Metro Detroit Birth Stories

Send a text We're talking essential oils and aromatherapy with a Certified Aromatherapist (can you guess who it is?) How can you choose a quality oil? How can oils be used? Who can use essential oils? They're natural, so they're always safe, right? Can essential oils be used during pregnancy, childbirth, or babies? We're sharing some valuable information to help you decide if,...

Send a text It's time for a Revolution of Support for anyone connected to pregnancy or birth! Join us for this conversation and learn how you can join the Revolution and make a difference in this generation and generations to come. We are excited and determined to change the way pregnancy, birth, and new parenting are experienced. Learn more about Be Her Village Listen to the Be Her Village P...

Send a text 🥰 We're talking about our love for Birth Partners & how we work with them to create and maintain your Birth Bubble 💗 Are you expecting a baby and wondering how to introduce your birth partner to the idea of a birth doula? Are you a birth partner who wants to be involved, but are feeling a little bit unsure about how you will be able to give effective support? In this episode...

Send a text So you've had a baby - now what? Your baby is finally in your arms. You are getting congratulations and want to be happy... everyone else is happy...you smile and say "thank you", but inside , you are wondering what is wrong with you because you don't feel happy . You might even be feeling detached from everyone, including your baby - what's going on here? Peop...

Send a text So you're having a "pandemic baby" and find that mixed with the excitement and joy is a new level of concern about how pandemic policies might affect your birth experience. Perhaps you  have heard stories even before 2020 that made you wonder if birth is destined to be difficult, scary, or traumatic. Now, you're really starting to feel like you need some guidance an...

Send a text Our very first guest!!!! Listen to this episode and enjoy a special offer just for you! On this episode, Exie is talking with Elise Bowerman, owner of Sweet Momma Yoga specializing in prenatal and postnatal yoga.  Since 2009, Elise has been teaching yoga in Southeast Michigan and established Sweet Momma Yoga in 2014.  She has a passion for working with birth-givers to help them gain in...

Send a text Have you ever wondered: How does a birth-giver really know labor is starting?   What if it's (the dreaded) "False Labor"?? "Why isn't my body doing what it's supposed to do?" Is there something wrong when labor doesn't seem to start the way birth class explained it? Everybody talks about the physical aspects of active labor. Birth-givers and thei...

Send a text It's October and the kids are still in school (virtually) with Ciana crushing the new routine! Exie faced the 2 year mark of her sister's death and made some new discoveries about herself and what happened. This episode, we are opening up about trauma and what we are hoping to bring awareness to this month. Join us as we open our hearts to each other and share with you. Learn...

Send a text We held off for a week so that Ciana could get her kids started on the new school year and have some nuggets to share with you and things she has already learned about this strange, pandemic school year.  She has some fantastic tips and tricks that we both hope will help make your kids' school year as easy on you as possible. Together, we can all support each other and help the ki...

Send a text So you had a baby...now what? It's been a rough week for Exie and as you will hear immediately, it will be for a while. You can read more about why on her Facebook post and Instagram Fortunately, Ciana knew just what to say to cheer Exie up and together we had a good time talking about postpartum recovery. That being said, show notes will be made more complete with links to some o...

Send a text In this episode we are sharing the stories of our 2nd babies' births. Both began as inductions...One took an unexpected turn...Both left us feeling empowered...and when we look back on them, we can see how information and good support contributed to us both feeling really happy with our experiences. Join us as we talk about our 2nd births and maybe gain a different perspective on...

Send a text In this episode we are discussing both natural and pharmaceutical induction methods. Everyone knows someone, or is that someone, who has been induced or tried to naturally induce themselves. Maybe you are pregnant and wondering if induction is the right choice for you and your baby. We explore some of those options and the reasons why inductions may be chosen, as well as some caution w...

Send a text Join us on a walk down memory lane that includes a spontaneous breaking of water, a humorous warning about the effects of castor oil, and how access to information impacted our babies' births. We have a good laugh at ourselves and discuss how our own experiences affect how we approach birth now as doulas. Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness Birth support services helpi...

Send a text Welcome back for our first full-length episode of Doula2Doula. Have you ever wondered what a doula is and if you would want to have one, or even become one? Today, we answer the question: What is a Doula? We will touch on the roles and responsibilities of a doula and how having a doula can really make a difference, both in the birthing room and in a virtual way, as well as after birth....