Hailey Elder
About Me:
Goodness, I truly feel I have been drawn to the miracle of birth as long as I can remember. As the oldest of 5 children, I appointed myself a pseudo momma at a very young age and loved every minute of it.
I graduated from Mississippi College in 2015 with a Bachelors of Science in Interpersonal and Public Communication and a minor in Psychology.
I completed doula certification through Birth Boot Camp in February of 2021 and since then have also completed Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Certification. I’ve attended births at home, birth centers, as well as hospitals and it continues to be an absolute honor and privilege to be a part of such holy experiences.
My life has been beautifully impacted by people with differing abilities as two of my own siblings have special needs— one with Down syndrome and one undiagnosed. I have spent many many years involved with a summer camp specifically for children and adults with a wide range of diagnoses and believe with all of my heart that ALL PEOPLE are designed with and for purpose.
Whether it be your first or fourth baby, whether you are expecting a baby with a suspected diagnoses or not, every birth experience is different and new and so holy and beautiful. I would be honored to come alongside you in this ever changing time in your life and join you in this journey!
Why the name “Swaddled in Stars”?
Aside from having an affinity for alliteration, everything to do with the moon and stars makes me swoon.
I love the concept of light and the freeing concept of smallness that comes with looking up at a vast sky full of stars.
I love the creative nature of our Creator. I love the analogies found in scripture about the placement of the moon and stars being intentional holy work. I love knowing that every one of us is worthy of being named, known, and identified.
I love the ritual of swaddling. The wrapped up tight warmth and womb-like security; easing the shock of becoming acquainted with a brand now world.
I love being present for the process and moment a new tiny life takes their first breath of earth air. I love knowing that each of us, in a way, are swaddled in stars- tenderly held with light and power and grace.
You have set your glory above the heavens.
Out of the mouth of babies and infants,
you have established strength …..
When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
what is man that you are mindful of him,
and the son of man that you care for him?
Psalm 8:1-4
