The Relational Womb
Evidence-based birthwork for bodies, systems, and change

When the Amygdala “Turns On”: Understanding Why New Mothers Feel Hyper‑Alert, Worried, and Sometimes Overwhelmed

Eloise Howell 12/8/25 Eloise Howell 12/8/25

When the Amygdala “Turns On”: Understanding Why New Mothers Feel Hyper‑Alert, Worried, and Sometimes Overwhelmed

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Orgasmic Birth: A Forgotten Possibility in Modern Birth Culture

Eloise Howell 7/8/25 Eloise Howell 7/8/25

Orgasmic Birth: A Forgotten Possibility in Modern Birth Culture

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The Truth About Home Birth: What the Stats Really Say About Safety, Risk, and Intervention

Eloise Howell 7/2/25 Eloise Howell 7/2/25

The Truth About Home Birth: What the Stats Really Say About Safety, Risk, and Intervention

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Birth Around the World: Global Practices That Support Labor and Postpartum

Eloise Howell 6/26/25 Eloise Howell 6/26/25

Birth Around the World: Global Practices That Support Labor and Postpartum

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Fear, Physiology & Childbirth: How Feeling Unsafe Can Stall Labor

Eloise Howell 6/23/25 Eloise Howell 6/23/25

Fear, Physiology & Childbirth: How Feeling Unsafe Can Stall Labor

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The Overlooked Half of the Story: The Paternal Role in Pregnancy, Placenta, and Birth Outcomes

Eloise Howell 6/12/25 Eloise Howell 6/12/25

The Overlooked Half of the Story: The Paternal Role in Pregnancy, Placenta, and Birth Outcomes

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Doulas Are Essential: The Non-Clinical Birth Professionals Who Improve Outcomes, Reduce Trauma, and Address Disparities

Eloise Howell 6/2/25 Eloise Howell 6/2/25

Doulas Are Essential: The Non-Clinical Birth Professionals Who Improve Outcomes, Reduce Trauma, and Address Disparities

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Birth Is Sensory: How Trauma and Neurodivergence Shape the Labor Experience

Eloise Howell 5/25/25 Eloise Howell 5/25/25

Birth Is Sensory: How Trauma and Neurodivergence Shape the Labor Experience

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“But I Want to Push Differently”: How to Advocate for Yourself in the Hospital Birth Room

Eloise Howell 5/19/25 Eloise Howell 5/19/25

“But I Want to Push Differently”: How to Advocate for Yourself in the Hospital Birth Room

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Behind the Curtain: How Money, Insurance, and Hospital Systems Shape Birth in the U.S.

Eloise Howell 4/8/25 Eloise Howell 4/8/25

Behind the Curtain: How Money, Insurance, and Hospital Systems Shape Birth in the U.S.

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Yoni Steaming: A Global Tradition for Womb Wellness

Eloise Howell 4/5/25 Eloise Howell 4/5/25

Yoni Steaming: A Global Tradition for Womb Wellness

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Skin-to-Skin Contact: Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Secure Attachment

Eloise Howell 3/2/25 Eloise Howell 3/2/25

Skin-to-Skin Contact: Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Secure Attachment

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Why Partners Should Take the Night Shift: The Science of Bonding, Hormones, and Showing Up in the Fourth Trimester

Eloise Howell 3/1/25 Eloise Howell 3/1/25

Why Partners Should Take the Night Shift: The Science of Bonding, Hormones, and Showing Up in the Fourth Trimester

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Relax Your Jaw, Relax Your Birth: The Fascial Connection Between Your Mouth and Pelvic Floor

Eloise Howell 2/26/25 Eloise Howell 2/26/25

Relax Your Jaw, Relax Your Birth: The Fascial Connection Between Your Mouth and Pelvic Floor

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What Happens in the Brain When You Become a Parent?

Eloise Howell 2/11/25 Eloise Howell 2/11/25

What Happens in the Brain When You Become a Parent?

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Yes, You Can Have a VBAC: What to Know About Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

Eloise Howell 2/1/25 Eloise Howell 2/1/25

Yes, You Can Have a VBAC: What to Know About Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

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Pitocin: What It Is, How It’s Used, and What You Really Need to Know

Eloise Howell 1/25/25 Eloise Howell 1/25/25

Pitocin: What It Is, How It’s Used, and What You Really Need to Know

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Pushing with Power, Not Pressure: Why “Purple Pushing” Isn’t the Only Way

Eloise Howell 1/17/25 Eloise Howell 1/17/25

Pushing with Power, Not Pressure: Why “Purple Pushing” Isn’t the Only Way

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Understanding Baby’s Language: More Than Just Crying

Eloise Howell 12/18/24 Eloise Howell 12/18/24

Understanding Baby’s Language: More Than Just Crying

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What Happens Right After Birth? Preparing for the First Hours in a Hospital Birth

Eloise Howell 12/14/24 Eloise Howell 12/14/24

What Happens Right After Birth? Preparing for the First Hours in a Hospital Birth

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About Eloise

A holistic full spectrum doula, childbirth educator, parent coach and integrative bodywork practitioner

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groundingtouchdoula@gmail.com

P: (720) 256-5833

Hospitals I’ve served at: Denver Health, Rose Medical, Avista, Presbyterian St. Luke’s, St Anthony’s, Lutheran, Sky Ridge, Highlands Ranch, Good Samaritan, Saint Joseph’s, Anschutz, Children’s, Swedish, and Boulder Community Foothills.

Postpartum doula, birth doula, Denver, Medicaid, Certified, DONA, Fertility, Birth, Holistic, Trauma informed, Masters degree, Home birth, VBAC, prenatal care, massage, colorado, rebozo, hypnobirthing, spinning babies, certified doula, acupressure

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