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


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
3 days ago


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


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


A Michiana Home Birth Doula's Essential Guide to a Confident Homebirth
Choosing to have a Michiana home birth can be one of the most empowering decisions you make as a parent. The comfort of familiar...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Feb 24


Debunking Common Myths About Doulas: What Michiana Parents Should Know
When it comes to pregnancy, labor, and delivery, many parents in the Michiana region are seeking support systems that can guide them...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Feb 17


Induction and Advocacy: A Birth Doula's Guide for Michiana Parents
As a Michiana birth doula, I understand that navigating the complexities of childbirth can be overwhelming. One of the key aspects of a...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Feb 10


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


Is Giving Birth in a Birthing Center the Right Choice for Me? A Guide to Birth Centers in the Michiana Area
Choosing where you give birth is a deeply personal and important decision. Where you give birth will create the environment for your...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jan 27


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


My Approach To A Labor Doula Consultation
Labor doulas (aka birth doulas) provide non-medical emotional, physical, and informational support and advocacy to pregnant individuals....
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Dec 2, 2024


What Can You Expect from After Birth Doula Support in the Immediate Postpartum Period?
Doula support is invaluable during pregnancy and birth. However, the importance of doula support during the immediate postpartum period...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Nov 18, 2024


The Role of a Birth Doula Near Me: Understanding Birth and Postpartum Support
A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals during pregnancy, birth, and...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Nov 4, 2024


How a Birth Doula Can Help with Unexpected Birth Outcomes and Postpartum Support
As an expecting parent, you probably have an idea of your desired birth experience. Learning how to advocate for yourself in the birth...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Oct 28, 2024


Gentle Cesarean Birth: A Mother-Centered Approach With Doula Support
The current rate of Cesarean births in the United States is approximately 32.4% as of April 2024 documentation. In the Indiana/Michigan...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Oct 14, 2024


Navigating Pregnancy After Loss: Embracing Hope and Healing
Pregnancy is a deeply personal and transformative time in a person's life. However, pregnancy after loss carries its own unique blend of...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Sep 23, 2024


Embrace the Power of Birth Affirmations with Birth Doula Support
Being pregnant can fill you with a rollercoaster of emotions - excitement, anticipation, and often some fear about labor and delivery....
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Sep 9, 2024


6 Tips To Find Your Right Doula Services
Congratulations! You have discovered you are expecting a baby(ies). You probably have already given some though to what your birth will...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Aug 26, 2024


Combining Hydrotherapy and Doula Support for a Positive Labor Experience
Hydrotherapy, or the use of water to alleviate pain and discomfort during labor, is a valuable resource birth doulas can offer clients in...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jul 29, 2024


Fueling Your Body: Postpartum Meal Planning Ideas for New Parents
Preparing a meal plan for the postpartum period can be a true lifesaver. Whatever postpartum meal plan you create can make healthy,...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jul 15, 2024


Empowering Yourself: The Power of Birth Affirmations with Doula Support
You have probably heard about birth affirmations before but maybe you want to learn more not that you have learned of your own pregnancy....
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jul 1, 2024
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