Luna Natal Doula Care

Hello clients and dear friends, I wanted to take some time today to share some recent updates to Luna Natal Doula Care. First and foremost, my area of service will be shifting slightly as I have recently moved to Elkhart, Indiana from Cassopolis, Michigan. Overall, my radius is staying the same with the small change of no longer clients planning to birth at Bronson Kalamazoo or Corewell St. Joseph hospitals in Michigan. It has been a true blessing to serve to many clients in

If you’ve started thinking about your birth, chances are you’ve opened a notes app, downloaded a template, or pinned a “dream birth plan” on Pinterest. And while I love a clear vision for your birth—what most people don’t realize is this: A birth plan isn’t the thing that creates a positive, empowered experience. It’s the preparation behind it. Because birth doesn’t follow a script. It unfolds. It shifts. And sometimes, it asks you to make decisions in moments you didn’t expe

Photo Credit: https://www.newlifebirthservices.org/new-life-blog/2020/5/12/how-tens-can-reduce-pain-in-labor When my clients tell me they want tools — not just coping mantras — I often bring up one simple, powerful option: t he TENS unit. TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is a small, handheld device that can provide drug-free pain relief during labor. It’s portable, non-invasive, and gives you control. And as a b irth doula and childbirth educator , I love

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

Choosing where to give birth is one of the most personal decisions you’ll make during your pregnancy. For many families, the choice...

Nearing the last trimester of pregnancy, you might begin to hear about cervical checks or exams. For many people, these seem like a...