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09/30/2025

It’s NICU Awareness Day to round out it a month honoring all of the brave parents and babies who needed the support of the NICU.

What I have learned from coaching clients, some birth clients, and even a few friends, is that when your baby or babies need this support two things are often true at once— you know that’s where they need to be AND you are robbed of those precious moments after birth that are supposed to be. We talk of the “Golden Hour”, that hour or two after birth where baby lays with their parent/s and they bond, stay warm and snug, and attempt a fumbly first latch. NICU parents don’t get that. Instead, they have to trust fall into allowing strangers to nurture their baby. They pump, they cry, they don’t sleep, they visit the NICU but often can’t stay. They have to trust others to do the thing they so dearly long to do. And it’s for hours— or days— or weeks— or months. In that time, parents intuition isn’t stroked or nourished. So when they are home, they may question what they know about their very own baby.

Be gentle with yourselves NICU parents. This IS hard. This ISN’T how it was supposed to be. It’s traumatic. You do know exactly how to parent your baby even if it doesn’t feel that way right away. You are brave and beautiful. 💪💚

08/21/2025

Next is Tara! 🤗

Where are you from: Philadelphia
Why did you enter the doula world: After years in childcare, I had my first child and faced unexpected challenges during birth and postpartum- especially with lactation and feeling unsupported. Even with a loving partner, I realized how important it is to have someone truly by your side. I didn’t want others to go through that alone, so I began my doula training to ensure others feel supported, cared for, and heard.

Favorite part of being a doula: Making people feel heard, supported, and cared for-it’s the most rewarding part of what I do.

Why MSM’s trauma-informed approach called to you: They have a great philosophy for caring for others.

Favorite food: Chicken Burrito

Favorite season: Fall

If you were a color what would you be: Misty Blue

If you could have one superpower to benefit families in your care what would it be: Lactation- Instantly balances hormones (like prolactin and oxytocin) to promote healthy, stress-free milk production

One thing that makes your birth or postpartum care special is: My ability to adapt to any situation on a dime.

One bit of advice for someone giving birth or bringing home a new baby is: Whether it’s meals, holding the baby while you shower, or just someone listening, letting others support you gives you space to heal, bond, and breathe. You don’t have to be superhuman-just present

08/15/2025

Next Moon Sage Doula is Yanesa!! 🦋

Where are you from:
I’m from Lancaster Pa

Why you entered the doula world:
I was drawn to birth work because I believe every family deserves to feel supported, respected, and truly heard during one of the most transformative times in their lives.

Favorite part of being a doula:
Witnessing the moment parents gain their confidence

Why MSM’s trauma-informed approach called to you:
Because birth experiences leave lasting imprints, and I believe care should honor the whole person—mind, body, and story—while creating a safe, empowering space. Being in public health opened my eyes to so many different journeys for pregnancy and labor

Favorite season:
Fall—the air turns crisp, the colors are beautiful, and everything feels a little more reflective and cozy.

If you were a color, what would you be:
Purple is fun and inviting but can also be calming

If you could have one superpower to benefit families in your care, what would it be:
The ability to instantly give them deep, restorative rest so they can feel recharged and present.

One thing that makes your birth or postpartum care special is:
I focus on truly listening—holding space for each family’s unique needs, stories, and values—so they always feel seen and respected.

One bit of advice for someone giving birth or bringing home a new baby is:
Give yourself grace. Your body, your baby, and your heart are learning something brand new—and that’s a beautiful, messy, sacred process. There is an overwhelming amount of information out there. But no one knows your baby or will be a better parent than you for your child trust your gut you got this.

08/13/2025

Next Moon Sage Doula is Rhianna! 🥰

-Where are you from: Born and raised in South Jersey, I have lived in Philly since 2009
-Why you did you enter the doula world: To empower families through education, I believe that knowledge is power
-Favorite part of being a doula: Empowering folks to feel as though they are the one in charge of their own pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience.
-Why MSM’s trauma-informed approach called to you: We know from SAMHSA that “trauma occurs in the absence of choice.” There are so many points throughout a person’s reproductive life when it can feel like choices are being made by others - doctors, health systems, insurance companies, etc. By championing a trauma-informed approach and encouraging all care providers - doctors, nurses, social works, etc. - to also used a trauma-informed and consent-based approach, we can put birth folks back in the driver’s seat and potentially avoid traumatization or retraumatization, even when birth doesn’t go exactly as we may have originally expected.
-If you were a color, what would you be: Rainbow. I tie dye my own baby onesies and wrap carriers, my home is covered in crystal prisms and iridescent decor.
-One thing that makes your birth or postpartum care special is: Radical Love and Non-Judgement.
-One bit of advice for someone giving birth or bringing home a new baby is: Identify and call on your village. Your village may or may not be composed of those with whom you share genetics, it can look however works best for your family, but the village crucial!! Society’s message that you are meant to parent and know how to parent with only one or two people is a lie. The truth is that we are meant to raise our young in community. You will also need care through this process, so whether your village is taking care of you or the newest family members, they are essential to your growing family’s well-being.

08/08/2025

Next up in our Moon Sage Doulas is Bernadette!

Where are you from: Pennsylvania
Why you did you enter the doula world: the postpartum period is so profound! I love supporting families through this special time!
Favorite part of being a doula: It’s stunning seeing parents’ confidence grow through the postpartum weeks
Why MSM’s trauma-informed approach called to you: it aligns with my beliefs and approach to care.

Who makes up your family: I have three amazing children - not biased at all!
Favorite food: mango
Favorite season: summer (but I do love all four!)
If you were color what would you be: BlueGreen

If you could have one superpower to benefit families in your care what would it be: I would be able to create an invisible bubble around the families in which they are shielded from anxiety, stress and pressure

One thing that makes your birth or postpartum care special is: I’m proudly a postpartum nerd 🤓 but also a motherly one that loves to provide care for families (and cook!)

One bit of advice for someone giving birth or bringing home a new baby is: know the 5-5-5 rule! (5 days in bed, 5 days on bed, 5 days near bed) after birth is a very special time of recovery and adjustment, just mentally knowing your energy will be spent on self care and baby care helps set a realistic expectation.

08/06/2025

Next up is Jai in our Moon Sage Doula Coop!

Where are you from: Originally from Roxborough, Philadelphia, relocated to Chester County

Why you did you enter the doula world: I want to be a part of the change that is so needed for birthing families

Favorite part of being a doula: I am a nurturer and educator at heart, so being able to love on and educate families is the best form of service. I am also a person who loves being in service to those who not only want care, but need it.

Why MSM’s trauma-informed approach called to you: My mother and step father were in recovery in my teenage years, so I was exposed to trauma- informed recovery programs. Each recovery story stems from an event that created trauma- induced substance abuse. Being an eldest daughter, I stepped in the caretaker role early to help my mother, and ultimately became one as well to my siblings. Learning trauma-informed approaches helped me form how I approach various situations I have to face.

Favorite food: Mild Buffalo wings!

Favorite season: Only the BEST SEASON EVER- FALL!

If you were color what would you be: Auburn or Olive green- they are just so cozy feeling to me.

If you could have one superpower to benefit families in your care what would it be: Cloning myself so I can help families in multiple ways at once or multiple families at once.

One thing that makes your birth or postpartum care special is: I am “force sensitive” (for Star Wars fans). I am highly in tune with the spaces I enter and have a keen ability to feel and understand what is needed during most times. Having this “skill” or gift makes the families I serve feel fully supported and present.

One bit of advice for someone giving birth or bringing home a new baby is: Give yourself GRACE. This is a vulnerable and beautiful journey full of twists and turns. Allow yourself to feel each emotion and understand that life is not perfect, but full of transformation and beautiful little moments.

07/29/2025

First up in the Moon Sage Doula Coop is Danielle! 🤗

💙Where are you from: Stamford, CT, but called Brooklyn NY, home for 15 years.
💙Why you did you enter the doula world: It wasn’t until the fog lifted from my own Postpartum Journey that I realized I absolutely would have benefited from a Doula’s support, and wanted to offer that to other new parents
💙Favorite part of being a doula: Besides the snuggles, I get the most joy from supporting parents with their chosen feeding method and watching their babies thrive!
💙Who makes up your family: My husband and 10-year-old daughter, and a leopard Gecko named Mango.
💙Favorite season: Any sunny day between 81-86 degrees
💙If you were color what would you be: Mustard Yellow, even though I despise Mustard!
💙One thing that makes your birth or postpartum care special is that I spent many years in the restaurant industry while living in NYC, and that service-oriented role has been applied to many aspects of my doula work.
💙One bit of advice for someone giving birth or bringing home a new baby is: Ask for help and line up support before baby arrives! Many friends and family are willing to help, but don’t know how. So, making a list of to-dos would be helpful for your support team. Ex. Mowing the grass, Laundry help, Cooking help, Take the older kids out of the house, etc.

07/25/2025

It’s World IVF Day. Sending gentle love and support to all the IVF mamas out there, especially my beautiful clients. IVF is one of the most challenging and grief-filled processes. It is difficult on your mind, body and spirit. As I remind my fertility coaching clients— two things can exist in the same place— you can be grateful for IVF and for science for giving the chance for baby and also feel struggle and anger and sadness and grief moving through. Be gentle with yourselves wherever you are with this process. 🌼🪹🪺

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