It Takes A Village

It Takes A Village They say it takes a village to raise a child. From fertility to parenthood and all things in between.

Emily Gamble is a Doula and Breastfeeding Educator who is dedicated to creating a community for families in Dryden and surrounding areas.

There’s nothing spookier than a sleepless night, or being postpartum without a village! 👻🎃Join us for some Halloween fun...
10/06/2026

There’s nothing spookier than a sleepless night, or being postpartum without a village! 👻🎃

Join us for some Halloween fun with your little one (ages 0-4), and connect with other local parents over coffee, snacks, and plenty of Halloween fun.

Bring your little (and you if you want) in their best Halloween outfit or costume and have a chance at winning a prize.

5$ per adult (pay at the door)- all proceeds go towards resources and events for growing families in the Dryden area.

Pre Registration is required and you can do so by messaging us here!*

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month…. But you may not know that unless it’s part of your story. You des...
10/03/2026

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month…. But you may not know that unless it’s part of your story.

You deserve to share your story everyday, and we are here to listen.

For the month of October we will be sharing resources, encouraging connection and conversation surrounding Pregnancy and Infant loss. We would love to hear from you… what was your babies name? What do you wish people knew about PAIL? How can we best support you?

This last NICU story holds a special place in my heart 💕As September is coming to a close, NICU awareness month also com...
09/27/2026

This last NICU story holds a special place in my heart 💕

As September is coming to a close, NICU awareness month also comes to an end. We hope that you have enjoyed reading and/or sharing these stories. Thank you to those who felt comfortable to share your story, we hope that you found it healing. 🏡

Countless days spent in the NICU, and two fiercely devoted parents who never stopped advocating. This is Alex’s story*If...
09/19/2026

Countless days spent in the NICU, and two fiercely devoted parents who never stopped advocating. This is Alex’s story

*If you or someone you know would like to share your NICU experience, we are highlighting NICU stories all month for NICU awareness month. Send us a message for more information.

A story of strength and resilience, this is Wells’ story. If you or someone you know would like to share a NICU story, w...
09/15/2026

A story of strength and resilience, this is Wells’ story.

If you or someone you know would like to share a NICU story, we will be highlighting them all September in honor of NICU awareness month. 🏡

Born 7 weeks early, spending 25 days in the NICU, this is Thomas and Jacksons story. *If you or someone you know would l...
09/08/2026

Born 7 weeks early, spending 25 days in the NICU, this is Thomas and Jacksons story.

*If you or someone you know would like to share their NICU experience, we will be highlighting your stories all month. Send us a private message for more information.

September is Nicu awareness month. We want to share your experience of having a baby/babies in the nicu. Whether your ba...
09/01/2026

September is Nicu awareness month. We want to share your experience of having a baby/babies in the nicu. Whether your baby spent 1 day in the nicu or many, your story matters. Please send us a message if you’d like your story to be highlighted. Stories will be shared all month.

08/15/2026

You may have noticed a few changes around here lately, and that’s because we are expanding!

If there’s one thing navigating motherhood and serving the community as a doula and breastfeeding educator has taught me, it’s the importance of having your village. And we want to support you in building yours.

Whether you’re planning to grow your family, navigating infertility or loss, expecting a baby, preparing for birth, in the postpartum trenches, or navigating parenthood, our hope is to welcome you into a community where you can connect, feel seen, and be heard.

Welcome to It Takes a Village
A space where you’ll be welcomed, supported, and connected with a village of like-minded families and individuals.

Exciting things to look forward to:
• Parent meetups & Support groups
• Classes & Workshops with visiting professionals
• Connections to community services & resources
• Breastfeeding education & breast pump rentals
• Ongoing doula & breastfeeding supports

A calendar of events will be posted each month, so stay tuned!

Because It Takes a Village…

This week is National Infertility Week 🤍The heartbreak of negative tests month after month. The courage it takes to show...
04/22/2026

This week is National Infertility Week 🤍

The heartbreak of negative tests month after month. The courage it takes to show up to baby showers while your own arms feel empty. The grief of loss, whether spoken or held silently.
The constant balancing act between hope and heartbreak.

Infertility can feel incredibly isolating, like you’re walking a path no one else can truly see. But you are not alone and your story matters.

As a doula, I hold space for all journeys into parenthood. The ones that are straightforward, and the ones that are long, complicated, and deeply painful. This week is a reminder that these experiences deserve to be acknowledged, supported, and talked about openly, not just this week, but every day.

Let’s continue to break the silence, soften the stigma, and create spaces where people feel safe to share their truth.

this week is national infertility week and i wanted to take a moment to acknowledge just how many of us are quietly carrying this

globally, 1 in 6 couples will experience infertility in their lifetime. that is not a small number… that is someone in almost every single room you walk into

and yet, it is one of the loneliest things a person can go through. because so much of it happens in private. in waiting rooms. on bathroom floors. in the quiet grief of another month, another negative, another loss that the world never knew about

infertility doesn’t look just one way
it lives in the woman who has been trying for years with no explanation. in the couple navigating IVF. in the mama who keeps losing her babies before she gets to keep one. in the woman who has decided she cannot keep going.. and is learning to grieve a future she always imagined

every single path deserves to be seen this week

if this is your story, i see you. and i’m sending you so much love 🤍

drop a 🌷 below if you or someone you love has been touched by infertility
let’s fill this comment section with how many of us there really are

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