Poppyseed to Pumpkin Doula Services

07/21/2025

🌸 God Is Still Moving in Birth — and So Am I! 🌸

It’s been quiet on this page, but not in real life — the Lord has been keeping me busy supporting mamas and families through the incredible, sacred journey of childbirth. 💕 Each birth is a miracle, and I’m continually humbled to witness God’s hand at work as new life enters the world.

Though I haven’t posted in a while, I’m still actively serving as a labor doula — praying over births, walking alongside and encouraging families, while trusting God with every step.

✨ I have openings for due dates in November, December and January, and I’d be honored to walk with you or someone you love through this special season. If you’re seeking a Christ-centered, experienced doula, let’s connect!

Please message me or feel free to share this post with someone who might be looking. I'm so thankful for the families God brings into my life — and I can’t wait to see what He has in store next. 💛

Love,
Jenny

08/06/2024

I have one spot left for the year! If you are due in October (or know somebody who is) I'd love to meet-up!

07/25/2024

What is "The Golden Hour" and why is it so important?

The golden hour is the name given to the uninterrupted mama and baby skin-to-skin period in the first hour after birth, that comes with a long list of physiological benefits.

For the baby:
* Bonding and security
* Breastfeeding initiation
* Temperature regulation
* Heart-rate regulation
* Reduced stress
* Stabilization of blood sugar levels

For the mother:
* Early bonding which increases confidence and satisfaction
* Oxytocin release that helps the uterus contract and helps to reduce postpartum bleeding
* Can lower the risk of postpartum depression
* A sacred time to pray for your baby and give thanks to the Lord

For both:
* Emotional well-being by reducing stress and anxiety
* Studies suggest that early skin-to-skin contact & breastfeeding initiation can have long-term benefits, including better developmental and health outcomes

Overall, the golden hour is a critical time that sets the foundation for a healthy start in life and a strong mother-baby bond.

Is it possible to do the golden hour after a cesarean birth? ABSOLUTELY!!! As long as both mama and baby are up to it, there is no reason it cannot be done.

The continued skin-to-skin can be done for weeks, not just the first hour. Encourage dad to get in on this as well, skin-to-skin is such a powerful thing!

07/06/2024

Today is “International Kissing Day”. You’re welcome. 💋

07/01/2024

What is a doula? Let me share!!

06/12/2024

"Doulas make birth better!" This was said by one of my stellar instructors in the last doula training I took, and I absolutely love it!!!We DO make birth better 🌸

If you are considering hiring a doula for your upcoming birth, I would love to meet with you! ❤️

01/25/2024

Spinning Babies today!!!!

12/02/2023

Thank you for making me these ADORABLE onesies for my clients and their little pumpkins 🤍

11/12/2023

Thank you for the Poppyseed to Pumpkin Doula Services shout out, Cara Otis!! So happy to support your business!

Inspiration Baking Mixes provides high-quality, gluten free bakery items. I’m not gluten free but THOROUGHLY enjoy her bakery items. Her website launches tomorrow! If you are looking for some GF sweet treats this holiday season, check her out!!!

If you need a doula (or know anyone who does) check ME out ♥️🙏

1 day until the grand reveal of our new website! Let the countdown begin!

In the photo, you'll spot Jenny owner of Poppyseed to Pumpkin Doula Services. We're absolutely thrilled to have Jenny's unwavering support, and we're grateful for the love and support from other businesses in our journey to make this dream come true!

Keep an eye out for more local businesses joining our countdown!

10/13/2023

Some things I do as your doula when you are in labor:

♥️ Giving words of encouragement
♥️ Massage
♥️ Pray for you
♥️ Positioning
♥️ Breathing Techniques
♥️ Keep you up-to-date with what is happening
♥️ Giving dad a break

My job is to take care of anything you ask for during labor or delegate to the right person. It is always my pleasure to do whatever you need to make your labor and delivery exactly what you want it to be 🙏

08/19/2023

N E V E R• underestimate the body. We have a level of inbuilt intelligence that’s “unexplainable” to even the worlds best scientists, mathematicians and doctors. No one can fully explain the rate of cell division and the precision that’s required during pregnancy. How a human grows another human from two cells meeting. How the cells divide precisely and become human body parts. The body is incredibly intelligent, beautiful and special. There are lots of ways you can work with it. Pregnancy may not be easy, sometimes there are complications but always try to remember that your body was DESIGNED for this. People can’t explain it because they refuse to see God IN it, the Great Almighty, the designer of our incredibly built body.

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”
Psalm 139:13-16

08/19/2023

I have a few fall and winter openings ♥️