Las Cruces Doula

02/08/2026

Postpartum isn’t just baby snuggles and sweet moments. It’s healing. Hormones. Identity shifts. Sleep deprivation. Join us this Wednesday, February 11th, at 6pm on Zoom. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

02/07/2026

So much gratitude this week.

Being in community with postpartum parents and babies is a profound reminder that support doesn’t end at birth—it deepens. I’m on call, my days are full, and my heart feels expanded by the care, trust, and connection I get to be part of.

Deep thanks for the families I walk alongside and for the chance to share this work with others entering the field. Community care is sacred. 💛

Doula Melissa Marie Lopez-Sullivan

02/03/2026

Postpartum Realities – Part 1 💛
This class covers what really happens after birth: the first hours and days, physical recovery, pelvic floor and abdominal healing, vaginal and cesarean recovery, NICU experiences, and postpartum red flags.
This space is for everyone — parents, partners, and support people — who want honest, practical postpartum education.
📅 Wednesday, February 4th

01/31/2026

✨ A clarification about Food Is Medicine ✨

We want to take a moment to offer clarity — and to apologize for any confusion caused by our earlier posts.

The Food Is Medicine program is currently funded through New Mexico Medicaid, which means there are specific eligibility guidelines set by the state. At this time, the program is available to people who are:

1. Enrolled in New Mexico Medicaid, and

2. Currently pregnant and diagnosed with diabetes (type 1, type 2, or gestational), OR

3. Enrolled in Medicaid under the Community Benefit category (generally meaning they receive long-term or in-home support services)

We know these limits don’t reflect the full range of people who deserve nourishment and care — and we’re truly sorry for any confusion or false hope our earlier messaging may have created.

💛 Here’s what we want you to know:

If you’re interested in Food Is Medicine but don’t currently qualify, we still encourage you to fill out our interest form. We are actively building a waiting list and seeking funding to expand this program beyond current Medicaid criteria.

As new opportunities become available, we’ll be reaching out to folks on that list first.

Thank you for your patience, your trust, and for being in community with us as we work to grow what’s possible.

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Mission Facilitating informed and empowered reproductive healthcare experiences that respect both tradition and evidence. Las Cruces Doula is a collective of experienced and compassionate birth, postpartum, full spectrum, miscarriage, abortion, and loss doulas, lactation care providers, and communit...

01/30/2026

Food is medicine—for our community 🌱

Starting February 15, 2026, the Food Is Medicine Program supports Medicaid patients in Southern New Mexico, including pregnant people living with Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes.

Eligible participants receive weekly, home-delivered grocery boxes with locally grown produce, eggs, and grains—because access to nourishing food is part of care.

01/28/2026

Friendly reminder 💗 Class is happening this Wednesday!
We’ll be talking through medical interventions, how to prepare your birth bag, and creating birth plans that feel informed and for you. Come learn, ask questions, and feel more confident heading into birth.

01/24/2026

Today’s in-person class reminded me that sometimes the most meaningful moments don’t get photographed — they get felt.

So while I don’t have group photos to share, I want to name the people who held this space with so much care 💛

Deep gratitude to student doulas Toney Moreno, Andi Beltran, and Dr. Nancy Torres for their support and presence.

Endless thanks to Doc Deb and Medicina Del Sol for hosting us and offering such a welcoming, grounding space.

And a loving shout-out to Sol Tryp — don’t miss their film screening on March 7th.

This work is collective, even when the camera doesn’t catch it all. 🌱

01/21/2026

Birth work isn’t about control—it’s about accompaniment.
About trust, consent, patience, and care.

After a successful birth, what lingers isn’t just joy—it’s alignment. A knowing that collective support changes outcomes and that people deserve to birth with dignity, choice, and respect. Honored to be part of that circle today.

01/21/2026

Classes will resume next week, and we’ll be right back holding space, building community, and supporting your journey. Thank you for understanding 🤍

01/17/2026

To every doula, provider, collaborator, supporter, and friend who pours their heart into this work — thank you. Your care, dedication, and presence make this community what it is. We are deeply honored to walk alongside families with you and couldn’t do this without your support. 🤍