Moon Cycle Mama Doula and Wellness

11/02/2026

For those that has messaged me about the freebie, I have replied to everyone!

This is the video about it and continuing signing up for our Newsletter & messaging me for details👇🏾.

10/25/2026

WHEN THE LABOR & DELIVERY UNIT CLOSES, WHERE DOES MAMA GO?
Join in on the conversation: https://youtu.be/oRCFUvdmq9o?is=SPy--z1Z22ZLkSFw

10/22/2026

🌙 Help shape the Moon Cycle Mama Care Companion!

I'm preparing for beta testing and looking for mothers, families, community partners, and supporters who believe maternal wellness support should extend beyond the appointment.

If you would like to learn about beta testing, explore a partnership, or discuss funding opportunities, comment “MOON CYCLE”or send me a direct message.

This is the beginning of a journey built around education, encouragement, and connecting mothers with support. Let's build it thoughtfully, together. 💚

10/17/2026

Lets keep the conversation going about postpartum care while I dive deeper into the holistic aspect of postpartum care on this free style Friday..
Catch me live on Youtube or catch the replay!
https://youtu.be/FYuQRUTN-6A?is=ZR6AuniClAlWICzh

10/14/2026

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: LET’S TALK ABOUT EPIDURALS. WHAT DID YOU KNOW BEFORE YOU GAVE BIRTH?

Let's be honest. We spend so much time preparing for the baby that sometimes we forget to prepare ourselves for the birth experience.

Epidurals can provide significant relief during labor, but what happens afterward? What should you know about temporary numbness, leg weakness, back pain, possible complications, and what to do when an epidural doesn't work as expected?

And why aren't we having more open conversations about these things BEFORE we get to the delivery room?

As a Full-Spectrum Holistic Doula, Childbirth Educator, Postpartum Doula, and Community Health Worker, I believe every birthing person deserves to understand their options without being pressured, judged, or frightened into a decision.

This conversation is not about telling you to get an epidural or telling you not to get one. It's about making sure you have the information you need to make an informed decision about YOUR body and YOUR birth.

READ THE FULL WELLNESS WEDNESDAY BLOG HERE:

👇🏾https://www.mooncyclemama.com/healingandwellnessblog/epidural-during-labor-benefits-risks-and-recovery #/

I want you to read this week's blog and share it with somebody who is pregnant, planning a baby, preparing to give birth, or simply needs to know more.

Then let's talk about it!

Did you have an epidural? What do you wish someone had explained to you beforehand? Did your experience match what you expected?

If you haven't given birth yet, what questions do you have about epidurals?

Let's share knowledge, learn from one another, and make sure the next person walking into that delivery room feels a little more informed and a lot less alone.

**A QUICK BUT IMPORTANT MEDICAL SAFETY NOTE**

This blog is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a substitute for care from a qualified healthcare professional. Every pregnancy, labor, and recovery is different. Please discuss the benefits, risks, and alternatives to an epidural with your obstetric provider or anesthesia professional before making decisions about your care.

If you experience new or worsening leg weakness, numbness around your groin, loss of bladder or bowel control, or severe back pain accompanied by neurological symptoms after an epidural, seek emergency medical care. Do not assume these symptoms are a normal part of recovery.

Read it. Share it. Start the conversation. Somebody in your circle may need this information before their next birth experience.

With care,

Kerri Honeywood
Moon Cycle Mama Doula and Wellness LLC

Wellness Wednesday: Epidurals During Labor and Birth. The Benefits, the Risks, and What Every Birthing Person Deserves to Know Before you say yes to an epidural, make sure you understand what it can...

10/09/2026

WELCOME! 💚

Thank you for choosing to be part of the Moon Cycle Mama Doula and Wellness community. Here, you’ll find encouragement, education, trusted resources, holistic wellness, community navigation and reminders that YOU matter too.

Whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating postpartum, caring for your family, focusing on your own wellness, or simply looking for a community that understands that life has many seasons…

You belong here. 🌙

I’m so glad you’re here.

Welcome to Moon Cycle Mama. 💚

Kerri Honeywood
Moon Cycle Mama Doula and Wellness

Support. Heal. Empower.
From birth, postpartum to senior and beyond.

10/01/2026

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual.
So we created one.

Introducing the Moon Cycle Mama Knowledge Hub for Parents & Caregivers

Practical help. Real tools. Right when you need them.

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09/22/2026

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09/16/2026

Your baby doesn't come with an instruction manual. And that's okay.

Those first days and weeks can bring a million questions:

👶 Is this normal?
🍼 How do I feed my baby?
😴 How can I practice safe sleep?
🛁 How do I care for my newborn?
❤️ What should I watch for?
📞 When should I contact my baby's healthcare provider?

The Moon Cycle Mama Newborn Care Hub was created to give parents a place to start.

Explore educational resources about newborn care, safe sleep, feeding, development, health, safety, and adjusting to life with a new baby.

Because caring for a newborn is a learning process.

You don't have to know everything on day one.

📖 READ the Newborn Care Hub.
💬 COMMENT: What newborn question had you searching for answers at 2 AM? 😂
🔄 SHARE with a new or expecting parent.
📩 SUBSCRIBE for new resources.

And when you need hands-on guidance and support, explore Moon Cycle Mama's newborn and postpartum doula services.

🌙 Care for baby. Care for yourself. Ask questions. Keep learning.
https://www.mooncyclemama.com/healingandwellnessblog/newborn-care-hub #/

09/14/2026

Black mothers deserve to be heard. Believed. Informed. Respected. Supported.

Black maternal health is not just a statistic.

It is about mothers.
Babies.
Families.
Communities.
And the right to experience pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care with dignity.

The Moon Cycle Mama Black Maternal Health Hub brings together education and resources surrounding:

❤️ Black maternal health
📚 Health education
🗣️ Self-advocacy
⚖️ Health equity
🤱 Pregnancy and postpartum care
🧠 Maternal mental health
🚨 Maternal warning signs
🌱 Healing and community support

Knowledge can help families ask better questions, recognize concerns, advocate for themselves, and seek appropriate care.

This isn't about creating fear.

It's about creating informed, empowered families.

📖 READ the Black Maternal Health Hub.
💬 COMMENT: What does better maternal healthcare look like to you?
🔄 SHARE this resource widely.
📩 SUBSCRIBE to stay connected to new maternal health education.

And if you or your family needs personalized support, explore the services offered by Moon Cycle Mama Doula & Wellness.

🌙 Our health. Our voices. Our families. Our future.
https://www.mooncyclemama.com/healingandwellnessblog/black-maternal-health-hub #/