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...
Dec 19, 20212 min read
Spring Reading List
I love a good book, and I also love books that get straight to the point when it comes to all things baby. If this sounds like you, then...
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 30, 20212 min read
How to Survive Night Work aka New Parent Life
The baby monitor goes off again. The baby is crying. "This is my third time, tonight! (sigh) Ok, I'm coming." Sound familiar? Whether you...
Sep 22, 20212 min read
Packing Your Postpartum Bag
Hi there! It’s Maria here, your Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula here to help out with guidance on what to pack for your postpartum...
Sep 15, 20210 min read
Two Pink Lines
The lines blink twice. Then solid. There are two solid pink lines on your stick.
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 24, 20212 min read
Breastfeeding Quick Tips from a Doula and CLC
Quick tips, resources, and words of encouragement for your breastfeeding journey
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....