel a little less alone.

Supporting Every Thread of Your Maternal Journey: Expert Birthing Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Lactation Counselor Care

01/23/2026

The big baby trial research paper is a masterclass in how to manipulate your study results to suit your purposes. Don’t take my word for it, read it for yourself.

Search for the paper, ‘Induction of labour vs standard care to prevent shoulder dystocia in fetuses suspected to be large for gestational age in the UK (the big baby trial)

Then have a listen to The Great Birth Rebellion episodes 152 and 186 to understand the research and options for big babies.