Tender Tides Birth

Tender Tides Birth Supporting families through the ebb and flow of pregnancy and birth from Miami to Key West 🌊

In the depths of exhaustion, late nights with frequent waking to nurse and comfort our babies can lead to less than safe...
08/19/2026

In the depths of exhaustion, late nights with frequent waking to nurse and comfort our babies can lead to less than safe conditions.

Bedsharing offers many benefits to the breastfeeding mother-baby dyad, and by following a set of common sense and evidence-based principles, you can minimize risk and get some much needed rest.

Even if you don't plan on bedsharing, you should know how to do so safely, if you choose. 60-75% of nursing mothers report bedsharing at least some of the time, and you should be able to rest with peace of mind that you and your baby are doing what humans have done across civilizations and millenia.

Save this one for late nights with your baby or send it to a mama you know could use some extra 💤 😴

**adapted from .leche.league 'Safe Sleep 7'

One of life's most sacred moments should never be minimized to the health of those involved. It's just the tip of the ic...
08/17/2026

One of life's most sacred moments should never be minimized to the health of those involved. It's just the tip of the iceberg.

To really understand what makes a birth experience 'good' or positive, we have so many questions to ask:

Did they feel held? Supported? Provided with competent clinical care? Were their wishes heard? Autonomy respected?

Did they move, nourish, and drink freely? Did they feel safe? Were they in the presence of chosen companions for the journey?

What if I told you that the decisions you make for your birth location and care provider will be some of the most important you make toward a positive birth?

Choose wisely (and hire a doula to help you navigate those decisions). Because birth is so much more than healthy mother, healthy baby.

Growing your family in 2027? I'd love to be a part of your birth team! DM me for a FREE consult to see if empowered, gen...
08/11/2026

Growing your family in 2027? I'd love to be a part of your birth team! DM me for a FREE consult to see if empowered, gentle birth support is in your future.

(Pregnant) mango lovers unite! 🥭It's the best time of the year in South Florida! The mango trees have been popping, and ...
07/10/2026

(Pregnant) mango lovers unite! 🥭

It's the best time of the year in South Florida! The mango trees have been popping, and that is a great thing for all the expecting mamas out there. These sweet treats are chock full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber that are good for mama and baby's development during pregnancy.

Mangos are also high in folate, which is key to preventing neural tube defects and other pregnancy complications, making this the perfect food medicine during pregnancy this summer.

There are so many resources out there for new parents, it can be hard to pick just one! Here are a few of my favorites i...
06/24/2026

There are so many resources out there for new parents, it can be hard to pick just one! Here are a few of my favorites if you're expecting this year.

One of my offerings as a birth doula and childbirth educator is a library of digital and print books and resources for expecting families. DM me if you are growing your family and looking for empowering support and education through your pregnancy and birth!

This is generation altering work. Once you see it, it's hard to unsee. The stories you hear from ours or previous genera...
06/22/2026

This is generation altering work.

Once you see it, it's hard to unsee. The stories you hear from ours or previous generations. Of not remembering the birth of their babies. Of separation. Of twilight sleep. Of no support. Of not trusting their bodies. Of violence. It's no wonder we have families whose heirlooms include anxiety and trauma, or a planet fraught with violence and extraction.

What would it look like if mothers were held in reverence? If they were truly held? Heard? Supported? If babies and mothers were carried in love through pregnancy and birth? If society prioritized the mother-baby dyad?

I know that world is so beautiful and loving. One where babies are born through and into peace. One where mothers are cared for and respected and trusted for their divine role of bringing life into this world.

All our mothers and babies deserve it. Future generations deserve it.

I believe that care and support in birth, with and by women, are one way to realize this new world. I'd love to support you in your journey to bringing peace to the world.

What can make birth feel like paradise? 🏝While the intensity of labor may not always feel like an island in the sun, the...
05/23/2026

What can make birth feel like paradise? 🏝

While the intensity of labor may not always feel like an island in the sun, there is a lot that happens in the birth space that can make birth empowering, positive one (or not). As a doula, my goal is that the birthing person's experience, preferences, and autonomy are centered through the process as it unfolds.

A birth plan is one of the tools we use to capture and share those preferences with a birth team. It helps us understand what will make birth feel like paradise, even if birth doesn't unfold in the way you thought it might.

04/22/2026

Labor unfolds in its own time. Supporting that rhythm—rather than controlling it—allows the body to work efficiently and naturally. Patience is part of the process.

04/22/2026

We’re currently in need of baby formula donations to support families in our community. Every can helps ensure a baby is fed and cared for 💛

You can donate new, unopened formula to our Key West office or click the Amazon link in our bio to send directly to us so we can get it to our families.

Please contact the Coalition by calling 305-293-8424, emailing [email protected] or DM us with any questions 💜

04/22/2026

Ode to our collective mother 🌎🌊

For those of you who don't know, I have a deep passion for protecting mama earth and ocean. The intimate connection between the health of our planet and the health of women, babies, and families is too strong to be ignored.

Without clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and a livable planet, we cannot support the incredible lives we welcome day in and day out.

Today, we celebrate the original mother, the one from whom all life is born.

She deserves all of the support, love, sovereignty, and advocacy we lend to every mother today and every day 🩵💙🩵

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