Duneland Doulas

Duneland Doulas We are passionate about caring for, educating & enlightening you through pregnancy, childbirth & postpartum recovery.

We hope to empower you by making you feel safe & cared for while taking off any burdens by helping as much or as little as you want.

I love looking back at my past year of births! This past year I only attended 7 births, while I was also teaching middle...
01/01/2026

I love looking back at my past year of births! This past year I only attended 7 births, while I was also teaching middle school math in the spring and high school history in the fall! It’s been a journey! 🥵 always grateful to the families that allow me in their birth space. ❤️ Looking forward to what’s in store for 2026. 🥰

12/24/2025

Rating (in our opinion) childbirth prep must do’s 💃🏼

1. Pelvic Floor Therapy!!! 1000/10 - If there’s one thing you took from this video, it’s the importance of pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy. We’ve seen the best success come from our clients who have gone to prenatal pelvic floor therapy. For more info, follow 😘 we love them.

2. Chiropractor- for the love of all that’s holy PLEASE do yourself a favor and find one that is certified to work on pregnant women.

3. Raspberry leaf tea- if you love it, drink it! it can help tone your uterus. if you hate it, don’t make yourself sick over it.

4. SPINNING BABIES- this is NOT just to flip a breech baby. your little one can engage in so many different positions even when they’re head down. these easy movements can help them line up in JUST the right way for a smooth labor and delivery.

5. Inserting evening primrose oil- the evidence isn’t there to support it and there are slight risks. it’s a no from me.

6. Eating 6 dates a day- same as #3. if you love them, eat them. but please don’t make yourself sick about it!

7. Prenatal breastfeeding education- as much as we would like to think breastfeeding comes naturally…. it doesn’t. and you don’t want to wait until AFTER baby is here to learn.

8. Hospital childbirth class- ok for learning the basics and some of the hospital’s procedures.

9. Out of hospital childbirth class- better for learning pain management techniques and the different choices you have for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.

10. Prepping your ni***es for breastfeeding- please don’t do this 🫣

11. Hiring a supportive provider- this one tops the list as well. it is NEVER too late to switch providers for good care. if your current doctor is throwing up the red flags 🚩 LISTEN. and if you’re low risk… hire a midwife instead!!!

12. Prepping postpartum meals- you will be so glad you did, but it’s not the end of the world if you don’t.

13. Taking castor oil- ONLY under specific medical guidance should this be done. 🤢

14. HIRE A DOULA - Duh. 💁🏼‍♀️

The look on this mama’s face says it all! 🤯The day before her due date, Hailey called me to say her water might be leaki...
12/23/2025

The look on this mama’s face says it all! 🤯

The day before her due date, Hailey called me to say her water might be leaking and she was having contractions every 8-10 minutes. Knowing she had a 40 minute drive to the hospital, a toddler to arrange childcare for, and a relatively speedy first labor… we decided it would be best to start heading to the hospital even though contractions weren’t too bad yet!

When we got to the hospital around 3:30 am, her cervix was about 5 cm dilated (which wasn’t that much different from the 4.5 cm it was two weeks prior) so she just did her thing. We did spinning babies, she bounced on a yoga ball, walked around/swayed through contractions, took a shower…. And then.

After she got out of the shower, the contractions finally felt intense. About 2 contractions go by and she says “that contraction felt pushy” so we called the nurse in. She said she was going to check her cervix after she got through the next contraction. Pulled the sheet off… and her baby was CROWNING.

She never. even. pushed.

They called the doctor in, she said “your baby’s right here, why don’t you go ahead and breathe her out!” And one breath later, her entire baby was delivered.

“There’s no WAY!” was mom’s first reaction. You could tell by the look on her face that she didn’t even REALIZE her baby could have possibly been born so effortlessly!

I just LOVE when everything works out exactly as intended. Not a single medication. No forced pushing. Not a single tear. One happy mama and baby. And I’m so blessed to have been able to witness. 🥹💕

11/11/2025

So simple even a 2 year old gets it. 😉

10/17/2025

If I don’t laugh, i’ll cry. 😂

10/09/2025

We’re never surprised by some of the sh*t your husbands say during labor, but the supportive compliments always take the cake! 🎂

10/08/2025

“I’m pregnant and have no clue who to hire, but I want the best overall care and experience for my baby and I” 🤰🏽

Don’t worry, we took the headache out for you! ☺️

This is who we recommend to have as part of your birth team for prenatal and postpartum care, so you can THRIVE through your journey into motherhood!

(and remember.. these people work for YOU, you can switch providers at any point. including your OB at 36 weeks or your nurse during labor. If you don’t feel seen, heard, cared for…or you’re just not vibing.. you have other options!)

Pregnant and wondering who to have on your birth team?This is who we recommend.. 🤰🏽🤍A Pelvic Floor Therapist 🤍An IBCLC 🤍...
10/07/2025

Pregnant and wondering who to have on your birth team?

This is who we recommend.. 🤰🏽

🤍A Pelvic Floor Therapist
🤍An IBCLC
🤍A Webster Certified Chiropractor
🤍An Acupuncturist
🤍A Midwife

Who did you have on your birth team?! Let us know below! 👇🏼

10/06/2025

Not only did we have an absolute BLAST making this video… but we thought it would be educational too!!!

Cervical checks can be helpful at times, but we can often tell a lot about what your cervix is doing based on your actions!!!

In our experience…. This is what women often look like at the different stages of labor. 🤣

Who can relate?!!!! 🤍

Laine has completed her doula training and is now OFFICIALLY doula certified! 🙌🏼 Laine & Kelleen are sisters - Kelleen h...
10/06/2025

Laine has completed her doula training and is now OFFICIALLY doula certified! 🙌🏼

Laine & Kelleen are sisters - Kelleen has been a doula for 8 years, and laine has become fascinated with birth as she has watched over the years and had a baby herself in June of 2024. She is passionate about advocating for moms & babies, informed consent, breastfeeding, and the sacredness of childbirth and the postpartum period. she won’t be taking hands on clients often, but may serve as Kelleen’s back up when needed and will be doing a lot of the behind the scenes work to bringing the best care and information we can to all of our clients! She will continue working on our social media, website, and expanding our online presence as well.

Congratulations Laine! 👏🏼💓

when you sister is getting doula certified & you have to take pictures for her training 🤣(no pillows were harmed in the ...
10/04/2025

when you sister is getting doula certified & you have to take pictures for her training 🤣

(no pillows were harmed in the making of these photos)🤰🏻

Did you know Kelleen is IBCLC certified?! 🙌🏼IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. An IBCL...
07/30/2025

Did you know Kelleen is IBCLC certified?! 🙌🏼

IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. An IBCLC is the highest credential for health care professionals specializing in lactation. This requires specific education in lactation & health, 500 clinical experience hours, and passing an exam!

This means we can help you with your pregnancy, labor, and birth.. but she can also help you with your infant feeding issues! We recommend a prenatal lactation visit to create a plan for your feeding journey, discuss your medical history, check your fl**ge size & learn your pump. Then once your baby is here she can help with latch, positioning, milk supply, and more! She offers home visits for the early days if needed, or can see you in office to help you achieve those feeding goals!

We offer all of our services separately or as a complete package! We want you to have whatever support YOU want. If you just want lactation support, just birth doula support, just want to encapsulate your placenta, or just want a breastmilk necklace.. let us know and we will provide you with the best care we can offer to fit your needs! :)

Reach out to book or if you have any questions! 🫶🏼

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