Doula Insights Helping Mothers, Parents & Families Thrive

Understanding the Birth Plan: A Guide for Your Big Day A birth plan is like the compass guiding you through the incredible journey of bringing new life into the world. It’s a personalized document that outlines your preferences and desires for labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum care. Picture it as a roadmap that helps […]

Embarking on the journey of childbirth is a transformative and intimate experience for any woman. While widely known pain relief methods like epidurals take center stage, there is a simple but lesser-explored tool in the realm of labor comfort: clitoral stimulation. As birthworkers, we often tell clients – what gets the baby in, also gets […]

As you embark on the miraculous journey of pregnancy and prepare for the incredible experience of labor, ensuring you’re nourishing your body with the right essentials is so important. Today, let’s dive into the importance of electrolytes during pregnancy and explore some hydration mixes to support you. Your well-being is our priority, and we’re here […]

“A primary caregiver needs a lot of support in the early months and years. In other words, mothers need mothering. Lack of understanding about how much support the primary caregiver needs puts both mother and child at risk. Traditionally, women would have been supported by other women from our communities however, in the modern world, […]

Braiding has deep cultural roots within the Black community. It is a practice that transcends generations, symbolizing a connection to ancestry, heritage and identity. It’s no surprise that at a special time like pregnancy, braids are used as a symbol of “readiness” and an anchor of connection to the mothers before. For black women, sitting […]

Today, let’s dive into the delicious world of dates and how this little fruit can be your secret weapon as you prepare for labor. PLUS a few bonus recipes! Dates are nutrient dense: Dates contain vital nutrients that not only help us grow our babies, but also help us stay well and healthy during pregnancy. […]

Tis’ the season, we are filled with holiday cheer and preparing to spend time with our families during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Holidays. As the days gets closer, it is not unheard of for pregnant people due close to the holidays to be scheduled for induction. While inductions are sometimes medically necessary, it’s important to […]

Hey there, Dads, Babas, Papas! Congratulations on this beautiful journey into fatherhood. As you and your partner prepare to welcome your little bundle of joy into the world, you might be wondering, “Should we hire a doula?” Well, let me tell you! Having a doula by your side can be a real game-changer. In this […]

Hey mama! Hiring a doula can be an amazing choice for moms-to-be, and I’m here to break down the “why” for you! First and foremost, having a doula is like having a trusted friend by your side during labor and childbirth. They bring that extra layer of support and care that can really make a […]

While I believe laboring mothers intuitively know what to do and when- I also believe we are gifted with intuition and knowledge to offer support as doulas. Awaiting landing I’ve been reflecting on a recent client experience where her body was speaking that it needed some support before and ultimately at birth. Prenatally we brought […]