Set up a Breastfeeding Station

Cloud of Love Doula Services

Tips for a Breastfeeding Station

What is a breastfeeding station? You may be asking yourself this question.

A breastfeeding station, or stations, are places where you will be feeding baby. It is imperative that you take care of yourself during this time because you need to be comfortable as you may be there a while, fed, and hydrated.

Here is a list of things to add to your Breastfeeding station. (S):

Snacks
protein
carb
fruit
something sweet
Fresh water
Pillows
A book or some type of entertainment
A journal
Encouraging words

It is a good practice to also reset your station after use so you are well cared for each time you go to your area(s) to feed baby.

Have fun making your station! I like to create these for clients at mothers blessings parties where everyone brings something to add to it.

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Maybe you just need solid birth plan that includes actions for emergencies. Maybe you just need somebody virtually to speak to throughout pregnancy and into childbirth and postpartum. Whatever your need is, I am available and it is my honor and privilege to walk beside you and one of lives most uncertain yet exciting journeys. Contact me in my message inbox if you have any questions or looking for support. I do birth plans for $200 and they are extremely comprehensive with education and include a postpartum plan for your family. These sessions take up to 3 hours and we can divvy it up into two one and a half hour sessions. That way you're not going in I'm prepared and your partner is ready as well. This is an excellent alternative if you don't have a doula in the budget or don't want another person in your birthing space, but you want to make sure you know everything ahead of time so that you can advocate for yourself well and be prepared for any surprises along the way. I offer virtual care as well for $250. You do not have to do this alone. #doulasofdayton #cincinnati #columbusmoms #centervilleohio #daytonohiosmallbusiness #ketteringohio #ohiomom #tippcity #937 #30daysofdoulalife #birthplanning #birthsupport

When contractions are heavy and hard to get through, when you want to give up, I'll be there to hold you and talk you through it. #birthplanning #birthsupport #birthworkersofohio #doulasofdayton #momsofinstagram #momsofwpafb #wpafb #homebirthohio #homebirthohio #doulasofnky #doulasofcincinnati #columbusdoulas #swohio

Today after a consultation I am working in my beautiful office cultivated with love, to better serve YOU. ❤️ New website on the horizon. 🌅

I spy Elvis the pelvis.

Last meeting with some wonderful clients today. I'm excited to see them postpartum, but it's always a little bitter Sweet to say goodbye. ❤️ #postpartum #doulasofdayton #doulasofnky #cincinnati But first coffee after a 16 hour birth and being up 36 hours before sleep last night.

Who was at a birth all night and morning? We were and we needed breakfast. So hungry after all that hard work, but mama worked harder! So proud of her. 🥰 Now 😴

@newcarlislelibrary Come on out to learn what a doula is, get answers to questions about birth support and sign up for a workshop where you make a birth plan for your dream birth free. A $200 value! #birthplan #doulasofohio #expectantmoms #bethevillage

Two births in two nights in a row. I love working with @peacecalmandharmony and can't wait to work with her more. I think we make a great team. 🥰 Two beautiful births and two wonderful families. #homebirthohio #doulasofdayton #doula #birthplanning #birthsupport #birthwork

It's always a good day when someone has their first breathe this side of Earth. #doulasofdayton #doulasofohio #homebirth #homebirthohio #ohiohomebirth

Imagine this: You haven't showered in a week, your Doula gets to your house and you hand her the baby. She tells you to go take care of yourself and take a nice long shower. While you're in the shower your baby is safe, their diaper has been changed, and your Doula has gotten your baby to sleep. After the baby's gone to sleep she has made you a plate with high dense nutrition and protein with your favorite sparkling water waiting for you at your chair. She asks you what else you need and you say the remote, I've really missed TV. You get to relax while you're Doula does your dishes. Baby wakes up and your Doula checks on them, changes them if necessary, and brings them to you to feed. You need to only relax and take a deep breath because you're taken care of while you are taking care of your baby. Contact me today for postpartum Doula services. #postpartumdepression #postpartum #doulasofohio #doulasofdayton #postpartumdoula #baby #babyshowergift #love #mamalove

Transition (n)- The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. Transition in labor is a pivotal moment. It is hard, you want to give up, you might question your strength and sometimes your self worth. However, without it, you wouldn't get to the pushing stage. Life is a lot like this when things are changing and flowing. It's important to take deep breaths and bring people around you that cheer you on, keep you out of your head, and give you counter pressure to ease the pain. What if a curve ball happens though and someone applying counter pressure suddenly leaves without warning and chooses to put you down instead? Well, they can no longer be on your birth team and I've had more than one client kick a nurse off their team for inappropriate behavior. Your space is sacred, be careful who you allow in. Now you're going to need healing fast to continue. It's been proven this can add a stall to labor, that's where I come in. That's where your team comes in to help you. It's time to do some mindset work now. It's time that I come beside you and we talk about what's going on so we can adjust affirmations to be the opposite of those negative thoughts and fears. The truth of the matter is that labor is 75% mental work. So, just like a woman in labor, you'll need people who can talk you through what's really going on and speak life into you. Because, the truth is you can do this. You are strong enough for this. You are the right person for the job. And The Lord is with her, she cannot fail. So that's a different a doula can make I'm childbirth and I've had more than one client begin to push after this mindset work after or through transition within an hour or two. Get yourself friends that do the same because you can't give up before it's time to push and birth something beautiful. ❤️

Happy birthday!!!!! 🎂

We love to support our non profits! I've collaborated with Made in the Meadows goatmilk soap company to create a basket full of things an expecting Mom needs for a raffle that benefits @autumntrailsstable. I will be speaking between 7:30 pm and 8:00 about how we make the impossible, possible and building resiience June 27th @evansfamilyranch during the fourth of July celebration! I'm happy to collaborate and help Autumn trails who creates a safe space for children who have been adopted in foster care, children with disabilities, veterans, and so much more through horse therapy! So come on out and join our raffle to win this beautiful basket worth over $250 and hear me speak about my ideas for Ohio and our local community. #fourthofjuly #ohiodoulas #newcarlisle #farmersofohio #ohiofarmers #dayton #1776 #horsetherapy #holylabor #birthplanning #evansfarmoh #columbusdoulas

Birth workers conspiriring for the greater good! Thank you Ciara for the wonderful conversation and I can't wait to see what's in store after tonight! I just love her! #birthplanning #postpartum #birthwork #daytondoulas #midwifery #homebirthing #homebirthohio #doulasofohio #columbusmoms #cincinnati #tjchumps #homebirth #huberheights #dayton #birthsupport

Sometimes I go into the wind and meet awesome birth workers like @drmargaretbuxton !

I'll help you grow your family with respect, advocacy, professionalism, and comfort. Contact me today for your free consultation as a Birth AND postpartum (with 10 years experience being a mother's helper and doula) services. #daytonohiosmallbusiness #doulasofdayton #cincinnati #cincinnatimom #columbusmoms #Miamivalley #newborncare #newbornspecialist #babywearing #babyshowergift

I have learned I can accept CARROT! 🥕 If you have Carrot or want to sign up for it to use for BIRTH doula care contact me for a free consultation.

I am going to be adding a completely new service. Endometriosis Doula Services After navigating women's health care for over 20 years to get a diagnosis for endometriosis I have learned a lot. This is why I am a birth doula, I know how to navigate women's health and know how to empower you so you can too with support. It's a very lonely world being told your drug seeking, having a miscarriage despite being a virgin and being called a liar by doctor after doctor and ER visit after ER visit with no help in site just to be told it's anxiety or that's just how periods are and you're being dramatic. It shouldn't take over 2 decades for a resolution or diagnosis, women's health has failed us. They only truly started studying our bodies in the mid 90s. You no longer need to walk through this alone. I'm here to give you all the information I have gathered for 26 years so you can get the help you need, have actual support and even care after surgery if that is the route you choose. A lot of information, just like with birth had been disproven, but doctors still going tight onto hypothesis over facts because they have not kept up on current data and are unknowledgeable about holistic paths natural doctors are. Either way, I will have resources for both so you have ALL your options in front of you. If you suspect endometriosis due to horrible period pain, extreme fatigue, chronic pain and so on and so forth please contact me. I'll give you unbiased data, resources, support care, and help you navigate through this just as I do my birth clients. Not just medically, but holistically as well. #ohioforendometriosis #endometriosissupport #daytonohiosmallbusiness #ohiodoulas #endowarrior #ohiomidwife #centervilleohio #springfieldohio #columbusmoms #cincinnati

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Let me support you during your labor. You will not feel alone, you will be heard, and I will help you get through this and find the strength that's already within you! Serving you is a joy. Here I am applying counter pressure to a mama having back labor. This is a candid photo, I truly love helping you mama! Photo by @ejbirthingservices Schedule your free consultation today! I'm booking for Late June, July, and August of 2025. #birth #daytonohio #doulasofdayton #doulasofohio #wpafb #tippcity #troy #gemcity #bostonstoker #ketteringohio #columbusmoms #cincinnati #birthplanning #birth #laborsupport #centervilleohio #dublinohio #homebirthohio #homebirth

One of my clients is starting a business! I'm so proud of her. I know some of my clients look for things like this, so I told her I would share all about it. #mommyandme #yoga #daytonohiosmallbusiness #daytonohiodoula #birthworker #girlsgirl #womanowned #beavercreek

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Treat yourself to a Doula! I am looking forward to this consultation. I love meeting new Moms! If you are looking for a birth or postpartum doula, let's schedule a free consultation and see if we're a good fit. See you soon! #doulasofdayton #30daysofdoulalife #937 #cincinnati #columbusohio #columbusmoms #daytongram #centervilleohio #ohiomom #ketteringohio

Just a friendly language lesson: The word “postpartum” DOES NOT mean “depression”. 🤓 The word “postpartum” means the period after childbirth. “Postpartum depression” means depression that happens during this time period. The words “postpartum” and “postpartum depression” are NOT interchangeable. Side note: postpartum doulas help ALL moms and do not just help moms who are depressed. I have a couple openings for next month. DM me if you want to chat about postpartum doula support! #daytonmomcollective #wpafbspouses #wrightpattersonafb #daytonohiosmallbusiness #daytonohiophotography #doulasofdayton #30daysofdoulalife #937 #cincinnati #columbusohio #columbusmoms #ketteringohio #ohiomom #centervilleohio #ohiomom #daytoninspires #daytongram #tippcity #miamivalley #miamivalleyhospital #homebirth #ohiomidwife #columbusbirthcenter #laboranddelivery

RESOURCE ROUNDUP: A big part of my job as a postpartum doula is to share resources with new parents. New families in this area are so fortunate to have some really great resources. Some of my favorites are in this photo for a birth we worked at together: 1. @abide.midwifery - Who offers uncompromisable midwife care for home births with gentleness and understanding for bodily autonomy and safety. 2. @mindfulmaternitybirthing Who offers beautiful lactation services and birthing classes for home births. 3. @ejbirthingservices because she offers an amazing birth photography package. 4. @peacecalmandharmony a local midwife also who offers compassion and a joyful atmosphere for her home birth clients. Who am I missing? What are the local places or birth workers that helped you after your baby was born? Tag them in the comments! #daytonmomcollective #wpafbspouses #wrightpattersonafb #daytonohiosmallbusiness #daytonohiophotography #doulasofdayton #30daysofdoulalife #937 #cincinnati #columbusohio #columbusmoms #ketteringohio #ohiomom #centervilleohio #ohiomom #daytoninspires #daytongram #tippcity #miamivalley #miamivalleyhospital #homebirth #ohiomidwife #columbusbirthcenter #laboranddelivery

#doulasofdayton #birthworker #business #freevirtualworkshop #digital

MEET THE DOULA: Hi, I’m Karriane and I am a doula because I am a girls girl and we all need to stick together and advocate for one another, this is my offering after having to advocate for myself for 21 years to get a diagnosis in the medical community. I know what it is like to be alone and vulnerable so I decided to go to the most vulnerable place we can go as women- Childbirth and Postpartum. I live in #Dayton and I love to... be outdoors! Kayaking, biking, reading, camping- you name it, I love it. I have a couple openings for next month. DM me if you want to chat about postpartum doula support! #daytonmomcollective #wpafbspouses #wrightpattersonafb #daytonohiosmallbusiness #daytonohiophotography #doulasofdayton #30daysofdoulalife #937 #cincinnati #columbusohio #columbusmoms #ketteringohio #ohiomom #centervilleohio #ohiomom #daytoninspires #daytongram #tippcity #miamivalley #miamivalleyhospital #homebirth #ohiomidwife #columbusbirthcenter #laboranddelivery #forthtrimester #postpartum #postpartumbody

Virtual Postpartum Doula support is an affordable and easy way to get the reassurance, support and doula goodness that every new mom deserves especially if you’re limiting in-person contact right now or unable to meet in person for any reason. Dm me for more information! #daytonmomcollective #wpafbspouses #wrightpattersonafb #daytonohiosmallbusiness #daytonohiophotography #doulasofdayton #30daysofdoulalife #937 #cincinnati #columbusohio #columbusmoms #ketteringohio #ohiomom #centervilleohio #ohiomom #daytoninspires #daytongram #tippcity #miamivalley #miamivalleyhospital #homebirth #ohiomidwife #columbusbirthcenter #laboranddelivery #birthplanning #birthcoach #birthcoaching #virtualbirthsupport #maternalhealthmatters

First thing I do when I start my day with a new mother is wash my hands. The second thing I do is make sure she has a glass of water nearby. Postpartum doulas “mother the mother”, each day we make sure you’re staying hydrated and eating healthy snacks and meals to help you heal and recover. It’s so easy to focus so intensely on caring for your newborn that you forget to take care of yourself. I’ll be there to help take care of YOU so you can take care of baby. DM me to set up a prenatal consultation. #daytonmomcollective #wpafbspouses #wrightpattersonafb #daytonohiosmallbusiness #daytonohiophotography #doulasofdayton #30daysofdoulalife #937 #cincinnati #columbusohio #columbusmoms #ketteringohio #ohiomom #centervilleohio #ohiomom #daytoninspires #daytongram #tippcity #miamivalley #miamivalleyhospital #homebirth #ohiomidwife #columbusbirthcenter #laboranddelivery

“Is my baby eating enough? Is the umbilical stump supposed to look like this? Do other moms feel like they are losing their minds? Is this normal? I love answering ALL the new mom questions. As a postpartum doula, I’m not a medical professional but I am very familiar with what’s normal and what’s worth a call to the pediatrician. I also love talking through all the thoughts and emotions that might be running through your brain. Postpartum doulas provide non-judgmental support and resources when needed. What was your biggest question in the first days home with your baby?” #daytonmomcollective #wpafbspouses #wrightpattersonafb #daytonohiosmallbusiness #daytonohiophotography #doulasofdayton #30daysofdoulalife #937 #cincinnati #columbusohio #columbusmoms #ketteringohio #ohiomom #centervilleohio #ohiomom #daytoninspires #daytongram #tippcity #miamivalley #miamivalleyhospital #homebirth #ohiomidwife #columbusbirthcenter #laboranddelivery

“You just sit and hold the baby while I wash these dishes.” I say this to my clients all the time. Your postpartum doula is there to truly help YOU. So many visitors hold the baby while you grab them a beverage. Your postpartum doula is there to take care of you. #daytonmomcollective #wpafbspouses #wrightpattersonafb #daytonohiosmallbusiness #daytonohiophotography #doulasofdayton #30daysofdoulalife #937 #cincinnati #columbusohio #columbusmoms #ketteringohio #ohiomom #centervilleohio #ohiomom #daytoninspires #daytongram #tippcity #miamivalley #miamivalleyhospital #homebirth #ohiomidwife #columbusbirthcenter #laboranddelivery

I love having my prenatal meetings at @pennylaneartcafe Because it's so cozy, posh, casual, and friendly. What's YOUR favorite coffee shop in the #dayton Area? Tag them in the comments and show some local love! 💘 I'm always scoping for new spots to connect with local couples and to grab coffee for my mom's who just labored. #wrightpattersonafb #daytonohiosmallbusiness #daytonohiophotography #ohiomidwife #daytonohiodoula #doulasofdayton #30daysofdoulalife #937 #cincinnati #columbusohio #columbusmoms #daytongram #centervilleohio #ohiomom #ketteringohio #tippcity #614women #airforcemom #Miamivalley #513 #fairborn #swohio #gemcity #vals #pennylane #newcarlisle

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I love having my prenatal meetings at @pennylaneartcafe Because it's so cozy, posh, casual, and friendly. #wrightpattersonafb #daytonohiosmallbusiness #daytonohiophotography #ohiomidwife #daytonohiodoula #doulasofdayton #30daysofdoulalife #937 #cincinnati #columbusohio #columbusmoms #daytongram #centervilleohio #ohiomom #ketteringohio #tippcity #614women #airforcemom #Miamivalley #513 #fairborn #swohio #gemcity #vals #pennylaneartcafe #pennylanenewcarlisle #newcarlisle

Don't want to leave your home for pregnancy support? Want to prepare for your birth but you don't know how or where to start? You don't want to do it to be at your birth, but you would still like the support of one? DM me, let's get you some virtual support! #doulasofdayton #30daysofdoulalife #937 #cincinnati #columbusohio #columbusmoms #columbusohio #centervilleohio #daytongram #centervilleohio #ohiomom #ketteringohio #wpafb #mindsetmatters #laboranddelivery #513 #513moms #birthworker #birthplanning #birthplan

Don’t you love coming out of the shower to find that your postpartum doula has put clean sheets on the bed before your nap? My clients sure do! Postpartum doulas take care of the little things so that you can maximize the time you spend resting and recovering after giving birth. I have a couple openings for next month. DM me if you want to chat about postpartum doula support! #wrightpattersonafb #daytonohiosmallbusiness #daytonohiophotography #ohiomidwife #daytonohiodoula #doulasofdayton #30daysofdoulalife #937 #cincinnati #columbusohio #columbusmoms #daytongram #centervilleohio #ohiomom #ketteringohio #tippcity #614women #airforcemom #Miamivalley #513 #fairborn #swohio #gemcity

Postpartum doulas fold the laundry so you can focus on napping or snuggling and feeding your new baby. A bonus of hiring a postpartum doula is that we handle light household chores like dishes and laundry so you can focus on resting and bonding with your new baby. Shoot me a DM if you need this kind of support in your life! #daytonmom #daytonmomsblog #daytoninspires #daytongram #doulasofdayton #daytonfamily #cincinnati #cincinnatimom #columbusohio #columbusmoms #tippcity #tippcityohio #centervilleohio #ketteringohio #614women #937 #30daysofdoulalife #doulasofdayton #ohiomom #wpafb #gemcity

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Client consults in coffee shops are the best and always free! I love to meet you all and see if we're a good fit.

Congrats Mama! You guys did so good despite adversity. I'm so proud of you roaring your baby boy out like a rockstar powerhouse you are! Be proud of yourself! Congrats to the parents. The Dad supported his wife with great intuition until they allowed me in and even then just amplified how awesome this power couple really is!. Even if I have to support you virtually until you're out of triage, I will be waiting for you. I got you.

A FANTASTIC birth worker crew! Photo by: @ejbirthingservices Also featured: @abide.midwifery @mindfulmaternitybirthing Congrats Mama! We were so honored to have supported you at your home birth! I love these women!

On my way Mama! Who do you think is on the way?

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I didn't think I could do it. How would I get to five births already having only started my business in August? Unleash your Doula Potential: the ultimate online toolbox Networking and social media works, if you know how to do it right and get leads. The program I am offering you has everything you need to do just that as well as take your business digital. It is the entire package my friend. This is everything you want to start your business and be successful making profit within a year! Message me for more information. What have you got to lose other than time? This is a great starting strategy and I've already gotten my money back, you can do this too. #birthworkermarketing #birthworker #douladigitalmarketing #doulabusiness #digitaldoula #digitalmarketing #virtualdoula #doulabusiness #doulanetworking #doulaleads #leadmagnet

Building thriving Doula business while serving mamas! There are times you have a slow period in money gets tight, or you are tired and need rest to take care of yourself and spend time with those who give you life too, but you can't because Bill's pile up or you feel guilty not helping another mama. Why not help online? Contact me today to take your birth work to the digital market and learn to expand your reach to help more mamas physically and virtually. DM me, Cloud of Love Doula for more information. #douladigitalmarketing #digitalmarketingforbirthworkers #digitalmarketingpackage #doulabusiness #virtualdoula #doulasofinstagram #workfromhome #digitaldoula #birthworkermarketing

🥳I am going digital! 🙀 You heard me right I'm going digital because I can't just make ends meet while serving moms at birth. I'm sure you can't either, not without overextending yourself and somewhere along the lines somebody suffers the consequences and it's usually us. 😴🫠 😶‍🌫️We lose time with our family because we don't have the energy, 🫨we lose time with our friends because we don't have the energy🫨, we keep losing time.🥴 How can we get that back?🙏 🔔🔔🔔 By going digital on top of serving moms with purpose physically and online. 🥳 If we keep up in this world that is going digital without going digital ourselves we are sure to fall to ruin. With the way the economy is going the best way to continue to make ends meet is to make money while you sleep, or while you're attending a birth. 😮 ✨Get started today! What have you got to lose other than time itself?💥 Contact me TODAY! Lets CHAT! Just DM me.

I forgot to post on here! Happy New Year! What are some of your goals this year? Goals: I'm adding services to my business: ❤️Mother's blessings ceremony (Christian or just poetry type). ❤️Sms monthly service where Mom's have access to a doula without doula service via text. ❤️ Debriefing births with other birth workers and new Moms who just need to talk. ❤️Mindset coaching for pregnancy/ childbirth/ postpartum & for ANYONE else who needs help with their mindset. 1:1 & a digital class to come! ❤️ Digital products for moms and other birth workers coming soon.

Marketing at an event!

On my way Mama!

Read the fine print.

The type of care you get when I'm on your birth team. It's important to me you feel welcome and important.

Power to the Pelvis!

Thank you @wildrootsflowerboutique for the flower bar this weekend! I love your flowers! They are a great addition to my studio office.

UPDATED Availability! Book before January 2024 to get current pricing. Book in October for a due date before January 2024 for $100 off. Good for one Mom. Book a free one hour consultation today! Your Welcome packet is ready!

Your Doula when...

Birth workers working in the wild. What is @abide.midwifery and Cloud of Love Doula up to? That's the question on everyone's mind tonight.

Besides helping Mamas, sometimes I paint. I painted this one live at a women's gathering at Wright Patt Air Force base. Maybe it'll bless you too. 💓

I mean... Evidencebasedbirth.com

FAQ.

Welcome new Clients who signed a contract today! I'm so excited to serve you!

I'm at a business fair in New Carlisle Ohio, come stop out 3-6 pm 1425 Styer Drive New Carlisle, Ohio.

Just collaborated with another Doula I'll be working with soon! Excited to work with Wondrous Journey Doula Services!

Meeting a client to see if we are the right fit. This is super important for the overall well being of the family I am serving.

There is something sacred about a woman coming into all she is, that she did not know during childbirth.

My growing library is available to my clients for use! I'm happy to offer these awesome materials!

Hubby gifted me a cotton loom knit rebozo for my Doula bag. I am nearly all set! Still need a labor comb from @maternabirthco ! Oh and I also offer belly painting. Did you know, I'm an artist?