Balancing and Hormonal Support
Clary sage essential oil balances hormones, eases labor pain, and supports uterine contractions. It’s a soothing oil for pregnancy and childbirth
Month: February 2025
Uplifting and Energizing
Lemon essential oil promotes clarity, reduces nausea, and uplifts mood. It’s an energizing oil that benefits both pregnancy and labor.
Clarity and Vitality
Rosemary essential oil boosts energy, clears mental fog, and relieves muscle tension. It’s beneficial during pregnancy and labor for focus and vitality.
A Doula’s Reflection on Strength, Legacy, and Self-Love
A powerful reflection on Black womanhood, resilience, and self-love. This motivational piece celebrates the choices, strength, and legacy of Black women, encouraging them to embrace their phenomenal nature unapologetically.
What Does Freedom Mean to You as a Black Woman?
Freedom as a Feeling, Not a Concept When asked about the meaning of freedom, Nina Simone, a celebrated Black woman in history, did not define it with legal rights or social movements; instead, she described it as a feeling. She compared it to love—something intangible, impossible to fully describe, yet immediately recognizable when experienced. This … Read moreWhat Does Freedom Mean to You as a Black Woman?
Cesarean Birth: Medical Indications, Recovery, and How Doulas Provide Support
Cesarean births, or C-sections, are one of the most common medical procedures in the United States. While many women aim for a vaginal delivery, circumstances sometimes call for surgical birth. Medical indications can include prolonged or stalled labor, abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, breech positioning, placenta previa, or pre-eclampsia. In these situations, a cesarean can … Read moreCesarean Birth: Medical Indications, Recovery, and How Doulas Provide Support
Emotional Balance and Skin Health
Geranium essential oil promotes emotional balance and skin health. It’s a great choice for pregnant women to relieve mood swings and prevent stretch marks.
Grounding and Clarity
Frankincense essential oil promotes grounding, mental clarity, and emotional stability. It’s used during pregnancy and labor for calmness and focus.
