Angels’ Birthing Center Services

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ABCS provides compassionate, expert support through every stage of birth and beyond. ✨
💜 Labor & Postpartum Doula Support
🤱 In-Home & Virtual Lactation Support
📚 Childbirth Education
🌿 Placenta Encapsulation
💎 Breastmilk & Keepsake Jewelry & more!

Stop overpacking! ✋ As your Angels Birthing Center doula team, we’ve seen countless parents stress over a bulging, heavy...
11/17/2025

Stop overpacking! ✋ As your Angels Birthing Center doula team, we’ve seen countless parents stress over a bulging, heavy diaper bag.

We’re here to tell you: Less is truly more when you’re managing a newborn and trying to get out the door. We’ve compiled the absolute, non-negotiable necessities, the items we see saving the day time and time again in the first few months.

Save this post so you can use it as your checklist before your next outing!

We want to hear from you: What’s the one unexpected item that has saved you on the go? Let us know in the comments!

Breastfeeding works best when the latch is deep and the body is aligned. Correct a shallow latch immediately. Keep the i...
11/14/2025

Breastfeeding works best when the latch is deep and the body is aligned. Correct a shallow latch immediately. Keep the infant’s head, neck, and torso in one line. Feed at the earliest cues: rooting, hand-to-mouth, brief fussing. Manage engorgement with frequent removal and gentle expression. Address low supply by increasing feeding frequency and avoiding long gaps. Remove pain, pressure, and guesswork. When problems repeat, bring in a lactation professional for direct assessment.

Focus on bleeding, cramping, rest, hydration, and nutrition. Track mood and energy shifts. Cut non-essential tasks. Brin...
11/12/2025

Focus on bleeding, cramping, rest, hydration, and nutrition. Track mood and energy shifts. Cut non-essential tasks. Bring in support early. Escalate heavy bleeding, fever, or sharp pain without delay. Prioritize stabilization over productivity.

Strip the plan to what matters. State the environment you want, the interventions you accept, and the pain-management yo...
11/10/2025

Strip the plan to what matters. State the environment you want, the interventions you accept, and the pain-management you’ll use first and second. Define who is in the room and what their roles are. Clarify newborn-care preferences. Keep it short so your team can follow it. Keep it flexible so it works in real time.

Sleep, feed, breathe…everything else can pause.Progress isn’t measured in chores or social media updates.Focus on bondin...
11/07/2025

Sleep, feed, breathe…everything else can pause.
Progress isn’t measured in chores or social media updates.

Focus on bonding and basic recovery first.
Your body just transformed life itself. Honor it ruthlessly: rest when you can, eat when you can, hold your baby fiercely. Let the world burn around you, laundry, emails, expectations… none of it matters right now. These first days are raw, overwhelming, and relentless. Every shivering, exhausted, beautiful moment is survival and strength.

Recovery is brutal, intimate, and real, and you are unstoppable through it.

This post shares real, hands-on ways to make labor feel a little easier. It shows how small changes, like inhaling calmi...
11/05/2025

This post shares real, hands-on ways to make labor feel a little easier. It shows how small changes, like inhaling calming scents, using pressure points, taking a warm shower, or letting your partner apply counter-pressure, can make a BIG difference.

You’ll also get tips on keeping your energy up with snacks and music that helps you move through contractions.

All these ideas are practical, simple, and meant to help you feel more grounded and supported during birth! 🤍

Planning a home birth means preparing your space with intention. From the practical (pads, towels, hydration) to the per...
11/03/2025

Planning a home birth means preparing your space with intention. From the practical (pads, towels, hydration) to the personal (music, scents, affirmations), every detail supports your rhythm and comfort.

Swipe for a full list of what to include to make your home birth grounded, safe, and calm.

Postpartum is SUCH a crucial period for you to recover… that being said, it comes in many forms– selfcare that is!Settin...
10/31/2025

Postpartum is SUCH a crucial period for you to recover… that being said, it comes in many forms– selfcare that is!
Setting boundaries is a form of taking care of yourself. ✨😌

Did you know that scent can influence labor? Familiar or soothing smells,like a partner’s cologne, a favorite essential ...
10/29/2025

Did you know that scent can influence labor? Familiar or soothing smells,like a partner’s cologne, a favorite essential oil, or comforting home scents,can help reduce stress and promote relaxation.

When a birthing person feels calm and grounded, labor can progress more smoothly.

Consider bringing items that carry comforting scents:

•A favorite pillow or blanket from home
•Essential oils in a small diffuser or roller
•A partner’s shirt or scarf
•Scented lotion or balm that you love
•Fresh flowers or herbs that make you feel relaxed

Harnessing the power of smell is a simple, noninvasive way to support the birth experience.

“But it’s an induction—won’t things go faster?” This is what almost every client asks me.The reality? After supporting l...
10/27/2025

“But it’s an induction—won’t things go faster?” This is what almost every client asks me.

The reality? After supporting loads of inductions and I’ve never seen a first-timer’s induction completed in under 24 hours.

Many take 3-5 days from start to finish.

First-time birthers especially need to prepare for the long haul. Your body is learning this process for the first time while being asked to start labour before it’s naturally ready.

If you’ve given birth before, your induction might move quicker - your body recognises the signals and responds more efficiently. But even then, expect the full process to take longer than spontaneous labour.

Hospitals rarely prepare you for the full timeline: cervical ripening that might need multiple attempts, the waiting periods, breaking waters, starting the drip, the actual labour, and then recovery.

This isn’t meant to scare anyone - inductions can absolutely be positive experiences! But walking in with realistic expectations helps you prepare mentally AND practically.

That’s why my #1 doula tip is always: “Pack for five days, not one night.”

Hormonal changes during pregnancy and postpartum can bring a swirl of emotions — from joy and excitement to tears and ov...
10/24/2025

Hormonal changes during pregnancy and postpartum can bring a swirl of emotions — from joy and excitement to tears and overwhelm. These shifts are natural, but that doesn’t mean you have to navigate them alone. 💛
As your doula, I’m here to support both your body and your mood — offering grounding techniques, emotional care, and gentle guidance to help you find balance in each season of change. You’re doing beautifully, even on the days that feel hard. 🌸

Every small victory in motherhood matters. Those quiet moments of connection—a shared laugh, a gentle snuggle, a glance ...
10/22/2025

Every small victory in motherhood matters. Those quiet moments of connection—a shared laugh, a gentle snuggle, a glance that says “I see you”—carry more weight than they seem. Each day also teaches patience, resilience, and adaptability, shaping you in ways that aren’t always visible. Celebrating both the big milestones and the tiny wins helps you recognize your strength, honor your journey, and find joy woven into the ordinary moments of parenting.

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Virginia Beach, VA

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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+17572963458

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