Liberating Birth Services

Four weeks ago I attended my last birth as a doula for a repeat client who did so amazing. Today I finished my last postpartum overnight shift of my doula career with sweet twin girls. This afternoon I got the results I’ve been waiting for, I passed my NCLEX! I am officially a registered nurse. I’m forever grateful for this journey as a doula and where it has lead me, time to start my new career as labor and delivery nurse Abigail Cunningham, BSN, RN. 🩷

The best way to celebrate world doula week! My very first doula client (and 4x repeat) welcomed her beautiful baby boy at home Sunday morning and I had the privilege of being there to witness it 🩵🩵

Truly blessed to have Taylor Bodell Birth Services as my doula partner!! It’s been another beautiful year of births. Taylor had a baby in June and I’ve been working hard at nursing school! My 2026 doula time will be short and sweet, but feeling so excited for what’s to come!

The 2025 year has officially closed! Liberating Birth Services and I have had a great year not only attending wonderful births for our clients but Abigail also attended my birth this summer! Working in a partnership has allowed us to continue working through all the different seasons of life.

I had a few placentas, photography and yoga clients sprinkled in there too! I love being able to do different things in this line of work. ❤️

Busy, but amazing week!!

2 beautiful births, 2 hospitals, 2 new lives, 1 placenta, 1 girl, 1 boy! It’s been a busy week over here but my partner Liberating Birth Services and I got it done! 🥰

We’re getting pretty busy! Late fall and winter is open, book with us!

Updated availability for 2025 with Liberating Birth Services ❤️

Reach out to Taylor Bodell Birth Services or me! Can’t wait to support more births this year!

Updated availability for the year for Liberating Birth Services and I! 🤎

Each bead in this jar represents a birth I’ve been honored to support as a doula or photographer: 5 pink beads for the baby girls, 8 blue beads for the baby boys, and 2 white beads for the angel babies I was able to photograph shortly after their arrival. I’m so honored to do what I do. 🤍

Welcome to the world, Amara!

Seeing the incredible bond between Lorena and her husband, Joey, surrounded by an amazing birth team, was truly heartwarming. Witnessing her roar and gently talk with her baby girl while working so hard to get the water birth she desired so much was nothing short of inspiring. Joey got to catch Amara and bring her to Lorena's chest, just as they'd hoped for.

I met Lorena for the first time almost 3 years ago when I attended the birth of her 4th baby, my first birth as a doula, and again the next year for her 5th baby. This time, I had the privilege to capture videos and photos as she welcomed the final addition to their family. It has been so special being there for 3 of her beautiful births.

Stay tuned for the video coming soon!

Today marks Bereaved Mother's Day, a day to honor the strength and resilience of grieving mothers and to cherish the memory of their children who left too soon.
I'm reminded of how grateful I am to be part of The Lansing Doula Network. With the help of a grant, we stand along sound families navigating pregnancy or infant loss, offering free prenatal, birth, and postpartum support. The Lansing Doula Network has already helped many bereaved families, and we're committed to supporting more. If you're in need, know that we're here for you.
Today, let’s unite in sending love and support to all the moms who have faced the loss of a pregnancy or a child. Moms, if you're comfortable, share a comment below with the name, a memory, or a photo of your child(ren) who left us too soon, and lets honor and celebrate their memory together.❤️