This morning, I had the profound honor of attending an MLK Day breakfast where Lynda Blackmon Lowery delivered the keynote address. As the youngest person to march from Selma to Montgomery during the historic Civil Rights Movement, her legacy of activism speaks for itself. Yet, her story that gripped me the most wasn’t just about her role in our nation’s fight for civil rights—it was about her mother and the tragic loss she experienced as a child, a loss that reflects the deep disparities we still see in maternal healthcare today.

As we begin this new year, we’re setting the intention of “connection”—to ourselves, our families, our communities, and the work we do. Connection is at the heart of everything we stand for at Nurture, and it’s a theme we hope to manifest in every aspect of our lives this year. Whether through supporting families, building relationships within our doula team, or strengthening bonds with those we serve, connection is what drives us forward.

In the spirit of connection, we are thrilled to feature one of our own who embodies this intention so beautifully: Anna Nix. Her dedication to creating meaningful connections with families, as well as with her colleagues, is a perfect example of how we can weave this powerful intention into everything we do.

The most essential prenatal care is not provided by a midwife or a doctor. There is nothing more important for a healthy pregnancy than the simple yet profound daily choices that an expectant mother makes about her diet.

The beautiful concept of a doula traces back to ancient times. Derived from ancient Greek, 'doula' translates to "a woman who serves." Throughout history, from small tribal communities to expansive ancient civilizations, doulas played a pivotal role. They were not just assisting in childbirth but also offering wisdom, comfort, and emotional succor to expecting mothers.

My journey into birthwork began with a desire to support moms in crisis or unplanned pregnancies. After graduating college, I wanted to put my passions into action. So, I moved myself out West to live in a maternity home that provided housing to pregnant and parenting women formerly experiencing homelessness. Through this experience, I saw firsthand what a special yet vulnerable time pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can be for so many women, especially if one is lacking the proper support and education.

Are you expecting a little elf this December? Are you worried about whether or not they will be born on Christmas Day? Did you know that 🎄 Christmas Day is statistically the rarest day to give birth?

Three words to describe my labor story… patience, faith, and trust.

Of all the reasons I love being a doula, this may be my favorite.

Wednesdays Nurture is closed. It is a wake up early and make a big breakfast before working from home, kind of day.

There are many options when it comes to having a baby. Women are not "one size fits all" and their births plans do not need to be either.

Have you have been eyeing one of our upcoming doula trainings? Do you wonder what it will take to become a successful, certified labor doula? Read on for some tips on how to decide if now is the time to take that next step!