Calming Breath Doula Services LLC

12/26/2025

No mommy meet-up today. Hope everyone is having a good Christmas! See you next week.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Calming Breath 💛

We wish you a season filled with warmth, peace, and moments of rest. Whether you’re celebrating while expecting, adjusting to life with a new baby, or holding space for your family in a different way this year, we’re honored to be part of your journey.

Thank you for trusting us, supporting us, and being part of our community.

12/22/2025

Midwives and doulas both support birth. BUT they play very different roles.

Midwives are medical providers. They monitor the health of the birthing parent and baby, perform exams, order labs, catch the baby, and manage clinical care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Doulas are non-medical support professionals. They provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Doulas do not perform medical tasks, but they help families understand options, navigate decisions, and feel supported and confident.

They don’t replace each other, they work best together. A midwife cares for your medical needs, while a doula cares for you.

12/21/2025

Pregnancy cravings are common and they’re not random! So, listen to your body.

Cravings for sweet, salty, sour, crunchy, or cold foods can be linked to hormones, energy needs, hydration, or nutrients like iron or sodium. Sometimes your body is asking for fuel. Sometimes it’s about comfort, nausea relief, or sensory changes.

Cravings don’t mean you’re doing pregnancy wrong. They’re information. Aim for balance, nourishment, and safety. Be sure to mention extreme or non-food cravings to your provider.

12/20/2025

Coping techniques for labor don’t start in labor and they don’t end after birth.

Breathing, movement, relaxation, positioning, mindset, and comfort measures work best when they’re practiced during pregnancy. Using these tools prenatally helps your body and brain recognize them when labor begins, making them more effective when you need them most.

And these skills don’t disappear once the baby arrives. Those same techniques often become invaluable in early parenthood, especially during recovery, long nights, moments of overwhelm, and adjustment.

Coping skills aren’t just birth tools. They’re life tools you carry into parenthood.

Want to learn and practice these skills before birth? Reach out to learn more about prenatal education and doula support.
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12/19/2025

If you work with or touch mom's during the postpartum year join us.
And please share!

Home visitors and birth workers of Hillsdale! Join us for a special urgent maternal warning signs training on Monday, January 26th from 11am-2pm at the Hillsdale ISD building! Register here: https://forms.gle/ETLmuiJ4UWLuu38M8 visitors

12/18/2025

Coffee in hand, real pants optional ☕
Mommy Meet-Up is the perfect excuse to get out of the house, sip something warm, and enjoy adult conversation with people who get it.

Come for the coffee. Stay for the connection.

12/17/2025

A doula’s role goes far beyond birth day.

Doulas offer reassurance, encouragement, and a steady, caring presence throughout the entire birthing journey, supporting both the birthing parent and their partner. They help parents feel informed and confident by sharing evidence-based information about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, answering questions, and addressing concerns as they arise.

Doulas also support advocacy by helping communicate preferences and birth plans, ensuring families feel heard and respected within their care team. Just as importantly, they support dads and partners. Helping them understand what’s happening, how to be involved, and how to best support their partner during labor and beyond.

For more information visit calmingbreathdoula.com

12/15/2025

Doulas provide calm, comfort, and confidence throughout pregnancy and delivery, guiding families every step of the way.

Calming Breath Doula Services calmingbreathdoula.com or call/text 314-620-8710.

Or visit By Design Birth Services bydesignbirthservices.com

12/15/2025

Hydration matters during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding.

Your body is doing a lot: growing a baby, healing after birth, and making milk. All of it depends on adequate fluids. Dehydration can show up as fatigue, headaches, dizziness, constipation, or even a sudden dip in milk supply.

Keep water nearby, sip often, and remember that soups, fruits, and other hydrating foods count too. Hydration isn’t a luxury. It’s foundational care for you and your baby.

12/12/2025

Hillsdale County, let’s celebrate strong starts!
Every pregnancy journey is unique and we’d love to see yours.

Upload your favorite pregnancy photo or your baby’s first picture in the comments.

Let’s remind other moms-to-be that they’re not alone and that our community is growing, together.

12/12/2025

Hey, hey it's coffee day!
Come join us for some time out of the house, adult conversation, and coffee.
10 to Noon 9 E Bacon, Hillsdale