True North Birth

07/16/2026

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Health care in the United States is increasingly team-based, and doulas—who often provide emotional, physical, and educational support for patients during birth, the postpartum period, and beyond—are valuable members of many care teams.

ACOG’s new clinical guidance encourages ob-gyn collaboration with doulas and gives ob-gyns the tools they need to better understand a doula’s role. It also highlights the importance of stronger partnerships between clinicians and doulas, which can provide vital support across the lifespan—including during and after pregnancy—and can lead to better patient outcomes.

Read the press release: https://bit.ly/4flN1Eq

07/14/2026

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06/23/2026

Thanks for hosting us! 💖🤗

06/18/2026

Professional support is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Maternal care resources that are available to all only offer so much. There are still gaps and until our country makes them more accessible, it’s on you. I don’t agree with this, but there are ways to make it happen. Here’s are some ideas:

1. Professional support makes for a great gift 🎁 If you have loved ones willing to purchase you gifts, I bet they’d be glad to contribute to services! Even several $10 gift cards go a long way! I’ve had several clients whose services were paid in full by friends & family. Being able to watch the looks on their faces when they’re told that... priceless. It’s a gift that is so much more valuable than baby gear!

2. Don’t pay for that big gender reveal party or baby shower without some return. Check out the .. it is brilliant! I’ve also seen people do bets on the baby’s born date and split the funds with the winner. There are so many ways to do this! Get creative and have fun with it. People love participating in this kind of stuff especially if they know it will help you out.

3. Here’s where we go back to the main issue, most private insurance companies do not cover independent, professional birth workers (YET 🙏🏻). However, there are some that do through the FSA & HSA option if your insurance has that. Best thing to do is talk about it to your insurance provider, pay for your services, and then request a refund. The sharing healthcare options like Medi-Share and Samaritan are *awesome* when it comes to options with these things - so if you’re not pregnant yet, definitely look into this.

4. There are many organizations out there who recognize the burden of out-of-pocket costs and the benefits of them who help make it possible for pregnant people! Google, ask around, get involved in those organizations. offers scholarships quarterly for people desiring doula care. helps provide funding as well.

What other ideas do you have?

06/16/2026

I was absolutely thrilled to be invited to Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children’s very first Doula Day.

True North Birth, Imagine Birth Doulas, Breathe Love Birth Doula Services, and Rocket City Doulas sat down with the new L&D Medical Director and the Directors of Antepartum and the NICU—even the VP of Women & Children’s stopped by to hear our “wishlist.”

We talked through how we can work together to make birth safer and more meaningful for the families we serve—the nuances of the work we do and what it looks like when medical teams and doulas are truly working side by side.

We toured the OR, the NICU, and the Simulation Lab, and I walked away with something I’m especially proud of: certification as an NRP 9th Edition Advanced Provider. I’ve learned the same newborn resuscitation protocols that mother-baby nurses use at the bedside.

What that means for my clients: when things move fast and baby goes to the warmer, I can calmly and clearly explain what’s happening and why. And in out-of-hospital birth settings, I feel genuinely prepared to respond if an emergency arises.

Each of us left feeling more connected and more confident in our sacred birthwork. 💖

Special thanks to Nichole Shockley, Director of L&D, who coordinated and led this Doula Day!

05/09/2026

It’s a beautiful thing when two passions collide—Happy Nurses Week! 💖🍕

Wishing all of our local nurses a very happy Nurses Week, especially the Madison Hospital Labor and Delivery nurses taking care of mothers and babies this Mother’s Day weekend! 🍕🩺

05/06/2026

Crestwood Medical Group - OB/GYN is happy to incorporate a midwife into our practice, starting this summer! The practice is growing and this is one more way we can meet the needs of our patients. 🍼

05/01/2026

Thanks to the Alabama Doula Alliance (ALDA) for sending my next read! A great resource from the wisdom of Shafia Monroe. Looking forward to learning how to best prepare mothers for postpartum 💖✨

04/21/2026

Calling out to the North AL community to lift up family who are facing a long road ahead. ❤️‍🩹

Lincoln Grant Phillips was born on April 18th at North Alabama Medical Center.… Mary Alan Abernathy needs your support for Support for Lincoln’s Heart Journey

04/08/2026