Courtney D'Avella - Birth Doula & Kids Yoga Teacher

Courtney D'Avella - Birth Doula & Kids Yoga Teacher Certified Birth Doula - I completed my training and certification to offer Birth Doula services through Birth Arts International in 2022.

Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher - I completed my Yoga for Children Teacher Training in December, 2014 under the instruction of Gail Silver, J.D E-RYT, Maureen Heil, E-RYT and Anatomy Instructor, Heather Marie Miller. This training has prepared me to guide children from Pre-K through 5th Grade to a place of relaxation through asanas, magical meditations, and fun yoga related songs. My regular yog

a and meditation practice has provided me strength, perspective, and the ability to better manage my thoughts and emotions, and I am so excited to pass on these benefits to your children! My training enables me to support clients prenatally, in labor and deliver, and through classes and support circles.

Join us for this special edition Big Siblings Class ! Big Siblings (or Big Siblings-to-be), ages 2-7, will be taught bas...
06/17/2026

Join us for this special edition Big Siblings Class ! Big Siblings (or Big Siblings-to-be), ages 2-7, will be taught basic newborn safety and what to expect from their new baby brother or sister. This class is designed for the whole family - in addition to a book, songs, and craft-making for the kiddos, I will share tips and resources for parents. Families will leave this class feeling better prepared for what’s to come! RSVP: courtneydavella.com/events

Yoga from last week ⛅️We used scarves to move our bodies with our breath, and practiced poses from the book “Little Clou...
06/15/2026

Yoga from last week ⛅️We used scarves to move our bodies with our breath, and practiced poses from the book “Little Cloud”! Our sensory experience was holding a bit of cloud (aka cotton ball) with a drop of lavender.

06/12/2026

YAY ITS ME TALKING AGAIN! This time it’s about my Birth Vision Planning Package (I don’t love the name, feel free to leave a comment with ideas for a new one 😂) This package includes two prenatal meetings, which will help you develop your personal birth preferences and document them in a way that communicates them effectively. I will also meet with you after your birth to hear about your experience and connect you to resources that could support you in your postpartum period. More info: courtneydavella.com/birth-vision-planning

06/08/2026

"...'at least you're both healthy and well,'
If she wasn't okay though, how would you tell?
Have you asked? Have you checked?
Not her scar, but her heart.
Are you sure that inside she's not falling apart?"

Communication is key! 🔑Here are some things I bring with me to births that help us communicate as a team, including your...
06/05/2026

Communication is key! 🔑Here are some things I bring with me to births that help us communicate as a team, including your providers! First off - I wear a sweatshirt that let’s everyone know who I am! I make a point to introduce myself, but sometimes, if I’m walking into a high intensity situation (or a provider is), there’s little time for introductions. ➡️I also bring a copy (or two) of your birth preferences. If you haven’t had a chance to share this with the team, I will. ➡️This is my field notes journal - I’m documenting names, times, and other important notes so we can refer to it as needed. I also use these notes as a basis for my Birth Timeline Write-up that I give to my clients after their birth. ➡️And finally, a new addition to my bag - dry erase markers! I’ve noticed that the white boards in hospital labor rooms are rarely used. These white boards are a great opportunity to share names, key information, and next steps with anyone that may come in. Maybe I’ll even try drawing a flower or smiley face for you. (Check out this podcast for more info. About what inspired me to add this tool to my bag: EBB 390 – Simple but Effective Communication Techniques for Hospital Birth with Dr. Amber Weiseth, DNP, RNC-OB of Ariadne Labs and TeamBirth)

The final week of May brought me: to a birth🌸, time to read on my porch📖, and some spare energy for a run👟. Welcoming Ju...
06/01/2026

The final week of May brought me: to a birth🌸, time to read on my porch📖, and some spare energy for a run👟. Welcoming June with an open heart ☀️ - and an intention to slow down after a busy month!

A celebration of your cesarean scar is a celebration of your bravery, your wisdom, and your love for your baby. ⚡️Come c...
05/29/2026

A celebration of your cesarean scar is a celebration of your bravery, your wisdom, and your love for your baby. ⚡️Come chat and hang with other cesarean mama’s, while Alexis helps us see the beauty in our bodies that gave our babies life. This event is free for you and your child(ren) to participate in, and you will have the option to purchase individual photos. Kindly RSVP by June 3rd so we have ample time to prepare! 🗓️ courtneydavella.com/events/cesarean-scar-celebration-and-photoshoot

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