Earth-Side Essential Birth

07/22/2025

Lovely words sent to me after a wonderful birth !

Hey Jaime! Sorry I’ve been MIA the last few days. So many thoughts, feelings, and emotions these last handful of days.
1. I’m SO thankful that you were my doula!! You and my husband were my rocks throughout my time laboring. I really don’t think I could have gone that far without you. You were always so gentle and calm. It was exactly what I needed, when I needed it.
2. I can’t wait to see you for our postpartum visit ❤️

06/22/2025

I love texts like this ….

“I don’t know how anyone can have a baby without a doula especially unmedicated”❤️ Thank you Jaime for everything you have done for my family and me !

06/22/2025

Okay all , I will start taking births for august , end of september ,October and November 🙂 I’m offering a new doula package for my local clients which is super exciting 🙂 this package will include 1-2 prental massages at my studio, a birth preferences planning session, unlimited support via text or email , baby’s first Craniosacral session with postpartum visit and birth support of course ❤️ of course there is also my regular doula package too but most of my clients see me for prenatal massages anyways so I thought why not offer in services !

06/20/2025

Doulas and midwives complement each other well in providing comprehensive support for expectant mothers and families during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth.
Here's why they work hand in hand:
Different Roles, Combined Support: Midwives are medical professionals responsible for the health and safety of both mother and baby, providing prenatal care, monitoring labor progress, and delivering the baby. Doulas, on the other hand, are non-medical professionals who offer continuous physical and emotional support, comfort measures like massage and breathing techniques, and advocacy for the birthing person's preferences.
Balancing Medical and Emotional Needs: While a midwife focuses on the medical aspects of labor and delivery, a doula ensures continuous emotional support and comfort. This integrated approach addresses both the physical and emotional challenges of childbirth, leading to a more positive birthing experience.
Continuity of Care: Doulas provide uninterrupted support throughout the entire labor process, unlike midwives or doctors who might have multiple patients. This dedicated presence can be especially valuable during early labor at home.
Enhanced Birth Outcomes: Having both a midwife and a doula can improve outcomes like lower rates of medical interventions and increased satisfaction with the birthing process.
Empowerment and Advocacy: Doulas empower mothers by providing information, advocating for their wishes, and helping them make informed decisions about their care.

06/20/2025

Hello friends this birthkeeper/doula has availability come august , October , one spot beginning November and beginning December 🙂 I believe your family should choose how and where you want to birth ! I support ALL decisions you make for your family and any questions or information you need if I don’t have it I surely will find someone who does ! I have a couple birth packages and I’d love to chat with you about your birth preferences. I work mchenry and lake county and some of Wisconsin . I also work with an amazing group of ladies who all of us offer such unique options and post partum doulas as well ! Let’s meet for coffee and discuss your birth and midwife options . I’ve worked with many and we have amazing midwives to choose from also .

06/17/2025

On Saturday under a beautiful moon , a lovely baby boy made his appearance in the comfort of home ! Beautiful birth beautiful family !

04/13/2025

Wow…. What a redemptive , healing HBAC2 birth today ! I was honored once again to attend an amazing home birth surrounded by love, NO CERVICAL checks , and an amazing birth team . We all had one goal in mind and that was REDEEM !!! The tears, hugs and strength of this family and birth was overwhelming ❤️

Sometimes the doula just holds you and that’s what’s needed !

03/23/2025

Happy world doula day and week ! I have had the honor of attending hundreds of births through the years , home , hospital , sometimes a car lol and I’ve been blessed to be apart of such wonderful moments with families !

03/11/2025

Sweet beautiful babes have made their appearance the last few weeks ! Beautiful births , all wishes respected without pressure and a sweet fast babe at home ❤️ a few weeks of prenatal massage and caring for families and ready for the next round of spring babies !

02/17/2025

02/10/2025

Well it was a nice little break , but on call time kicks off this week . 2025 babies ❤️

11/21/2024

As a doula you try so hard to make sure your families are supported in one way or another . Families mean the world to doulas and we definitely don’t do it for the money . The weeks leading to birth the support constantly through pregnancy for ups and downs , sometimes the conversations are hysterical , tears or just checking in so they know you got them ! The hours , the lack of sleep as you’re looking at your phone every hour to make sure you don’t miss anything , holidays missed , arranging child or dog care , missing family things or dinner … it’s a lot of emotionally exhausting beautiful work . I sometimes cry when I leave if the outcome wasn’t exactly as they planned but out of my control ,and take it out on myself what could I do better, but the truth is I give all I can in all settings and let’s be honest babies will come how they want most times . I make sure any situations that arise my clients have full control and choices and that in itself with doctors and OB’s is tricky or a nurse who thinks they know more than you (rare but happens ) who wants to challenge your every move but 95%of my births are beautiful full of consent and how that client chooses . There are times I think I can’t do it anymore but then I receive messages like these … and I know I did all I could to make that birth outcome go as best as they desire .

I love that Jaime thank you so much. You’re amazing we appreciate everything you did for us.

Jaime thank you for everything seriously!!! I was breaking down mentally