The Elgin Doula

The Elgin Doula Christian, Wife, & Mama of 5. Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Lactation Counselor. Expert in High-Risk Pregnancies & Hospital Births.

✨ Exceptional Birth & Lactation Support
🌿 High & Low-Risk Pregnancy Experts
🤍 Christian Doulas, Compassionate Care
🏡 Serving the Chicago Suburbs
www.elgindoula.com Host of the Happy High-Risk Pregnancy Podcast.

06/23/2026

Breathing won't make contractions disappear — but the right techniques can help 🤍

As doulas serving the Chicago suburbs and Chicagoland area, we often teach breathing techniques as part of birth preparation because they can help reduce tension, encourage relaxation, and keep you focused during labor.

In this reel, our doulas are sharing a few of their favorite breathing techniques for labor. The best technique is the one that helps you relax and work through your contractions, one breath at a time. 🌿

Birth partners — this one's for you!Your presence matters during labor. The way you support mom can make all the differe...
06/18/2026

Birth partners — this one's for you!

Your presence matters during labor. The way you support mom can make all the difference 🤎

In our prenatal workbook, we cover a variety of ways partners can offer a hand during birth... but here are a few quick tips to save or screenshot for when the time comes!

Packing for the hospital? Here are some of our favorite comfort measures to throw in your bag!Snacks, electrolyte packet...
06/16/2026

Packing for the hospital? Here are some of our favorite comfort measures to throw in your bag!

Snacks, electrolyte packets, & a water bottle
🌿 Labor is a marathon, not a sprint. Staying hydrated and keeping your energy up can make a big difference throughout the day.

Scripture cards or birth affirmations
🕊️ When labor gets intense, having something grounding to focus on can help you stay calm, centered, and encouraged.

A labor comb, massage roller, or handheld fan
✨ These simple tools are easy to pack and can provide physical comfort, distraction, and relief when contractions pick up.

Battery-operated candles and a soft blanket from home
🕯️ A few familiar comforts can make a hospital room feel a little more peaceful and a little more like your own space.

Bonus tip: make a rice sock to use as a heating pad!
🧦 Simply fill a cotton tube sock halfway full (1-2 cups of dried rice) and tie it off at the top! Heat in the microwave and add a couple drops of essential oils if desired.

Every mom is different, but having a few comfort measures on hand gives you options—and sometimes the smallest things end up being the most helpful. 🤍

06/11/2026

Counter pressure and hip squeezes are two of the most-loved comfort measures we use during labor—and for good reason. 🤍

Today, Grace is sharing why these methods are helpful and teaching you (and your support person) how to use them to bring relief during labor!

Let's talk comfort measures! 🌿What feels amazing to one mom might not feel quite as helpful to another—which is why we l...
06/09/2026

Let's talk comfort measures! 🌿

What feels amazing to one mom might not feel quite as helpful to another—which is why we love having so many tools in our doula toolkit.

Today, we're choosing our favorites! What are yours? 👇🏻

There’s so much conversation around avoiding cesareans that sometimes moms quietly carry fear surrounding them throughou...
06/04/2026

There’s so much conversation around avoiding cesareans that sometimes moms quietly carry fear surrounding them throughout their pregnancy.

Sometimes delivery goes exactly according to plan. Sometimes it takes unexpected turns.

But birth isn't about one perfect outcome — it’s about making informed decisions, feeling supported, and safely welcoming your little one into the world. 🤍

Whether your birth is vaginal, induced, unmedicated, or surgical, your experience deserves gentleness and compassionate care every step of the way.

If you’re hoping to lower your chances of a cesarean birth, there are several evidence-based factors that can make a mea...
06/02/2026

If you’re hoping to lower your chances of a cesarean birth, there are several evidence-based factors that can make a meaningful difference! 🤍

From choosing a supportive provider to labor support, movement, and birth education — preparation during pregnancy can help more than you might think.

Swipe through for a few ways to support physiologic labor 🤎

Last week, Naomi and Natalie attended a Spinning Babies workshop in Naperville led by Tammy Ryan — one of only six Spinn...
05/29/2026

Last week, Naomi and Natalie attended a Spinning Babies workshop in Naperville led by Tammy Ryan — one of only six Spinning Babies trainers in the country.

Alongside over 50 labor & delivery nurses and doulas from across Illinois, they spent the day learning hands-on techniques to better support physiological birth and optimal fetal positioning. 🤍

It was incredibly encouraging to see nurses and doulas learning together with the same shared goal: helping moms have safer, more supported birth experiences!

Research continues to show that training in techniques like Spinning Babies is associated with lower cesarean rates and improved birth outcomes — and we’re always grateful for opportunities to continue growing in how we serve our families. ✨

Pumping can feel overwhelming at first, but a few small adjustments can make a huge difference. 🤍 Whether you're exclusi...
05/27/2026

Pumping can feel overwhelming at first, but a few small adjustments can make a huge difference. 🤍 Whether you're exclusively pumping, supplementing, or combo feeding, these tips are for you!

And if you need more personalized support, Arianne loves helping families navigate feeding with confidence and less stress ✨

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