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Luna Natal Doula Care
Birth & Postpartum Services
Serving Michiana (Northern Indiana & Southwest Michigan + Virtual)


Holiday Inductions: How to Advocate for Yourself When Your Provider Pushes Labor
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, comfort, and celebration—but for many expectant parents, they can also bring an unexpected source of stress: induction pressure. Maybe your provider is suggesting an early induction so your baby doesn’t arrive “on a holiday,” or maybe you’ve overheard whispers about scheduling births around the calendar. Either way, the message is clear: some hospitals and providers see your due date as flexible, especially during the holiday se
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Dec 15, 2025


Your Birth Doula Consultation: The First Step Toward an Empowered Birth
Pregnancy is full of choices, decisions, and, let’s be honest, a lot of questions. Who will be in your corner? How will you navigate labor? What if things don’t go as planned? These questions are exactly why a birth doula consultation is such a valuable first step. Think of it as an interview, a conversation, and a planning session rolled into one—designed to ensure your birth experience is supported, respected, and truly centered on you. A consultation isn’t just about logi
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Dec 8, 2025


Empowering Birth Through Personalized Childbirth Education Classes
Pregnancy can be thrilling, overwhelming, and everything in between. The thought of labor can bring excitement, anticipation… and a fair amount of anxiety. That’s exactly why personalized childbirth education classes are so important—not just as a checklist item on your pregnancy to-do list, but as a tool for empowerment, confidence, information, and clarity. When you know what’s happening in your body, understand your options, and have strategies to navigate labor, you step
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Dec 1, 2025


Planning to Breastfeed? Here’s How Birth Doula Breastfeeding Support Makes a Difference
You’re planning to bring your baby into the world with intention. Maybe you’re already thinking about your birth preferences, how to...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Aug 11, 2025


From TTC to Birth: How Birth Doulas Walk with Families Through Every Chapter
Trying to conceive (TTC) is often painted as a hopeful, exciting chapter. But for many, it can also be marked by isolation, grief, and...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jun 23, 2025


Paying for a Birth Doula in Michiana: Flexible Support Options Without the Stress
Photo Credit: @thenaturaldoula When it comes to preparing for birth, choosing the right support team is one of the most important...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
May 19, 2025


Do I Need a Birth Doula Near Me? 5 Signs Adding a Doula to Your Birth Team is Empowering
When it comes to preparing for childbirth, many expecting parents focus on finding the right doctor or midwife, and setting up space for...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Mar 24, 2025


What Does a Postpartum Doula Do? Support for the Fourth Trimester
Welcoming a new baby is a monumental experience, one filled with joy, excitement, and, yes, plenty of challenges. It is both a sacred...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Mar 17, 2025


Doula Care in Niles Michigan: Why Every Family Deserves Personalized Birth Support
Hello, expecting families of Niles, Michigan! If you’re reading this, you're probably exploring how to make your birth experience the...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Mar 10, 2025


Debunking Common Myths About Doulas: What Michiana Parents Should Know
When it comes to pregnancy, labor, and delivery, many parents in the Michiana region are seeking support systems that can guide them...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Feb 17, 2025


How to Prepare for a Birth In Mishawaka, Indiana: What Every Expecting Parent Should Know
Expecting a baby is an exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming especially when it comes to your birth options. However,...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Feb 3, 2025


Creating Tranquil Birth Spaces: A Doula's Guide to Designing a Sacred and Nurturing Environment
Creating a welcoming and supportive environment for childbirth is one of the most important decisions new parents face. While much...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jan 13, 2025


3 Tips for an Iconic and Empowered Birth Experience
Welcome to the Luna Natal Doula Care Blog! I bet you are here because you want to have a memorable, empowering, and positive birth...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jan 6, 2025


My Approach To A Labor Doula Consultation
Labor doulas (aka birth doulas) provide non-medical emotional, physical, and informational support and advocacy to pregnant individuals....
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Dec 2, 2024


What Can You Expect from After Birth Doula Support in the Immediate Postpartum Period?
Doula support is invaluable during pregnancy and birth. However, the importance of doula support during the immediate postpartum period...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Nov 18, 2024


The Role of a Birth Doula Near Me: Understanding Birth and Postpartum Support
A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals during pregnancy, birth, and...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Nov 4, 2024


6 Tips To Find Your Right Doula Services
Congratulations! You have discovered you are expecting a baby(ies). You probably have already given some though to what your birth will...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Aug 26, 2024


Combining Hydrotherapy and Doula Support for a Positive Labor Experience
Hydrotherapy, or the use of water to alleviate pain and discomfort during labor, is a valuable resource birth doulas can offer clients in...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jul 29, 2024


Empowering Yourself: The Power of Birth Affirmations with Doula Support
You have probably heard about birth affirmations before but maybe you want to learn more not that you have learned of your own pregnancy....
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jul 1, 2024


Understanding the Purpose of a Doula Consultation?
For many families, hiring a birth and/or postpartum doula is at the top of their list after learning they are pregnant. However, carving...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jun 17, 2024
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