Family Centered Birth Services

06/03/2026

It’s the best kind of tired. This week I have had the honor of holding space for 3 amazing, strong, intense, life changing moments for families as they welcomed their little ones. Each unique and powerful in its own way. Thank you to all that allow me the honor of being present as a part of their team. Thank you to the amazing nurses, midwives, and OBs that see these families and do all they can to hold their space too. I am grateful. So excited for this evenings off call rest!

05/30/2026

Excited to announce that we are expanding! If you are interested in joining a thriving practice serving Gainesville area families please apply! Link will also be in the comments.

05/30/2026

Congratulations to the 2025 DONA Advanced Doula Credential recipients: Dyah Pratitasari, Jennifer L. Boudreau, and DONA President-Elect Angela Daniel, Family Centered Birth Services.🎉

This distinguished designation recognizes doulas who have demonstrated long-term commitment, leadership, and meaningful contributions to the profession. These three are a testament to what that looks like in practice.

Thinking about applying? The 2026 application window closes May 31st. The application link and packet guide are available at dona.org/advanced-doula-designation/

05/06/2026

If you are expecting and debating about your classes YES you need them! The class schedule for the rest of 2026 is live! Reserve your spot today. Check out what others are saying and get signed up! (Link in comments)

05/05/2026

I have chosen midwives for each of my births and have benefited personally from their caring, nurturing approach.

I get to stand alongside midwives in many capacities. Bearing witness to how they show up. Listening, educating, advocating, holding space and lifting up others. In every space from the clinic to the hospital and in the community. Happy International Day of the Midwife. I hope you feel valued and appreciated today and every day of the year!

05/02/2026

This week I trained 13 new amazing doulas, supported a strong mama through a powerful vaginal birth, another sweet repeat mama through a beautifully supported surgical birth, and wrapping it up at MK with my boys! Living my best life!

04/27/2026

I always state that I feel honored to serve and support families as their doula, to be welcomed to such a transformative life event.

And yet I have a hard time summing up what it truly is to be in this space. To be trusted to pour into the foundation of others that desire to begin their doula journey. I feel humble, grateful, and full.

What an amazing 4 days. There was laughter, tears, growth, and genuine connection.

Thank you to everyone who has made this happen, thank you to those that came in support of connection to these amazing new doulas. Thank you to Julia .space___ for being you. I am so grateful to have you in my life.

This group of people will touch so many lives! Congratulations to each of you. I am excited for the next steps together!

04/01/2026

This needs to be shouted from the rooftops! Birthing people should be able to determine how they birth their babies!

Statement from the DONA International Board of Directors:

DONA International affirms the fundamental right of every birthing person to autonomy, dignity, and informed decision-making in their care.

We believe that all individuals have the right to make decisions about their own bodies, including the right to give or withhold consent for medical procedures. Respect for bodily autonomy is a cornerstone of ethical, respectful, and evidence-based care.

DONA International supports care models that center informed consent, shared decision-making, and respect for the values, preferences, and lived experiences of birthing people. Every individual deserves to be heard, to be fully informed, and to participate actively in decisions regarding their care.

We remain committed to advancing practices that uphold these principles and to supporting doulas in promoting respectful, person-centered care in every birth setting.

03/23/2026

Happy World Doula Week! So grateful to be in this space!

03/03/2026

Enter your parenting journey feeling prepared. Spring / Summer births - get registered for your classes soon! Classes are kept small to maximize learning, be sure you have a spot!