Sacred Roots: Empowering Birth Services

02/26/2026

Did you know Michigan Medicaid covers doula services?

This isn’t just a “nice option.” It’s official state-supported care.

Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support.

If you have Michigan Medicaid, you may qualify for covered doula visits — and many families don’t even realize it’s available.

Support should not depend on income.

If you’re pregnant in Michigan and have questions about how this works, comment “DOULA” or send me a message 🤍

02/24/2026

A lot of people think doulas just hold babies…

Postpartum support actually looks like:
• Washing bottles and pump parts
• Laundry
• Meal prep
• Listening without judgment
• Making sure mom eats and sleeps
• Normalizing the hard days

This work matters.
It’s okay to get help while finding yourself again. 🤍

If you’re a new parent, what’s the one thing you wish someone had helped you with in the first few weeks?

02/23/2026

I recently started a TikTok page, but I wanted to share this here too 🤍

3 things I knew as a doula that still hit completely different as a first-time mom:

1️⃣ The EXHAUSTION.

I’ve supported so many families through postpartum. I’ve seen firsthand how tired new parents are.

But nothing prepares you for being the one running on broken sleep while caring for your brand new little person.

Even with a supportive partner.
Even with helpful friends and family.
Even when you “know what to expect.”

Those first weeks are SO heavy — physically, emotionally, hormonally. Baby is adjusting. Mom and dad are adjusting.

It’s okay if you’re exhausted. It doesn’t mean you’re failing.

2️⃣ Breastfeeding.

You can hear all the struggle stories.
You can take all the lactation classes.
You can know the latch positions and supply basics.

And it still might not “click.” And that can feel heartbreaking.

There is something uniquely vulnerable about wanting to nourish your baby with your own body and feeling like you can’t figure it out.

And then on the other side — when it DOES click? When your persistence and continued learning finally turn into a calm nursing session?

Nothing prepares you for that either.

And even when breastfeeding isn’t a struggle, it’s such a beautiful, wild thing to witness your body sustaining the human you created.

Fed is best. Supported is better.

3️⃣ Support matters more than you think.

We hear “it takes a village” all the time.

But no one prepares you for how lonely postpartum can feel — even when you have support.

You can be surrounded by help and still feel overwhelmed.
You can have a loving partner and still feel isolated.
You can have visitors and still feel unseen.

And when you don’t have a village? The weight is even heavier.

Postpartum is supposed to be a season of healing.
When it’s not supported well, it can feel like survival.

I also want to take a moment to acknowledge postpartum mental health.

I’ve supported clients through postpartum anxiety, depression, and OCD — and walking my own path with postpartum anxiety and OCD humbled me in a completely new way.

If you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts, constant worry, rage, sadness, or feeling unlike yourself: you are not broken. You are not alone. And you are not the only one feeling this way.

Knowing something as a professional is one thing.
Living it is another.

If you’re in this season, be gentle with yourself 🤍

What about postpartum surprised you the most?

02/21/2026

The last few months have been full — motherhood, growth, reflection, and really re-centering what Sacred Roots stands for.

If you’re new here, I’m Tori 🤍
I’m a Medicaid-approved doula serving Michigan families with trauma-informed, inclusive support.

Sacred Roots was built for families who deserve care without judgment, without pressure, and without financial barriers — especially first-time moms and those who don’t always feel seen in traditional birth spaces.

This season of my own life has only deepened that commitment.

I’m currently booking birth and postpartum clients for spring and early summer. If you’re pregnant or newly postpartum and looking for support, I’d love to connect.

You don’t have to do this alone.

02/21/2026

02/08/2026

12/16/2025

Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? 🎁

Sacred Roots is offering a holiday sale AND flexible gift cards that can be used for any service or left open for the recipient to choose what best supports them.

🎄 Holiday Sale:
• 30% off core services
• 50% off breastmilk jewelry
• 10% off à la carte services
(Additional 10% add-on discount applies when eligible.)

Perfect for expecting parents, postpartum families, or anyone who deserves extra support.
Message me to grab a gift card or book a discounted service!⭐️⭐️

12/05/2025

12/05/2025

Please join Dawning Lace Doula Services and I for this month’s support group!

We’re rolling out topics of the month, and we’re starting with our very first topic: Postpartum Recovery + Healing.

Let’s chat about the toll childbirth can take — on our bodies and our minds — and share different ways to support recovery and healing. Nothing formal, just real talk, tips, and community.

Come make friends, find support, and feel heard. 🫶
You can join us in person, online, or even do both!

DECEMBER 9th 10:45-11:45am - VIRTUAL / GOOGLE MEET

DECEMBER 30th 10:45-11:45am - IN PERSON: St Clair County Main Library

📧 Email us for the Google Meet link.

Stay tuned for next month’s topic — we’ve got some good ones planned!

11/30/2025

Hi friends! I know I’ve been a bit quiet on social media lately, but I’ve been working on so much behind the scenes.
Sacred Roots has been growing in so many beautiful ways, and I realized many of you may not know how much I’ve expanded — so I wanted to share my updated service menus with you all! 🤍

All of my core services (birth, postpartum, SMC, full service) can be covered by Michigan Medicaid.
If you’ve been thinking about doula support, this is your sign to reach out!

I am also rolling out an expanded list of à la carte services — perfect for families who want support in specific areas without committing to a full doula package, or for those who want meaningful keepsakes and personalized care.

My calendar is already booking well into 2026, so if you’re hoping to work together, it’s best to inquire about any services you’re curious about as soon as possible! 🤍

Stay tuned and keep an eye on my page — a holiday sale is coming VERY soon! 🎄

11/26/2025

PSI’s Q***r & Trans Parent Support Group is FREE and open to all members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are expecting, adopting, and/or parenting from pregnancy to four years postpartum ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 This group is intended for gestational, non-gestational and foster or adoptive parents. This group is open to all parents from pregnancy to four years postpartum who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. The group leaders are peer facilitators who are also part of the q***r and trans community. You are not alone, and we welcome you to our group space.

View the schedule and register: https://loom.ly/RK2bbOc

11/18/2025

In person at the library today!

Sacred Roots: Empowering Birth Services and Dawning Lace Doula Services will be connecting again to do our Teen and Young Parent Support Group. We will be starting Nov 4th, virtually!
Registration can be completed via email, comment, or message. For virtual meetings, link will be sent out upon registration. :)