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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Understanding Cervical Checks : How a Doula Can Support You
Nearing the last trimester of pregnancy, you might begin to hear about cervical checks or exams. For many people, these seem like a...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Mar 3


How to Prepare for a Birth In Mishawaka, Indiana: What Every Expecting Parent Should Know
Expecting a baby is an exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming especially when it comes to your birth options. However,...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Feb 3


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


Creating Tranquil Birth Spaces: A Doula's Guide to Designing a Sacred and Nurturing Environment
Creating a welcoming and supportive environment for childbirth is one of the most important decisions new parents face. While much...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jan 13
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