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Christian Birth + Postpartum Doulas, Breastfeeding Specialists, and Childbirth Educators Serving Southern Michigan, Northern Ohio + Indiana.

12/26/2025

PLEASE HELP ❤️

One of our client’s is having a big struggle breastfeeding and needs help from an IBCLC. Karina and I have tried to help as much as possible, but due to the baby broken collarbone it just needs more support than we are able to give.

Unfortunately, an IBCLC visit is going to run them $375 out-of-pocket, and the need is immediate.

If you are able to help support this family financially with this unexpected expense, please Venmo me with the label IBCLC donation.

If we reach our goal, I will turn off the comments so you will know if the need is still there.

Let’s show this family what community can do ❤️

If you’re not able to give financially, please share this post 😊

12/26/2025

"HOW COULD SHE CO-SLEEP? DOESN'T SHE KNOW IT'S DANGEROUS?"😮

Yes, many moms have been told time and time again about the dangerous of co-sleeping with their baby but you know what...?

8/10 mother's WILL co-sleep with their baby at some point, they just aren't talking about it...

When you are breastfeeding 24/7
When you can't keep your eyes open
When your baby cries and cries unless you hold them

THAT'S when women co-sleep. Most don't plan for it, it just happens.

Yes, women do need to be informed about the risks, but they ALSO need to be met without judgement so we can have open conversations about it.

Right now, co-sleeping is simply taught as "the wrong option" leading many women with no one to talk to about it as they harbor shame or guilt.

This is the reality, 👏CO-SLEEPING👏 IS 👏HAPENNING👏PERIOD

Whether you like it or not, 80-90% of moms are doing it and shaming them is not going to open up dialogue or education oppor

https://www.bapm.org/articles/9-in-10-parents-co-sleep-but-less-than-half-know-how-to-reduce-the-risk-of-sids

12/25/2025

We pray that this day is one of rest and peace, as you spend time with family this Holiday Season.

Matthew 1:21 (NIV): "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins".

12/24/2025

😍WE NEED TO SEE THEM😍

Belly bumps by Christmas trees, babies in stockings, cute hats and twinkle lights show us your Christmas pictures ‼😁

12/24/2025

I have to say I am star struck right now 😱🤩🤯Jen Hamilton is one of my faves ❤️❤️❤️

Go follow our tik tok please 🙏🏻

12/23/2025

“I am the Lord’s servant. Let everything you’ve said happen to me.” (Luke 1:38)

When considering the birth of Jesus, Mary is a figure who I think about often.

Her birth was unexpected, her "birth plan" changed last minute. Time and time again she surrendered to what she couldn't control and trusted in God for what was to come. His provision didn't look the way she anticipated, but she surrendered anyways.

I don't know Mary had a miraculously smooth and pain free birth. She may have wrestled, panted, bled, sweat and roared out her baby like the women who went before her. However, some believe that her birth was completely pain-free based off of Isaiah 66:7, ‘Before she was in labor, she gave birth; before her pain came upon her, she delivered a son. Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things?’

I wonder if she tore.
I wonder if she had the labor shakes.
I wonder if anyone else came to help.

I wonder what it was like for her to bring her pink baby to her breast and kiss the top of His head, knowing the this was her God, made into flesh.

I wonder if she laughed or cried.
I wonder so many things...

Ultimately, within the birth story of Jesus, I believe there is truth women can glean from it: That God is with them, they need only surrender.

12/22/2025

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY: LABOR BASKET ✨🎄

We’re spreading some Christmas cheer to expecting mamas! 🤍🎁
One lucky winner will receive a Labor Basket filled with comfort + support for birth day 💕

🎅 HOW TO ENTER:
🎄 Option 1: Enter for yourself
✔️ Like this post
✔️ Follow our page
✔️ Hit Invite All Friends
💬 Comment “DONE” when finished

🎄 Option 2: Enter a pregnant friend
🤰 Tag a pregnant friend below
✔️ Make sure they like + follow our page
✔️ Hit Invite All Friends
💬 Comment their name to confirm

✨ Each entry counts!
✨ Winner announced soon — stay tuned!

🎁 Because every mama deserves support, comfort, and love this Christmas 💝

🎄🤍

12/22/2025

I am a "young mom" and let me tell you, that label came with assumptions I never agreed to carry. 😫

That I gave up on my dreams.
That I must be struggling, immature, irresponsible, or “too young” to know what real sacrifice looks like.
That I can't care for my kids.

But here’s the truth they don’t talk about:

Being a young mom means I learned strength early.
It means I grew with purpose, not peer pressure.
It means I get more time with my babies.

I didn’t lose myself in motherhood, but I found parts of me I never knew EXISTED!

I learned how to show up even when I was tired.
How to love deeper than fear.
How to build a life for them while still discovering who I am.

No, my nursery wasn't Pinterest worthy, but my baby went on ALL my adventures. He experienced the world with me and we grew together. Being "young" has nothing to do with my worth as a mother.

I am not “just” a young mom.
I am a growing mom...a learning mom...
I am the mama that my babies need 💛

Tag a "young mom" who is ROCKING it 😍, let's share some positivity today.

12/21/2025

Music + Essential Oils…you know what time it is? BABY TIME ❤️

12/21/2025

Karina and Elizabeth are POLAR opposites and we LOVE it. 😂🥳

Having a doula partnership with two people is challenging, but SO rewarding. For a fun "get to know us" post, here is a breakdown.

This was both of us in 2020.

Karina was the eclectic rebellious musician.
Elizabeth was the opinionated teachers pet.

Karina was homeschooled.
Elizabeth went to public school (Hillsdale HS).

Karina would climb up silos and water towers.
Elizabeth would read and watch call the midwife.

When Karina was 19 she had her first baby.
When Elizabeth was 19 she got married.

Karina has five kiddos.
Elizabeth has none (yet).

Karina is Type B.
Elizabeth is Type A.

Karina is tatted.
Elizabeth can't make the commitment.

Karina is more adventurous.
Elizabeth is more cautious.

But in 2022 we both became doulas and discovered we had a lot more in common than we thought.

🩷We both loved caring for people
🩷We both loved learning about birth
🩷We both loved Jesus
🩷We both wanted to change our communities

and just like that, a partnership began!

Working with someone who thinks and operates so differently has been something we've had to thoughtfully navigate in 2025 but it makes us STRONG.

We both bring a unique aspect of our personality to the birth. Karina leads with her heart and Elizabeth leads with her head. And the more we work with one another, the more we sharpen each other's skills.

When you work with us, you will see that each of us operates so differently, allowing us to better meet you needs. ☺

We would love to hear about your assumptions about us, drop them in the comments below👇😂

12/20/2025

God sees your story. He sees you. He loves you and your baby. 🩷

Whether it was perfectly planned or messy.

Whether it was your dream birth or one that sits heavy on your heart.

Whether you snuggle that baby at every opportunity or struggle to hold them because of the sadness you feel.

Whether you did it natural, had an epidural, or a c-section.

Whether you made some mistakes or did everything by the books.

His love for you NEVER changes. It is offered even in the moments you don't want it or feel you deserve it.

It is not about being enough, but trusting the He is. It is believing that He will fill the gaps within your humanity and motherhood.

12/19/2025

Yes, a nurse and partner can advocate for you—but having a doula as an additional advocate can be a true game changer. 😎
Nurses can be incredible, but they haven’t built a personal relationship with you or spent months understanding your values and birth plan. They also work within hospital systems and policies.
Your partner can be an amazing advocate too, but medical jargon is confusing, and watching the person you love in pain makes advocacy hard. They don’t spend their days in labor rooms knowing what’s normal or how policies work.
Doulas stay calm under pressure. We’re familiar with the ups and downs of labor, know how to navigate abnormal or emergency situations, and provide continuous support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Because we don’t work for the hospital, we can help you explore options others may not support.
I often see women who want an unmedicated birth feel pushed toward an epidural—not because they want one, but because their partner doesn’t know how else to help. Epidurals aren’t bad, but you shouldn’t make that choice for someone else’s comfort.

Tell me below ⬇️
Did you have a doula? An amazing partner? A nurse who fiercely supported your birth plan? ❤️

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95 S. Broad Street
Hillsdale, MI
49242

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