Mar 1, 20224 min read
Choosing Your Birth Space
I wish I could give you magic crystal ball and tell you EXACTLY how your birth is going to go; however, I cannot. What I can tell you is...
Jan 11, 20223 min read
"I think I'm going into labor, now what?"
So here we are. You've been feeling Braxton Hicks contractions for possibly months now, but now these pains are different and are...
Nov 30, 20212 min read
My Christmas Wish List with a New Baby
This is your gift guide from your practical Doula who just wants to see you warm, comfy, and relaxed. Get a gift card for doula services...
Nov 16, 20216 min read
Survival Kit for the Birthing Person’s 1st Month Postpartum
You've heard countless rumors, you've experienced it, or your neighbor Sally has told you every nitty gritty detail of her birth...
Nov 1, 20212 min read
Why did having kids shape my career into the birth world?
As a small child I was drawn to the things that help enrich the lives of others, while also playing and doing only sport and...
Oct 26, 20215 min read
Birth Story: The Impact of Feeling Empowered
It is deeply rooted in the history of cultures and civilizations throughout the world of how story telling can help enrich, empower, and...
Oct 15, 20214 min read
Living Life with a Baby and a Job
Hello COVID, and working from home, and bOoM--baby!! You are not alone if suddenly within the midst of a pandemic you invited another...
Sep 10, 20212 min read
But What Really Does a Birth Doula Help With?
Real labor support does not come in a pill container, or IV stick. It comes in the form of physical touch, guided movement, and verbiage.
Aug 1, 20215 min read
Plane Travel With a Baby
Plane travel tips from a Doula, Mom of 3, and Seasoned Traveler
Jul 8, 20211 min read
Birth Map vs Birth Plan
Often when working with a pregnant client the topic of 'birth plan' usually comes up. Many people don't want to use the phrase at all,...
Jul 3, 20213 min read
Squashing My Own Skepticism About Doulas
When I first started having kids I thought that doulas were people who couldn’t be trusted, had no sound advice, and were too expensive....