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Holistic Birth & Beyond gives pregnant & postpartum families guidance, emotional support & resources.

10/20/2026

What does it really mean to support someone through birth?

There are comfort measures to learn, evidence to understand, communication skills to practice, and plenty of practical things to prepare for. But some of the most important parts of doula work are harder to fit into a checklist.

Learning how to be present when things don’t go as planned.
How to offer information without making decisions for someone.
How to support a partner, navigate a changing environment, and help a family feel heard without needing to have all the answers.

After years of attending births, supporting families through the transition into parenthood, and growing Holistic Birth & Beyond into a team of doulas serving our community, I continue to see how much this work asks of us, and how much there is to learn from one another.

That’s part of what led me to doula education and doula mentorship. I joined CAPPA faculty in 2025, and I’m now offering Labor Doula Trainings for those who feel drawn to this work and are looking for a place to begin.

I don’t believe anyone finishes their training knowing everything there is to know about birth. I don't know everything there is myself and each birth & family teaches me something new even 9 years in. I do believe that a thoughtful foundation, a willingness to keep learning, and a genuine respect for the families we serve can make a meaningful difference.

If becoming a birth doula has been on your mind, I’d be glad to help you explore that next step.

You can find training details at holisticbirthandbeyond.com 💚 As always, my inbox is open!

📷: Beautifully Human - Photos and Film
Grateful to Wellness Village NH for being our lovely host and the home to so much of what we do at HBB 🥰

08/11/2026

We are excited to announce the current lineup of guest speakers for our Motherhood Circles held at Nashua Public Library 🥰🥳

08/20: Christine from Bella Luna Family ➡ Infant Sleep
09/17: Melissa from Thrive Mama ➡ Infant Massage
10/15: Nancy from Nest Physical Therapy ➡ Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
11/19: Jenna from PSI NH Chapter ➡ Perinatal Mental Health
12/17: Paige from Nourish Holistic Health & Nutrition ➡ Holistic Nutrition

These Nashua-based sessions with guest speakers are held 10:30am-12pm at Nashua Public Library.

To join us, please RSVP here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=23454776&appointmentType=53549465

To view more information about our other free group offerings, click here: https://www.holisticbirthandbeyond.com/supportgroups.html

Thank you to the doulas from our team at Holistic Birth & Beyond for helping to facilitate and to our dedicated collaborative partners of Greater Nashua Smart Start Coalition for Early Childhood Success and NH Perinatal Quality Collaborative for all their time & effort!!

07/16/2026

Earlier this week I attended a meet & greet at The Birth Center of Nashua at St. Joseph Hospital for community doulas & St Joe's staff. Krista, Cyndie and others from the unit shared that their hope is to strengthen their relationship with community doulas.

What really stood out was how open and real our conversation felt. We talked honestly about the “gap” that can sometimes exist between doulas and hospital staff, and how much intention it takes on both sides to bridge that in a way that truly supports families. It didn’t feel surface-level… it felt like a genuine step toward better understanding and collaboration.

The relationship and team approach matters to the care we are able to provide our doula clients! The birth culture at a birthplace makes a world of difference for families and for how we do our job. There’s some really thoughtful work happening here, and I’m excited to see how these relationships continue to grow 🌱

~Allison

06/05/2026

I'm exhausted. I'm here. That's it 😅

06/03/2026

It might just look like a handful of moms and babies meeting outside... fresh air, a few blankets, some snacks if we remembered them for ourselves.

But what’s actually happening is a little deeper than that.

It’s someone saying something out loud for the first time and realizing they’re NOT the only one.

It’s hearing “same” or seeing nodding, then feeling your shoulders drop a little.

It’s watching someone else be in the thick of it and recognizing yourself there.

It’s showing up as you are... tired, still figuring things out, not remembering the last time you showered calmly.

No pressure to have it together. No expectation to perform or be "thriving."

Just being in a space where nothing about this season has to be minimized or rushed.

Just being spontaneous and brave to have a field trip location before returning to the usual spot next week.

Community doesn’t fix everything.

But it can make this feel a whole lot less isolating.

And that matters more than most people expect.

Don't underestimate this 💚

Talk soon,
-Allison

For more information about our postpartum groups or to rsvp, check out our website!

03/30/2026

Our team of doulas are MORE than the skills and certifications they hold. 👉🏼 This is a team of growing, kind, open-minded and loyal people, whose dedication to each other and this community ignites the ultimate ripple effect.

I'm grateful to know this team (30+ people currently) and witness how they show up as people.
.. They carpool to team events, team up at conferences and are eager to step in as backup 👥 when needed.
..They cheer each other on, showing up for things like fundraiser or meal drop-offs after moments of birth and death. 🥧
.. They listen and brainstorm 🧠 when something exciting is in the works or when life on call or knee-deep in postpartum care gets heavy.
.. They are responsive and quick to jump in when me or fantastic admin reach out. (And wow, does Sonny shine bright 🌞)
.. They share resources, are guest speakers at our team lunch & learns, and are constantly open to learning something new.

As World Doula Week 2026 is behind us, I want to express deep gratitude for not just what they do, but for who they *are* 💚

All my love,
Allison

02/27/2026

Tight hips, sore back, pelvic pressure? Try this ✨
One of my favorite tools in birth classes (and in my own pregnancy support) is a birthing ball.

Gentle movement on the ball can:�
💚 Ease back & hip tension�
💚 Reduce pelvic pressure�
💚 Support upright posture�
💚 Encourage baby into a comfy position

In this reel, I’m showing a few simple positions you can try at home: hip circles, gentle bouncing, forward-leaning support, and upright seated posture. Even a few minutes can make a real difference!

I’m using the ball 🦋 It’s odor-free, CA65 safety-tested, holds up to 440 lbs and comes with a guidebook + memory book for parents.

✨ Want to try it? Use code BEYONDBIRTH on Amazon for a discount!
💌 Save this for your pregnancy comfort routine�
🤰🏼 Share with an expecting parent who could use a little relief today

02/12/2026

Romantic... but make it birth 😉🌊✨ 💚

Any of these resonate? What answer would YOU consider swoon-worthy and "romantic" from your birth partner? Mine is slide #1 (that's me in the picture too!).

📷 1) 2-5) me, shared with permission and gratitude to these special people 🙏🏼

12/11/2025

Birth has a way of shaping us long before we realize it. My first birth unfolded in ways I couldn't predict, and yet, it was filled with power and a sacred story that is deeply my own.

Sharing this story feels quite vulnerable, and it also feels right. If you’ve ever had a birth take an unexpected turn, I hope you feel seen here. My full story (with more photos and reflections from both the softness and the struggle) is now live on the blog (link below).💚✨

I’m endlessly grateful for the team who held us through every moment:
~our steady midwife Hawthorn Midwifery and her assist Grace
~our thoughtful doula Trisha
~our amazing photographer Beautifully Human - Photos and Film
~our kind hospital team at Catholic Medical Center
~and our caring family who surrounded us with love.
Your presence shaped this story in the most dynamic and meaningful ways.

Thank you all for being gentle with me as I processed and carefully shared this with you ❤️

Talk soon,
Allison

https://www.holisticbirthandbeyond.com/blog/a-doulas-first-time-birth-story-from-home-birth-to-cesarean

11/20/2025

Here’s the heart and soul of our agency: a team of doulas who believe in strength through softness and community in every season. 🍂

👉🏼 The magic of our work begins with the way we care for one another. Collaboration, connectedness, sharing wisdom and ideas, validating and listening are all pieces of the puzzle.

When doulas support doulas, families feel that ripple of compassion and steadiness. 🌳

This is [some of] our team: grounded, dedicated & here to walk with you through every step of your birth journey.

Together, we get to create the kind of support *every* family deserves!!

~Allison, HBB founder

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Manchester, NH

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+16038511595

Website

https://www.holisticbirthandbeyond.com/

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