Mama Earth Birth & Baby Services

Mama Earth Birth & Baby Services Mamaearth Birth & Baby Services was created to help women know they have options and to ensure they have the best birth experience possible!

I began my journey as a birth doula in 2012 after the birth of my first son. Going through labor I had a doula to help my husband and I have the best birth possible. A few months later I realized that I had a strong desire to encourage women and their partners during pregnancy and birth and decided to take my first step towards doula training by enrolling in Penny Simkin's Allied Birth Vocations workshop at Bastyr University. Since then I have partaken in many continuing education classes and workshops and have apprenticed with Patti Ramos.

✨ Holiday Birth Photography Special ✨I’m opening space for TWO December births — a rare chance to have your birth story ...
11/19/2025

✨ Holiday Birth Photography Special ✨

I’m opening space for TWO December births — a rare chance to have your birth story thoughtfully documented this season.

Birth moves fast, and sometimes we don’t fully realize our own strength until we see it reflected back. These images help you remember, reconnect, and truly witness your resilience.

If you’re due in December (or know someone who is!), please reach out or share this post.
Local shares mean the world and help this reach families in our community. 💜💜

11/19/2025

Birth moves so quickly when you’re inside of it. So many moments you feel but never get to see.

This December, I’m offering birth photography at 50% off for families who want their story captured and remembered with intention.

If you’re due this month, reach out via my website (or DM me!).

Your birth is worth remembering.

Let’s talk about all the “labor inducing” things.Red raspberry leaf tea, dates, evening primrose oil…. I know you’ve hea...
11/17/2025

Let’s talk about all the “labor inducing” things.

Red raspberry leaf tea, dates, evening primrose oil…. I know you’ve heard it- maybe even tried it! We’ve all been there, desperate to not be pregnant anymore and get labor moving.

But here’s the truth: none of these things actually “induce” labor.

Your body and your baby are having an ongoing conversation- quiet, intelligent, instinctual. When your baby’s lungs are mature and ready for life outside, they release a hormone that signals to your body that it’s time to get things rolling.

It’s your BABY who starts the labor. Not the tea. Not the dates. Not the different oils and herbs and massages.

This doesn’t mean that those things don’t hold value… because they absolutely do (and that’ll be a whole other post)- but they don’t flip the switch.

Trust your body.
Trust your baby.
And trust that they are working perfecting in tune together….

All you have to do is go along for the ride.

We create many kinds of memories right at home. Why not add bringing new life into the world one of those memories? ...
11/16/2025

We create many kinds of memories right at home. Why not add bringing new life into the world one of those memories?

What is the pain you’re experiencing isn’t the enemy?Sometimes the pain feels like it takes over everything — especially...
11/13/2025

What is the pain you’re experiencing isn’t the enemy?

Sometimes the pain feels like it takes over everything — especially in labor.
But what if you stepped back and looked at it differently?

Pain is a sensation. It’s communication from your body, not a definition of who you are or how strong you are.

And there’s actually science to back this up — research on mindfulness and pain perception shows that when we observe pain instead of fighting it, our brains respond differently. The parts that process suffering quiet down, while the parts that help us stay aware and in control light up.

So when you take a breath and say,
🫁 “This is pressure.”
🔥 “This is warmth.”
💪 “This is my body working.”

—you’re changing your relationship to what you feel.
You’re reminding yourself that you are not the pain. You’re the person experiencing it.

And that small shift?
It’s powerful.
It’s grounding.
It’s how you stay connected to your strength even when things get intense.

My understanding of the physiology of birth- what’s happening in her body, what supports her nervous system, how positio...
11/11/2025

My understanding of the physiology of birth- what’s happening in her body, what supports her nervous system, how position, light, sound, and rhythm can help things flow. And his (or her partners) understand of her- her cues, her strength, her fears, her ways of being comforted.

Theres something really special in that. Something really powerful when knowledge and experience- and love and intimacy come together in the birth space.

I can guide, suggest, and hold space through the waves…. And the partner can hold space through the transformation.

Together, we make the perfect team.

My role isn’t to replace them- it’s to help them step confidently into their role.

BIRTH WORK IS EMOTIONAL LABORThere I said it. Being a doula isn’t all cozy baby snuggles and magical birth moments. Sure...
11/05/2025

BIRTH WORK IS EMOTIONAL LABOR

There I said it.

Being a doula isn’t all cozy baby snuggles and magical birth moments. Sure, there are those — and they’re beautiful. But a lot of this work happens in the in-between. The quiet hours. The tears. The emotional holding.

🪨 It’s being the steady one when things get intense.
🫂 It’s sitting on a bathroom floor with someone who’s scared.
🫀It’s feeling every emotion in the room and grounding yourself so they can find theirs.
🤔It’s going home at 5 a.m. and replaying moments in your head, wondering if you said the right thing.

This work is sacred — but it’s also heavy sometimes. It asks for your heart, your patience, and your nervous system.

So if you’ve ever left a birth feeling emotionally wrung out — you’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing it deeply.

I see you, friend. This work changes us. And that’s okay. 💜

🌿 Labor Hack: Milky Oats Tincture Milky oats is one of those quiet (and powerful) herbal supporters that don’t get enoug...
11/04/2025

🌿 Labor Hack: Milky Oats Tincture

Milky oats is one of those quiet (and powerful) herbal supporters that don’t get enough credit during labor (and most don’t even know about it!) 💧💚

This gentle, nourishing herb is known for its ability to calm the nervous system while also strengthening resilience — both physical and emotional.

✨ Here’s the why I love to recommend milky oats tincture for labor:
• It helps soothe frazzled nerves when things feel intense or unpredictable.
• Supports the adrenal system, helping your body stay steady through long labors.
• Brings a grounded, centered energy — easing tension and promoting focus.
• It’s also deeply nutritive, replenishing minerals like magnesium and calcium that support muscle function (hello, uterus!).

While most herbal tonics/tinctures aren’t a quick fix, Milky Oats is famed for its ability to help sooth and calm the nervous system QUICKLY- which is wildly helpful during labor.

Always check with your care provider before adding new herbs/supplements to your birth plan — but if it’s a fit, milky oats can be a beautiful ally in your journey towards a calm and empowered birth. 🌾🤍

TESTIMONIAL MONDAY!!
10/13/2025

TESTIMONIAL MONDAY!!

I’ve been photographing births for many many years (since 2012) with my cell phone, my clients cell phones and/or camera...
10/07/2025

I’ve been photographing births for many many years (since 2012) with my cell phone, my clients cell phones and/or cameras and I finally invested in myself and bought a professional camera earlier in the year. I have a light October and November and decided to offer my birth photography for Tacoma residents (or people delivering in Tacoma) at a price you likely won’t find anywhere else! This is so I can continue to up-level my experience and build my portfolio to start offering this to my community in 2026.

If you’re delivering in the Tacoma area in October (this month!) or November and are wanting to have your birth captured but are maybe on a tight budget, or maybe you want to gift this to someone, please reach out to me!

On the fence about birth photography? I’ve never heard of anyone regretting getting photos to remember this day.

Parts of a birth story in photos. Color edition.
10/06/2025

Parts of a birth story in photos. Color edition.

“All rhere beauty of life is made up of light and shadow” - Leo TolstoyWhich do you like better? Color or black and whit...
10/03/2025

“All rhere beauty of life is made up of light and shadow” - Leo Tolstoy

Which do you like better? Color or black and white?

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