Long births are the name of the game in doula work. We intentionally try to minimize the risk by high quality education, offering support from a distance until active labor commences, and putting clauses in our contracts. But somehow, we still hit those births that last 24+ hours. Ever experience birth hangover?

We cannot allow ourselves to get trapped in the lie that we are what we do. Take a step back, evaluate your being as a whole - what you need, what adds value, who you're already connected to, and what you long to learn. Doing so will prevent burnout for years to come as our bodies finally feel valued for who they really are!

When we find ourselves grasping for more exposure, more clients, more money - the greedy heart can take over and our truest, deepest selves get lost in the hustle. Once our hearts are buried deep beneath the game, we lose ourselves - our identity, our dreams, and why we really began this career anyway.

How often does our work become our life? What we loved in the beginning is starting to feel like a heavy burden. Ever been there as a doula?

Burnout is not fun! The national burn out rate for doulas is two years. Without boundaries, we risk losing our passion for what we do and finding ourself ready to throw in the towel.

An Enneagram Type 9 needs to find their voice and realize that their birth belongs to them - not to their doctor, partner, or doula.

The Enneagram 8 has the most energy of any of the enneagram types. They always seem to be moving forward, getting things done, and proving o

As an enneagram type 7, pregnancy is an adventure waiting to happen!

A type six tuning into the present moment can experience a birth that is full of beauty and free from fear!

At the core, a type 5 feels like their own personal needs are constantly at risk.

A Type 4 in pregnancy and birth needs to be seen, known, and heard in their desires

An Enneagram Type 3 wants to do ALL THE THINGS in pregnancy and birth in order to be the best at their goal of having a baby!

When the Type 2 is pregnant, you will see one of the most loving, caring and engaged mamas.

Enneagram of Birth: Enneagram Type 1 Type 1: is known as the Reformer or Idealist. They have a strong ability to sense how things "should...

When you understand why you do what you do, you can better prepare for the birth you long for.

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