Hi, I’m Jacqueline Boyd, CFD — Birth & Postpartum Doula, Newborn Sleep Educator, and Founder of Eden & Embrace

I do this work because I know what it feels like to be unheard — to have questions dismissed, to carry quiet worry, and to navigate a system that doesn’t always recognize emotions as part of the story. My own journey through feeling dismissed or shamed taught me compassion, advocacy, and the sacred importance of being truly seen, emotionally supported, and not rushed.

I support families through birth, postpartum recovery, and baby sleep with calm, evidence-informed guidance that honors both emotional safety and real-life needs.

My calling runs deeper than titles. It’s a legacy. My grandmother and great-grandmother were doulas long before the word existed — women with warm hands and steady voices, who supported mothers not only with wisdom, but with presence. They held space for emotions, not just births. Their legacy is the heartbeat of Eden & Embrace.

Today, I carry that lineage forward — now combined with modern perinatal training, trauma-aware education, and PSI-informed emotional wellness awareness. My support is attachment-focused, emotionally safe, and deeply human. I walk beside families as they navigate birth, postpartum recovery, and early baby sleep rhythms — helping them feel calm, confident, and connected in this sacred season of becoming.

You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to know it all. You simply deserve support that honors your intuition, protects your mental health, and helps you feel less alone.

Why Families Trust Me

Families often share that what stands out most is not just what I know, but how safe they feel in my presence. I don’t rush decisions, dismiss intuition, or treat birth and postpartum as problems to be managed.

I’ve spent years in rooms where plans change, emotions run high, and vulnerability is unavoidable. In those moments, my role is steady advocacy, translating information clearly, holding emotional space without judgment, and helping families feel grounded even when the path is unfamiliar.

My support is calm, attuned, and deeply respectful. You won’t be pushed into decisions, spoken over, or made to feel like you’re “doing it wrong.” Instead, you’ll be met with presence, honesty, and care that adapts to your real life — not an idealized version of it.

Credentials

  • • Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula
  • • PSI-trained: Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Awareness and Emotional Safety Support
  • • Gentle Infant Sleep Educator & Newborn Care Specialist
  • • CPR (Adult & Pediatric) & Newborn Safety Certified
  • • Experienced in both home and hospital birth support
  • • Supporting families as a birth, postpartum, and newborn care professional since 2017
  • • Founder of Eden & Embrace and Creator of The Inner Courtyard & The Birthkeeper’s Library

A Note of Faith

My Christian faith is the heart of my work. It reminds me that restoration is possible, peace is near, and that no season — even the hardest ones — is wasted. Whether or not you share my faith, you will always be met here with compassion, respect, and sacred care.

If you’re looking for steady, compassionate support through birth, postpartum, or baby sleep, you’re welcome to explore my offerings or reach out with questions — I’d be honored to walk with you.