Birth is powerful — and having the right support matters. Discover what a birth doula does and why continuous, personalized care can make all the difference during labor.

Preparing your body for labor can help make childbirth feel more manageable, empowering, and even joyful. From gentle movement and breathing exercises to nourishing your body with proper nutrition, this guide from a professional doula offers practical tips to strengthen your body, ease tension, and build confidence as you approach birth.

Birth work is always evolving, and so are we. This post shares why continuing education matters to us as doulas—and how ongoing learning allows us to better serve, support, and walk alongside families in birth.

Choosing who you invite into your birth space shapes how safe, supported, and empowered you feel during labor. Learn how the right people can protect your peace—and how to decide who truly belongs there.

Pregnancy after loss carries a tenderness unlike any other—one filled with hope, grief, fear, and quiet courage. If you’re preparing to welcome a rainbow baby, choosing the right doula can make all the difference.

Learn the difference between a doula and a midwife — and why having both can create a calm, supported birth experience.

Ever wonder what doulas actually bring to a birth? In this post, we’re sharing the tools and comfort items we pack in our doula bags—from rebozos and massage tools to essential oils and TENS units. Whether you’re preparing to birth at home, in the hospital, or at a birth center, here’s how we show up ready to support you with care, calm, and confidence.

Not all contractions mean active labor—welcome to prodromal labor. Learn the signs, how to manage it, and why it’s sometimes a step toward meeting your baby.

And then I just remember hearing the number 8. I was already dilated to 8 CM. My heart dropped and I immediately yelled “Please let me have the epidural, please!”

It was almost scary to feel my body internally take over like that with little to no “effort” on my end. It was so intense and unreal to experience. I birthed my son standing up in less than 10 minutes.

Grief and regret post traumatic birth is a VERY real thing… I experienced it after the birth of my son! This is why I worked so hard and prayed for God’s blessings and protection over the birth of my daughter.

You’re probably asking yourself how you’ll know when labor has truly begun. What signs should you be watching for? And when should you call or text your doula(s)? When should you call your midwife/OB?

Trauma is magnified in pregnancy… especially past pregnancy, loss and/or birth trauma. Trauma leads us to be safety-seeking asking ourselves “what can I do so this doesn’t happen again?”.