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Virtual Distance Doula Care with Mindful Birth 2020
A Precipitous Labor: A Surprise Homebirth Story of baby Silas in Naples on 2/18/20
When labor's start coincides with planned Cervidil induction: a first-time mom's speedy birth story
Pregnancy, induction, labor doula and birth: A Mother's Birth Story by Bethany
Birthing From Within childbirth class series in Fort Myers with Mindful Birth
Prepping For Your First Postpartum Day Home with Baby: A Top 15 List
Are Back to Back Contractions Normal? Double-peaking contractions and an OP baby
Another birth announcement! Baby Luana 9.30.17
Birth Announcement! Arya Daniel 9.20.17
Birth Announcement! Baby Theodore Roger
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Recent Posts
Labor Doula care helped Reema feel supported during baby Ishaan's arrival
Welcome earthside, baby Kyro!
Oh Baby It's a Wild World! The story of our accidental unassisted HBAC, Emery Everdeen, born 12/4/20
A natural birth story w/ 10 tips for you (spoiler: hire a doula!)
"There's a baby!" and just in time for Thanksgiving; Adrian Benedict born 11/17/2020
Baby Hazel Frances makes her debut on 9.21.20; mom uses music to soothe her mind
'I'm Stronger than a 58 Day Labor'; mom shares her emotional story of Violet's cesarean birth
Gracie Louise's parents are "so thankful for all the support from our doulas & our village!" 9/6/20
Announcing the arrival of baby Ryder Cole 9/18/20; a doula assisted cesarean birth
We love repeat doula families! Welcome baby #2, beautiful baby Zoey, to proud parents Emily and Gabe
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