A Brighter Birth

A Brighter Birth Birth Services for parents who are seeking an active role in their birth experience. Be Prepared•

✨ABB Birth Doula - Jocilyn Verham✨We're so excited and proud to re-introduce you to Jocilyn who's stepping up to our ful...
04/01/2026

✨ABB Birth Doula - Jocilyn Verham✨

We're so excited and proud to re-introduce you to Jocilyn who's stepping up to our full-time Birth Doula team from our backup team! Outside of helping our clients watching other Doulas thrive in this field and reaching more families is our next favorite thing! Proud of you 🫶

Meet Jocilyn:
"Hi there! I’m Jocilyn Verham a ToLabor trained Professional Birth Doula who is passionate about empowering you to birth with confidence.

My own experience giving birth was shaped by having a doula to give me invaluable peace of mind, encouragement, and validation as I navigated each step. I’m honored to do the same for my clients — whether you’re birthing in the hospital or at home, medicated or unmedicated.

I help facilitate the birth you want by offering accessible, trustworthy support. I help you create your birth plan and answer your “Is this normal?!” texts. I cheer you on and provide physical support during labor and birth, and care for you during those initial postpartum hours. I advocate for you, normalize your experience, and learn how we can work together so you feel supported, confident, and safe. Ultimately, I’m here to focus on you as you welcome your child into the world!"

Follow along:
Find her: flourishbirthrva.com
And on our ABB website with the Doulas!

✨Welcome ABB Collective Member - EmmaLee Gough✨We're beyond excited to bring EmmaLee into the ABB fold and give you all ...
04/01/2026

✨Welcome ABB Collective Member - EmmaLee Gough✨

We're beyond excited to bring EmmaLee into the ABB fold and give you all access to her and her impeccable culinary skills and ability to bring folks together around food! 🥑

Meet EmmaLee:
"Hi, I’m EmmaLee, a private chef creating plant-forward, seasonal meals and gatherings rooted in nourishment, connection, and care.

I love working with individuals and families during meaningful moments—whether that’s supporting postpartum recovery with personalized meal prep, cooking for an intimate dinner, or helping bring a baby shower to life.

My approach is grounded in farm-to-table cooking, global inspiration, and the belief that food can be both healing and beautiful. I’m here to make things feel a little more easeful, intentional, and nourishing."

Follow along:
Find EmmaLee: Emgough.com
And on our ABB website in the Collective area!

✨ABB Collective Member - Suzanne Burns✨We are SO excited to introduce you to Suz! ABB and Suzanne have been long time pa...
04/01/2026

✨ABB Collective Member - Suzanne Burns✨

We are SO excited to introduce you to Suz! ABB and Suzanne have been long time partners behind the scenes in yoga, events and community and we're overjoyed to see her step fully into this new role she's so well equipped for. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us 💛

Meet Suzanne:
"Hi, I’m Suz - entrepreneur, small business consultant, teacher, trainer, and facilitator. I’ve spent the last 15 years in business operations, leadership development, program creation, management and facilitation with a specialty in driving growth and fostering strong, collaborative teams.

With experience in working for startups and owning and operating my own service-based brick and mortar, I have successfully led organizations through expansion and contraction, increasing revenue and operational capacity, and building inclusive and empowering environments.

I believe business is strongest when it is purpose-forward in systems, as well as, communication to both internal teams and the clients you serve.

I understand what it takes to build a business and a life that not only sustains you, but that you feel proud of. I love working with entrepreneurs who are at the beginning stages of building their business, or navigating periods of expansion or transition.

Outside of my professional work, I’m a mother of three, a wife, and a passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities. My approach to life—both work and family—is grounded in compassion, resilience, joy, and humility."

Follow along:
Find her: Suzanneburns.co/
And on our website in the ABB Collective area!

Time to sign up for classes! Here's our April schedule and you can find the rest of the year on our website ☀️Have you b...
03/30/2026

Time to sign up for classes! Here's our April schedule and you can find the rest of the year on our website ☀️

Have you been looking for comprehensive, unbiased, evidence based, out of hospital education leading up to your birth, feeding journey and parenthood?
ABB offers a range of education options every single month to help you feel confident and prepared as you step into this new chapter -

•Learn how to navigate all the stages of labor (and what they even are!) in our Childbirth Ed options: the 3 Week Series or Wham-Bam Workshop.
•We see breastfeeding go best when it's not just left up to chance- know what to expect and how to troubleshoot ahead of time!
•And finally, don't forget to learn more about how to support your own healing alongside of caring for your new baby in our Postpartum + Infant Care class.

We've got ya covered, start to finish - visit the ABB website to enroll now!

Meet Angie Cooper–the other half of the Avenue at River Fox Realty Duo–and get a glimpse of who she is outside of real e...
03/30/2026

Meet Angie Cooper–the other half of the Avenue at River Fox Realty Duo–and get a glimpse of who she is outside of real estate.

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Imagine you’ve just given birth, are sleep deprived, experiencing the massive hormonal shift a few days after birth and ...
03/27/2026

Imagine you’ve just given birth, are sleep deprived, experiencing the massive hormonal shift a few days after birth and recovering from pregnancy and birth…then you realize you don’t have to do it alone-that reprieve and support are on the other side of you reaching out to a postpartum doula (preferably me if you’re local.)

✨sleep’s clarity impacts all areas of your life for the good

✨the body (and mind & soul) need nourishment and adequate recovery

✨hormonal shifts are easier to ride when emotional, mental and physical support is present

Lightening the load for women (and families) is my heart’s passion! 🤍

DM Krystal to discuss postpartum doula support options!

If you are expecting a baby this year and wanted a newborn session - please contact Anna to secure your spot 💓 Photograp...
03/27/2026

If you are expecting a baby this year and wanted a newborn session - please contact Anna to secure your spot 💓 Photographer:

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✨Meet Mindy✨
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✨Meet Jocilyn Verham✨

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✨Meet Caroline Habboush✨

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✨Meet Nikki Rathlev✨

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✨Meet Meredith Croskey✨

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