Peaceful Birth Choices

When I was pregnant with my sixth baby, I wasn’t afraid of giving birth — I was afraid of the newborn stage. The exhaustion. The round-the-clock care. The weight of knowing exactly how much work a baby brings.

In a quick, passing moment, a dear friend said something that anchored me:
“You are so capable.”

I held onto those words through labor… and through those long newborn nights.

Mama, this is for you:

💪 You are strong.
❤️ You are capable.
😇 God and angels are with you as you birth and care for your baby.
💕 Motherhood is messy and hard — but you are not alone.
✨ Affirmation cards like these are included inside the Mindfully Prepared Birth course.

Tiffany Scheel has been a certified Mindfully Prepared Birth educator since 2022 and is passionate about supporting parents as they step into one of life’s most transformative experiences.

Preparing for birth can feel overwhelming — and that’s exactly where Tiffany shines. As a birth educator with Peaceful Birth Choices, she equips families with knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to approach birth feeling calm, prepared, and empowered.

Barbara D’Antonio is a certified childbirth educator with Peaceful Birth Choices, teaching the Mindfully Prepared Birth course.

Her background as a functional nutrition counselor and yoga instructor complements her childbirth education, guiding parents to cultivate physical wellness, emotional balance, and mindfulness as they prepare for birth.

Barbara’s warm, grounded teaching style empowers parents to approach birth mindfully, confidently, and joyfully, honoring each family’s unique journey.

Sally Thomas has spent over 35 years supporting families through CranioSacral Therapy. She offers gentle guidance and educational support for parents, newborns, and siblings.

For the past decade, she has also walked alongside mothers and babies as a postpartum doula, providing steady, compassionate care.

We are so happy to introduce our in-house doula, Ahlai.

She supports families through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum days with compassionate, hands-on care and a calming presence. From comfort measures like counter pressure and position changes, to emotional support, advocacy, and helping partners feel confident and involved, her goal is to make sure no one feels alone during such a powerful time.

She believes knowledge is power and is passionate about teaching families so they can feel informed, prepared, and confident in their choices every step of the way.

She also offers placenta encapsulation and tinctures, prepared with intention and deep respect, to continue nurturing parents well into recovery.

We feel incredibly grateful to have her heart, knowledge, and dedication as part of the Peaceful Birth Choices family, and we can’t wait for you to meet her!