Courtney D'Avella - Birth Doula & Kids Yoga Teacher

Courtney D'Avella - Birth Doula & Kids Yoga Teacher Certified Birth Doula - I completed my training and certification to offer Birth Doula services through Birth Arts International in 2022.

Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher - I completed my Yoga for Children Teacher Training in December, 2014 under the instruction of Gail Silver, J.D E-RYT, Maureen Heil, E-RYT and Anatomy Instructor, Heather Marie Miller. This training has prepared me to guide children from Pre-K through 5th Grade to a place of relaxation through asanas, magical meditations, and fun yoga related songs. My regular yog

a and meditation practice has provided me strength, perspective, and the ability to better manage my thoughts and emotions, and I am so excited to pass on these benefits to your children! My training enables me to support clients prenatally, in labor and deliver, and through classes and support circles.

Communication is key! 🔑Here are some things I bring with me to births that help us communicate as a team, including your...
06/05/2026

Communication is key! 🔑Here are some things I bring with me to births that help us communicate as a team, including your providers! First off - I wear a sweatshirt that let’s everyone know who I am! I make a point to introduce myself, but sometimes, if I’m walking into a high intensity situation (or a provider is), there’s little time for introductions. ➡️I also bring a copy (or two) of your birth preferences. If you haven’t had a chance to share this with the team, I will. ➡️This is my field notes journal - I’m documenting names, times, and other important notes so we can refer to it as needed. I also use these notes as a basis for my Birth Timeline Write-up that I give to my clients after their birth. ➡️And finally, a new addition to my bag - dry erase markers! I’ve noticed that the white boards in hospital labor rooms are rarely used. These white boards are a great opportunity to share names, key information, and next steps with anyone that may come in. Maybe I’ll even try drawing a flower or smiley face for you. (Check out this podcast for more info. About what inspired me to add this tool to my bag: EBB 390 – Simple but Effective Communication Techniques for Hospital Birth with Dr. Amber Weiseth, DNP, RNC-OB of Ariadne Labs and TeamBirth)

The final week of May brought me: to a birth🌸, time to read on my porch📖, and some spare energy for a run👟. Welcoming Ju...
06/01/2026

The final week of May brought me: to a birth🌸, time to read on my porch📖, and some spare energy for a run👟. Welcoming June with an open heart ☀️ - and an intention to slow down after a busy month!

A celebration of your cesarean scar is a celebration of your bravery, your wisdom, and your love for your baby. ⚡️Come c...
05/29/2026

A celebration of your cesarean scar is a celebration of your bravery, your wisdom, and your love for your baby. ⚡️Come chat and hang with other cesarean mama’s, while Alexis helps us see the beauty in our bodies that gave our babies life. This event is free for you and your child(ren) to participate in, and you will have the option to purchase individual photos. Kindly RSVP by June 3rd so we have ample time to prepare! 🗓️ courtneydavella.com/events/cesarean-scar-celebration-and-photoshoot

🪾How to Teach the 8 Limbs of Yoga to Small Kiddos (an easy guide). Step 1️⃣: break it down into words and ideas they can...
05/26/2026

🪾How to Teach the 8 Limbs of Yoga to Small Kiddos (an easy guide). Step 1️⃣: break it down into words and ideas they can understand. Step 2️⃣: write them on foam leaves (obviously). Step 3️⃣: make sure you have enough so that each student gets one (you may have to get a bit creative and a tad repetitive). Step 4️⃣: have them take turns placing on your foam tree. ✅And there you have it!…sarcasm aside, I found this activity perfect for this time a year, it’s a wonderful reflection of concepts and ideas we’ve explored through yoga this school year. Examples include: 💪strong muscles, ❤️love, 😴quiet calm bodies, 🥰being kind to ourselves and others, 🌿nature, and many others!

My memoir is available to read on Substack or via PDF (which you can download onto your Kindle)📖. It's the long version ...
05/22/2026

My memoir is available to read on Substack or via PDF (which you can download onto your Kindle)📖. It's the long version of how I came to be a birth doula, and why I approach each birth, each client, and each family the way I do. (the short version? traumatic birth experience ➡️omg wtf ➡️I am lost and confused but I love my kid so freaking much➡️more kids, maybe?➡️more trauma, dammit➡️how do we make this better? how do we make space for all the nuance?) By supporting my writing, you are also supporting my birth work and community events.

Come join me in this hour long yoga infused program to help prepare for baby! Big Siblings (or Big Siblings-to-be), ages...
05/18/2026

Come join me in this hour long yoga infused program to help prepare for baby! Big Siblings (or Big Siblings-to-be), ages 2-7, will be taught basic newborn safety and what to expect from their new baby brother or sister. This class is designed for the whole family - in addition to a book, songs, and craft-making for the kiddos, I will share tips and resources for parents. Families will leave this class feeling better prepared for what’s to come! *please note adjusted start time 💻courtneydavella.com/events/big-sibling-class

Yoga this week! 🙏 A leaf can be many things - and so can we! 🍃 We also counted our breaths with fidget poppers and cuddl...
05/15/2026

Yoga this week! 🙏 A leaf can be many things - and so can we! 🍃 We also counted our breaths with fidget poppers and cuddled with stuffies during Savasana. ✔️

So many ways I can support you! 🤰Visit my website for more info., and let’s chat to see if we might be a good fit! court...
05/11/2026

So many ways I can support you! 🤰Visit my website for more info., and let’s chat to see if we might be a good fit! courtneydavella.com/birth-beyond

05/11/2026

Planning a cesarean? You have options! Let’s chat. courtneydavella.com/scheduled-csections

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05/08/2026

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