By Beth, Life On Purpose Doulas

Batman has his Bat-Signal.
But us doulas? We get the **Birth-Signal.**

Well… welcome to a doula’s life.

If you know the old-school Batman show, you’ll remember the dramatic moment when the Bat-Signal lit up the night sky, calling the Caped Crusader into action.

We have our own version of that glowing sky beacon.

I call it “The Birth-Signal”

It doesn’t involve a bat, a cape, or a fancy gadget.

But it does mean something big is about to happen.

🌙 A Quiet Night in Littleton…

It always starts on a calm night. The dishes are done, the kids are asleep, and I’m finally tucked into bed, hair piled on my pillow, absolutely not looking like a superhero of any kind.

Then, suddenly…

A glow.

A tug in the universe.

A silent baby whisper that says, “Hey… doula lady… it’s time.”

In my mind, it becomes a giant golden signal glowing in the sky… the birth-signal… swirling with the shape of a baby ready to make their grand earthside debut.

My eyes pop open, and even though it’s dark, even though I was cozy, even though it might be 2 a.m., I smile.

Because this is the moment I’m here for.

🦸‍♀️ The Doula Springs Into Action

Phone buzzes.

Contractions begin.

A family needs support.

This doula?

She moves.

It’s not dramatic on the outside — no cape flying in the wind, no theme music — but inside, something heroic activates.

I swing my legs out of bed, grab my birth bag (yes, it’s always packed), slip on shoes, and head for the door.

Across town, my client — a beautiful pregnant mama — is stepping outside her own front door, guided by the same symbolic “signal.”

We are both heading toward the same moment.

The same birth.

The same miracle.

And as I start my car, I can’t help but think:

“Forget the Bat-Signal — when the birth-signal shines, this doula springs into action.”

❤️ The Real-Life Superhero Work

Doula work isn’t loud or flashy.

It’s quiet strength.

It’s steady presence.

It’s supporting people through one of the most powerful transitions of their lives.

Sometimes it’s holding a hand.

Sometimes it’s suggesting a position that changes everything.

Sometimes it’s whispering encouragement at just the right moment.

Sometimes it’s being the calm in a room full of intensity.

This work?

It’s an honor every single time.

And yes — sometimes it feels just a little bit magical, like I really was called by a glowing birth-signal in the sky.

✨ So What Exactly Is the Birth-Signal?

It’s the metaphor I use for that moment when a family needs me — whether that’s early labor, active labor, or the moment they say, “Okay, let’s do this. Come now.”

It’s that sacred invitation into someone’s transformation.

It’s trust.

It’s timing.

It’s purpose.

And for me, it’s joy — every single time.

📣 Calling All Pregnant Families

If you’re expecting and you want a doula who treats your birth like a heroic journey (with you as the star of the story), I’d love to support you.

Birth is powerful.

You deserve to feel supported, informed, and held through all of it.

And whenever your little one decides to send up that birth-signal…

I’ll be there.

The Birth-Signal: A Doula’s Call to Action