Birth 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...
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I'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...
Africa-American Pregnancy in the U.S. by Tamia Bonville
Abstract 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...
Now 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...
Your 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...
My 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,...
Your 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...
A 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...
Choosing a Doula
“A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is expecting,...
Providers & Facilities (pt. 2): Choosing a Birthing Location
Now that you’ve identified your provider, let’s discuss facilities. We understand that entering into a relationship can lead to the...
Pregnancy and Parenting Reading List
I've started compiling a list of recommended books for parents-to-be, those that are already pregnant, and those raising their young...
Coming Out...With Mental Health
July 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...
Resource Page
This page will be updated on an ongoing basis. I've come across some really helpful pages, so I wanted to share… Pregnancy, Parenting,...
Birth 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...
First 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...
False Alarm
I’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...
Questioning Gender Roles
Questioning Gender Roles Jalisa Bonville-Griffin Walden University SOCW 6200: Human Behavior and the Social Environment The topics of...
Thoughts (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...
I 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...
The Beauty of Mothers
May 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...
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