labelladoulaNov 23, 20206 min readBirth affirmations/mantras & Scriptures Birth affirmations help guide you during labor to prepare you mentally for what is about to happen. Chanting a mantra is a great way to...
labelladoulaNov 23, 20202 min readI'm not a Mom (Yet), but...It's back to school season. If you haven't noticed, your local stores are filling up with pencils, papers, and all the other school...
labelladoulaNov 23, 202014 min readAfrica-American Pregnancy in the U.S. by Tamia BonvilleAbstract Pregnancy and birth can be a very special time in the life of a woman. The nine months of pregnancy, as well as labor and...
labelladoulaApr 20, 20205 min readNow Offering Virtual Doula Services!La Bella Doula is pleased to now be able to offer Virtual Doula services!! Why am I starting to offer virtual doula services? To be...
labelladoulaDec 17, 20194 min readYour Birth Rights: How to Advocate for Yourself during Pregnancy and Childbirth (pt. 1)If you're like me and you've tried Googling any subject related to pregnancy, you've found yourself falling into endless wormholes...
labelladoulaOct 10, 20197 min readMy Second Birth**I will not be sharing identifying details or photos in this post per my client's request. My second client came out of the blue,...
labelladoulaOct 10, 20194 min readYour Birth Rights: How to Advocate for Yourself during Pregnancy and Childbirth (pt. 1)If you're like me and you've tried Googling any subject related to pregnancy, you've found yourself falling into endless wormholes...
labelladoulaOct 8, 20194 min readA customer walked into my store yesterday…Young, bright-eyed and curious, she took her time walking. Striking up a conversation with her, I found out that she suspected she was...
labelladoulaAug 6, 20193 min readChoosing a Doula “A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is expecting,...
labelladoulaAug 6, 20192 min readProviders & Facilities (pt. 2): Choosing a Birthing LocationNow that you’ve identified your provider, let’s discuss facilities. We understand that entering into a relationship can lead to the...
labelladoulaAug 6, 20193 min readPregnancy and Parenting Reading ListI've started compiling a list of recommended books for parents-to-be, those that are already pregnant, and those raising their young...
labelladoulaJul 31, 20195 min readComing Out...With Mental HealthJuly is minority Mental Health Awareness month. I did not know that, so before the month closes, I want to come out with my mental health...
labelladoulaJun 11, 20192 min readResource PageThis page will be updated on an ongoing basis. I've come across some really helpful pages, so I wanted to share… Pregnancy, Parenting,...
labelladoulaJan 1, 20196 min readBirth Providers & Facilities (pt. 1): Choosing a Provider The moment has arrived: you suspect that you’re pregnant. Now what? First, you’ll want to confirm that you are, indeed, pregnant. If you...
labelladoulaNov 1, 20187 min readFirst Delivery!!She had the baby <3 Let me preface this tale by giving a bit of background on how I got my first doula client... Another doula I...
labelladoulaNov 1, 20182 min readFalse AlarmI’m just replaying last night in my head… I’ve got my first client as a doula (yay!). I haven’t announced it to many people, but inside...
labelladoulaNov 1, 20184 min readQuestioning Gender RolesQuestioning Gender Roles Jalisa Bonville-Griffin Walden University SOCW 6200: Human Behavior and the Social Environment The topics of...
labelladoulaNov 1, 20182 min readThoughts (My Philosophy, pt. 2)Promote an atmosphere of tolerance so that people do not ever have to question if their natural feelings are justified. When working with...
labelladoulaNov 1, 20181 min readI Can't Wait to Meet You...Warmth Tiny feet Strollers and diaper bags Never-ending hiccups Baby blessings Sweet kisses Twilight cries Installing car seats...
labelladoulaNov 1, 20182 min readThe Beauty of MothersMay is my favorite month. Of course, mainly because it’s my birthday month, but for so much more than that. As the time draws nearer to...
