Echo Integrative

11/24/2025

The versatile Rebozo: More than just comfort. 🌀

​This incredible tool can be used in so many ways during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum! From comforting hip squeezes and belly support (as seen here) to helping baby into optimal positions and even postpartum belly binding, the Rebozo is a powerful ally.

​Want to learn more about how a Rebozo (and your Echo Integrative doula!) can support you?

11/24/2025

This image shows something remarkable — a real MRI scan of a parent and child touching foreheads.

Research shows that when we connect physically and emotionally with our children — through touch, eye contact, or gentle presence — our brains literally sync up.
✨ This is called neural synchrony.

Quick facts:
• When a parent and child’s brains synchronize, stress hormones like cortisol decrease and oxytocin (the bonding hormone) increases.
• Heart rates and breathing patterns begin to mirror each other, helping the child’s nervous system learn regulation.
• Over time, these moments of connection wire the brain for trust, empathy, and emotional resilience.

Your calm presence doesn’t just comfort your child — it’s shaping how their brain learns to feel safe in the world.

💞 Connection isn’t just emotional. It’s biological.

📚 Research: Feldman, 2017; Goldstein, 2018; Leong et al., 2017

11/24/2025

Finding the right support team for your birth is one of the most important decisions you will make. If you are looking for culturally competent, compassionate care in Michigan, I highly recommend browsing the Michigan Black Birth Worker Directory.
I am proud to be listed among these amazing providers!
I am currently accepting new clients for:
✨ Birth Doula Support
✨ Specialized Birth & Postpartum Meditations
My goal is to help you find your calm and your voice, from pregnancy through the fourth trimester. You deserve a birth experience where you feel seen, heard, and grounded.
✨Click the link below to view my profile in the directory, or send me a DM to schedule a consultation!
Link
https://www.blackbirthmi.com/directory?overlay=3f93d5bf-4cef-48ea-8750-1a8fc9bc34be

11/22/2025

Reconnecting with Your Source
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The Sabbath isn't just about resting from something; it's about resting into something. It's a beautiful opportunity to reconnect with your deepest self, your values, and if it resonates with you, your Creator. Imagine a day free from distractions, where you can simply exist, reflect, and nourish your inner world. This connection can bring profound peace and clarity, setting a harmonious tone for the week ahead.

✨✨​What rituals help you connect with your inner self or spiritual source?
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11/21/2025

Launch Your Vision with Echo Integrative!
Tired of letting the paperwork and process hold back your big idea? Whether your dream is to serve the community or build a powerful business, we can help you turn your vision into reality.
Need to form an LLC? We help navigate the startup process.
Dreaming of a Non-Profit? Let's build a mission-driven foundation.
We provide integrative guidance to help you structure, organize, and launch your business with intention.

11/20/2025

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

✨ Welcome Earthside, sweet Raelynne Eladine ✨

With permission from her parents, I’m honored to share her beautiful arrival. Little Raelynne came into the world in a space filled with love, steadiness, and unwavering strength. Her birth was sacred, powerful, and held with so much care.

🌿 A Blessing for Raelynne
May her life be filled with peace, guided by purpose, and rooted in the deep love that welcomed her here. May she grow brave, gentle, and confident in the knowing that she was born surrounded by love.

To her incredible mama—thank you for inviting me into this journey. Witnessing your resilience, your heart, and the atmosphere of love you created was a profound honor. Your strength filled the room.

Welcome, precious girl. The world shines a little brighter because you’re here. 💫

11/17/2025

Postpartum support for a smoother recovery. 🌿
​Discover the potential benefits of placenta encapsulation to support your body's healing, energy, and mood after birth. Learn more about Echo Integrative's placenta encapsulation services and how they can be a part of your wellness journey.

11/17/2025

It's a good day to have a baby ✨

11/16/2025

💖 Embracing the Power of Contraction and Expansion 💖
The journey of labor is a beautiful and intense process. Every contraction is a powerful wave, not a setback, because it moves you one step closer to meeting your baby. It's a reminder of your body's incredible strength and resilience.
But this wisdom doesn't just apply to birth—it applies to life too.
Think of the challenges you face as life's contractions. They can feel overwhelming, but they are often the forces that:
Bring Clarity: They push you to define what truly matters.
Create Change: They break down old patterns to make way for new growth.
Lead to Reward: They are the work required before the expansion into a new, better phase.
When a contraction hits, whether in labor or in life, take a deep breath and repeat: "This is bringing me closer to my goal. I can do this." You are strong enough to expand into the next beautiful chapter
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11/16/2025

Play is medicine for dads, too.
When fathers put down the phone, pause the work, and get on the floor to play with their kids, something powerful happens in the brain: oxytocin gets released.

Oxytocin—often called the “connection hormone”—isn’t just for moms. In dads, it boosts bonding, patience, emotional regulation, joy, and overall well-being. It lowers stress, strengthens attachment, and increases a father’s sense of purpose and belonging within the family.

So to all the dads:
Take a minute. Step away from the noise. Go laugh, build forts, wrestle, read a book, or chase your kids around the yard.
Those small moments aren’t small at all—they’re shaping their childhoods and nourishing your mental health.

Your presence is the greatest gift you can give them.