Imagine Birth Doulas

01/02/2026

📷borrowed from The Homebirth Midwife

12/31/2025

2025, wrapped. And honestly… I’m just really grateful.

Grateful for the quiet, powerful moments like this.
For partners showing up steady and strong.
For families who trusted me in the middle of the unknown.

This number isn’t about chasing an unmedicated birth.
It’s about what consistent, loving support makes possible.

When people feel safe, heard, and supported through labor, outcomes improve across the board — fewer interventions, fewer cesareans, more confidence, more satisfaction with the birth experience (no matter how it unfolds).

This work has never been about one “right” way to give birth.
It’s about presence. Advocacy. Holding space when things feel hard or uncertain. And helping families walk into parenthood feeling empowered and supported.

This year also marked something really special… Imagine Birth grew into a team.
To my two doulas who stepped in with steady hands, open hearts, and a shared commitment to this work: I’m so proud of what we’re building together.

Thank you to every family who let us be part of your story this year.
It’s an honor every single time.

💛 Paige

12/23/2025

Imagine Birth Doulas FIRST Christmas Party🎄

I feel so thankful to have these two women beside me as we care for and support mamas throughout our community. Birth work asks so much of the people who do it, and watching them show up with confidence, compassion, and genuine presence has meant more to me than I can put into words.

Getting to honor them as the very first doulas on the Imagine Birth team feels deeply meaningful. Building this alongside women I trust and respect has been one of the most special parts of this year.

My heart is full, and I’m so grateful for what we’re creating together. 🥰

12/22/2025

12/22/2025

I like to look at every single study that has any association with preeclampsia, since it seems to be such an unknown in the pregnancy world. This is a great look at B12 deficiency and how it can impact the placenta. 

12/18/2025

This is a step in the right direction!!!!!

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/maternal-health-bus-midwife-training-coming-to-alabama.html?utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

12/15/2025

An incredible new study found that pregnant women who consume just 6 dates a day in the 4 weeks leading up to their due date were 74% more dilated upon their arrival to the hospital, had a 77% shorter first stage of labor and a 42% lower rate of caesarean sections.

Eating dates in the late stages of pregnancy lead to higher cervical dilation upon hospital admission because the fruit contains nutrients that influence oxytocin receptors, preparing the cervix and uterus for labor by increasing muscle response to oxytocin and other labor-supporting hormones. Dates are a rich source of energy from natural sugars and fats and also contain prostaglandins, which contribute to cervical ripening. Additionally, they provide serotonin, calcium, and tannins, which contribute to powerful uterine contractions.

Eating dates in the late stages of pregnancy shortens the first stage of labor due to their ability to stimulate the production of prostaglandins, which promote cervical ripening (softening and thinning of the cervix) and increase uterine contractions. Dates also contain tannins, which have a similar effect, and provide a natural sugar source for energy during labor. Some studies even suggest that dates can increase uterine sensitivity to oxytocin, leading to more effective contractions and a quicker and smoother labor process.

These actions are also the exact reason why women who eat dates in the late stages of pregnancy and far less likely to need a c-section!

The most common recommendation is for women to begin eating 6 dates a day starting in their 37th week of pregnancy.
PMID: 40322306, 21280989

12/14/2025

I think so many people do not realize that midwives are so skilled at handling the unexpected.

11/23/2025