Birth Minded

09/02/2025

During a postpartum visit with my recent momma Katie Magers she said something that really stuck with me because it embodied exactly what I’m about as a doula.

“The only good part of my first birth was my daughter and I’d do it all over again for her, but I didn’t get a birth experience; it was something that happened to me and I got a baby at the end of it. This time I had this whole birth experience and it was amazing “

Thank you, Katie, for letting me be a part of your experience and for reminding me of my why. ❤️

07/27/2025

What does a doula do ?
I’m going to support you through your pregnancy and birth. That means that I’m going to be checking in on you, meeting up to discuss and assist with your birth plans, available to answer questions and provide resources.
When the big day arrives I’ll be there with you to provide emotional support, grounding and help with pain relief. Get your husband a coffee, hug it out with your mom. And do my best to make you feel seen, heard, and loved. Birth is more than having a baby and I’ll do everything I can to help you have a beautiful experience.
After your babies born I’ll be checking in to see if you’re adjusting and doing well.

Reach out for more information - let’s see if we’re a good fit !

07/26/2025

Reach out to see how I can support you ❤️

10/22/2023

We welcomed our newest and edition on 10/13/2023.

It was an unexpected induction and shook my birth plans I had for myself. I can’t say enough good about Knox Community Hospital Birth Center. I was able to make decisions for myself while still being guided to do what’s best for me and my little babe.
Also so thankful for Awakening Moments, llc for being there for my birth. Having a doula myself was a great experience ! Emily was a fantastic ❤️

08/01/2023

Looking for suggestions What kind of mama gifts would you best like to receive from your doula ?
Logo gear for your baby, postpartum gifts for mom?

07/28/2023

I am officially booked for September!
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I can’t wait to be apart of this new momma’s experience. I’ve never done a birth while extremely pregnant but I think it’s safe to say extra tears are in store.
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07/12/2023

The stars have aligned and I have space in September to take a final birth before my own little one arrives.

Reach out for a consultation!

07/05/2023

06/13/2023

Late night thoughts :

I feel like when I tell people I’m a doula they automatically think it’s for people who birth at home and while that’s true it’s also true that people who birth in hospitals can and should hire a doula as well. I’ve never attended a home birth ( I would absolutely love to but the opportunity just hasn’t presented itself to me yet)
I personally feel very pulled to help mamas who are birthing in the hospital. I feel like right now in this season, that is the space I’m needed in most. Hospital births may be the only realistic option for some families as most insurances typically fail to cover home births. I also feel that hospitals need to have great experiences with doulas to heal the damage that hospital birth experiences have sustained over the past several decades.
If you are planning to birth at home your likelihood of having unneeded medical interventions is almost none. If you birth in a hospital you’re much more likely to have a cascade of well intended, but perhaps not necessary medical interventions, even if you go into it with a plan of going “ all natural”. I can tell you from experience that good intentions are not enough to get you a natural birth. You need to learn, practice, prepare and have support.
Furthermore there are women who want pain medications and that doesn’t negate your need for support during and after labor.
This is why I love to support a hospital birth and am ready to be a part of changing the norm for hospital births.

Hospital, home, barefoot in the woods; I am here to support any and all birth experiences ❤️

05/14/2023

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mama’s out there 🥰