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


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


Reading Labor in Real Time: Tips for Empowered Birth from a Birth Doula
Labor is loud, intense, and transformative—but here’s the thing: your body already knows what to do . It’s talking to you the whole...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Sep 29, 2025


Balancing Healing, Baby, and Household: How Postpartum Doula Support Nearby Can Help You
The first weeks after welcoming a new baby are magical—but they are also some of the most challenging of your life. Your body is...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Sep 22, 2025


Why You Should Consider a Virtual Doula: Online Birth Support for Every Birthing Person
Pregnancy and birth can feel overwhelming, even in the best circumstances. From navigating medical appointments to preparing your home...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Sep 15, 2025


From Obedient Patient to Powerful Participant: Reclaiming Your Birth Experience
Let’s be real—too many people are walking away from their births feeling like things happened to them , not with them . They’re told they...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Aug 18, 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


The Hidden Statistics of Hispanic Maternal Health—And How Birth Support Changes the Story
September is Hispanic Heritage Month! As we honor Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s essential to shine light on a truth often overlooked:...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Aug 10, 2025


Your Birth, Your Choice: Understanding the Top Reasons for Induction and How to Advocate for Yourself
When it comes to birth, one thing is clear: your choices matter. As a birth doula supporting families virtually and in the Michiana...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Aug 4, 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


What to Expect When You Are Hiring a Doula: A Week-By-Week Look Inside Birth Support
Photo: Memory Lane Photography You’ve peed on the stick, it’s positive (!!!), and now your Google search history includes things like “Is...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jul 14, 2025


Snack Smart for Birth: What to Pack in Your Labor Bag (Straight from a Michiana Doula)
As a birth doula serving the Michiana area —including South Bend, Niles, Mishawka, Elkhart, and Goshen—I’m often asked what snacks are...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jun 9, 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


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


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


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


The Best Warming Postpartum Soup Recipe for New Moms in Michiana
Welcoming a new baby into the world is a beautiful journey, but postpartum recovery requires nourishment and care. As a birth doula in...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Mar 31, 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
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