Four States Doulas

05/28/2026

Baby wearing is amazing for parents and babies. Not everyone will have the same experience, but check out this interview on Evidence-Based Birth to see if it is for you and your family.

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-314-babywearing-benefits-and-tips-with-whitney-dula-ibclc-postpartum-doula-and-babywearing-expert/

05/27/2026

Her journey earthside was her first adventure where she led the way. Join us in congratulating her Mama and Dada on being well informed and choosing the best path for their baby’s birth. A birthday party atmosphere was the only requirement, and it was in every moment of the big day.

05/24/2026

All the chills! 💕

This sweet family welcomed their beautiful rainbow baby earthside during their second homebirth with me, and what an honor it has been to walk alongside them again on this journey. Big brother and big sister were home as their baby brother made his peaceful arrival, surrounded by love, calm, and so much joy.

Mama worked so hard through every wave with incredible strength and grace while her husband faithfully supported and encouraged her the entire time. The room was filled with peace as worship music played softly in the background, and the song “Talking to Jesus” filled the space just as their precious baby boy was born. It was one of those moments that reminds you just how holy and beautiful birth can be. After loss, God brought this family such a precious rainbow… a healthy baby boy born on National Taffy Day & National Reed Day weighing 8lbs 8oz. Congratulations to this beautiful family. Your little boy is already so deeply loved, and it was such a blessing to witness another chapter of your story unfold.

05/24/2026

🌈 When we looked up his names’ meanings, we felt the beauty and power of them both for this rainbow baby and his Family. We give gratitude for his fierce Mama and supportive Dada for choosing us again to be present for his earthside journey. Help us in congratulating Mama, Dada, Brother and Sister on their next greatest joy. We give thanks for Christina Winton, CPM, LLM Agape Homebirth Services; as always, it is a blessing to serve along side you in love and respect for our Clients and our Community.

05/15/2026

In the 1970s, the practice of Kangaroo Care and Skin-to-skin began as a way to promote bonding and breastfeeding. Ideally, your journey should begin in the first hour of birth.

Both parents are encouraged to place baby on their chest without clothing or blankets between them. Any amount of time each day is encouraged with 1-2 hours daily recommended. SAFETY: Be careful not to fall asleep with baby, Family!

Benefits for baby include:
🌸 Temperature and blood pressure regulation
🌸 Brain, cognitive, and motor development
🌸 Improved immune system
🌸 Weight gain
🌸 Better, restful sleep
🌸 Greater bonding
🌸 Less stress and crying
🌸 Decreased stay, pain, and stress for NICU babies

Benefits for parents include:
🌸 Attachment and bonding
🌸 Responsiveness to baby
🌸 Confidence in parenting
🌸 Breast milk production
🌸 Decreased risk of postpartum depression

Your Four States Doulas can guide you in care if you need more information.

05/11/2026

We love this article from CAPPA about Baby bath time! Also, contact us to set up your Baby Care Basics classes.

https://cappa.net/2023/05/30/newborn-bath-technique/

05/10/2026

Your Four States Doulas wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. We celebrate all of the Mamas in all of their forms and hold loving space for those who feel the weight of this day as well as the joy.

05/08/2026

May is World Doula Month! What does a doula do? We make birth better is the short answer. Your Four States Doulas would love to visit with you about your desired birth and how we can provide informational, emotional, and physical support to you and your family. How did your doula help you?

Read more about the evidence on doulas at https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/

05/06/2026

Your Four States Doulas have had the honor to serve your families along side some amazing nurses at Christus St. Michael’s. Join us in applauding their work of heart today during ! Give a shout out to your nurse so we may applaud them!!

05/05/2026

Perfect timing for International Day of the Midwife! https://txkparent.com/birth-options-texarkana/?fbclid=IwRlRTSARm6hVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe25sfFTqh8kQn7VUM5W5CtOsncSN38IwtKhxHcLBMKz0n21DUpfuJQdqOHeo_aem_ExVa3D-YSAfAQ8f_ko5M8g