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


Top 3 Tips for Transitioning From Home to Hospital in Labor (Backed by Doula Expertise)
There’s a moment in almost every hospital birth where things suddenly shift. You ’ve been in your cozy home, labor flowing beautifully, feeling grounded…and then it’s time to go. Out the door. Into bright lights. Into the unknown of the hospital system. Into a space that— let’s be honest— wasn’t built around the needs of laboring women. As a birth doula supporting families across the Michiana area , I’ve learned that how you transition from home to hospital in labor can dram
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jan 5


Building Your Birth Team with Birth Doula Services: Assigning Intentional Roles for a Peaceful Birth Experience in Michiana
When you picture your birth, who’s in the room with you? For many women, the first answer is, “My partner, maybe my mom… I don’t need birth doula services doula — I already have support.” It’s a loving, honest thought. But here’s a truth we don’t talk about enough: There’s a difference between being loved… and being truly supported during birth. Birth is a deeply emotional, physical , and often spiritual journey. Each person you invite into that sacred space plays a role
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Dec 22, 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


Celebrating Midwives: Understanding the Midwifery Model of Care
When it comes to giving birth, the choice of where to give birth and who is present at your birth is one of the most important you will...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Oct 6, 2025


Hospitals V.S Home Births: What's Right For YOU-- and How A Local Birth Doula Can Support Either
Choosing where to give birth is one of the most personal decisions you’ll make during your pregnancy. For many families, the choice...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jul 21, 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


Birth Prep: What to Do When Labor Starts… Then Stops – Guidance from a Michiana Birth Doula
You’ve been timing contractions for hours, breathing through each wave, maybe even called your doula or your provider—and then… nothing....
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
May 11, 2025


Effacement, Station & Dilation Explained: What Cervical Checks Really Tell You in Labor (From a Michiana Birth Doula)
If you’ve ever been told “You’re only 3 centimeters,” you know how frustrating and confusing cervical checks can feel. And if you’re...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
May 5, 2025


My Top 3 Grounding Methods for Birth as a South Bend, Indiana Doula
As a South Bend Indiana Doula and nearby areas, one of the many things I support clients with during birth is grounding methods. Yep,...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Apr 28, 2025


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
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