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


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


Introducing the Mama-to-Mama Birth Fund: Supporting Moms in Need with Empowered Birth Care in Michiana
Pregnancy and birth are transformative experiences—powerful, vulnerable, and deeply personal. Yet, for many families in our community, access to supportive, informed, and compassionate birth care can feel out of reach. That’s why I created the Mama-to-Mama Birth Fund , a way to ensure that every birthing parent in Michiana has the opportunity to receive full birth doula support and advocacy, regardless of their financial situation. The vision behind this fund comes from my he
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Nov 3, 2025


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


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, 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


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, 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


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, 2025


When the Birth Story Hurts: Recognizing Postpartum PTSD & The Role of a Doula in Recovery
For many, the story of birth is one of joy, strength, and transformation. But for others—even here in Michiana communities like South...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jun 16, 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


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


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, 2025
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