Village Hands, LLC

11/21/2025

11/13/2025

One week!

✨ one week out from the next Moms Night Out

Our special guest is Kelly Berryman from Village Hands, LLC 🤲🏽

Come learn from an expert in the field about all things postpartum care 👩🏽‍🍼
• momma and infant care
• safe baby wearing
• car seat safety check
• roles of a PP doula (assists with cooking, cleaning, laundry & more)
• building your village

If I had known this was a thing when my babies were born, I would have looked into this. Did you know that in most other countries, having built in help at home for momma and her newborn is not just encouraged, but standard? Here in the states, we are left to figure it out on our own.

Postpartum doulas DO exist here in central Illinois and they are here to help 🫶🏼. Utilizing one means that momma gets more time with her baby, which is how it should be for those first few weeks/months of life 🤍

Moms, dads, caregivers, doulas, midwives, healthcare professionals, friends & family you are all invited to attend this event next Thursday 11/20!

🕚: 6-7 pm
📍: 3450-B Liberty Dr., Springfield, IL inside M Fitness Health & Wellness

Please reach out with any questions or if you’d like to attend 🤗

Magelitz Clinic Conservative Medicine

11/03/2025

Come check out the Mom's Night Out event in Springfield IL to learn about postpartum doulas, babywearing, carseats and more! I would love to meet you. Register by email or on the MindBody App.

10/20/2025

Many people ask what an overnight shift looks like. Every family is different, but here are the basics! Would this be beneficial to you and your family? Any questions?

10/17/2025

What type of postpartum goodies do you enjoy or love to gift? These items may not be everyone's cup of tea, but here are a few of their benefits to keep food as your recovery medicine!

🦴Bone broth. Full of proteins like collagen, as well as amino acids and electrolytes. It can improve gut health and tissue repair!

🥣Lentil soup. Lentils are full of fiber, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants. This soup combines them with iron rich leafy greens and protein/vitamin dense quinoa! Warmth is also a key element for postpartum body recovery because so much warmth is lost through delivery.

💚Seaweed. An excellent source of iodine, antioxidants and vitamins. Iodine can be a tricky mineral to get but its crucial in thyroid function. 1 out of 12 woman will experience postpartum thyroiditis which has symptoms of anxiety, palpitations, hair loss and depression.

🐟Sardines. Maybe not a crowd favorite lol. These little powerhouses have an abundance of Omega-3 fats that aid against inflammation. As well as protein, iron, selenium and calcium.

On the more delicious side. We've got chocolate cherry granola power balls and date pumpkin molasses muffins!

Tell me your go to recovery meal/snack!

10/17/2025

Check out this breathwork series for expectant moms at Soulside Healing Arts!

09/12/2025

Village Hands takes on South Carolina! Had the privilege of being a postpartum doula for one of my dearest friends the first 2 weeks of September. Their little one made entry to the world 4 months earlier than expected as a micropremie and he fought so hard the whole time. Got to go home the week of his due date!! It was a pleasure watching them take on the new step of having baby boy at home and I felt special to be apart of that transition. The human spirit, human body and science are such amazing things and I look forward to watching them grow as a family!

09/04/2025

07/25/2025

So thankful to be able to say I am booked for the remainder of 2025. I apologize that I can not accept anymore clients as this time. I would still love to help with any resources or direct you to other postpartum doulas, so feel free to reach out. See you in 2026!

07/18/2025

Here are some common roles that are often used interchangeably but are actually very different! Each role plays an important role in providing support.

06/07/2025

Insurance that covers postpartum care! This can be such a lifesaver for people and not everyone knows about it. Check to see if your employer offers it. Any questions?