Birthing A Better You

03/19/2026

I recently attended a birth at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center and had the opportunity to come across a beautifully designed lactation space. It immediately stood out to me… not just for its appearance, but for what it represents.

Lately, I’ve been more intentional about noticing and inquiring about lactation spaces wherever I go. This shift comes from a deeply personal experience in which I was not provided a safe or appropriate place to pump for my son. That moment highlighted a gap that too many parents quietly navigate.

Dedicated lactation spaces are not a luxury, they are essential. They support the physical process of milk expression, but just as importantly, they protect dignity, privacy, and emotional well-being. When a parent is given a clean, quiet, and respectful environment, it can directly impact milk supply, stress levels, and the overall breastfeeding or pumping journey.

Creating and maintaining these spaces is a reflection of how institutions value maternal and infant health. It sends a clear message: families are supported here, and their needs matter.

03/01/2026

Love this!!

01/10/2026

01/02/2026

Labor pain and injury pain are sooo different and I need us to stop comparing the two.

Labor pain should be healthy and purposeful.. it’s not an injury, nothing is wrong! It’s the uterine muscle that squeezes and relaxes to bring your baby into this world.. and when we shift our mindset everything changes. When you view labor pain as healthy and purposeful, you go into labor much more calm.. ready to work with the intensity and not brace or resist.. 💞

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all of the families I’ve had the honor of supporting this year 🤍

Thank you for trusting me during one of the most sacred, vulnerable, and transformative seasons of your lives. Allowing me into your birth space, your homes, your emotions, and your stories is something I never take lightly. Each journey has been unique, powerful, and deeply meaningful.

To every parent who chose me as their doula; thank you. Your strength, resilience, and openness continue to remind me why this work matters. It is truly a privilege to walk alongside you, advocate for you, and hold space as you grow and transition into parenthood.

Wishing you and your families a Merry Christmas, peaceful moments, and continued healing and joy in the season ahead. 🎄✨

12/18/2025

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours 🤎🦃

Wishing you a day filled with rest, connection, and the kind of gratitude that settles deep in your spirit. Thank you for trusting me to walk beside your families through some of the most meaningful moments of your lives. It’s an honor I don’t take lightly.

May your homes be full, your hearts be steady, and your joy overflow today and always.

The Sharpes

11/19/2025

I’ve been a doula for a few years now and here’s what I know:
👉🏾 Fear increases pain.
👉🏾Confidence eases it.
👉🏾Education changes everything.

Birth education is pain relief — not because it takes away contractions, but because it takes away uncertainty.

When you know what’s happening in your body, when you know your options, when you can breathe through each stage instead of fighting it — that’s real control.

Please hire a doula to help you navigate all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond.

11/18/2025

Feeling anxious about birth? Your feelings are valid. 🤍

I’ve had two natural, pain-free water births… and guess what? I was STILL scared.
Scared of being induced.
Scared of an emergency C-section.
Scared of going past my due date.
Scared I wouldn’t handle contractions like before.

So when I say I understand you, I mean it with my whole heart. ✨

That’s exactly why I created classes that actually prepare you — Your mind, body, and spirit.

✨ Childbirth Education
✨ Comfort Measures
✨ C-Section Prep
✨ Newborn Care
✨ Breastfeeding Support

Whatever you need… we’ve got it.
Ready to feel confident instead of anxious? DM me and I’ll send you all the details. 💛👶🏽

11/17/2025

🕯️ No One Talks Enough About This Part of Postpartum… 🕯️

The fog. The forgetfulness. The moments where you’re so tired that time blurs together. When your mind races with thoughts that don’t feel like your own. When you question if you’re doing enough or even being enough.

You’re not “losing it,” mama. You’re healing, adjusting, surviving nights that feel endless, and learning to love yourself in a brand-new way. The exhaustion, the intrusive thoughts, the brain fog — they’re signs that your body and mind are asking for care, not perfection.

This season can feel lonely, but you don’t have to move through it alone. 🌿
As a postpartum doula, I hold space for mothers in the in-between; where emotions run deep, sleep feels scarce, and you just need someone to help you breathe again.

✨ You deserve rest. You deserve support. You deserve to be cared for, too. ✨

If you’re walking through the haze of early motherhood, I’d be honored to walk beside you. 💛

Visit my website to schedule a connection call. Www.birthingabetteryou.com

Birthing A Better You provides continuous presence for emotional support, physical comfort, psychological and spiritual support, partner guidance to diverse families during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.

11/16/2025

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11/16/2025

🌸 Postpartum Isn’t Just a Season — It’s a Sacred Transition. 🌸

So often, we plan for birth… but forget to prepare for after. Your body, mind, and spirit will all be healing, adjusting, and learning — and you deserve care just as tender as the love you’ll pour into your baby.

Here are some postpartum essentials every mama deserves to have on hand:

This season asks for softness. Surround yourself with tools that help you slow down, rest, and receive care. You were not meant to do this alone. 💫

✨ What’s one item or ritual that made your postpartum season a little gentler?