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Love Childbirth Doula Service 🎨Artist |🌿Full-spectrum Doula |📍Dayton, OH

Perinatal Mental Health Advocate ❤️
Supporting families through fertility, birth, postpartum and loss.

DM to connect or book a session 💜 Meet Toria Thornton
Birth & Postpartum Doula | Artist | Advocate for Mothers

Hello, I’m Toria Thornton—a Cleveland native now rooted in the Dayton area. My journey into birth work began with a love for art, feminist theory, and the powerful intersections of gender that I explored while attending Wright State University. I followed my passion and earned a B.A. in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies in 2019, and I’ve been painting and creating ever since. Over time, I realized this path was bigger than art—it was a calling to support, uplift, and advocate for birthing people and new mothers. I believe my purpose didn’t just come from experience—my purpose found me. As a trained birth and postpartum doula, I offer compassionate, personalized care for both you and your baby. Whether you're preparing for birth, navigating postpartum, or simply need someone to walk alongside you—I’m here to support you with open hands and a full heart. I bring my passion for education, advocacy, and creative healing into every client relationship. I provide evidence-based resources, emotional support, and a nonjudgmental space where your voice is heard and your choices are respected. Because while birth isn't always easy—you shouldn't have to face it alone. I'm here to help you feel informed, empowered, and held every step of the way.

10/15/2026

Today is Pregnancy and infant loss remembrance day. I want to send love and peace to not only mom's, families and myself as we navigate this profound absence. My heart aches for every life that was meant to be. This day calls for deep reflection for the families and myself who carry these invisible burdens in silence. I hold space for all the mom's, families and myself while acknowledging that our pain is an invalid authentication parameter of our undying love. May peace find the mom's, families and myself today as we honor those we have lost. 🕯️

I hope each day you find to love again, to smile again and to keep going. Thank you for being here.💜

07/02/2026

The postpartum period is a massive transition, and you don’t have to walk it alone.

Your body, mind, and spirit need time to heal and adjust. If you are currently in the thick of the fourth trimester, please remember to be gentle with yourself today. You are not alone💜

No worries, I am always here to support you. Visit www.toriathedoula.com for more information.

Drop a 🤍 if you needed this reminder today.

✨My path to becoming a full-spectrum doula wasn’t a straight line, but every step brought me exactly where I am meant to...
06/30/2026

✨My path to becoming a full-spectrum doula wasn’t a straight line, but every step brought me exactly where I am meant to be.

It began with a degree in women's studies and my deep passion for painting, where I first learned to channel raw emotion and honor the beauty of the human experience.

Over time, that creative foundation evolved into a true calling to birth work. This work is deeply personal to me. Having experienced my own perinatal loss, I know firsthand the profound heartbreak and the absolute necessity of being seen, held, and supported through the darkest moments.

As a full-spectrum doula, my mission is to walk alongside families through every single part of their journey. Whether navigating the joy of a new beginning or the heavy grief of a loss, I am here to provide unwavering care, heart, and fierce advocacy.

I am so incredibly grateful to bring my heart, my art, and my lived experience to our Dayton community.

If you are new here, welcome! I am so glad you found your way to this space.

💛Drop a comment below to say hello, or share a piece of your own story if you feel led. 👇

06/26/2026

Everyone talks about the baby registry. No one talks about the postpartum debrief. 🤫

When people think about postpartum services, they usually think about meal prep, laundry, or newborn care. Those are amazing, but the absolute hidden gem?

The raw, unfiltered, deeply healing conversations. ☕️

It is having a safe space to say:
🗣"I am so in love, but I also miss my old life."

🗣"Today felt really hard and I don't know why."

🗣"Is this normal?"

Mothers don't just need their bodies tended to. They need their hearts and minds heard. True support means having someone in your corner who listens without judgment, validates your shifts, and celebrates your wins. 🤍

What has been the most surprising part of your postpartum journey so far? Let’s chat in the comments. 👇

06/12/2026

✨️Full transparency✨️

Almost 2 years ago when I went through my reproductive loss, finding words to explain the pain felt impossible. So, I picked up my paintbrush instead.

This painting is a piece of my true story. It holds my grief, my love, and my healing.

As a full-spectrum doula, I want to create spaces where we can turn heavy emotions into art. I am going to be sharing more of my art and full-spectrum work here. If you want to follow along on this journey, I’d love to have you.💜

🎨Want to paint together in the future? I am dreaming up some very small, quiet art sessions for healing. No art experience needed.

If that sounds like something you would love, comment ART below so I can keep you updated when the time comes or visit www.toriathedoula.com

My messages are always open if you just need a safe space to land today. 🤍

06/08/2026

Your reproductive journey is completely unique. You deserve to feel seen, supported, and confident every single step of the way.

As a full-spectrum doula, I am here for you through all of life's major transitions. Here is what my personalized support looks like:

🌱 Fertility Guidance: Navigating the path to starting your family.

🤰 Birth Support: Compassionate care before, during, and after birth.

🍼 Postpartum Care: Gentle help as you recover and bond with baby.

🕊️ Loss & Bereavement: Trauma-informed, non-judgmental grief support.

🤍 Infant Feeding: Guidance tailored entirely to your feeding goals.You are never alone on this journey.

✨ Ready to chat?

Drop a comment or visit www.toriathedoula.com for more details.

06/04/2026

As a full-spectrum doula, I am always looking for ways to make sure my clients feel physically supported, relaxed, and truly in control of their bodies.

Enter my absolute favorite, unassuming birth bag essentials: knee and wrist pads!

Here is why these simple comfort tools are a game-changer for your labor and birthing positions:

✨ Why Knee Pads?
Whether you're laboring on all fours, doing side-lunges to open the pelvis, or resting in a supported squat, hard floors can cause painful pressure points. Knee pads allow you to stay in gravity-friendly, optimal-alignment positions longer without discomfort. Your body can follow its natural urges without holding back!

✨ Why Wrist Pads?
When you are on your hands and knees, your wrists take a lot of weight. Using soft wrist pads or supportive wraps provides stability and prevents joint strain. This means less aching and more energy to embrace your contractions instead of bracing against them.

Birthing isn’t about finding one magical position. It's about moving freely and instinctively. Having the right supportive gear removes physical barriers and lets you flow with what your body needs.

Are you exploring different labor positions for your birth plan?

Let’s chat about making your body feel as comfortable and empowered as possible.💜

Drop a 🤰🏽 in the comments or send me a DM to learn more about my birth prep and continuous doula services!

✨️visit www.toriathedoula.com for more details✨️

05/28/2026

There is a quiet, profound kind of care that happens in the kitchen. 🍲✨

When I’m meal prepping for my postpartum families, I’m not just making food. I’m preparing the exact building blocks your body needs to heal, balance hormones, and sustain energy while you bond with your newborn.

Whether we are chopping veggies for a warm, restorative stew or stocking the freezer with one-handed snacks, my goal is always to take the mental load of "what's for dinner?" entirely off your plate. In the early days, nourishment is a love language, and every parent deserves to feel deeply cared for.

Are you prepping for your own postpartum, or looking for ways to support a loved one?Send me a message or check out My Postpartum Care Services to see how we can take the stress out of your feeding routine!

05/15/2026

Story Time on my last birth I had the pleasure of being apart of.

I love what I do as a doula. From the visits, the conversations of care, to the births and everything in between. This work continues to remind me why I’m here. 💜

Even after taking a step back from content for a while, supporting families never stopped being close to my heart. Being trusted in such sacred moments is something I’ll never take lightly.

More birth stories, education, and doula moments coming soon. ✨

05/10/2026

Sending love to all the mothers today and everyday. Thank you for the care, support and joy you bring to this world. 💜

To my bereavement and challenges with fertility. I see you, I am you and I love you 💜

Please take care of yourself. We need you. 💜

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