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Ethos

Cottage Inside is a Doula Practice in Los Angeles.

Inspired by the teachings of Soto Zen, Ayurveda and the wild perfection of the natural world, this practice offers space and form for the year of conception and beyond through one to one and virtual offerings.

Rooted in cheerful curiosity, this form moves us toward elemental balance through simple and accessible daily practices. Cottage Inside presents an invitation to fully immerse oneself in the mystery of transformation with a great determination to know our own unique hearts and minds inside-out.

At the heart of this practice, my intention is for love to shine through simple practices of daily life, through nourishment and touch, beautiful words and thoughtful conversations as you navigate a very precious time.

My greatest wish for you, dear one, as you nurture the beings that will be your greatest love, is that you feel seen, honored, and deeply respected.

And may your babies feel your unconditional love from the very beginning.

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Guiding Principles

Principles

1. Curiosity

Inquiry is where the journey begins. Knowing you deeply helps me learn your groove and feel into your hopes and vision. The better I understand your heart and mind, the more effective I can be in helping to navigate through informed choices and options during pregnancy into labor and through the postpartum time.

2. Acceptance

The right path is always the path you choose in the end. My goal is to help curate the best experience for you without a rigid definition of standard best practices or outcomes shadowing your journey. Love means meeting you where you are with unconditional acceptance and validation.

3. Awareness

My hope is that you feel that you made the most of these golden days, soaking up each moment of this precious year with intention and in full presence. In the end, when you reflect back, my prayer is that you feel that you considered what you needed to consider, made informed choices, and then ultimately let it all go in surrender to the great, humbling power of it all. May we honor our births and our babies as our greatest teachers.

4. Advocacy

I serve as your representative presence in the room whenever your focus needs to be within, with your partner, or with your baby. My responsibilities center around your interests and the way you will remember your birth experience and postpartum transition. I witness your experience from a position of neutrality, so that you may process as needed over time.

5. Compassion

Compassion is perhaps the truest expression of what it is to be human. It is not only when an emotion is shared by two people, but when we can feel that our emotion or experience stirs the emotions of another. To experience compassion is to feel deeply seen in our humanity. It is crying together when touched by suffering or joy, or the indescribable moment when a baby is born that brings the entire room to tears - it is the energy generated when we sing together. Compassion is beyond words - it is a sense of deep interconnectedness with others.

May you experience heightened compassion and pure love during this precious emotional opening.

Testimonials

Anne

The support that Morgan offers is valuable beyond words, but it’s how she does this work that really sets her apart. From the moment she arrives in the morning to the end of the day -- every gesture, every meal, every conversation is a touchstone of calm and stability. Which is saying a lot, considering that even in the best circumstances, the postpartum time is deeply challenging. Morgan has a true love for this work, and that energy helped me find even more respect and compassion for my own experience as a new mom.
My husband and I felt like we’d brought in a ringer to our postpartum experience. Her humor kept us sane and joyful after sleepless nights. Her intentionality reminded us to slow down amidst the chaos of new parenthood. Her wealth of experience is a gold mine. Her brilliant problem-solving ability taught us that there is always a solution, but her trust in our family reminded us that we already knew the answer. Her cooking is not only delicious, but deeply healing. Her body work is infused with intuition and generosity. Every member of our family (baby, dogs, and plants included!) thrives in her presence. I have recommended her to so many friends, even people who are just thinking about conceiving. If we decide to get pregnant again the only thing I’ll do differently is reach out to Morgan ASAP to make sure she’s available for our postpartum. We are forever grateful to this beautiful, wise woman who has touched our lives so profoundly.
Brittany

We would have been lost without Morgan! Spoiler alert: those first six weeks are no joke. The hormones and breastfeeding caught me so off guard. Morgan brought a warmth, confidence and true lightness to a potentially very dark time in our house. Without speaking, she shape shifts to the needs of the day (often when you can’t even voice the needs yourself). Her experience and knowledge is so wrapped in authenticity, it snuck up on me every time. Morgan truly changed the trajectory of those early months with my daughter. She connected us with the right resources and left me feeling crazy confident in my skills as a new mama.
My husband and my mom definitely took notes as Morgan quietly demonstrated how to show up for me in my healing. Times have changed. We don’t have a village anymore. But thank God we have Morgan!
Reece

Having Morgan by my side during the postpartum period was invaluable. There is so much emotion and uncertainty during this transition time, but every day she brought a sense of calm, care, and resourcefulness that provided a huge sense of relief when I needed it most. Even our dog appreciated her presence!
No concern too small or question too silly, she helped me navigate taking care of my baby and figuring out what worked best not just for him, but for my family as a unit. She was also always available for advice even after she left our home or on her days off.
An incredible highlight of working with Morgan is the nourishing and delicious food she prepares each day. When feeding yourself feels like a chore, it was such a luxury to know my food was being made only in ways that would support what my body needed.
Having a baby for the first time can feel lonely, but I always looked forward to my days with Morgan, most of all because they felt like spending time with an old friend.
Emila Heller

Morgan’s sensitivity and intuition are rare gifts and a blessing to all those she cares for. She nourishes everyone with food, touch and love. Her presence creates an environment of calm and safety and provides confidence and expertise needed in times of transition and healing.