Birth Boot Camp Blog

  Let’s meet Amanda… Hello! I am Amanda. I married Brent, my high school sweet-heart, in 2004. Together we have been blessed with 6 beautiful children. We have 5 little girls ages 12, 11, 8, 6 and 9 months, and one spunky little boy who is 3! We live on the small farm that my […]

What a fun summer it has been for our Doula Trainers! Many of us have been serving clients, spending quality time with family, and gearing up for jam packed Fall and Spring seasons of Birth Boot Camp Doula Trainings all across the country! We are so thankful to work in an industry that allows us […]

Why I Had My Children Attend Their Sibling’s Birth When you add another child to the family one of the biggest concerns parents have is how the new baby will impact the family dynamic. One way to welcome a new baby is with the entire family present at the birth. When well prepared, older siblings […]

Easy Banana Nut Crunch for the Preggo with a Sweet Tooth Our recipe this month comes from Hailie Wolfe, Birth Boot Camp DOULA, instructor, and doula trainer. She is really incredible in a lot of ways, but wow- this recipe is genius! We’ll go ahead and let her introduce it. Enjoy! ~ When I was […]

Be Amazing: Birth Boot Camp Retreat 2018 Every three years Birth Boot Camp hosts a retreat for our instructors and doulas. We gather to learn, support each other, and enjoy time with like-minded people. We recently had our second retreat and it was everything we had hoped for. Our theme this year was, “Be Amazing.” […]

You Should Be A Doula If… Countless couples leave their birth grateful for one special person: their doula. A doula makes a difference. Many a woman leaves her own birth inspired to be a doula herself. How do you know if this desire to serve women during childbearing is something that’s right for you? Let’s […]

How To Interview A Doula One of the first steps in hiring a doula is the interview. Almost every doula will do a free interview so you can meet, find out if you are a good fit, and get to know each other. No matter what this first meeting looks little, interviewing a doula is […]

Birth Boot Camp Recipes: Mississippi Roast Our recipe today comes from one of our Birth Boot Camp DOULAS, Summer Wilson. Today we feature Mississippi Roast. Not only does this protein-filled recipe (perfect for pregnancy) take less than 30 minutes to prep, but you can just throw it all in the slow cooker and walk away. Add […]

What To Pack in Your Hospital Bag The baby is coming soon and there is so much to do! You’ve got the car seat picked out, the colors for the nursery, and a newborn photographer has been chosen. But what do you need to take with you to your birth? The hospital will provide many […]

Getting To Know Doula Trainer Jen As we add new doula trainers, we love taking a moment to introduce them to you. These unique and capable women each bring their own personality and passion to the profession and to every training they lead. Today we want to let you get to know Birth Boot Camp […]