Amelia Avila

Retired doula, childbirth educator, lactation counselor, mom to 8 beautiful breastfed people, homeschool mom, wife to Horace, grandmother to 12

I’m glad you’re here. I’m gradually building this blog as a place to write, a place to interact with young families seeking resources about birth, breastfeeding, homeschooling, parenting, military life, devotionals, domestic engineering how-to, and so on.

Based on my extensive experience as a birth professional, I also aspire to provide education, tips, and resources for new doulas just starting out.

I’m still in the dreaming – planning stages, but my ultimate goal is to have a place to share my knowledge and experience with the world.

Thanks so much for being here!

Become a Doula

by Amelia | Jan 11, 2023 | Become a Doula

I often receive inquiries about how to become a doula. One thing I love is mentoring new doulas, and helping people on their journey in getting training and certification. While certification isn’t necessary to practice as a doula, it is valuable and adds a level of...