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What a Year on a Sailboat Taught Me About Birth, Life, and Listening to Your Own Rhythm
There’s something about living on a 30-something-foot sailboat that strips life down to its essentials. Space gets tighter, choices get simpler, and the things that truly matter begin to glow with clarity. Last year, I traded land-life for a small sailboat and spent twelve months learning, unlearning, fixing engines I’d never touched, swapping out sinks I had no business removing, swimming with dolphins, facing fears, and finding family in unexpected places. And honestly? It

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Nov 293 min read


Supporting Decision-Making in Hostile Climates: How Doulas Help Families Stay Centered, Informed, and Empowered
Preparing for birth shouldn’t require navigating bias, dismissal, or pressure — every birthing person deserves to be heard, respected, and supported. 🌿✨ Birth doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It unfolds inside real systems — some supportive, some complicated, some downright hostile. Policies, politics, staffing shortages, implicit bias, coercive practices, and rushed decision-making can all layer pressure onto a moment that deserves calm and clarity. And yet, even in these challe

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Nov 183 min read


🌿 Honoring the Placenta: Healing, Heritage & Holistic Care
The placenta is so much more than an organ — it’s a life-giving connection, the bridge that nourishes and protects throughout pregnancy. For many families, honoring the placenta after birth becomes a beautiful part of the healing and recovery process. At Namaste Birth , we offer safe, evidence-informed placenta services that celebrate this connection while supporting postpartum wellness. Every placenta is prepared with care and respect, whether your choice is encapsulation, t

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Oct 232 min read


How Doulas Help Families — Especially the Non-Birthing Partner
When people hear the word doula , they often picture someone who supports the birthing person through labor — offering comfort,...

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Oct 102 min read


Sole Proprietor vs. LLC: What Doulas Need to Know
When you’re building your doula practice, one of the first business questions that comes up is: Do I need an LLC, or can I just be a sole...

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Oct 32 min read


5 Ways Postpartum Doulas Make the Fourth Trimester Easier
Postpartum doulas help families find their rhythm — easing the challenges of recovery and supporting parents as they bond with their new...

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Sep 92 min read


Calming the Fussy Baby: 5 Doula-Approved Soothing Techniques
Every parent knows the sound of newborn cries — and the rising stress that comes when nothing seems to work. Babies fuss for all kinds of...

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Sep 22 min read


Babywearing Basics: How Postpartum Doulas Help Parents Find Their Rhythm
Babywearing offers parents comfort, connection, and hands-free support — skills postpartum doulas often teach in the early weeks....

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Aug 262 min read


From Competent to Confident: Stories of Growth Through Doula Mentorship
Feeling overwhelmed after doula training? Mentorship helps untangle the confusion and turn uncertainty into confidence. Every doula has a...

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Aug 193 min read


Why Mentorship Is the Missing Piece After Doula Training
Mentorship makes the difference: real conversations, real growth. A supportive mentor guiding a fellow doula through her next steps. You...

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Aug 183 min read


Tapping Into Calm: EFT’s Growing Role in Birth & Beyond
EFT, or tapping, is a proven mind-body tool that helps reduce fear and anxiety — including around birth. If you’ve ever felt fear or...

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Aug 173 min read


Why Postpartum Doulas Are More Important Than Ever
Becoming a parent is one of life’s most transformative experiences. Yet in today’s world, many families are navigating the postpartum...

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Aug 152 min read


How to Apply for Your NPI Number as a Doula
Everything you need to know about the process, why it matters, and which taxonomy codes to use. How to apply for your NPI number Why...

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Aug 92 min read


Elevating Birth Work: Why Ongoing Mentorship Matters
Women learning about pregnancy and hormones together in mentorship. At BirthPro, we recognize that completing a doula workshop is just...

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Aug 32 min read


When Words Aren’t Enough: The Heartwork of Holding Space Through Loss
Another loss. Another family whose lives are forever changed. As doulas, we are often the steady hands and open hearts in the most...

Lorie Michaels, CD(DONA), LCCE, PMH-C, CLC, BRMPro
Aug 22 min read
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