A Brighter Birth, 112 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA (2025)

11/16/2025

This month, we’re exploring what it means to be stewards of wealth — not just holders of it.

Wealth isn’t only financial; it’s relational, emotional, and communal.

As women, we’ve inherited systems built on scarcity. But we’re rewriting that story — by redefining what prosperity means in our lives, our work, and our communities.

Let’s explore how to move money, time, and energy toward what heals.

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11/15/2025

🐻‍❄️ Polar bear 🐻‍❄️

IYKYK and if you don't: come talk to us about doula support + classes! Also, if you've got one or some, don't underestimate your big kids ability to shake the apples and give a little hip squeeze!

This is me, Hunter👋 around 34 weeks with my twins last year just looking for any glimmer of pelvic relief 😅 My son, who was 4 here, would get such a kick out of me doing polar bear and was always eager to give a "back massage" and I gladly accepted! It always felt like a sweet way to be open + honest about pregnancy and also include my bigger kids in the reality that more siblings were on the way, soon!
The next slide is my 9 year old rubbing my belly with a balm. She and I would have so much fun snuggling in bed and gently "mapping" where the twins were, what was a head what was a butt and reveling in all those kicks and jabs together in the final weeks. Such a special time to just slow down and connect amid the life bustling around us-

How have you all incorporated your bigger kids into the next pregnancies + births?

11/14/2025

Your birth, your choices, your power.

Every family deserves to feel informed, respected, and supported in their decisions, from how you prepare to how you welcome your baby.

As your doula, I’m here to help you explore your options, trust your instincts, and feel calm, confident, and connected throughout your birth journey. You deserve a birth story that feels truly your own.

✨ Let’s connect to talk about the birth you deserve. Schedule your free consultation through the link in my bio I can’t wait to meet you and help bring your birth vision to life.

11/14/2025

We currently have noon appointment times available for virtual therapy!

If you've been waiting for a mid-day slot that fits your schedule, now's the time to reach out. Send a message or visit out website to schedule before it's gone!

Learn more about Bridget here -- https://www.candortherapynetwork.com/bridget-reiser

11/13/2025

As this baby was born, I witnessed her birth and the rebirth of her mother!
She allowed her fullness to be witnessed. How brave and beautiful she is.

I was capturing her birth for the benefit of her family and yet through the lens, my own heart expanded. What a honor to be present and to witness and to document this moment.

This moment will be recalled, shared through verbal stories and reaffirmed through these birth photographs. A family documented...in its beautiful dance of surrender & vulnerability and strength & power!

Be witnessed, friends.

⭐shared with permission⭐

11/13/2025

🚨 Medical Grade Red Light Therapy now included with all IR Sauna Sessions at Purify!

+ Full Body Red Light Room (without sauna) also available‼️

Boost cellular energy, ease pain + inflammation, support skin health, speed recovery, and even improve sleep + mood — all in one relaxing session. 🌹💡

Here are the main benefits of medical-grade red light therapy (also called photobiomodulation):
♦️ Cellular energy boost – stimulates mitochondria to produce more ATP (energy).
♦️ Skin health – reduces wrinkles, fine lines, scars, and acne by boosting collagen and circulation.
♦️ Pain + inflammation relief – decreases joint and muscle pain, speeds healing after injury or surgery.
♦️ Muscle recovery – improves blood flow and reduces soreness after workouts.
♦️ Wound + tissue healing – accelerates recovery of cuts, burns, and post-surgical healing.
♦️ Sleep + mood support – balances circadian rhythm and may ease stress, anxiety, or seasonal mood shifts.
♦️ Hair growth – can stimulate follicles for thicker, healthier hair in some cases.

Come see what the hype is all about! 🔥

☎️ Call today for Short Pump: 804-360-0003 or the Near West End of Richmond: 804-573-9925

📱 Book online at purifyrva.com

11/12/2025

Client love for birth doula Cece, :

“I am so thankful for my birthing experience and choosing Cece to be there by our side. After my first birthing experience, I decided I wanted to have a doula to help advocate for myself and help support my wishes for my last baby. Without Cece’s support, there is no way I would have been able to have an unmedicated low intervention birth. My husband and I are still in awe with how the room was set up when I arrived to the hospital. Dim lights, a warm running bath, and aromatherapy that filled the room that created a peaceful/ less hospital like feel. She helped guide my husband with how he could support me through the most intense feeling and pain I have ever been through. With Cece I felt safe, listened to, and felt like I could trust everyone in the room. It was the most surreal feeling being able to finally pull my own son out onto my chest, nursing him on the table enjoying the sweet golden hour that I prayed for. After not being able to do this with my first son due to having to be taken to the NICU, I am so grateful for the experience. With Cece’s support, I was able to have the birth of my dreams. The birth I replay in my head over and over. I would do it again if I could. We are forever grateful and feel very blessed.” -Emily

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11/12/2025

You’ve prepared for birth, but are you ready for postpartum? The fourth trimester can be beautiful, messy and a lot to navigate.

This *new class* is designed to help you feel prepared for all of it, led by certified postpartum doula Meredith Hill. Life After Birth: Preparing for Postpartum is for parents who want to feel grounded, confident and supported through one of life’s biggest changes.

Whether it’s your 1st baby or your 5th, this class is for YOU.

You’ll walk away with:
- Real talk of what really happens in those first few weeks + practical tools to get through it
- Ways to reconnect to -you- as your role & priorities shift
- Steps to build boundaries & a support system that doesn’t leave you drained
- A postpartum doula’s list of helpful resources

Seats are limited so sign up before it fills up!
Register: meredith-hill.com/class
Questions: DM .meredith

11/11/2025

✨Client testimonial for Kayla ✨

“Kayla was the perfect addition to our birth team, and guided my husband and I with calm confidence. She was exactly the partner we were hoping for. She brought her experience forward, but took time to understand our individual needs and wishes, too. She educated us, coached us, advocated for us and treated us with such compassion from our first meeting and through every hour of our labor process. She was a steadfast presence during a vulnerable, nervous and exciting time and we couldn't imagine having the positive birth experience we did if she wasn't there. We're so grateful for you, Kayla!” -Emily B

⭐shared with permission⭐

11/11/2025

Pregnancy feels long, but in the grand scheme of things, it’s over in a blink.

The best time to book a maternity session is between 28-34 weeks, when your belly is beautifully round but you’re still comfortable moving around. Whether you want soft, intimate in-home images or a scenic outdoor session, maternity photos are about celebrating the season you’re in. You might not feel like your best self, but I promise—you will never regret having these images to look back on.

If you're expecting, now is the time to schedule your maternity session! Let’s create something beautiful that celebrates this chapter before it passes by.

Mention this post for 10% off any session: .theinmansphoto

11/10/2025

✨ It’s me, hi! 👋 I’m the doula, it’s me! ✨
It’s been a while since I’ve introduced myself so I thought I’d pop in to say hi! 👋

5 fun facts about me:
✨ I’ve been a birth doula for 8 (almost 9) years! Before becoming a doula, I was an elementary school teacher and taught Kindergarten, First, and Second grades so education has always been something that’s close to my heart. 📚
✨ I became a postpartum doula because birth is tough but the hard part begins after you have your baby. Providing that continuum of care to my birth clients is so special. Mothering the mother and all parents is very important. 🫶
✨ I am a girl mom to my two amazing daughters, ages 10 and 11. We just survived the first quarter of 6th grade and she’s now thriving at our wonderful neighborhood school! 🙌🏻 My 5th grader is having the time of her life so time needs to slow down while we savor the last bit of our sweet elementary school. I’m thankful for my husband who walks through all of the ups and downs of parenting with me! 💕
✨ We have the sweetest, gentle giant, old guy of a pup. We adopted him the last weekend that SPCA was open at the beginning of the pandemic and he’s the reason we survived. He enjoys belly rubs, treats, and mostly snuggling on the couch with his fam! 🐾
✨ Taking up gardening was another outlet for me during the pandemic. It was my escape when I needed a break. I re-landscaped our entire yard and built raised beds galore. I’ve definitely entered my plant lady era and am loving it! 🪴

I’m now booking for 2026 and am filling up quickly, so let’s chat:
douliferva.com

11/10/2025

Meet Jo Murdock -- Prenatal Yoga teacher at Humble Haven Yoga

A New York native, Jo Murdock has been shaping the wellness space since 2015. With roots in dance from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and a degree in Media, Society, and the Arts from SUNY Purchase, she brings rhythm, creativity, and expression into every class she leads.

A New York native, Jo is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and Trainer. She is also certified in barre, meditation, breathwork, and has been called to do postpartum doula work—sharing her knowledge around the mind-body connection during pregnancy and the vital transition after baby is earthside. She has created programs for kids, designed trainings for fellow teachers, and shared her expertise with brands like Nike, Netflix, and Self Magazine.

For Jo, movement has always been essential to healing, self-discovery, and grounding. Her foundation in ballet, Horton, and jazz now informs her yoga and barre classes, where she weaves together dharma, creativity, and mindfulness. She views movement not only as physical exercise but as a pathway to wholeness and overall well being.

Join her weekly for Prenatal Yoga at Humble Haven -- Tuesdays, 12-1pm and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm starting this week, November 13!

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