The Bradley Method Review: Calling Out on this Technique, Again
Here we go again, I am calling out The Bradley Method. While I honor the progress this method established for all birthing people and how...
Birth: Its Life Lessons from a Doula
Birth is the space in which I work. It encompasses my daily life, I talk about it, write about it, teach it, study it, think about it...
Hippy Dippy Doula - Not Just for Unmedicated Home Births!
There is a large misconception that as doulas we only support alternative, out of hospital birthing;
Expecting? How Safe Do You Feel?
As labor begins, if you are afraid, scared, feeling unsafe and uncertain your body releases hormones that will slow or stop your labor.
Fear & Loathing in Labor
Expecting?
As your due date draws near, are you becoming more anxious? Afraid? Worried? Scared? Overwhelmed?
Do I Need a Birth Doula?
Often times the hardest part of deciding if a birth doula is the right choice for you is navigating what your birth will be like ...
One Word: Gratifying!
Recently, I had the pleasure of chatting with my neighbor. It was her 74th birthday and we were sitting around with her partner and sister
Pausing in Early Labor
SO, what should we be doing during this time?
The most challenging part of this early phase is the anticipation.
5 Tips for a VBAC
Do you want a VBAC?
No Small Secret About Birth
Want to know a secret about birth?
Women don’t let their babies out unless they feel safe!!