Birth Doula Deb j.

02/12/2026

When a big decision shows up, it can feel like your brain goes blank.
That is normal while in labor and sometimes it can be a normal while feeling vunerbale in any medical enviroment.

BRAIN is a simple tool to help you stay grounded and informed without spiraling. You and your partner can both learn it.

If you want, I can drop a copy/paste version for you to keep on your phone or print off for your notes.

Comment or message me BRAIN and I will send it to you.

02/10/2026

Clarity calms the nervous system.

When we feel rushed, confused, or pressured, our body shifts into stress mode.
And stress makes everything feel harder.

Informed consent helps your brain feel safe enough to breathe again.
It creates a pause.
It gives you a map.
And that can be one of the biggest comfort measures in the room.

02/08/2026

Informed consent is a comfort measure.

Comfort isn’t only candles and counter pressure. Comfort is also knowing what’s happening, why it’s being suggested, and what choices you truly have.

You are allowed to ask questions.
You are allowed to take a minute.
You are allowed to understand before you decide.

If you’re pregnant right now, save this for later.

02/08/2026

🌿 Doulas are the specialists in continuous, hands‑on, emotional, physical, and informational support during labor.

Not medical care.
Not clinical decision‑making.
But labor support? That is their entire domain.

Midwives are experts in physiologic birth and clinical care.
Doulas are experts in supporting the birthing person through the process itself.

Their skill set is unique:
Comfort measures
Positioning
Coping techniques
Advocacy support
Partner coaching
Trauma‑informed care
Continuous presence (something no other provider offers)

And the research is rock‑solid:
Continuous labor support from a doula leads to:
Lower C‑section rates
Less need for pain medication
Shorter labors
Higher satisfaction
Better outcomes for parents and babies. No other role in the birth room is trained specifically and exclusively for this.

02/08/2026

Midwifery stands on its own.

12/12/2025

Come and visit me at the Christmas Market at Mercy Road church today and tomorow December 12th & 13th from 10:30am to 4pm !

There are some fantastic Christmas vendors here, as well as lovely’s treats and all the yummy smells from delicious baked goods to scented wax melts and more!

Oh and it’s a lovely December day too!

10/25/2025

Wrapped in Mercy Christmas Assistance

Wrapped in Mercy is back—and we’re here to bring families Christmas cheer. If you or someone you know needs assistance with gift(s) this season, registration is now open.

Because every child deserves joy.

https://forms.gle/ih3X18H2Bqp3cADX7

10/25/2025

I’ve been a busy bee 🐝, and as the year winds down and colder days set in, I find myself reflecting and so full of gratitude!

Today I want to thank my mentors, friends, clients, and colleagues who pour into this work: doulas (including bereavement), midwives and birth educators, OBs and labor & delivery nurses, health & trauma coaches—and the behind-the-scenes pros, from lawyers and fellow entrepreneurs to our beloved accountants. You know who you are!

Each of you has shaped my growth and cheered me forward. Here’s to a community that lifts as we work—educating, comforting, advocating, translating, coaching, coordinating, and supporting from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond!

10/11/2025

My tiniest - holding my table down at Step Up for Miracles, with Lil Miracles Pregnancy Resource Center!

10/10/2025

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🍂✨ Saturday’s stacked with joy! ✨🍂
Lil Miracles Fall Festival is bringing the heart, the fun, and the purpose—all in one unforgettable day.

🎉 We wanted to get this out to you right away—so we’re taking it straight off the screen!

Here’s your sneak peek at the **Saturday Lineup** for the Lil Miracles Fall Festival 🍁💛
This Fall Festival is packed with music, mascots, pie contests, and purpose.

All proceeds go directly toward securing a home for A Taylor Haven Maternity Home.
We’re working hard to get mothers and babies off the streets and equip them with the tools and support they need to thrive—so DCS never has to step in.

📅 October 11 | 10 AM to 5 PM
📍2709 E. 38th Street Anderson, IN 46013

🎶 Check out the graphic for all the details—we hope you're as excited as we are!

See you tomorrow.

The Lil Miracles Team

10/10/2025

✨ Is it PPD, PPA, or POCD? ✨
Perinatal mental health challenges can look different for every parent. While postpartum depression is more widely recognized, many also experience perinatal anxiety or perinatal OCD—and each one is temporary, treatable, and deserves support. 💙

This OCD Awareness Week, let’s break the stigma and raise awareness about perinatal OCD—marked by intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and hypervigilance—that can feel overwhelming but is treatable with the right help.

You are not alone. Healing is possible. 🌸

👉 Save this post to learn the differences between PPD, PPA, and POCD.
👉 Share to spread awareness.

📞 PSI HelpLine: 1-800-944-4773 (call or text)
📞 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-852-6262
🌐 Visit Postpartum.net for free support groups, resources, and help in your area.
📱 Download the Connect by PSI App in the App Store & Google Play Store

10/09/2025

A perfect afternoon for a fall festival all for an important cause! I hope to see you there!

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