Lilac Birth Co.

06/17/2026

This little birth comb can do more than you might think! This is a gift I always include in my goodies for my clients and here is why: it may be a simple comfort tool, but the science behind it is fascinating.

It works through something called the Gate Control Theory of Pain. The idea is that your brain can only process so much sensory information at once. When you squeeze a birth comb, the pressure and sensation in your hand send signals to your brain that can help “compete” with pain signals from contractions. Think about how if you stub your toe, you instantly grab it and apply pressure.

This doesn’t make contractions disappear, but it can help you to stay grounded, focused, and to cope better with the intensity that labor brings.

I love birth tools like this because they’re simple, inexpensive, portable, and put another option directly in your hands.

Have you used a birth comb during labor? I’d love to hear your experience below.



📸 Emilie’s Perspective

06/16/2026

🚨BOOK READING AND SIGNING 6/19! 🚨
I couldn’t find the Spokane children’s book I wanted for my own kids, so I wrote one and I hope it’s one you want to share with yours!

Searching for Sasquatch: A Spokane Summer Adventure follows a young Sasquatch as she explores Spokane for the very first time.

Books are available now in my Instagram bio, and I’d love to see you at my upcoming storytime at Spokane Baby Co. on June 19th from 9:00–9:30 AM. We’ll have activities, giveaways, and signed copies available!

Thank you for supporting local stories and local authors. ❤️

06/10/2026

Join us for a special storytime at Spokane Baby Co.!

I’ll be reading my children’s book, Searching for Sasquatch: A Spokane Summer Adventure, and I’d love to see you there!

Bring your little adventurers for a cozy morning of stories, imagination, and Spokane magic as we follow Sas on her first adventure through Spokane.

Friday, June 19th
9:00–9:30 AM
Spokane Baby Co.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

I can’t wait to share this story with your family.

Tag a Spokane parent who would love this!

06/09/2026

Now accepting Medicaid! 🎉

(Okay, I’ve actually been accepting Medicaid clients for the last few months already, but it’s finally time for an official announcement!)

This is something I’ve been working toward for a while, and I’m so excited to be able to offer more accessible support to families throughout Spokane and the surrounding areas.

One of my biggest goals with Lilac Birth Co. has always been making doula care available to more families. Birth support, education, advocacy, and postpartum care shouldn’t feel out of reach.

If you have Washington Apple Health (Medicaid), you may qualify for covered doula services during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

If you have questions about coverage or what doula support looks like, send me a message. I’d love to chat. 💜

Please feel free to share this with a friend who may benefit from this support!

06/09/2026

Can you guess where I donated my book today?? Local books belong in local bookstores! Such a good feeling!

06/08/2026

I always wanted to be an author, and after years of exploring Spokane with my kids, I wanted to create something that captured the magic of growing up here.

So I wrote Searching for Sasquatch: A Spokane Summer Adventure!

Follow a young Sasquatch on her first adventure through Spokane as she searches for the perfect disguise so she can explore her city without being seen.

Watch the video to hear what inspired the story.

Illustrated by the very talented Christa Mattocks! Give her a follow .corner.art
Published by Lilac Birth Company!

Available now!! Link in bio.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

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Some friendships are built in ordinary places.
Ours was built supporting humans through some of the most vulnerable and powerful moments of their lives 💕

Behind every supported birth is often a whole village supporting the support person too 🤍
So grateful for the friendships, laughter, teamwork, and love this work has brought into my life. ✨

05/20/2026

Okay but truly… I wish something like this existed when I was pregnant/postpartum. 🤍

Lilac Parent Village is our free weekly support + education group for families in pregnancy and postpartum here in Spokane/ Spokane Valley. Moms and dads are both welcome, babies are welcome, and there’s zero pressure to “have it together.”

Come hang out, learn something new, get support, and start building your village before postpartum hits. 💜 Come when you can, leave when you need to.

Tuesdays at Akin Family Resource Center
Doors open 9am–12pm
Education topic 10am–11am