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Birth Blessings – Heather
I have been blessed by every person I have come across in this new journey. Heather was no exception. She is one of the sweetest and kindest people I have ever met. She is beautiful inside and out. I have found each person has their own hurdles to clear. Heather's...
Birth Blessings – Heather
I have been blessed by every person I have come across in this new journey. Heather was no exception. She is one of the sweetest and kindest people I have ever met. She is beautiful inside and out. I have found each person has their own hurdles to clear. Heather's...
It’s not just a story, It’s my yesterdays
My StoryBrandon and I were 19 and 20 when we had our first baby. That was in 2001. I was staying home with that sweet little boy. It was the job I had never thought about having. We bought a house and got married two years later. We had our second baby in 2004. That...
My Birthing Stories
You're Pregnant?!? At 18 years old, I was taken aback to learn that I was pregnant with my first child. Despite the initial shock, excitement grew as the weeks passed. My boyfriend and now husband, Brandon, and I began to prepare for our new arrival. We found a home...
What is a Doula?
What is a Doula A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional and physical support to individuals during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "woman's servant" or "caregiver." The practice of having a...
New Grand Rapids Doula
I was BORN and RAISED in Grand Rapids. It's the only place I have ever called home. Being comfortable in the “WHERE” was much easier than the “WHAT.” If you had asked me as a child, “What do you want to be when you GROW UP” I wouldn’t have had an answer. If you had...