Doulas of Capitol Hill

08/15/2026

✨ Breastfeeding Facts for Breastfeeding Month ✨

✨ Breast milk is uniquely designed to meet a baby’s nutritional needs and changes as a baby grows.
✨Colostrum, the first milk, is rich in nutrients and antibodies that help support a newborn’s immune system.
✨Breastfeeding provides more than nutrition — it also supports bonding, comfort, and connection between parent and baby.
✨Babies may breastfeed frequently, especially during growth spurts. This is a normal part of building and maintaining milk supply.
✨Breastfeeding looks different for every family. Any amount of breast milk can be meaningful, and every feeding journey deserves support and respect.
✨ Knowledge, encouragement, and support can make a big difference for breastfeeding families.

07/31/2026

Music to our ears ✨✨✨

07/31/2026

Sometimes doula support isn’t as obvious.

Sometimes it looks like celebrating the tiny victories you’re not sure anyone else would understand.

Hitting a pumping goal. Finally getting a little more sleep. Taking a shower. Eating a warm meal. Feeling confident enough to leave the house. Making it through a hard day.
Sometimes it looks like someone saying, “That matters,” when you’re wondering if it’s even worth celebrating.

Because postpartum isn’t measured only by the big milestones. It’s built from hundreds of small wins—and every one of them deserves to be seen, acknowledged, and celebrated.

07/28/2026

What mood are we finding you in on this Tuesday?

07/28/2026

Black Infertility Awareness Week is a time to shine a light on the unique challenges Black individuals and families face on the path to parenthood. Infertility does not discriminate, but access to care, diagnosis, treatment, and support are not always equal.

This week, we honor every journey, amplify every voice, and advocate for greater awareness, equity, and compassionate care. Whether you’re trying to conceive, navigating fertility treatments, grieving a loss, considering alternative paths to parenthood, or supporting someone who is—your story matters.

Together, we can break the stigma, build community, and create space for hope and healing.

VIRTUAL · ZOOM
TREATMENT PATHWAYS

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 12:00pm ET

Understanding your fertility options — a clear, honest overview of IUI, IVF, fertility preservation, and third-party family building with RN Katerina Jones.

Register at sistersong.net

VIRTUAL · ZOOM
FERTILITY CARE: AT THE INTERSECTION OF ABORTION BANS, PREGNANCY CRIMINALIZATION, AND ATTACKS ON IVF

Friday, July 31, 2026 · 11:00am ET

Live on Zoom — a critical conversation on protecting fertility care.

Register at sistersong.net

07/04/2026

Wishing you a Happy 4th weekend. We hope you stay safe and cool, hydration is key!

06/30/2026

Every family deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated. 🌈🤍

Building a family doesn’t follow one path, and no one should have to navigate that journey alone.

Whether you’re exploring fertility treatments, donor conception, surrogacy, adoption, pregnancy, birth, or postpartum, having affirming providers and a strong community can make all the difference.

That’s why we’ve rounded up some of our favorite local Washington, DC and national resources for LGBTQ+ families—from fertility clinics and healthcare providers to parenting groups and mental health support.

We hope this guide helps you find the people, organizations, and community that make your family’s story uniquely yours.

✨ Read the full blog through the link in our bio.

At Doulas of Capitol Hill, we believe every family deserves compassionate, evidence-based care. Wherever your journey begins, we’d be honored to help tell your story.

🏳️‍🌈 Have a favorite LGBTQ+ family resource in the DMV that we didn’t include? Share it in the comments so we can continue building this community together.

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Local & Online Resources for Every Step of the Journey

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads, fathers-to-be, partners, and father figures in our community. 💙

Thank you for the love, strength, support, and presence you bring to your growing families. From pregnancy and birth to the postpartum journey, your care makes a lasting difference.

Today, we celebrate you and the important role you play in nurturing, protecting, and loving your families every step of the way.

Wishing all our families a very Happy Father’s Day!

06/19/2026

The news has been heavy, and these have been difficult times for so many. But today is a day to celebrate.

To our clients, friends, and community members who observe Juneteenth: we hope you know that your presence, your contributions, and your existence are deeply valued and cherished. We hope today offers space for joy, connection, reflection, and celebration.
Happy Juneteenth. ❤️🖤💚

06/01/2026

Everyone please take a moment to wish Jacquelin a very Happy Birthday! Doulas of Capitol Hill would be lost without you!