Birth Shore Doula

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Birth Shore Doula

Your birth is about you, and I'm the prenatal prep doula.

05/04/2025

May pole, Beltane, Earth Day, Mind Body Spirit festival ✨

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03/29/2025

I have two uteri and it looks like this baby is in my left uterus. 😂 My other two were also in my left uterus, and my miscarriage was too early to tell.

I'm now in the second trimester and feeling less nausea, and a *bit* more energy. 🎉 That could also be due to spring.🌷

11/14/2024

All the supplies for my Body Ready Birth Teacher Training capstone!

10/16/2024

We lit candles for our loss families last night. And for our own loss.
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10/01/2024

I've gained life-changing knowledge, experience, and education in my field. And still the compelling force for doing what I do is so you don't have to walk alone through all the hills and valleys associated with pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Including grief and loss.

This October, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month hits different. I've experienced a miscarriage too. My husband and I told our kids, and close family and friends about our baby growing. And then we had to tell them all when we lost our baby. Our experience may not be the same as yours. But for us, telling our friends about our loss was the best move. We have felt so supported in our sadness. I wish that for everyone. If you want some extra support in your grief, I'd love to be part of that for you.
Link in bio to schedule a virtual or in-person chat with me. I want to know your baby's name, and hear about the hope and heartbreak. I can't make it better, but maybe you won't feel so alone. ❤️

08/25/2024

Hi, I'm Hannah. I just learned that 1 in 5-7 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers experience serious depression or anxiety in the perinatal (pregnancy or postpartum) period.

"You're not alone, you're not to blame, you're going to get better" -Postpartum Support International

If you feel alone in pregnancy or postpartum or have thoughts of self-harm, message me. I can help connect you to some resources. I can listen, and I can help with the overwhelm of a new baby.

Mental health matters

05/25/2024

🤲 Where does a Reiki session take place?
Reiki can be done anywhere (but usually in your home). My only requirement is for you to be as comfortable as possible.
I've done Reiki on clients lying on the couch, their bed, a Nugget play couch, the grass, my massage table in the kitchen... It's ideal for me to be able to lean over you or sit beside you.

💆‍♀️ Best position for Reiki?
Lying in whatever position let's you relax.

🧒 Can kids or pets be around?
If that's what you want, yes. I've done Reiki on moms holding their kids. Sometimes kids or pets are apprehensive of you lying down and me getting close to you. But usually kids like the time to snuggle and sometimes they copy me and do Reiki on you, too!
Some folks want a break and having your kids or pets taken care of by someone else can feel extra rejuvenating. 🌿 Remember, this is about you, if the easiest or most comfortable thing for you is to have them around, that's great!

🕯️Do I use any tools?
My hands of course! I also often use a selenite stick to help clear your energy, and sometimes I use other crystals, too. Depending on what we decide, I may bring my massage table. For ambiance I can bring battery operated candles, a galaxy projector, and my speaker. If you already have those, let me know! You can also use a diffuser with a smell that helps you feel cozy. These tools can help, but ultimately we don't NEED them.

🎶 What music do I play?
If you already have a meditation-style playlist you love, we use that. If you don't, I ask if you want classical or new age, and then voice or instrumental.
One of my favorites to play is Beautiful Chorus!

✨ Can we do Reiki during birth?
Of course! We can do Reiki anywhere, even apart (distance Reiki).

🪬 Let me know what questions you have!

10/20/2023

What does Reiki feel like?

Some of my clients simply feel relaxed. Others feel energy moving. Some feel where my hands are (even when their eyes are closed and although I'm not physically touching their body).

Usually for my clients, Reiki is relaxing. I've had plenty of clients start snoring while I work.

When I'm channeling Reiki, my palms feel warm, and slightly tingly. One time specifically, I was practicing self-Reiki and was working at my head. I felt the warmth in my palms that I've come to recognize as how Reiki feels for me. Where my hands were hovering, I felt warmth on my face. I was curious if the warmth was just because my hands were close. I touched my hands to my face, and they were cool to the touch. When I hovered them again, the warmth came back to my palms and where they were working on my face.

10/17/2023

I'd be honored to hear the story of you and your little one.

Message me, comment, send a voice message, Marco Polo, text...

The Wave of Light was on Sunday and I'm still remembering loss families.

10/04/2023

Reiki is a Japanese healing modality. It works well accompanying other healing methods. I believe in the miraculous. And I also believe in the power of the slow and steady gradual practices.

Simply, in the words of Bodhi Birth and Wellness, I'm regulating my nervous system and sharing that with you.

As I hover my hands over you, I feel where you need more balance energetically.

10/03/2023

Research by the fabulous , a doula and a scholar. I talked with her today about my experience with a doula at my birth. Bree is so kind, encouraging, and a really great listener.

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09/29/2023

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month.

To commemorate, I'm joining the Wave of Light. I'll light a candle on October 15th at 7 pm (for one hour). Join me during your own local time. The idea is that as candles are burning from 7-8 pm, there will be a wave of light moving across the globe as time changes. I love picturing this slow wave traveling across the globe and remembering our babies gone too soon.

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E Calvert Street
South Bend, IN
46613

Website

http://birthshore.com/

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