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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
5 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


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


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


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


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


3 Tips for an Iconic and Empowered Birth Experience
Welcome to the Luna Natal Doula Care Blog! I bet you are here because you want to have a memorable, empowering, and positive birth...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Jan 6


Unveiling the Power of Rituals in Birth and Postpartum: Honoring Transitions and Creating Sacred Spaces
Rituals and traditions are a fundamental aspect of human culture. Rituals help us navigate important life changes, including birth and...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Dec 30, 2024


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


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


Finding The Right Model of Care For Your Needs
As a birthing person, finding the right provider and birth location are just two of the many decisions you will make during your...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
May 20, 2024


The Difference Between A Birth Doula & A Midwife
As an expecting parent, it can feel overwhelming trying to find the right care team for your pregnancy. This can feel especially true as...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
May 6, 2024


Why I Became a Michiana Birth and Postpartum Doula
Being a birth and postpartum doula has been one of my biggest passions in life aside from becoming a mother myself. I think many birth...
Eva Monhaut-Jenkins
Apr 22, 2024
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