Jordan Martin - Birth & Postpartum Doula, CLC

06/16/2026

Another beautiful home birth supported this morning.

There’s just something special about a woman birthing her baby surrounded only by her family and the ones she has handpicked to be by her side - empowered by the freedom to choose her own birthing style, positions, birth setting, atmosphere, and support team.

I’m grateful to be someone who families trust enough to invite into their homes for the most intense, intimate, and life-changing moments.

I’m loving this placenta print I was able to make on site to leave with the family as a keepsake of the beautiful organ that sustained their sweet new baby throughout pregnancy.

Now to get home and have a little nap ❤️

06/06/2026

As a doula, lactation counselor, and mom, you can imagine how many motherhood, breastfeeding, and parenting groups I’m part of on Facebook.

These groups can be wonderful places to find encouragement, resources, support, and a sense of community. But when it comes to questions that could affect the health and well-being of you or your baby, social media should not be your primary source of advice.

Recently, I saw a mom post:

“Help! I just fed my baby, my breast is still engorged, and my baby is screaming. What should I do?”

The responses she received included:

• “Just pump and give a bottle.”
• “Use a massager until something comes out.”
• “That happened to me once. It’s normal. It’ll go away in a few days.”
• “GO TO THE ER NOW!”
• “The baby probably isn’t getting any milk, you need to feed formula until this resolves.”
• “Your baby isn’t hungry. Just wait a few hours and try again.”

The problem? Without assessing mom and baby, nobody in that comment section could know which advice was appropriate.

Was baby able to transfer milk?
Was there a clogged duct?
Was there severe engorgement preventing a good latch?
Was baby frustrated by a fast letdown or a slow flow?
Was there something more serious going on?
How old was the baby?
Was mom experiencing pain or other symptoms?

Every breastfeeding journey is unique.

While online communities often have the best intentions, personal experiences are not the same as professional guidance. What worked for one family may not be safe or effective for another.

If you’re struggling with feeding, reach out to a qualified lactation professional who can evaluate your specific situation and help you create a plan that works for you and your baby. You deserve more than guesswork from strangers. ❤️

I am currently able to offer in person lactation support in home or hospital as well as virtual support.

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06/04/2026

As we head into the warmer months, here are a few gentle reminders for growing mamas ☀️

06/01/2026

June is Infertility Awareness Month — a time to hold space for the many emotions that can come with trying to grow a family.

For those navigating infertility, fertility treatments, pregnancy loss, waiting, uncertainty, or complicated feelings around parenthood: you deserve support, compassion, and care.

You are not alone in this experience, even when it feels isolating.

This month, we honor every path to parenthood and every story that often goes unseen. 💛

05/27/2026

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Coerced consent is NOT consent.
Pressured consent is NOT consent.
Omission consent is NOT consent.

Anything but informed, trauma-focused, mutual and inclusive is NOT true consent.

05/17/2026

Overnight doula shifts + being chronically on call are starting to affect my dreams apparently 😅

During a nap this morning, I dreamt that my current 4 month postpartum client suddenly went back into labor, birthed a surprise giant twin in the living room (that I caught btw) and somehow I then birthed her placenta.

05/12/2026

Postpartum can feel heavy. You’re a new version of yourself, maybe a version you don’t fully recognize yet. There can be physical changes, mental overwhelm, loneliness, and moments of uncertainty. None of that means you’re doing anything wrong. It means you’re adjusting, you’re healing, you’re becoming.

Save these affirmations for the days that feel heavy.

05/10/2026

Mother’s Day looks different for everyone. For some, today is a day filled with joy and gratitude, for some it’s filled with grief, longing, or healing. And for some, it’s a combination of emotions.

To all the mothers - the ones holding their babies, the ones still waiting, the ones who have experienced loss, and the ones learning to trust their bodies again - you are seen, you are held, you matter. 💕

05/03/2026

A little reminder for when labor feels overwhelming 🩷

Save this to your phone for later so it’s there when you need it most.

05/02/2026

Today is Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Day 💙

Postpartum psychosis is not so rare, 1-2/1,000 births: but is ALWAYS serious—and support matters.

If you or someone you love is experiencing sudden mood changes, confusion, or feels disconnected from reality, please seek help right away. You don’t have to navigate this alone.

We’re holding space for every parent and family walking through this. 🤍