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Why did I choose to become a doula? There is no wrong choice – there is only what feels right for you. I did not have a doula. Probably. Absolutely not.

Birth Doula (DONA), CLC, Childbirth Educator

I provide loving support and education to expecting parents from pregnancy through birth + beyond✨

Follow my Affordable Childbirth Education Course —> Birth On A Budget ✨ I want to expand the scope of general understanding about birth, and all the various ways a person can choose to birth their baby. If that choice is honored fully, whether it’s a co

mpletely natural childbirth, a home birth, a medically-assisted hospital birth, or a cesarean, then it will be beautiful. My goal as your doula will always be to support with information and care so that no matter the outcome, every client feels seen, heard, and cared for. I had all three of my babies in a hospital with an epidural, Pitocin, and my water broken artificially. I was very fearful of the perceived pain of childbirth and unaware of the alternative pain relief measures available to me. Would I have done birth differently had I been more informed? Do I feel like my children’s births were any less beautiful because I did them the conventional way? Don’t get me wrong, we had the music going, doc was feeling it too, and those babies were welcomed into a super happy and stress-free world…I was just tethered to the hospital bed by various medical monitoring devices…

I believe we do the best we can with the information we have and so I intend to provide that information to my clients, with tons of love and zero judgement. Let’s have a baby!!

01/08/2025

Join us for our 4 week Childbirth Education classes & feel informed, prepared, excited for birth.

Space is limited and fills quickly - grab your spot today!

Classes are Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm in the Southwest Midwives reception area. We meet for 4 consecutive weeks and cover everything from what to expect from your hospital experience, how partners can provide both physical & emotional support, and how to make informed decisions throughout your experience.

Week 2 includes a tour of the birth center where you will see the rooms, learn how to utilize the space and make it your own🤍

Classes are taught by Certified Childbirth Educator, Birth Doula, and Lactation Counselor, Abbie Downing.

30/07/2025

It is always an honor to be asked to join someone in their birth experience - and it’s extra meaningful when they choose you after seeing your work with other clients over the years.

I was so touched when Kassandra reached out to me to support her and her husband on their journey.

This was a story of victory and tenacity and had a beautiful and triumphant ending. I feel super fortunate to have been a part of this experience because it gave me an incredible opportunity to learn new things, get creative, and remember that sometimes, what a baby really needs is time. You just can’t rush the process of labor.

thank you for having me and for sharing these really sweet thoughts. I’m so so happy that I get to see you and baby L at baby group🤩

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26/06/2025

When Janee and I connected in the weeks following the beautiful birth of her son, I wanted to explain to her how she had given me the gift of reminding me how birth can be when we truly let go of the controls and trust.

Bearing witness to her resolve to move through the most challenging moments was incredibly powerful. She had already decided, long before, that she wanted to really experience giving birth in all of it’s shades and colors…and she articulated that to me in one of our prenatal visits in a way that helped me understand the importance of this desire. It made me want to hold it in my hands like a tiny precious jewel.

I can never know just how much attending a birth will shape, change, and inspire me. This one did and I’ll be forever grateful to have been trusted with my role.

Love you sis🤍

21/05/2025

I met Cyo and Woody in October of 2022 when they took my Childbirth Education class in anticipation of their first child.

We got to know each other more as I helped Cyo navigate her first breastfeeding experience and all the ups and downs to go with it.

Friendship came naturally and I was honored to be asked to be their doula for their second baby. The birth was calm and beautiful. Not without a curveball or two, but so powerful. Witnessing Cyo as she followed her intuition and anchored into a confidence that gave way to such a beautiful entry for her precious son - it was really special.

What an absolute honor to know your sweet family Cyo. Thank you for your kind review🤍

19/04/2025

Feel confident and prepared to support your partner in labor!

Register @ link in bio.

17/03/2025

Every birth is so special. This one was particularly meaningful because my client and I shared the experience of losing our mothers before becoming mothers ourselves - & in her case, during her pregnancy. What an absolute honor to be able to walk through this bittersweet experience with her. Life after loss is both healing and utterly heartbreaking. Thank you Sam and Tu for having me along on your beautiful birth experience🤍

“I cannot recommend Abbie enough! She was an incredible support throughout my birthing experience. She supported my partner and I throughout my pregnancy as well as after my birth. Abbie’s calming presence allowed me to focus solely on my breathing and pain control, while she took care of everything else. She went above and beyond with creating a tranquil environment in a sterile hospital room. Her expertise and gentle guidance made all the difference. In addition to the birth process, Abbie also assisted me in my successful breastfeeding journey.

Having recently lost my mom, I was in need of that strong, nurturing energy that only a mother can provide. Abbie stepped into that role effortlessly, offering the comfort and strength I needed during such a vulnerable time.

Thank you, Abbie, for your amazing care and support. You truly made a lasting impact on my journey! I can’t even imagine how my birth would have gone without you!”

📸 these gorgeous images were expertly captured by - working alongside you in the delivery room was such a special experience!

14/03/2025

Nothing like a bunch of expecting dads practicing hip squeezes for labor👍

Class 2 of our 4-week Childbirth Education course at Southwest Midwives included hands-on instruction for partner support. Learn how to provide meaningful support to the laboring body to allow for better coping during contractions.

Touch in labor provides:
▫️relief for aching muscles
▫️increased oxytocin hormone to keep labor progressing forward
▫️pain relief - as baby pushes out from inside, we can push back to alleviate some pain and pressure
▫️positive sensations in the body to override or distract from the challenging sensations of labor

We also take a tour of the Family Birth Center so you can see where your birth will take place.

03/01/2025

There are few things I care about more than supporting new families with breastfeeding. I struggled so much with my first baby - there was so much confusion and sore ni***es and so many tears.

I am so thankful for this local community and for the opportunity to teach Childbirth Education at Southwest Midwives each month.

Week 4 is all about the postpartum period and breastfeeding. We just wrapped up with another great group of expecting parents and it was so fun. Now all that’s left is to go have those sweet babies!🤍

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Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
Saturday	08:00 - 18:00
Sunday	08:00 - 18:00

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http://animasbirthdoula.com/, https://bit.ly/4lp03Pn

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