What do I keep in my doula bag?

Unzip my bag and you will find anything from massage tools and coconut oil, to positive affirmation cards and Chapstick, to my tens unit and rebozo! And that is only the beginning :) What I use varies greatly from birth to birth, mom to mom, and scenario to scenario. It’s contents change often, and it is the perfect outlet for creativity. Instead of giving each item one specific purpose, I like to tailor it to fit your needs! Enjoy your sneak peak!

  • A Rebozo is a long woven cloth that originated in Mexico, and today is used by many doulas to support labor and physiologic birth.

  • TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and helps relieve pain by means of gentle electrical pulses.

  • While Providence Doula Services does not provide access to these balls, many birth centers and hospitals do! A birth ball is very similar to a regular exercise ball, while a peanut ball has a distinct, well, peanut shape! A birth ball helps mothers stay upright and active while a peanut ball helps with positioning. (It is also a great option for mammas who choose to get an epidural but also want to help their baby optimally navigate their pelvis through movement and position changes!)

Certificate awarded for doula training, signed by Amaris Tetelbaum, with floral decoration at the bottom, placed on a textured cream-colored blanket.
A close-up of a patterned blue and white textile with fringe, resting on a cream-colored textured surface.
Close-up of a calculator with purple, pink, and gray buttons and a digital display screen.
A wooden hairbrush with a curved handle and wide spaced teeth on a woven white outdoor rug, with a blue, pink, and brown paper tags attached to it.
A yellow paperback book titled "The Birth Partner" resting on a white, textured surface with small black dots. The cover features an illustration of three women, two standing and one sitting, smiling and interacting.
A black fake belt with a white label reading 'the BIRTH SLING by Dr. Jean Meleshe' surrounded by purple shiny fabric and yellow dried flowers.
A bottle of Sky Organics Fractionated Coconut Oil with a yellow flower and a smaller spray bottle placed on a white textured blanket.

I had so much fun doing this mini photo shoot!

Close-up view of a floral fabric and a stack of paper or books, with two yellow candles in the foreground.
A floral patterned hand fan resting near a certificate of completion for a program called 'A Woman Who Serves', with a textured beige fabric background.
A purple lace scarf arranged in a heart shape on a white lace tablecloth.
Close-up of a pink card with a floral design and partial quote about strength and dignity, placed on a woven blue and white fabric background.
Collection of various personal items including a blue balloon, a pink floral card with the words "God's Faithful Promises for M...," a light blue card with white text, a woven hair comb, a piece of purple and white fabric, and a cream-colored decorative net on a textured white surface.
Close-up of a black Bose portable speaker placed on cream-colored, chunky knit blanket with a piece of woven fabric and twisted cord on top.
A light blue bag with a fan, a certificate, and a whiteboard inside, sitting on a crocheted blanket with sunlight coming through.
A decorative folding paper fan with a floral pattern of pink roses and greenery, lying open on a textured light-colored surface.
A digital fetal heart rate monitor device with a blank screen, resting on a white cloth, with purple laces on the right and a beige textured surface underneath.
Pink prayer and motivational cards with floral designs and Bible quotes laid out on a blue patterned fabric. One card is partially visible at the top, and a white tassel or fringe hangs from the right side.
A yellow book titled 'The Birth Partner' resting on a textured white surface. The cover features an illustration of three women, one pregnant, with a background of blue sky and fields.
A pink zippered bag holding multiple small bottles of essential oils, including Lavender, Ylang Ylang, and Citrus, with a dried flower resting on top, placed on white textured surface.