Northwest PA Doulas, LLC

09/09/2026

We offer in-home, private classes!

I will never stop stressing the importance of quality childbirth education.

And no, this isn't just for first-time moms.

First baby? Take a class.
First home birth? Take a class.
Planning your first unmedicated birth? Take a class.
Planning a VBAC? Take a class.

Been several years since your last baby? Take a refresher.

Because even if you've given birth before, you are preparing for an experience you've never actually had before.

Things change. Your body changes. Your circumstances change. Your preferences may change. Your last birth may have looked completely different from the birth you're hoping for this time.

Childbirth education can prepare you for the physical, mental, and emotional experience of labor. It can teach you comfort measures, positions, coping techniques, what to expect, what your options are, how to communicate with your care team, and how to make informed decisions when you're in the middle of something intense.

And there is evidence behind the value of taking a real course.

A 2021 study of 2,853 women found that those who attended childbirth education had lower odds of using pain medication during labor, lower odds of planned cesarean birth, and greater shared decision-making. The benefits were stronger in several areas for women who attended courses with three or more sessions compared with shorter courses.

And please don't replace childbirth education with watching a couple of 2-minute Instagram videos between appointments. 😂

Those can be helpful, sure, but they're not the same thing.

Take the class. Ask the questions. Practice the tools. Prepare for the birth you want.

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Guided by wisdom. Rooted in grace.
Midwifery Care and Home Birth in North Texas.
kharismidwifery.com

🏷️ physiological birth | midwifery model of care | evidence-based birth | holistic maternity care | low-intervention labor | undisturbed birth | informed consent | water birth | personalized prenatal care | birth autonomy | vbac moms | north texas home birth | dallas

09/08/2026

We highly recommend Emilie’s postpartum series! Get back to moving your body gently and purposefully with a postpartum yoga pro.

Join Emilie for her Postpartum 5 week series. The class will progress weekly-strongly encourage to make time for all 5 week ♥️

09/03/2026

September 1–7 is Workplace Lactation Week.

Did you know that federal law protects many employees who need to pump at work?

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, most nursing employees have the right to reasonable break time to express human milk for their nursing child for up to one year after the child's birth. They also have the right to a private, functional space that is shielded from view and free from intrusion. And there is one important detail: That space cannot be a bathroom.

The space does not necessarily have to be a permanent lactation room. Employers can use a temporary space, such as an office or conference room, as long as it meets the requirements and is available when the employee needs it. The amount of time and number of breaks needed can vary from one parent to another.

Knowing your rights can help you have a more informed conversation with your employer before returning to work. Save this post to come back to later, or share it with a parent who is preparing to return to work.

09/03/2026

Great news for our clients trying to get UPMC Hamot in a hurry! 🚙 👶

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

Know the risk factors. Check on the moms in your life. 💙

08/26/2026

As we walked into the hospital, she asked after a contraction brought her to her knees, "Terah, how do you do this every day?"

I told her, because the moment the baby is here it makes it all worth it.

Honestly, I do it because I need to know that there are still peacekeepers for birth who honor space and time, who honor the most natural and primal process that I know and that babies are being born into the bare raw hands of love, hands that were just gripping my hand so hard it could break my skin. Because you and your baby are worth it.

08/01/2026

𝗪𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐞/𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 ELEVEN 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬! 🥳 The babies we helped welcome back in 2015 are now entering 4th grade. 📚🖍️⁣⁣
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Our client family continues to grow, and we couldn’t be more grateful. We love watching you become parents and expand your families. 🥰 We’re proud to share that we’ve been around long enough to support several repeat, "3-peat," and even “4-peat” clients! 👶👶👶👶⁣

As always, thank you for trusting us to help you navigate your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. 🤍

We are so thankful to be part of such an amazing community. ✨⁣
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💙 Chrissy Dougan⁣⁣
Owner | Doula | Family Care Coordinator ⁣⁣

04/18/2026

Now hiring!

Have you trained as a Postpartum Doula or Newborn Care Specialist and are finding yourself ready to dive into working with famillies?

Most of the families we work with live in Erie, PA. Daytime shifts are 5 hours and overnight shifts are 8 hours. We have the greatest need for overnight support.

All available positions are contract based. We pour into our new doulas and mentor them along the way. You must be willing to make a 6 month commitment.

*Apply through email only. Please attach your resume. Before you apply, we require that you have already taken a professional training. Once we receive your resume we will email you with a list of further requirements and next steps for the interview process.

[email protected]

We look forward to connecting with you!

04/15/2026

Postpartum Yoga is back!
We love Emilie and you will too! 😍

yogaErie LLC

Attention Mothers/Moms/Mamas- This is for you! We want your input.
Emilie is going to offer a 5 week Postpartum Yoga Series. What time would you prefer-
Tuesdays 9:30am or Wednesdays 5:30pm
Drop it in the comments below ☺️

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