Moon Mama Doula

07/14/2025

Appointments are officially OPEN for our next Pop-Up Spa Day on Saturday, August 30 at Fruition Wellness Co. in Parker, CO.

This is your chance to slow down and receive sacred, skin-loving, soul-soothing care through intentional, holistic care ❤️

Parker, CO
Saturday, August 30

Reserve your spot now: https://www.vagaro.com/moonmamadoula1/book-now

Full service menu + details: https://moonmamadoula.com/holistic-

07/07/2025

Moon Mama Mini Sessions
This Saturday! 🌙

Western-boho vibes | golden light | wild + woodsy family moments

•20-minute outdoor photo session in the pines
•5–7 edited high-resolution images
•Investment: $75

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Date: Saturday, July 13
Available Time Slots
• 6:00–6:20 PM
• 6:25–6:45 PM
• 6:50–7:10 PM
• 7:15–7:35 PM
• 7:40–8:00 PM
• 8:05–8:25 PM

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🌞 Expect warm, earthy lighting, authentic connection, and a fun, relaxed pace in the trees! Perfect for families, couples, or motherhood moments. At Casey Jones Park Trailhead, Elizabeth, CO

Spots are limited!
DM me, email or txt moonmamaelly@gmail.com
720 854 4821 to reserve your session.

07/06/2025

The Brain in Labor
Let’s Nerd Out Together ✨🧠
Labor isn’t just physical your brain plays a HUGE role, too.

I’m endlessly fascinated by the why and how behind birth. This is a sneak peek from the birth education guide I created for my clients and this section? It’s one of my favorites.

Here’s how your brain shows up during labor:

🌿 The Reptilian Brain | controls your fight-or-flight response. It gives you energy in labor but too much adrenaline can slow things down, so staying calm is key.

💗 The Limbic System | your emotional center. When you feel safe, seen, and supported, your pain perception lowers and your body opens.

🌀 The Cortex | your thinking brain. During active labor, it steps aside so your instincts and rhythm can lead. Overthinking can interrupt the flow.

🌸 The Hypothalamus | the hormone hub! It releases oxytocin to fuel contractions and endorphins for natural pain relief.

✨ Now here’s the magic of how these parts shift through labor:

In early labor, your cortex is still in the mix you might feel chatty, excited, and want to nest or move around.
As labor intensifies, your limbic system takes over — emotions rise, and your environment deeply affects how you cope.
In transition and pushing, the reptilian brain comes forward you’re fully instinctual, often quiet or moaning, withdrawn into your own primal space.
Throughout it all, the hypothalamus works behind the scenes pulsing oxytocin and endorphins to keep labor moving and support your strength.

✨ When we protect the brain, we support the body.
This is why calm, safe, uninterrupted labor spaces matter so deeply.

07/03/2025

The golden hour magic with this radiant family was everything ✨

The breeze, the blooms, the way mom lift their babies to the sky and the way dad anchor the moment with steady love it all filled my heart. These are dear friends of mine, and capturing their connection was such a gift.

As a doula stepping deeper into the world of photography, my soul feels called to freeze these fleeting seasons in time: the wild beauty of birth, the sacred softness of postpartum, and the everyday magic of motherhood and family.

To all the mamas pregnant, birthing, nursing, healing I see you. I’d be honored to hold space for your story, camera in hand and heart wide open.

Now offering photo sessions for maternity, birth, postpartum, and families rooted in love💛☀️

06/08/2025

🧘‍♀️ Self-Care Sunday 🌸

Did you know that prenatal yoga is one of the most powerful self-care tools you can use during pregnancy?

Here’s how yoga helps prepare your body and mind for labor and birth:

Benefits of Prenatal Yoga for Birth Prep:

Opens the Pelvis – Poses like Malasana (deep squat) and Goddess Pose gently stretch and open the hips, creating space for baby to descend.

Strengthens Key Muscles – Supports your core, back, and legs—building the endurance you’ll need for labor.

Enhances Breath Awareness – Learning to breathe through intensity helps during contractions and grounding between surges.

Improves Posture & Alignment - Keeps baby in an optimal position for birth (think: head-down, chin tucked, facing your spine)

Reduces Stress & Fear – Yoga calms the nervous system, making space for oxytocin (the love and labor hormone!) to flow.

Promotes Body Awareness – Helps you trust your body’s signals and instincts when labor begins.

Connects You with Baby – Mindful movement and stillness deepen your bond as you prepare to meet your little one.

You just have to show up with your breath, your body, and your baby.

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06/07/2025

Fascinating Facts Friday The Mucus Plug Explained

Ever heard about the mucus plug and wondered what it actually is? Here’s the scoop!

The mucus plug is a thick, jelly-like barrier that seals the cervix during pregnancy, protecting your baby from infections. It can show up as early as a few days or even weeks before labor starts, sometimes just a little, sometimes all at once.

Why does it matter?
Losing your mucus plug can be one of the early signs of labor, but it doesn’t mean labor will start immediately it could still be days away! It’s your body’s way of getting ready, signaling that the cervix is beginning to soften and open.

If you notice your mucus plug or have questions about it, it’s always good to check in with your healthcare provider to understand what’s happening in your unique journey.

06/05/2025

Thoughtful Choices Thursday

One of the first big choices you’ll make as a parent happens shortly after birth: What care and procedures will your newborn receive?

Whether you're birthing at home, in a birth center, or at a hospital, it's your right to understand every option on the table.

Here are some common newborn procedures you may be offered:

Vitamin K Injection- Helps prevent a rare but serious bleeding disorder

Erythromycin Eye Ointment – Given to prevent eye infections that can result from exposure to chlamydia or gonorrhea during vaginal birth

Hepatitis B Vaccine (Dose 1) – Begins protection against Hep B

Newborn Screening (Blood Spot Test) – Screens for dozens of rare but serious conditions

Hearing Test – Checks for early signs of hearing loss

Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) Screening – A simple, oxygen test

Circumcision – Optional and culturally/personal preference dependent

First Bath – Often delayed to preserve vernix, support bonding, and stabilize body temperature

Want more info? Ask for the inserts.
Each vaccine or medication has an official package insert outlining ingredients, purpose, risks, and side effects. Your OB, midwife, or pediatrician can provide these just ask.

No judgment. No pressure. Just options.
You deserve to take in all the facts and make the best decision for your baby and your values. Every family’s journey looks different, and that’s okay.

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06/04/2025

Chapter 2 Is here! 📖

This week, I’m sharing the second chapter of my book, all about the sacred tradition of 40 days of healing practiced in many cultures around the world. These days are a time to rest, restore, and honor the incredible journey your body and soul have just been through.

Alongside this, you’ll meet a beautiful mama who courageously shares her postpartum story full of strength, vulnerability, and hope.

Each chapter is designed to support and uplift you on your postpartum journey. Once all chapters are released, the full book will be available on Kindle and Amazon

06/04/2025

Hi, I’m Elly!
I haven’t made an official introduction yet, so here it is, finally.

A Baby-Led Certified Doula, born and raised in Elizabeth, Colorado. I’m a fifth-generation local on my mom’s side and sixth-plus on my dad’s—my roots here run deep, going back before Colorado was even a state.

Supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is my passion and purpose. With a background in holistic esthetics and my own motherhood journey, I felt called to walk alongside other moms in this sacred season.

I believe every woman deserves a birth experience that feels safe, supported, and empowering. I’m here to provide evidence-based care, heartfelt encouragement, and steady support as you step into your strength.

At home, I’m a homeschooling mom to two wild boys, wife to a great man, and dog-mom to three playful pups. I love hunting, fishing, and soaking up Colorado’s wild beauty whenever I can.

Thanks for being here. I am honored to be part of your village.

06/03/2025

What is Physiological Birth?

Physiological birth is the natural, undisturbed process of childbirth when a woman’s body is allowed to move through labor and birth without interference. It’s a powerful sequence of events that unfolds on its own, perfectly designed by nature.

When left alone, here’s what happens

✨Early Labor
The body begins with mild, irregular contractions. The cervix starts to soften, thin (efface), and gradually open (dilate). Hormones like oxytocin gently rise. This is often the longest and most subtle phase—perfect for rest, movement, and nourishment.

✨Active Labor
Contractions grow stronger, longer, and closer together. The cervix dilates more rapidly, and the body builds momentum. Women often become more focused and inward. Movement, rhythm, and instinct take center stage.

✨Transition
The most intense and shortest phase. The cervix completes dilation, and the body prepares for pushing. It can feel overwhelming, but it signals that birth is near. Hormones surge to carry her through.

✨Pushing & Birth
Urges to push come naturally often described as unstoppable. The baby moves down through the birth canal and is born. The body opens and stretches, guided by instinct and breath. This is where raw power meets surrender.

✨After Birth
Once the baby is born, a rush of oxytocin and endorphins floods the body. It’s a sacred window of bonding skin-to-skin contact, warmth, and quiet connection between mother and baby. These first moments matter deeply and support healing, regulation, and attachment.

Physiological birth isn’t just a method. It’s a return to the body’s wisdom a celebration of feminine strength, design, and the sacred rhythm of new life.

See what this looks like in real time

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06/02/2025

Mindful Mama Monday
The Power of Custom Affirmations 🔮

Affirmations are more than just positive words they’re a source of strength, calm, and focus throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. I create custom affirmation sets tailored to each mama’s spiritual or religious beliefs, personal history, and deepest needs.

Whether it’s a soothing phrase to ease anxiety during pregnancy, empowering words to carry you through labor, or comforting reminders during postpartum healing, these affirmations help you see the strength within and hear the gentle encouragement your soul

05/29/2025

It’s here!❤️

I’m so excited to share The Fourth Trimester: 40 Days of Healing, Bonding, and Transformation—a book written straight from the heart, for mothers in every season.

As I wrote, I was deeply moved and honored by the stories that were shared with me—raw, real, sacred reflections of postpartum life. This book is for you if you're pregnant, know someone who is, or even if you gave birth years ago and still crave understanding and validation for your experience.

I’ll be releasing one chapter a week for free through my website so you can read slowly and intentionally—just like postpartum should be.

When the final chapter is released, the full book will be available to download on Kindle and other platforms for easy access.

It’s all free. Whether you're preparing for birth, walking through the early weeks with your baby, or healing from an experience long past—this book was made to hold you.

Follow along, read, share—and let’s reclaim postpartum as the sacred, slow, and supported time it’s meant to be.

Start reading here: https://moonmamadoula.com/book