BirthRoot Community Doula

06/08/2026

🩵 June is Men's Mental Health Month 🩵

At BirthRoot, we spend a lot of time talking about mothers, babies, and families but today we want to talk about the fathers, partners, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, and men who show up every day carrying responsibilities that many people never see.

The truth is, strong families need healthy men too.

Mental health challenges don't just affect one person—they affect entire families. When fathers are struggling, partners feel it. Children feel it. Communities feel it.

Too often men are taught to stay silent, push through, and carry the weight alone. But asking for help is not weakness. Talking about what you're going through is not weakness. Taking care of yourself is not weakness.

It's strength.

At BirthRoot, we believe healthy babies are built within healthy families, and healthy families are built within healthy communities.

This month, let's check on the men we love. Let's create space for real conversations. Let's remind our fathers, brothers, sons, and partners that they matter.....not just for what they do, but for who they are!!!!

Because when men heal, families heal.
And when families heal, communities thrive.

💙 You matter.
💙 Your story matters.
💙 Your mental health matters.

05/29/2026

We Had a Time! Thankful to be included in this fun day!

05/28/2026

This is an amazing opportunity happening right here in our Erie community!

We understand that getting to the dentist is not always easy. Opportunities like this matter because everyone deserves access to quality care close to home.

Please share with anyone in the community who may benefit. 🦷🩷

05/26/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

We want to wrap it up by reminding everyone that Mental health matters during every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Doula support can help families feel seen, heard, informed, and supported throughout their journey.

No mother should have to navigate it alone.

05/22/2026

Wednesday was such a great time at the Career & Summer Opportunities Fair at Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School!

Community matters. Representation matters. Exposure matters. We are grateful to be part of opportunities that pour into our youth and help them envision futures where they lead, serve, and thrive. 🩷

05/21/2026

Doulas provide more than birth support . We provide advocacy, education, reassurance, and care during one of life’s biggest transitions. 🤍

Every family deserves to feel informed, respected, and supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

05/20/2026

Here at our local Erie Center for Arts & Technology🤗 visit the little free library!

We’re excited for Little Free Library Week, running from May 17–23! This week celebrates the power of Little Free Libraries to spark curiosity, build community, and make books accessible to all. As proud partners, we believe that fostering a love of reading from an early age can transform lives and neighborhoods. Every day this week, we’ll share inspiring stories from our program, like this heartfelt testimony:

“Although it is called a "Little Free Library", its impact is meaningful. It may not reach everyone,
but it is highly valuable to those who already have, or are developing, the habit of reading. Readers truly enjoy it. Every journey begins with a single step, and while our library is small, its location makes it visible and accessible to those who appreciate books.

Making a library available within the health center is especially important for patients who live far from local libraries. This saves them time and mileage. Encouraging reading is one effective way to reduce stress and support cognitive development, and this small resource contributes positively to overall well-being.”
- Marcus Biswa, PHN Community Ambassador | Wayne Primary Care

“Donovan Thomas Desrochers built the little lending library for his Eagle Scout Project in 2017. Donovan went into the Army right after high school graduation as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Specialist. Donovan served in Korea and Texas and was honorably discharged. Donovan died by su***de in August of 2021. It is a pleasure to see his lending library being used at PHN, and it brings me joy to see it every day as I enter the Wayne Offices. Thank you for featuring Donovan's work. I am proud to be his mother and for all that he accomplished in his short life.”

- Jennifer Miller, LPC | Wayne Primary Care

Ready to make a difference? Here’s how you can join the movement:
📚 Donate a book or visit your local Little Free Library
🏘️ Connect with neighbors and share your favorite reads
🌱 Help us grow our Little Free Library program by visit the PHN Charitable Foundation's Little Free Library Sponsorship page!
🗺️ Discover more about Little Free Library by visiting their website

Let’s unite to spread the joy of reading and create lasting connections with one book, one story, and one community at a time. Happy Little Free Library Week!

05/19/2026

Thank you to Erie News Now for having us on the Blue Couches yesterday to promote tomorrow night's Spring Student Art Show + Open House. We can't wait to see you on Wednesday!

📺: https://www.erienewsnow.com/watch/video/first-at-4-ecat-spring-student-art-show/video_d3141da9-95ef-508b-81f1-a4cddbc01e22.html

05/19/2026

Hello Teacher or Administrator Candidate! Please complete the google form below in its entirety. Looking forward to speaking with you on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the Administration Building of Erie's Public Schools in Erie, PA!

05/18/2026

Everyone deserves a doula 🤍

No matter your background, your story, or your journey, support should always be within reach. At BirthRoot, we are here to walk alongside you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with compassion, respect, and care.

We’re proud to serve all families in our community

You don’t have to do this alone.
📞 814-449-6200
🌐 www.lakeeriebirthroot.org