Seattle Birth Co, Bothell, WA (2026)

01/30/2026

The word doula comes from the Greek meaning “woman servant.”
But in truth, a doula is so much more.

Doulas master the art of presence — offering education, physical and emotional support, advocacy, and comfort to ease the journey of birth. We lovingly walk beside women through pregnancy, labor, and the sacred days that follow.

Doulas stand at the doorway of life.
We hold space as women soften, open, and transform — becoming vessels of creation.

While midwives and OBs safeguard the medical wellbeing of mother and baby, a doula tends to the whole: the mother, the partner, the family, the emotional and spiritual terrain of birth.

A doula mothers the mother.
And in doing so, helps welcome new life with tenderness, strength, and love. 🤍

01/23/2026

“When the world said ‘don’t,’ she whispered ‘I can’—and did.”

VBAC, let alone VBAC after two cessations can be scary. This mama dug deep, followed her heart and body and found the right team to stand by her. She then birthed her sweet third little miracle - completely unmedicated! Without ANY interventions!

If she did it, so can YOU 🤍

01/21/2026

As first-time parents, we were incredibly nervous about the unknown. Dasha walked us through every detail of our birth plan, which was a lifesaver once we were in the hospital—we actually understood our choices and felt in control. She even saved me during my final month of pregnancy; when PT failed to fix my severe back pain, her chiropractor recommendation worked like magic. I could finally breathe again.

However, nothing compares to the support she provided during labor. Before she arrived, I was overwhelmed by contraction pain, curled up and feeling completely helpless. The moment Dasha walked into that delivery room, everything changed.

I’m not typically a sentimental person, but when she took my hand and whispered, “You are doing great. I am so proud of you. I am here for you,” I nearly lost it. That moment gave me a surge of courage I’ll never forget. I’ve told this story to my friends countless times because it’s truly one of the defining moments of my life.

Dasha stayed by my side through every contraction and every push of a very long labor. I honestly cannot imagine going through that process without her.

If you are looking for a professional, caring partner to support you through your journey, Dasha is the perfect choice. She will take amazing care of you—and she might just give you a memory you’ll cherish forever.

I am forever grateful to make birth a little better for the families I serve 🤍☀️

01/16/2026

Pregnancy is a kind of truth serum.
Maybe that’s why it doesn’t always happen the moment you want it to.
Maybe that’s why sometimes it doesn’t happen at all.

Pregnancy is a trap for a woman—
because there is nowhere left to run.

Pregnancy is a blessing,
because it comes to change everything.

Pregnancy is the face of God on Earth,
because He willed it so.
But to see that face, to accept it, to agree,
to truly look face to face—
is terrifying, awkward, unfamiliar, painful, unbearable
for anyone who is used to hiding their own face.
And all of us are.

Pregnancy is life without anesthesia.
You can’t drink, smoke, escape into привычное,
avoid, ignore—your body won’t let you.
You no longer have only your own right to yourself,
because you are already a mother,
a giver of life.
And that means you no longer belong only to yourself.

Pregnancy is an explosion—
inside and out.
It cannot pass unnoticed,
even if you desperately want it to.

Pregnancy is life and death balanced on a hair,
every single day, on the edge.
By saying yes to it, a woman always takes a risk.
First and foremost—with herself.

Pregnancy is loss.
First, the loss of who you were.
Second, the loss of your former life.
That is the price.

Pregnancy is gain.
A new self.
A new life.
And the life of a new human being.

Pregnancy is the most natural thing a woman can do—
and the most supernatural.

🤍✨

life rebirth sacred feminine becoming

01/14/2026

We all deserve a night OFF 🤪

You are invited to a Happy Hour! Whether you are a Doula or a birth worker wanting to hang out with some doulas, let’s get out and enjoy good food (and drinks!) THIS Friday Jan 16 at 6:3o pm in Bothell!

Please RSVP under this post or to me directly so I can make a reservation ❤️

01/08/2026

Seattle Birth Co is growing and looking for Doulas! Please email myseattlebirth@gmail.com and send in some info about yourself/resume. Will schedule interviews and details about the collective.

Also currently accepting inquiries for birth doula mentorship opportunity.

Join the fun (and hard work) of our group ❤️🤗

01/08/2026

✨ Let’s Talk About VBAC ✨

Many moms are never truly given the chance to consider a VBAC — even though the evidence shows it’s a safe and realistic option for many.

Here are a few important facts:
• About 33% of births are C-sections
• Only around 15% of eligible moms have a VBAC
• Yet 80–90% of those who try for a VBAC are successful

That gap matters. 💛

The World Health Organization suggests that an overall C-section rate of around 10% is ideal. When rates climb much higher, outcomes don’t improve — yet repeat C-sections are often presented as the default.

💫 VBAC is just birth.
It doesn’t require anything special — just time, patience, and a provider who supports physiological birth.

How your baby is born matters — for your health and your baby’s long-term health. Immune development begins in the womb, and the birth process plays a role in supporting that foundation.

Every mom loves her baby. And many quietly wish their first birth had felt more supported or empowering. It’s okay to want something different next time. Many moms “wake up” after their first birth — seeking more information, more choice, and more trust in their bodies.

✨ If VBAC is something you’re curious about:
• At least give yourself the chance
• Learn the evidence
• Seek out a truly VBAC-supportive provider
• Surround yourself with support (hello, doulas!)

🎧 I also recommend the latest VBAC episode #445 on the Birthing Instincts podcast — a great conversation about informed choice, support, and trusting birth.

You deserve care that feels supportive, respectful, and empowering — whatever path you choose. 🤍

01/08/2026

✨ Let’s Talk About VBAC ✨

Many moms are never truly given the chance to consider a VBAC — even though the evidence shows it’s a safe and realistic option for many.

Here are a few important facts:
• About 33% of births are C-sections
• Only around 15% of eligible moms have a VBAC
• Yet 80–90% of those who try for a VBAC are successful

That gap matters. 💛

The World Health Organization suggests that an overall C-section rate of around 10% is ideal. When rates climb much higher, outcomes don’t improve — yet repeat C-sections are often presented as the default.

💫 VBAC is just birth.
It doesn’t require anything special — just time, patience, and a provider who supports physiological birth.

How your baby is born matters — for your health and your baby’s long-term health. Immune development begins in the womb, and the birth process plays a role in supporting that foundation.

Every mom loves her baby. And many quietly wish their first birth had felt more supported or empowering. It’s okay to want something different next time. Many moms “wake up” after their first birth — seeking more information, more choice, and more trust in their bodies.

✨ If VBAC is something you’re curious about:
• At least give yourself the chance
• Learn the evidence
• Seek out a truly VBAC-supportive provider
• Surround yourself with support (hello, doulas!)

🎧 I also recommend the latest VBAC episode on the Birthing Instincts podcast — a great conversation about informed choice, support, and trusting birth.

You deserve care that feels supportive, respectful, and empowering — whatever path you choose. 🤍

01/05/2026

10 Steps to a Truly Empowering Birth

Many women today approach birth feeling disconnected, fearful, or piecing information together from social media. And while none of that is wrong, it rarely leads to a deeply empowering birth experience.

Birth stays with you—for life.
You will carry it in your heart and mind forever. So prepare for it the way you would for something sacred… like your wedding day.

After over a decade of supporting births—and birthing my own four—here’s what truly matters:

1. Connect to your body & mind in pregnancy
Nourishment (non-negotiable), hydration, movement, bodywork (massage, chiro, pelvic floor therapy, acupuncture), mental health support, and quality supplements.

2. Your birth team matters
Talk to people who know birth. Learn about providers and settings. Choose wisely. And yes—hire a doula (look into insurance coverage!)

3. Consider midwifery care
Seriously. Look into it. I mean it.

4. Take quality childbirth education
Independent. In-depth. Partner included. Skip generic hospital classes.

5. Fill your mind with positive birth stories
Books, podcasts, videos. Stop consuming fear—scary stories won’t serve you.

6. Have a birth plan & know your options
Ask questions. Advocate. Know all the options available to you. Never settle.

7. Do pre-labor prep
Movement, bodywork, dates, tinctures, rest. De-stress. Trust your body. Avoid unnecessary inductions.

8. Honor early labor
Rest, nourish, then MOVE. Don’t rush to the hospital. Let hormones find their rhythm.

9. Balance in labor
Hydration + electrolytes, protein, movement and rest. Upright positions help—but rest matters too.

10. Surrender
Birth is surrender. Sometimes plans change. Trust will carry you—no matter where birth takes you.

✨ I teach all of this (and so much more) in my private childbirth education sessions.
DM me to book your consultation and let’s prepare for your birth the right way.

01/02/2026

2025 was a HARD year.
The kind that grows you whether you’re ready or not.

It stretched me. It shook me. It took me through unexpected twists and turns I never could’ve planned for. There is so much I want to say about how this year went—and yet, I can’t quite find the words. I am both hurting and deeply grateful. In awe and still in shock over all that I witnessed and lived through, in my personal life and in the birth world.

This year was a lot.
It forced me to reflect. To question. To soften. To let go. To sit with discomfort instead of rushing past it.

As I move forward, I know this: I will be pulling back in a major way. Creating space. Making room for something that is trying to be born within me. I don’t fully know what it is yet—but I trust it. And when the time comes, you will be the first ones to know ◡̈

For now, I’m sharing a few stats from this year in my life as a doula—numbers that only begin to tell the story.

To every soul whose path crossed mine this year: thank you. Thank you for your love, your trust, your care. Thank you for the lessons, the mirrors, and the inspiration. I truly believe that every single day of this past year was intentional and meant to unfold exactly as it did.

Here’s to honoring the hard seasons—and trusting what comes next 🤍

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