Aubrey the Doula

05/23/2026

☀️ Summer Childbirth Class Dates! ☀️

05/18/2026

I attended the 2nd Annual on Saturday down in Indy! What a fun filled day being surrounded by women with a common goal in mind! 💪

05/18/2026

04/30/2026

FYI: I got a new phone and it’s not acting right so if you’ve texted/called me today and I haven’t responded - that’s why! I can be reached by email [email protected] or messaged directly through your client portal!

04/29/2026

Not every birth is sunshine and rainbows.
And as a doula, I think it’s important we say that out loud.

Sometimes I leave a birth smiling ear to ear—heart full, replaying every beautiful moment on the drive home.
And sometimes… I leave fighting back tears. I pause in the parking lot and let emotions happen that I’ve held back during my time with them.

Because the truth is, not every birth goes the way we hoped.
Even the clients who prepare the most—who take the classes, hire the support, create the plan, do everything “right”—can still have an experience that feels heavy, unexpected, or hard to process.

And as doulas, we feel that too.

We hold space in the most vulnerable moments.
We witness the strength, the fear, the pivots, the outcomes no one planned for. And while it’s an honor… it can also be a weight.

Doula burnout is real. Most doulas don’t make it past 3 years. Not because we don’t love what we do—but because we care so deeply. Because we carry pieces of these stories with us long after we walk out the door. I’ve experienced 15 years of stories. Some amazing, some inspiring, and some really really hard. What you do with those experiences is what matters most.

So what do we do?

We process.
We debrief.
We reach out to other doulas who understand without needing an explanation.
We give ourselves permission to feel it all—the joy and the grief.
We rest when we can, and we remind ourselves that our presence mattered, even if the outcome wasn’t what anyone envisioned.

And for the families reading this—
If your birth didn’t go the way you wanted… you didn’t fail.

Two things can be true at once:
Your baby is here, and you’re grateful.
And your birth was hard, and you’re still carrying that.

Both deserve space. 🤍

To my fellow doulas—
It’s okay if some days you leave smiling…
and other days you leave holding back tears. Your presence mattered.

04/25/2026

And getting these as a Doula is even better! ♥️

There’s something really special about being the friend who gets the POSITIVE PREGNANCY TEST FIRST!😭❤️

Not the announcement.
Not the perfectly planned photo.

The one on the bathroom counter.
Bad lighting.
Shaky hands.

Before the husbands.
Before the moms.
Before it even feels real.

That kind of trust just… hits different.

Because in that moment, it’s not just a test.
It’s hope.
Or fear.
Or somehow both at the same time.

And if she sends it to you first, it means you’re the one she feels safest with when her whole world might be about to change.🥹

04/21/2026

I’m usually educating expectant parents about Happiest Baby on the Block but last week, I had the privilege of teaching a group of counselors, therapists, and social workers who support families through some of their most important and emotional reunification moments.

We focused on the principles of the Happiest Baby on the Block and how understanding infant regulation can be especially meaningful in DCS cases, foster care placements, and reunification situations—where babies are often adjusting to new caregivers, environments, and routines.

When professionals are equipped with practical tools to help calm and regulate infants, it can make a real difference in reducing stress for both the child and the caregiver, supporting safer, more connected transitions during highly sensitive times.

Grateful for the important work these professionals do every day, the thoughtful discussion, and the shared commitment to helping families heal, reconnect, move forward, and thrive 🫶

Proud to be a Happiest Baby on the Block certified educator for the past 2 years! 👶🏼

04/19/2026

WHAT YOU SEE: a hospital visitor tag
WHAT I SEE: The ability to be a steady presence in one of the most vulnerable moments of someone’s life.

A doula in the OR isn’t a visitor. A doula in the OR is:

✨ A calm voice in a high-pressure environment
✨ A familiar face when everything feels clinical and fast
✨ Someone helping you understand what’s happening in real time
✨ Support for your partner so they don’t feel lost or overwhelmed
✨ An advocate for your preferences when possible
✨ The person reminding you—you’re safe, you’re not alone, and your experience matters

Even in the OR. Because birth is still birth. And a huge appreciation for the hospital systems and providers who recognize doulas as valuable members of the care team—helping create a more connected, supported experience for families, no matter how or where birth unfolds. That kind of collaboration truly makes a difference. ♥️