Birthmark Doula Collective

Happy Juneteenth! 💛🖤💚❤️

Rest is important to us here at Birthmark Doula Collective, because we truly understand that we cannot pour from an empty vessel.

To ensure our vessels are filled to full capacity to provide you with the quality care you deserve, we will be taking a break June 22- July 5 and our office will be closed.

If you are already under contract with a doula and need to reach out to them they will be available at a limited capacity. If you are 38 weeks or more and your doula is on call, they will remain on call during our break.

We look forward to connecting with you after our break! ☺️✨💛

We prepare people for birth all the time—but not nearly enough for recovery afterward.

Postpartum is physical.
Emotional.
Mental.
Spiritual.

And support during this time matters deeply.
Save this for yourself or someone entering postpartum 🤍

Somewhere along the way, exhaustion became normalized for mothers.

But rest is not something you have to “deserve.” It is part of healing.

This is your reminder to slow down when you can, ask for help when you need it, and let yourself be cared for too 🤍

Behind every text, visit, resource, and moment of support is a team deeply committed to maternal and infant health.

This work is rooted in community, compassion, and advocacy—and we’re honored to walk alongside families during some of the most transformative moments of their lives.

✨ Introduce yourself to our community in the comments! We wanna meet you too!

If you’re thinking about getting a doula, the earlier you get one the better!

This gives your doula time to get to know you and your family, learn about your pregnancy history, and you all have ample time to create your birth plan!

It also gives you time to ask all your questions, receive continuous support, and identify any last minute needs you may be missing!

Don’t wait, book a Birthmark Doula today! ✨

Are you registered for Black Birth Matters Shreveport?

This 2-day event will discuss the importance of Black maternal and infant health, the current state, what we can improve & hope for the future!

If you or someone you know is in the Shreveport area, please register for this FREE event & come out and see us!

We talk a lot about “having support” after birth, but what does that actually mean?

Real postpartum support is practical.

It’s nourishing.
It’s gentle.
It’s making sure the mother is cared for too.
If you know someone entering postpartum, this is your reminder: showing up matters 🤍

Somewhere along the way, we normalized mothers pouring endlessly from an empty cup.

Postpartum support should not be considered a luxury. It is necessary care.

New parents deserve nourishment, rest, tenderness, and community—not pressure to “bounce back.”

Let this be your reminder to check on the mothers in your life 🤍

Did you know after after loss some parents choose to stop milk production? Others choose to continue expressing milk for donate it. There is no right choice. Families need clear, evidence-based guidance to make informed decisions that best suit their goals and needs.

Join Birthmark on 📅 Thursday, May 14 from ⏰5:30-7:00 PM CST for Pregnancy, Lactation & Infant Loss.

This FREE case-based webinar includes:
- The body’s response to infant loss
- Milk management options
- Shared decision-making
- Interdisciplinary care

Register via Zoom using the link in our bio and learn in community with us.