About Morning Joy

​Morning Joy represents joy after a storm. Love after perseverance. Childbirth is laborious work, but it is natural, purposeful, and a beautiful part of life. John 16:21 says, “When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world.” How true this verse is. There will be moments of intensity and  hard work, but what Joy comes as we press through it, and see the reward on the other side. How wonderful it is that in between the body's work of labor, that there is rest, and hope that soon a baby will be born. 

What is a Doula?

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A Doula  is simply a fancy term for a woman who serves during the time of childbearing. In easier terms,  A Doula mothers the mother. A Doula is with a mother and father in the preparing phase, during every stage of labor, and the early days of parenting. A Doula is a mothers voice, reassurance, encouragement, masseuse, and guide. A mother is also the doula's guide, as she follows the lead of the mother during labor. As Doulas, our goal is to keep disruptions at a mimimum, and to let the mother birth instinctual and uniquely, with confidence and strength. We are trained in non-medical comfort techniques and medical jargon. Doulas truly are a thing of the past, long lost, and sadly over looked. Women have always cared for other women during their childbearing years, its a woman's work for sure, and to bring back the village of the past, we introduce doulas to you. 

How is the husband/partner/family member benefited from a Doula?


​As your doula, we serve to support whomever you have chosen to be present and involved with the birth.  We are never a replacement, but a constant presence and support for all who need it.  We strive to enhance bonds, not interfere. We are here to work alongside, assist, guide, encourage, and affirm your husband/loved one during labor, alongside yourself. Two people are better than one, and when it comes to birth, the safer and more confident everyone feels, the better.
​We would love to walk with you on this journey and serve you as your doula and friend. ​
Looking forward to meeting many, many mamas!
Christina Norris, SBD
Randi Daniels 
​Jude Henderson