What if you are pregnant and due this spring or summer? Perhaps you want to feel fully supported but have concerns about COVID-19 and how social distancing should be handled in regards to your birth team. Are you planning to birth at a hospital? What are your options?
Read MoreThis baby was brought into the world surrounded by so much love. There were happy tears all around the room. Grandparents, uncles, and aunts were ready to scoop him up and take in just how amazing such a tiny person can be.
Read MoreYou’ve been told you should hire a doula, but you’ve probably also heard a lot of ideas about what a doula does that may or may not be true. We’re going to clear up the misconceptions I most commonly hear!
Read MoreThere is more to birth than “healthy mom, healthy baby”. Your wishes matter. Making confident decisions in regards to your birth is empowering, leads to more positive emotions surrounding your experience, and may contribute to a lower likelihood of developing postpartum mood disorders. But why have more than one “plan”?
Read MoreWhether you are packing a bag for the hospital or a putting together basket full of birth goodies for a home birth, preparing can be overwhelming. I have created a list of my top ten items that I see used at most births or found to be helpful at my own births.
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