Published 11/19/2025 MDHHS Expands Doula Registry The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services had a goal of having 500 registered birth doulas by 2028. That goal has been not […]
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An Interview with The Nesting Spot
Registered Doula, Tayler Morrison, shares her interview with Angela, owner of The Nesting Spot, located in Lapeer, Michigan. The Nesting Spot Interview Sit down for our interview with Angela, an […]
Introducing a Newborn to Older Siblings
Published 11/3.25 Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison, shares tips on bringing the newest member of the family home. Going Home Bringing home your newborn baby to join your family is one […]
Preparing for Pregnancy
Published 10/1/25 Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison, shares tips for getting ready for the amazing journey of pregnancy. Start Early Whether you have decided to begin trying to conceive or think […]
Preparing for a VBAC
Published 9/5/2025 Certified Doula Tayler Morrison shares important insights for moms who have had a past Cesarean. Plan Ahead A vaginal birth after a cesarean (VBAC) can be an exciting […]
All About Breech Babies
Published 9/3/2025 Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison, shares important information on babies who present in the breech position. Surprise! Picture this: you are 20 weeks pregnant, going for your anatomy scan, […]
Bonus Free Ultrasounds at Spero
The Spero Center in Port Huron is offering free ultrasounds to pregnant women who are between six and 22 weeks of gestation. Spero is training new ultrasound technicians and needs […]
Local Doula Addresses OB Shortage, Trauma-Informed Care, and More
Trauma-informed Care Certified Doula, Katie Crow, has been caring for mothers and babies in the Blue Water Area for several years as a birth doula, birth photographer, and support professional. […]
Choosing the Best Doula For You
Check Out Local Doulas Ready to jump in and hire a doula or feeling overwhelmed by all the options in your area? Remember, not every doula will be a good […]
A Doula’s Role in Mental Health Support
Published June 24, 2025 Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison, explains the role of a doula in supporting a mother’s mental health. Mental Health is Health Mental health through your pregnancy and […]
Third Trimester Checklist
Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison, shares tips for moms in their third trimester of pregnancy. Almost There You are in the home stretch, mama! In just a few months or even […]
Natural Comfort Measures for Labor
Published May 13, 2025 Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison, shares her expertise on using natural comfort measures to get through labor and delivery. Tips for All Types of Labors In labor, […]
Lactation University Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group
Weekly Zoom Meetings for breastfeeding support. Hosted by Hollie Binkley, a labor doula and certified lactation educator. Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158963372041873/ for details.
Benefits of Water in Labor and Delivery
Published April 29, 2025 Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison, shares knowledge about using water to ease labor and delivery. Tubs and Showers When creating your birth plan, consider the use of […]
Second Trimester of Pregnancy To-Dos
Published April 21, 2025 Registered Doula, Tayler Morrison, gives some insight into the second trimester of pregnancy. Second Trimester Milestones Congrats, mama, you have made it to your second trimester! […]
Things to Do in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
Published March 17, 2025 Simple Steps Regardless of whether this is your first pregnancy or your tenth, there will be some simple steps you will need to take when you […]
Huron Academic Endeavors Launches Little Endeavors for Infants and Moms
Published February 19, 2025 Playgroups are Essential Playgroups are essential for both parents and children. The connections made at playgroups can last a lifetime. Huron Academic Endeavors, which offers a […]
What’s a Lactation Consultant?
Published January 23, 2025 IBCLC An IBCLC is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. These women are skilled and undergo rigorous training and education to hold this title. An IBCLC […]
How to Improve Postpartum Sleep
Published November 19, 2024 You have probably heard the phrase “Oh, just sleep when the baby sleeps”. While this may work for some, this doesn’t always work, especially if you […]
Cesarean Recovery
A cesarean section, otherwise known as a c-section, is a surgical procedure done to deliver a baby without the mother having to push the baby out. An incision is made […]
How to Support Mom During and After Labor
Every birth partner will be different, some may be pros and others may not know what to do. Your birth partner’s support through labor and delivery can be incredibly beneficial. […]
Prenatal Yoga
Body and Mind Taking care of your body and mind can be essential throughout your pregnancy. We need to take care of our body so it is healthy and prepared […]
Gentle Cesarean
Whether you are planning and scheduling a cesarean or it is a sudden change in plans, knowing you still have options can be incredibly helpful. While every hospital will have […]
Doula Support For Birth Partners
More often than not, when we think of doulas we think of them supporting mothers. While this is true, doulas also can be an incredible support for birth partners as […]
Navigating the Fourth Trimester
Throughout your pregnancy, you probably became very familiar with weeks, dates, and trimesters. But one we don’t hear as much about is the fourth trimester. The fourth trimester is considered […]
Interview: The Benefits of Hypnobirthing
Shelby Vinson is a hypnobirthing instructor located in St. Clair County, Michigan and owner of SC Empowered Birth. I had the privilege of asking her some questions to further explain […]
Baby Registry Tips
Necessities As you progress through your pregnancy it is easy to become overwhelmed with all of the latest baby gadgets and accessories. Instead of becoming overwhelmed, start with the necessities. […]
What is “The Golden Hour”?
Welcome, Baby The golden hour can be simply put as the uninterrupted hour following childbirth while the newborn lays on the mother’s chest with skin-to-skin contact. The golden hour can […]
Creating a Birth Plan
As you may know or are learning, when you find out you are pregnant you now have lots to plan for: from how you want your ideal pregnancy to look, […]