by Esther Lesiv | Aug 24, 2022 | Labor
Written by: Doula Lindsay Neal “Hold everything in your hands lightly, otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open.” – Corrie Ten Boom I read this quote years ago and it has stuck with me. There have been so many applications for...
by Esther Lesiv | Jul 30, 2022 | Testimonials
“Kelly Nichols was our doula and she was absolutely wonderful! She is very kind, sweet, empathetic, gracious, compassionate, and willing to help in absolutely any way needed. We had a VERY long labor and Kelly was there through it all and supported us through...
by Esther Lesiv | Jul 24, 2022 | Testimonials
“I had a great experience. I am so glad we hired Kim to be our doula. Her calm, steady, and kind demeanor were helpful as I was in labor. She was also a great support to my husband during labor and delivery. She was able to remind us various coping strategies...
by Esther Lesiv | Jul 7, 2022 | Testimonials
“My due date was approaching and I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with my to do list. Finding a doula was at the top of that list and very important to my husband and I. My husband took the initiative to reach out to care for mom via email and I’m so glad...
by Esther Lesiv | Jun 3, 2022 | Prenatal Care, Resources
Written by Doula: Ali Teeslink #prenatalyoga #exercise #healthypregnancy #thirdtrimester #pelvicfloor
by Esther Lesiv | May 3, 2022 | Labor
Written by Doula: Kelly Nichols According to a 2019 study, approximately 1 in 4 women in the United States will be induced to begin labor. The number may be even higher for first time moms. As a mother who has undergone an induction as well as a doula who has...
by Esther Lesiv | May 2, 2022 | Testimonials
“I love that Kelly took pictures. I treasure those as in the moment I didn’t always know what all was going on around me. I also appreciate that she stayed past when she needed to after birth to help my husband while I was out of it and explained to him what was...
by Esther Lesiv | Apr 13, 2022 | Postpartum, Resources
Galactogogues are herbs used to help increase breast milk supply in nursing mothers. You may be wondering if your milk supply is low and whether or not you need to add supplements to help increase your output. The good news is a lot of mothers do not have low...
by Esther Lesiv | Jan 6, 2022 | Postpartum, Uncategorized
Fatherhood: simultaneously the most joyful and nerve-wracking experience you’ve encountered thus far. While your wife is snuggled up cozy on the couch with your newest addition, take a minute to get in the know about all things baby (and postpartum...
by Esther Lesiv | Dec 31, 2021 | Testimonials
“So so so unbelievably grateful for Kelly’s presence and help with preparing for our little guys birth! We were on the fence about hiring a doula and my husband and I are so glad we decided to! Kelly not only walked me through changes and options and what...