Star of The Sea Doula Services - Britni Sisco CBD

11/22/2025

11/21/2025

There are so many things to consider when making a birth plan, here are some ideas that may not be as obvious. The last one may surprise you, but I find that the focus can be so much on labor that, we forget that there are a number of things to consider after labor is over and baby is here, especially if you are in a hospital.

What are some things you put on your birth map that are a bit less obvious?

11/21/2025

Usually one of the first things I hear from parents who are thinking about using cloth diapers, is that they are really nervous about complicated it will be.
Cloth diapering does not need to be complicated at all, one of the main goals of my class is to make it as simple as possible and to get families off to a quick and easy start!
Reach out to me today to schedule your class: staroftheseadoula.com

11/19/2025

Easier said than done right? This though can be a key component to stress management in pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. If we stick to what we can control, with flexibility of course, it removes the burdens of the "what ifs", and allows us to focus our energy where it is really helpful.

11/17/2025

Mondays are admin days and it's kicking my butt... send coffee and snacks...or call me because you are in labor and I can count up my milage later...

11/17/2025

Can anyone else feel it looming?? I think though it can be important to hear from others what they might be saying no to to know you are not alone.

It can be hard to say no through the holiday season, so sometimes knowing it is not just you saying no can be really helpful in giving you the confidence to do what you know is best for you.

11/14/2025

One of the hardest parts about being a doula for me is the on call aspect. Not just making plans A, B, C, D if a client calls but primarily being connected to my phone all the time. I would love to hear other birth workers takes on the on call life! How do you take a break from your phone? What does that look like? Have you found a balance with on call life and not being glued to your phone?

11/14/2025

Well this little one came into the world with a bang and made this doula run to get there in time, hence the crazy hair! 😂 I am sooooo proud of this first time mom who was able dig deep in the moment of decision and stick to her plan for the birth of this little one. Join me in wishing them congratulations and well deserved rest!

11/13/2025

Ok hear me out... I challenge all my clients to find providers that fit what they are wanting for the birth of their baby, for this exact reason. You may love your provider personally (you should this is important) BUT if what they are telling you about how they prefer their patients to deliver does not match what you are hoping for, your provider will most likely not bend to your birth plan just because they are nice during appointments. Does this inherently make them a bad provider? No. It just means that they have their "comfort box" and they probably won't leave it.

It does mean though that they may not be the best provider for the birth you are planning. Weighing the potential long term disappointment about your birth against the temporary discomfort of finding a new provider who is supportive and knowledgeable about the birth you are planning, may end up being well worth it in the end.

Just something to think about.

11/11/2025

I love to watch the development of little ones and the creativity they possess even if it means more dishes for me😅This little one spend a solid 15 minutes moving crayons back and forth between containers trying to find ways to fit as many crayons as possible into each container. Babies are the best scientists!

11/10/2025

Lots of things make me happy, but when it comes to doula work, nothing makes me happier than watching a mama achieve her goal of an empowered birth!

How about you? It can be birth related or not birth related!

11/07/2025

It is crazy to me that I am already having to think into the Summer and Fall of 2026, but here I am! My 2026 Summer will be reserved for repeat clients only as I need to dedicate it to family time. October and beyond for next year will be open and far more flexible!

I am so incredibly grateful to have a completely full calendar for birth going into next year. I am still teaching Cloth Diapering classes and doing planning sessions, for any and all interested. I also hope to have a new offering launching at the start of next year! Keep an eye out for that!