Doula Deb

Doula Deb Birth, Postpartum & Sleep Doula: Compassionate Doula Care, Elevating Your Parenthood Experience My approach is simple.

I believe that every family should receive comprehensive care, starting from pregnancy, continuing through childbirth, and lasting as your family grows. Since 2008, I have been working as a professional doula, providing holistic care that meets your family's needs in every aspect, and guiding you as your family grows. My entry into the perinatal field in 2008 was a pivotal moment in my life. From the moment I discovered this calling, I knew it was my true purpose. In just three months, I completed professional doula training, leaving behind a successful career to pursue a new path that has changed my life forever. Today, as I balance my family responsibilities, my passion for supporting other families has only deepened. I have not only witnessed but also personally experienced the gap that often exists between families and the care they receive during this critical period of transition. My mission is to bridge that gap and provide the unwavering support that every family deserves during this transformative time.

Motherhood is loud, messy, and beautiful—but your nervous system deserves a little peace, too. Whether it’s stepping out...
10/15/2025

Motherhood is loud, messy, and beautiful—but your nervous system deserves a little peace, too. Whether it’s stepping outside for fresh air, a five-minute meditation, or hiding in the bathroom with your journal (we’ve all been there ), those tiny pauses matter.

How do you bring yourself back to calm in the chaos?

"Airway trumps everything." When it comes to your baby’s development, how they breathe affects how they sleep, eat, grow...
10/15/2025

"Airway trumps everything." When it comes to your baby’s development, how they breathe affects how they sleep, eat, grow, and even focus. This week on Doula Talk, we’re unpacking why airway health matters more than you think.

It’s almost Baby Lounge time! 💛⁠⁠Join me this Thursday at 4:00 PM for our free monthly meet-up for parents and babies, a...
10/14/2025

It’s almost Baby Lounge time! 💛⁠
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Join me this Thursday at 4:00 PM for our free monthly meet-up for parents and babies, a cozy space to connect, share, and get your questions answered.⁠
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☕️ Bonus: if you pre-register on my website under Events, you might just snag a Starbucks treat! 😉⁠
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Can’t wait to see you there! It’s always such a good time!

🌿 Connection. Community. Coffee.

🧸 Tuesday Tip: Help your little one snooze easier by introducing a transitional object, like a soft blanket or stuffed a...
10/14/2025

🧸 Tuesday Tip: Help your little one snooze easier by introducing a transitional object, like a soft blanket or stuffed animal, for comfort.
It’s a simple way to give them security as they drift off.

10/14/2025

POV: Your baby gags on solids, spits out meat, or struggles with reflux — and you’re told, “They’ll grow out of it.” 😬

But what if there’s more going on? In this week’s episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, we dig into how oral development (yep, that little tongue!) can affect feeding, gag reflex, reflux, and even behavior later on.

💡 Spoiler: the tongue helps normalize the gag reflex and when it can’t move freely, feeding can get tricky fast.

🎧 Tune in to hear how tongue ties, palate sensitivity, and airway issues all connect, and what you can do about it.

Keywords: tongue tie in babies, infant feeding issues, airway health, oral development, myofunctional therapy, postpartum doula support

Most parents only hear about tongue ties when breastfeeding gets tough—but did you know they can also impact jaw growth,...
10/13/2025

Most parents only hear about tongue ties when breastfeeding gets tough—but did you know they can also impact jaw growth, airway health, speech, and even sleep long-term? 😮

This week on Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, I’m joined by myofunctional speech therapist Brittany Hageman to unpack the hidden side of tongue ties and what every parent should know.

🎧 Tune in to learn how early oral development connects to feeding, sleep, and your child’s future health.

10/11/2025

Intrusive thoughts can be scary, shocking, and filled with shame, but they do NOT reflect who you are or what you want.
Postpartum parents may have thoughts like “What if I hurt my baby?” or other fears that feel unbearable.
You are not your thoughts, and help is available.

🎧 Hear more real talk and support in this episode of Doula Talk.

10/10/2025

☕ Sometimes joy looks like this. A quiet morning before the kids wake up, a favorite mug, and five slow breaths before the day begins.

Postpartum mood disorders can make even simple moments feel heavy, but healing often starts with noticing the small things. The smell of your coffee, the sound of the birds, the reminder that you are here and you’re doing it.

If anxiety or intrusive thoughts have been stealing your peace, you’re not alone. My guests and I talk about this so openly on my podcast because I’ve been there, too and I want you to know there’s hope, healing, and help. 💛

🎧 Tune into my latest episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep — where we dive deep into postpartum anxiety and OCD, how it shows up, and where to find support.

💊 Friday Favorite: Medicine Pacifier The easiest way to give colostrum or meds—no mess, no spit-ups.✨ Paci-style design ...
10/10/2025

💊 Friday Favorite: Medicine Pacifier
The easiest way to give colostrum or meds—no mess, no spit-ups.
✨ Paci-style design bypasses taste buds for fuss-free dosing
✨ Comes with a syringe for accurate measurements
✨ Doubles as a real pacifier for comfort

Find it on my Favorite Things page in my links!

10/09/2025

Postpartum anxiety isn’t always about feeling sad—it can look like an overloaded nervous system instead.
You might feel tired but wired, on edge, or restless even if your mood seems “fine.”
Anxiety, depression, OCD: they can overlap or stand alone, and all deserve care.

🎧 Hear the full conversation on Doula Talk.

Some days, motherhood feels heavy. The to-dos pile up, the exhaustion lingers, and it can feel like you’re fighting a ba...
10/08/2025

Some days, motherhood feels heavy. The to-dos pile up, the exhaustion lingers, and it can feel like you’re fighting a battle that never ends. If that’s you today, you’re not failing—you’re human. Rest when you can, ask for help when you need it, and remember: you don’t have to carry it all alone. You are doing enough. You are enough.

Tag a mama who needs this reminder today.

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