Sumbler Birth Services

10/13/2025

I am now approved to take McLaren Medicaid, as well as straight Medicaid!
Happy birthday to me!

10/06/2025

Hello friends! I am once again hosting a newborn group at Willow Tree Family Center twice a month. Tomorrow is our first meeting, please join me!

Abby Sumbler— doula, childbirth educator and mother hosts our bi-monthly newborn group. It is a free group for those navigating newborn days, looking for community, or desiring a place to ask questions and get advice. Please bring your babies and enjoy having them interact as you build the communi...

09/10/2025

At long last! I can accept straight Medicaid clients!
I'm working on getting credentialed with other health plans, too.

03/22/2025

🌸 Holding Space for Your Birth Journey 🌸

Hey there, expecting parents! 💖 Whether this is your first birth or not, you deserve to feel empowered, supported, and completely in charge of your experience.

As your doula, I’m here to:
✨ Hold space for your choices and feelings — without judgment.
✨ Provide education so you feel confident making decisions.
✨ Offer emotional and physical support so you feel grounded and cared for.

Every family’s journey is unique — including all family structures. Your birth story matters, and I’m here to support it with warmth, care, and maybe even a little laughter along the way.

💌 If you’re curious about how I can support your birth, DM me or visit my website to learn more!

03/11/2025

If you had an affirmation during your birth, or if you're planning on using them, please share!

02/11/2025

Sumbler Birth Services is expanding its doula services to include compassionate bereavement support for individuals and families experiencing pregnancy loss (at any time during pregnancy, for any reason) or any outcome where additional care is needed. These services provide emotional support, physical care, and guidance through recovery and grief.“Our goal is to offer steady, compassionate care for every pregnancy journey,” said Abby Sumbler, founder of Sumbler Birth Services.Bereavement services are available now. For more information, visit sumblerbirthservices.com or contact sumblerbirth@gmail.com or 517-944-9729.About Sumbler Birth Services
Sumbler Birth Services provides services to all birthing people regardless of birth preference, birthing location, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression, and ability. We serve expectant families planning hospital, birth center, or homebirth in central Michigan, including Greater Lansing, and surrounding areas.

01/13/2025

What a doula is NOT:
A doula is not someone who comes in and “takes over” the support person’s role.
A doula comes in and supports you and your partner. And helps them support you.
A doula is not going to talk to your doctor on your behalf.
Doulas empower you to talk to your doctor yourself by reminding you of your birth plan and by helping you feel ready with birth education.
A doula does not want you to have the birth that they want.
A doula wants you to have the birth YOU want. And, at the end of the day, feel satisfied with the birth you have.

If you have any questions about hiring a birth doula, I'm here to answer them!

01/10/2025

Meet Your Doula is a great place to find support for your pregnancy, birth and postpartum!

MEET YOUR DOULA!
The schedule for 2025 is out! Come meet some of the best doulas in Lansing! It is open house/ speed dating style so come chat and find the right fit for you and your birth! ❤️👶🏽

01/07/2025

Hello! I am putting together another childbirth class and I could use some help deciding what topics to discuss. If you've got the time, can you please fill out this survey and let me know what you'd like to know, or what would have been helpful for you during your parenting journey?
Feel free to share this with others who might be interested!

Thank you for participating in this survey. Your feedback will help us design educational materials and programs.