Addie V. - Doula

28/07/2025

06/07/2025

Give a little, help a lot, mOBiNurses Inc. is reaching out for your support.
From July through January we are asking for donations of newborn - 3T and maternity wear for our event in May of 2026. Details to come!

07/05/2025

Submitted my first few assignments for my midwifery classes and I got this email today. Love knowing my hard work is paying off!

29/04/2025

And so the next chapter begins!

20/04/2025

My favorite flower is the dandelion, and it just so happens to make up 95% of our yard. We decided to keep every last one of them, and the pollinators are loving it. So am I 😉

15/04/2025

A 5-star review for 5-star service 💪

Adding a doula fund to your registry is an incredible way for people to chip in for much needed support! Check the registry of your choice to see if this is something they offer 🥰

14/04/2025

Looks like I've picked up a night shift! 🌙

14/04/2025

We take technical skills seriously over here!

14/04/2025

Pancakes from

12/04/2025

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week 2025, let's touch on a sensitive topic.
Did you know: research shows that Black and Brown people are more likely to experience PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders), but it’s not because of something inherent—it's due to a mix of systemic, cultural, and social factors that increase risk and decrease access to support.

🌍 Systemic Inequities
-->Less access to quality perinatal care and mental health resources.
-->Discrimination in healthcare settings, which can lead to underdiagnosis or dismissed concerns.
-->Economic barriers, like lack of insurance or paid leave, increased stress and limited support options.

💬 Cultural Stigma
-->In some communities, there’s a strong pressure to appear "strong" or to avoid mental health labels.
-->Talking about mental health, especially as a new parent, might be seen as shameful or taboo.

🧠 Unrecognized & Untreated
-->Black and Brown birthing people are less likely to be screened for PMADs.
-->When they do report symptoms, they’re less likely to be taken seriously or offered treatment that’s culturally appropriate or even affordable.

💔 Trauma & Stress Load
Many Black and Brown people carry the weight of racial trauma, generational stress, and marginalization, which makes the perinatal period even more emotionally loaded.

NO ONE should suffer in silence. What can you do in your community to uplift these voices and have them heard?

09/04/2025

*Quick Tip Alert!*

"Let me know if you need anything!" is one of the most used phrases when someone wants to help. While it's a sweet sentiment, it can take a lot for one to reach out for support.
This is why I guide my clients towards a more productive approach!

Make a list of mundane tasks that you wouldn't mind handing off to someone else:
--> Loading/emptying the dishwasher
--> Starting or switching a load of laundry
--> Sweeping or vacuuming
--> Restocking baby stations with diapers and wipes
--> Take out the trash or recycling
--> Water the plants
--> Check the mail

These are just a few examples, but you can tailor them to your exact needs. When you have a visitor (especially one that you struggle communicating with), you can direct them to the list of things that will help! It unburdens you AND them from grappling with finding things for them to do.

08/04/2025

A little fun fact: I love baby toys and activities more than the actual baby does 😂. I don't know what it is, maybe the bright colors or just the simplicity. I love putting them together, and I love playing with them 🤷‍♀️