Why the holidays can be the hardest times? - The Little Resource Center Christmas is just a week away. For many in our community, this season is filled with gatherings, shared meals, and traditions that revolve around food. But for others, the holidays highlight just how fragile things can feel, especially when access to food is uncertain. Food insecurity doesn’t always look the same. Sometimes it’s stretching groceries longer than they should last. Sometimes it’s skipping m

WARNING: The following post contains medically graphic c-section imagery. There’s a pretty common misconception floating around that doulas are only for unmedicated or vaginal births. You know the picture. Dim lights, birth balls, affirmations taped to the wall. And while doulas absolutely support those births, that’s not all we do by a long shot. So here is just a little bit about how doulas can support c-sections too. C-sections, whether planned or unexpected, are still bi

When it comes to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care, having the right support can make all the difference. At Trinity Doula Services , we provide experienced birth and postpartum doulas in St. Louis , helping families feel confident, informed, and cared for throughout this transformative time. What is a Doula and Why Hire One in St. Louis? A doula  is a trained professional who provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after bir

Trinity Doula Services – Proud Carrot-Approved Provider Serving St. Louis & Southern Illinois At Trinity Doula Services (TDS) , we’ve proudly partnered with Carrot Fertility  for over a year and a half—helping families use their employer-sponsored Carrot benefits to access compassionate, professional doula care. Our clients across St. Louis, Arnold, and Southern Illinois  have already experienced how these benefits can make birth and postpartum support more accessible and aff

When families first hear the term postpartum doula , it’s easy to think, “Oh, like a nanny or babysitter!” But while we absolutely help care for babies, a postpartum doula’s role goes far deeper — we nurture the entire family  during the transition into parenthood. At Trinity Doula Services , we believe every family deserves evidence-based care, hands-on help, and genuine emotional support after birth. Here’s what makes a postpartum doula so unique — and why our services can

Bringing a baby into the world is one of life’s most exciting — and sometimes overwhelming — experiences. Choosing the right hospital can make a big difference in your birth experience, and having a birth doula by your side  can provide the support, guidance, and confidence you need throughout labor and delivery. At Trinity Doula Services , we help St. Louis families navigate their birth options while providing continuous emotional, physical, and informational support. Here’s

Postpartum care boils down to two things, nourishment and balance. Learning to encapsulate your client's placenta is more than just adding a service to your list. Learning this time-honored tradition offers families a sacred and powerful tool for recovery that has roots that are centuries old. But...we'll have more on that in another blogpost. :) We've poured nearly a decade of professional experience into this course so you can offer this work confidently and safely. With

Bringing new life into the world is one of the most powerful and transformative experiences you’ll ever have — and while birth rarely follows a perfect script, having a birth plan  helps you feel informed, grounded, and supported every step of the way. At Trinity Doula Services, we believe birth plans aren’t about control — they’re about communication and clarity . A well-made plan helps your birth team understand your priorities, values, and comfort measures, so they can hel

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An inner look at why doulas do what they do.

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Understanding Insurance Coverage for Doula Services: What You Need to Know

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