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Eleison Doula Services, Hoover, AL (2026)

02/13/2026

Alabama isn’t always an easy place to do birth work. High maternal and infant mortality rates, hospital closures, and limited access in many areas are very real challenges.

And at the same time, I’m deeply grateful for the community of doulas and perinatal professionals here who support one another and show up for families every day. I had a wonderful time last month at the Alabama Doula Retreat organized by BirthWell Partners Community Doula Program, and I was honored to be asked to join the panel of experienced doulas.

I’m also thankful that, while we still have a long way to go in making truly good birth experiences accessible to everyone, families in Birmingham do have some solid options. I’ve attended births across our local hospitals and settings, and I put that experience into a free guide comparing birth options in Birmingham. You can download it here: https://subscribepage.io/birthsetting

Thank you to Susan and the team at for sharing these photos from the retreat.

02/12/2026

A special shoutout to Jana Newton of 💛

I first met Jana through the Alabama Tongue and Lip Tie Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1065460491924922) she started on Facebook, and she has been such a gift to me and to the families I serve. She’s been a trusted sounding board for when to refer for things like tongue tie and torticollis, and she’s helped me better understand the OT and PT approach so I can support families more thoughtfully.

So many of my clients have benefited from taking their babies to her, and I’m deeply grateful for the way she shares her knowledge so generously. She also lets me use her clinic space for my childbirth and newborn care classes and often drops in during our infant feeding session to offer parents practical, reassuring guidance.

This photo is from the 2026 Alabama Doula Retreat, where Jana spoke about how doulas and occupational therapists can work together to better support newborns and their families. I’m thankful for this collaboration and for Jana’s steady presence in our local birth and postpartum community.

Thank you to Susan for sharing this photo from the retreat!

02/11/2026

Another National Day from the calendar that has a special meaning for new moms! It's National Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day today. We are supposed to be promoting the virtue of keeping a positive attitude when unwanted events happen. And yes, that is often a good attitude to have. But I bet there are some moms here who have understandably cried over spilled milk. Maybe you spent an hour pumping, only to lose that precious breastmilk.

When you're in the throes of postpartum changes, it's actually pretty normal and natural to find yourself crying over the littlest things. Go ahead and let yourself feel what you feel and cry it out if you need to. But if you find that you're feeling so low that you can't enjoy your baby, or it's affecting your relationships or limiting your ability to function, it may be time to reach out to a professional. Postpartum mood disorders, including postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, affect 1 in 5 moms and 1 in 10 dads. The good news is that there is so much help available now, and there are good treatment options available. The key is knowing where to go for help and reaching out early rather than waiting. Your OB, family doctor, or therapist is a great place to start. Postpartum Support International is a great resource that will listen, provide information, and help you connect with a provider who can help. You can call or text “Help” any time to 800-944-4773.

So go ahead - DO cry over spilled milk if you need to, but if you need more help, don't just sit and cry, ask for the support you need!

Have you ever cried over spilled milk? Share your story here if you feel like it!

02/11/2026

Another National Day from the calendar that has a special meaning for new moms! It's National Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day today. We are supposed to be promoting the virtue of keeping a positive attitude when unwanted events happen. And yes, that is often a good attitude to have. But I bet there are some moms here who have understandably cried over spilled milk. Maybe you spent an hour pumping, only to lose that precious breastmilk.

When you're in the throes of postpartum changes, it's actually pretty normal to cry over the least little thing sometimes. Go ahead and let yourself feel what you feel and cry if you need to. But, if you find that the blues are taking over and you're not able to enjoy your baby or do the things you need to because of your mood, it may be time to reach out for professional help. There's no shame in that either! 1 in 5 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers experience postpartum depression, so let's normalize crying when you need to cry and asking for help when you need more than crying can take care of.

Have you ever cried over spilled milk? Share your story here if you feel like it!

02/10/2026

Fun little known fact: when my kids were small, I was working on my PhD in anthropology, spending hours interviewing parents about how they make decisions around childhood vaccination. Listening carefully to people’s values and concerns has been part of my work for a long time.

That research became part of the book Mother Knows Best, where I wrote a chapter about how parents’ lived experience and “felt knowledge” deserve to be taken seriously, even when experts disagree. That perspective still shapes how I show up as a doula today, honoring parents as capable decision-makers and supporting them without dismissal or pressure.

02/09/2026

It's National Cut the Cord Day... it's supposed to be about saving money by cutting your cable TV subscription, but let's talk about the cord that most of us are thinking about cutting in birth: the umbilical cord!

Did you know that during a vaginal birth, a significant amount of your baby's blood is squeezed back to the placenta through their umbilical cord? For this reason, there are a lot of benefits of waiting a little while after your baby is born before the cord is clamped and cut. This allows the lost blood to return to your baby.

If you have delayed cord clamping in your birth plan, I always recommend thinking about and specifying exactly what you mean by "delayed." The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) recommends delayed cord clamping, which they define as "at least 30-60 seconds after birth." So if you want to wait even longer, such as until the cord turns white and stops pulsing, as an indication that all of the blood has returned to the baby, you should specify that in your birth plan.

There is a slightly higher risk of babies developing jaundice that needs treatment after delayed cord clamping, so if you follow the recommendation for delayed cord clamping, you should also familiarize yourself with jaundice, what to look out for, and how it is treated.

02/06/2026

I schedule two prenatal appointments with my clients to explore their birth preferences and concerns in depth, make a birth plan, and practice positions and comfort measures for labor. Or - if you're like Kinlea and go into labor early before we have chance to schedule those appointments - we can go over suggested positions even while you're in the hospital!

A big thank you to for sharing the beautiful birth photos!

02/05/2026

Being present for moments like this is why I do this work. When a mother feels safe, heard, and well supported, it shows.

02/04/2026

https://eleisondoula.com/spirituality-of-birth/

This was my very first blog post, written long before Eleison Doula Services became my full-time work. So much has changed since then. I’m now serving families full time as a doula. But the heart of this work hasn’t changed at all.

I’ve always believed birth is more than a medical event. It’s a deeply human and spiritual experience. My own grounding comes from my Orthodox Christian faith, and I’m open about that, while also caring for and walking alongside families of all faiths or none. That posture of reverence, presence, and respect has been here from the beginning, and it still shapes everything I do.

You can read the post here: eleisondoula.com/spirituality-of-birth/

02/04/2026

Some families reach out because they’re focused on birth.
Others are already thinking about those first weeks at home.

Most are thinking about both.

If you’re worried about getting through labor and wondering how you’ll recover, sleep, feed your baby, and feel steady once you’re home, having support that carries through all of it matters. Preparing ahead of time, being supported in birth, and not being left to figure out postpartum on your own can change the whole experience.

My Full Circle Support package is designed to do exactly that. It includes childbirth education, continuous birth doula support, and in-home postpartum care, so support doesn’t end when the baby arrives.

It’s the most complete option I offer, and for families who know they’ll need even more postpartum support, we can also put together a custom package to meet those needs.

If you’d like to talk it through, DM me or fill out the contact form on my website.

02/03/2026

A quick note to share that I have limited availability for birth and postpartum doula support in the coming months, and my calendar is starting to fill.

If you’re pregnant and worried about feeling overwhelmed in labor, not being heard by your care team, or wondering how you’ll actually manage those first days at home, this is exactly the gap doula support fills. I’m there to help you prepare for birth, stay grounded and supported during labor, and settle into postpartum with practical, hands-on help.

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, now is a good time.
DM me here or fill out the contact form at https://eleisondoula.com/ so we can talk through what kind of support would be most helpful for you.

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