Tag: doula support
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Eleison Doulas: Embracing Birth AND Death Support
I am really excited to announce something new at Eleison Doula Services. We are now providing doula support at the beginning AND end of life. My husband Nicholas has joined me as a certified End-of-Life Doula, adding to the birth and postpartum services that I offer. Please check out our new website and let us…
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Honoring National Cheer Up the Lonely Day
Did you know that today is National Cheer Up the Lonely Day? It’s true! And you know what else is true? Motherhood can feel LONELY. Even with that beautiful new baby cooing in your lap and maybe even starting to offer a sweet grin (or was it a gas pang?), the days of adult conversations,…
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Co-Sleeping with Baby: A Compassionate, Evidence-Based Guide for New Parents
Co-sleeping with baby is one of the most talked-about—and often misunderstood—choices new parents face. As a doula in Birmingham, I’ve seen firsthand how sleep decisions weigh heavily on families in those tender early weeks. When I asked moms in several Facebook groups about postpartum sleep challenges, I was overwhelmed by the response. It’s clear this…
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Book Review: Tongue Tied
I’ve seen in a number of clients and friends that early breastfeeding problems can be related to the condition known as “tongue tie,” and that a simple procedure to correct the condition can make a huge difference. Diagnosing a tongue tie is outside of a doula’s scope of practice, but like so many things, we…
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How a Postpartum Doula Can Help You Get More Sleep
Ah, sleep…. If you are in the postpartum phase, getting a decent night’s sleep may feel like a distant memory. You love your baby so much, but the nights stretch on and on, and you may feel desperate for this little one to just fall asleep for a few hours. What is a new parent…
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Joy on the Feast of the Annunciation
I’m sorry you’ve heard so little from me lately! It’s been a busy season and now I am holed up in bed with Covid. It’s hard to be tired, but I am grateful I didn’t get it until now when it seems to be generally milder and we have treatments available. This will need to…
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Setting up doula support – where do you start?
I know there are lots of folks out there who like the sound of support for their birth or postpartum time, but for one reason or another haven’t started making arrangements to get that support. While it is never too late to hire a doula, there are definitely some real advantages to establishing a relationship…
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Giving Tuesday for BirthWell Partners
In addition to serving private clients, I work as a contract doula for BirthWell Partners, the only community doula program in Alabama. This Giving Tuesday, I invite you to consider sending part of your charitable donations to BirthWell Partners. We have a lot of work to do here in Alabama. This state’s March of Dimes…
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How to Help Pay for Doula Support
You can now add my doula support to your BeHerVillage Registry! https://behervillage.com/partners/eleisondoulaservices
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2 Techniques to Stay Grounded in the Moment in Labor Infographic
Start practicing these grounding techniques now so that they will be familiar when you are in labor.