Rock That Birth Education & Birth Doula Services

11/26/2025

My dear friend made this for me… see the story below. I’m thankful for the circles of women who lift us up and strengthen us with their wisdom and support.

11/26/2025

When I was pregnant with my third baby who was unexpected and unplanned, I dipped into a very deep depression. Knowing my Native family’s traditions of the blessingway, my friend and I thought this would be much more beneficial to me than a baby shower. Plus, I had lots of baby items already. It was me- the mother who needed to be showered with support and lifted up. We incorporated many spiritual rituals like “washing our cares away” in a bowl of herbs upon entry. Every woman brought a charm, or stone and a note or drawing of love & encouragement. We passed a candle speaking aloud the names of our mothers and who we were mothers to. As we passed that candle we lit one in the center for unity and had a moment of meditation and prayer. There were so many lovely things that fed my spirit and lifted my anxieties. The notes and drawings were hung onto a birth banner for my wall. I truly felt the strength of my ancestors and the women in my circle which provided great healing for me. My dear friend took all the charms and made them into a beautiful dream catcher that I focused on during labor along with the inspiring messages on the birth banner. As soon as baby girl was born the weight of depression lifted, and I welcomed her with the love that I had so desperately tried to feel during my dark pregnancy. The mothers’ blessing was a significant turning point in my mindset. A mother’s blessing is far more spiritual than a baby shower. It nurtures and strengthens women in a very deep way. 🫶🏽

10/09/2025

Keep your power during birth. Don’t hand it over.

Pathways to Family Wellness magazine promotes holistic parenting and informed lifestyle choices from leading experts.

10/05/2025

Did you know that a child under ten has a greater chance of dying from cancer, homocide, congenital abnormalities and unintentional injury than tetnus? When using a medical product or intervention, one might prefer the benefits to outweigh the risks. ⚖️ Understanding the benefit risk analysis is how we make truly informed medical decisions.
The following website is auch a greatt resource !
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRsGxJMws/?mibextid=WC7FN

DYK the tetanus vaccine “has not been evaluated for carcinogenic or mutagenic potential or impairment of fertility”? Also, risk of permanent injury or death from the tetanus vaccine has not been proven to be less than that of tetanus. More: picdata.org/tetanus-dis

07/29/2025

06/13/2025

Virginia becomes the first state in the nation to recognize autonomous midwifery practice and reimbursement at 100%

Time to Celebrate! Passage of HB1923 & Medicaid Budget Amendment!!

​Governor Youngkin, on the last day of legislative action, SIGNED HB 1923 and a budget that INCLUDES MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT PARITY FOR ALL MIDWIVES! Virginia becomes the first state in the nation to recognize autonomous midwifery practice and reimbursement at 100% of fee schedule for all nationally certified midwives! Congratulations Virginia!!!!

https://www.nacpm.org/researchandcurrentevents

03/20/2025

The Birth Plan Part 3! Choices in Birth & Informed Consent

I will be speaking on common interventions & how to make informed medical decisions.

With all the current buzz about a common childhood illness, you won’t want to miss this! Come meet a virologist & 🥕 scientist who worked on the creation & testing of the MMR shot (and others). Come ask your questions about the measles virus, RSV, the efficacy of the 🥕 and more!

He’s one of the brave whistleblowers in this famous case!
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt26669823/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

March 25, 2025
5:30-8:00pm
Hope Chiropractic
1776 Laskin Road Suite 203
Virginia Beach VA

Partners & childrenn welcomed.
Snacks provided
(Help out by bringing a folding chair or two. We expect a full house)
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PLEASE SHARE!! (In private groups)

1h 38m | R

03/03/2025

Yayy! The Dancing Curtain

02/25/2025

THE BIRTH PLAN Part 2!
Free community event with local speakers specializing in all things pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding & beyond. Feb 25 I will be speaking about how determing your birth philosophy can help you choose the right birth team and space for YOU. I’ll also be sharing the inside scoop on local providers and birth places, including YOUR home! The amazing Integrative Gynecologist Dr Vera Dubovoy & two of my favorite midwives Chelsea Shira of Transitions Midwifery & Gennette Huber of Birthside Beginnings will also be joining us! COME HANG OUT!

Partners & children welcome
Light refreshments provided

Happy to announce that everyone’s favorite virologist will be back next month to school us on viruses and 💉. It’s a night you wont want to miss!

Save & share The Birth Plan Dates:
1/28/2025 5:30pm - Preconception
2/25/2025 5:30pm - Your Birth Team & Space
3/25/2025 5:30pm - Choices in Birth & Informed Consent w/ the famous Steve Krahling
4/29/2025 5:30pm - The Fourth Trimester

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02/13/2025

02/13/2025

We have so much fun in class while we learn all about labor, our options and prepare for birth & breastfeeding. The students love our Bradley classs pot luck reunions!