Natural Baby Doulas

I got the call last week at 9:52pm.  The call that it was time for me to join a sweet couple as they were working hard to bring their baby to the world.  This call never gets old.  It’s an exciting call – one of great anticipation, joy, and also the unknown.  As I grab...

It's getting close to baby time!  Your bag is packed, your belly is huge, and you can't wait for labor to begin!  How will you know when labor has officially begun?  And when and how will you contact the doulas?  Let's take a moment to get on the same page about all th...

After finding out I was pregnant, I began searching for successful VBAC birth stories for some much needed encouragement. That's when I found they were very scarce. After working with Natural Baby Doulas, I decided my story needed to be told, so mommas can know that a...

When you are expecting your first child, you are excited and nervous and don’t know what to expect. So, you sign up for birth classes and read all the books and blog articles. You research pain management options and ask everyone you encounter if they will share their...

I'm inspired to write this blog post because we get multiple inquires each month from people asking how to become a doula, if they can shadow with us, or if they can pick our brains about doula life.  I would LOVE to sit down with each of these aspiring doulas over a c...