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Luna Natal Doula Care
Birth & Postpartum Services
Supporting and protecting the sacredness and sanctity of birth and postpartum.


Epidural in Labor: What You Need to Know About Benefits, Risks, and Options
When it comes to pain relief in labor, the epidural is one of the most common choices. But it also comes with a lot of questions, myths,...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
2 days ago


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


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


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


How to Stay Mentally Strong in Your Third Trimester: Tips from a Southwest Michigan Birth Doula
The third trimester can feel like a rollercoaster. Physically, your body is changing rapidly. Emotionally, anticipation, fear, and...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Sep 8


Birth Trauma Doesn’t Disappear Just Because You Heard ‘Healthy Baby, Healthy Mom
She lays in the hospital bed, hollow-eyed and silent, while everyone around her congratulates her on a “beautiful birth.” They mean well....
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Aug 25


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


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


The Most Overlooked Birth Tool? Your Nervous System and Michiana Doula Support
That's right! The nervous system is a tool you can use during birth. In fact, it is probably the most POWERFUL tool in your toolbox when...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jul 28


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


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


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


When Your Gut Says No: Red Flags in Birth Provider Communication and How a Doula Can Help
Pregnancy and birth are deeply personal journeys, and the relationship you have with your care provider can shape your entire experience....
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jun 2


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


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


Embracing & Nurturing Postpartum Mental Wellness with a Certified Michiana Postpartum Doula
The arrival of a new baby is often one of life's most joyous events. Yet, the reality of the postpartum period can also be challenging...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Apr 7


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


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


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


Big Babies: The Myth, the Truth, and What You Need to Know
As a birth doula in the Michiana area , I often hear concerns about delivering a “big baby.” Whether it’s a note during an ultrasound, or...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jan 20
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