"We cannot all do great things, but we can do...
small things
with
Great Love."
Small Things, Great Love
Birth Services
Welcome! I provide in-person postpartum doula, lactation support, and bereavement doula services in the Greater Hickory, NC area as well as virtual consultations across the US. My goal is to make the beautiful, challenging, and transformative postpartum period, regardless of the outcome of the birth, a memory that you will hold close for the rest of your life. I believe that even the smallest, mundane actions can be sacred and meaningful when they are done with thoughtfulness and affection. Every fresh diaper, scrubbed bottle, and sleepless minute is a remarkable declaration of love.
This phase of life is celebrated in hundreds of different ways across the globe, but many parents feel the pressure to rush through it and return to "normalcy" as soon as possible. It can feel even countercultural to reject productivity as an ideal and instead intentionally set aside time for peace and healing. I am here to nurture your family and help you create space in which you can replenish your body, cultivate an atmosphere of joy, and bond with the new member of your family.
About Me
Hello, my name is Sarah Herbein! I've lived in 5 states, but have spent about half my life in Western North Carolina and am currently living near Morganton, NC. I graduated from the College of Charleston with a Spanish degree and enjoy knitting, gardening, reading, and cooking. My two children were born 8 and 5 weeks early, and moving through those experiences showed me the importance of community and connection during the postpartum period. I am passionate about exploring the intersection of traditional and modern approaches, and I aim to care for people as an integrated whole. I am certified as a Postpartum Doula,
PAILAdvocate (Pregnancy and Infant Loss), and Breastfeeding Specialist.
Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you!
sarah@smallthingsbirthservices.com
828-222-4064 (call or text)