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


5 Things Your Hospital Birth Class Probably Won’t Tell You (from a Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator)
Hospital birth classes do a great job teaching you how to time contractions, when to call, what to pack, and the basics of what labor can look like. But they almost always skip the deeper truths — the ones that protect your autonomy, your body, your instincts, and the physiology of your birth. As a doula serving families across the Michiana area , I’ve supported enough births to tell you this: There is so much more you deserve to know. So today, I’m breaking down five power
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
3 days ago


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


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


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


Essential Support for First-Time Parents from a Birth Doula in Three Rivers, Michigan
Photo Credit: @thenaturaldoula Becoming a parent for the first time is one of life’s most exciting—and sometimes overwhelming—journeys....
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Oct 27, 2025


Group B Strep in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About GBS Testing
Pregnancy comes with so many new terms, acronyms, and decisions—and one that often pops up late in the third trimester is Group B Strep...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Oct 13, 2025


What Is the Placenta and Why It Matters: A Doula’s Guide for Empowered Birth
When we think about pregnancy and birth, we often focus on the growing baby or the labor process—but one of the most powerful and...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
May 26, 2025


10 Reasons Advocacy is Critical for Birth Doula Support Near Me
When searching for birth doula support near you , one of the most valuable aspects to consider is advocacy. As a birth doula, my role...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Apr 21, 2025


Celebrating Cesarean Awareness Month: Your Crash Course on Cesarean Birth
April is Cesarean Awareness Month , a time to educate, empower, and support those who have had or may have a cesarean birth. Whether...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Apr 14, 2025


Finding The Right Model of Care For Your Needs
As a birthing person, finding the right provider and birth location are just two of the many decisions you will make during your...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
May 20, 2024
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