Thrive Doula Services

Thrive Doula Services Hi! I’m Erin, a nurse practitioner by training and doula by choice.

07/31/2026

Proof that inductions don’t always mean a rapid cascade of interventions!

When Phoebe was admitted for low fluid, the nurses told her to get ready for a 24-32 hour marathon. Lila had other plans 💁🏻‍♀️

Watch the full reel to hear how Lila made her dramatic, speedy entrance (including a doctor who had to rush back to the hospital)

07/23/2026

The first 14 days with a newborn are a huge adjustment, but you’ve got this!

Here is what to expect during the first two weeks of your breastfeeding journey:

• Days 1–3: Your body is making colostrum—a thick, nutrient-packed first milk. It’s small in amount, but perfect for your baby’s tiny, marble-sized stomach! Focus on a deep, wide latch to prevent pain.

• Days 3–5: Your transitional milk comes in, and your breasts will feel fuller and warmer. Don’t worry if baby starts cluster feeding—this is their smart way of building up your long-term supply!

• Week 2: Things will start to get more predictable! Keep track of wet/dirty diapers and steady weight gain to know your baby is getting exactly what they need.

Your only jobs right now are to recover and feed your baby. Be incredibly patient with yourself—you are both learning! 💕

If you ever experience severe or constant pain, reach out to a lactation consultant or pediatrician for support.

07/14/2026

Drop a 🙋‍♀️ if you were totally overwhelmed by breast pumps before your baby arrived!

Turns out, there is a major learning curve to these things, and nobody tells you until you’re in the thick of it. 🙃

Whether you are preparing for baby or currently navigating your pumping journey, here are the absolute golden rules you need to know:

👉 Stimulation vs. Expression: Start with those short, fast pulses (stimulation mode) to trigger your letdown. Once the milk starts flowing, switch over to those longer, deeper draws (expression mode) to get the bulk of the milk out!

👉 Watch the Clock: Keep your sessions around 20 minutes max to prevent ni**le trauma.

👉 The Power Myth: Louder for the people in the back: MORE POWER DOES NOT EQUAL MORE MILK! 📣 Crank it up until you feel a firm but comfortable tug. If it hurts, turn it down immediately.

👉 Morning vs. Night: Don’t panic if you pump way less in the evening than you do first thing in the morning. Prolactin (the milk-making hormone) naturally dips as the day goes on. It’s completely normal!

Save this reel for later, share it with a pregnant mama who needs to hear it, and drop your pumping questions in the comments below! 👇

06/29/2026

One of the biggest myths about breastfeeding is that it’s solely the responsibility of the breastfeeding parent. While partners might not be able to feed the baby directly, their support can make a world of difference.

From protecting your space and meeting basic needs to taking on other baby duties and offering emotional support, partners play a crucial role in the journey. Remember: breastfeeding isn’t just about the milk—it’s about supporting the parent doing the feeding.

05/11/2026

If you’ve ever felt like your newborn is nursing every 37 seconds for hours on end, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong! Welcome to the wild world of cluster feeding.

While it can feel exhausting and leave you wondering if your supply is enough (spoiler: it likely is!), cluster feeding is a completely normal—and actually pretty amazing—part of your baby’s development.

Why do they do it?

• Boosting Supply: Your baby is sending a signal to your body to produce more milk for their next growth spurt.

• Comfort & Connection: They’re regulating their nervous system and finding safety in your arms.

• The “Fourth Trimester”: They’re still adjusting to life on the outside and you are their ultimate home base.

Survival Tips:
1. Lower the Bar: The laundry can wait. Your only job right now is you and baby.
2. Camp Out: Grab your favorite snacks, a giant water bottle, and queue up that trashy TV show you’ve been meaning to binge.
3. Teamwork: Let your partner or support system handle everything else—diaper changes, meals, and keeping you hydrated!

Remember, you’re doing an incredible job. This phase is intense, but it’s temporary. Lean into the snuggles and know that your body and your baby are working in perfect harmony.

Have you experienced the “witching hour” cluster feeds? Share your survival tips in the comments! 👇

Happy Mother’s Day from the Thrive Doula Columbus team!It takes a village and we are so proud be part of yours 🤍 ...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the Thrive Doula Columbus team!

It takes a village and we are so proud be part of yours 🤍

Repeat clients really get me in my feels 🥹 I love ALL of your births, but there is something really special about watchi...
05/07/2026

Repeat clients really get me in my feels 🥹 I love ALL of your births, but there is something really special about watching families grow and grow and grow. And this one? She’s a gem. The queen of her castle, the perfect leader for her house full of boys. For the second time, she kept us all laughing with her hot takes, then blew us away by birthing a fat ass baby (her words, not mine 🤣) in no time flat.

Alex, you made an earthshaking task look easy, and you did it exactly your way. No matter how jacked your baby boys grow to be, we’ll always know who the strongest member of the family is. No contest.

What an absolute delight to witness it all 😊

Please welcome to the Thrive Team! AND wish her the happiest of birthdays 🎉 A little bit about Mallory: “Hi there! I’m ...
05/04/2026

Please welcome to the Thrive Team!

AND wish her the happiest of birthdays 🎉

A little bit about Mallory:
“Hi there! I’m Mallory, a nurse midwife turned doula offering childbirth, pregnancy, and lactation education and support right to you, backed by 8 years of experience. My passion for birth advocacy goes back to nursing school. I witnessed a delivery where every little thing went wrong and no one seemed to be including the woman actually giving birth in the conversation. I watched her become a background character in the chaos of her own birth and decided that day that I wanted to make a difference in those kinds of stories and help to bridge gaps in knowledge, confidence, and informed decision-making for families. Over my years in birthwork, I have supported over a thousand births in every kind of delivery, from peaceful water births to emergency c-sections, and everything in between. I’ve worked with countless doulas and even had one support my own deliveries of my two baby girls. I am honored to count myself among their number now. I’ve trained in Spinning Babies and BundleBirth methods for pregnancy and birth support, and I am passionate about helping you make fully informed decisions to have an empowered pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. While I love the work that I have been able to do in my previous roles as a labor nurse and nurse midwife, I have continually struggled working against the ideals of the medicalized birth industry from within the system. Now that I have joined Thrive, I am so excited to be able to better help families the way I had hoped to from the beginning. I am here to serve you and use my education, experience, and passion to support you on your terms! I can’t wait to partner with you!“

We are so excited to have you as part of our team! 🤍

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