Childbirth Information
Relocating to a new city during pregnancy
I moved during one of my pregnancies. Or, more accurately, I *prepared* for a move during one of my pregnancies. The actual move took place…
Will Work For Free?
First, let’s get one thing straight: When you work for free, you tell people that your work is worthless, and that’s exactly how they treat…
Transparency in cost of hospital births
So there’s a video floating around Facebook right now that shows a couple complaining that they cannot find out how much it costs to have…
The very end of pregnancy
As I wait for this month-that-has-felt-unending to finally end, I have been thinking a lot about the last little while of pregnancy. It, too, can…
The Birth Plan of ACTION!!
You can find boatloads of information out there on birth plans. But most of them miss what I consider to be the most important part:…
FAQ about hybrid classes
My husband drives a Prius, and has for about 10 years. He loves that car. Drives it like a video game! Because it combines battery…
Sleep When the Baby Sleeps – Sick of It?
People just love to tell exhausted new moms “It’s simple, all you have to do is sleep when the baby sleeps!” Only…it’s not so simple!…
Dr. Facebook Will (NOT) See You Now
Monday, 4:30 am. A new mom posts to Facebook that she is struggling with her baby being fussy at nighttime feedings. Within 2 hours, she…
How to Time Contractions in Labor
The days of a “labor coach” following someone around in labor with a stopwatch are, thankfully, over. It’s really not necessary to time every single…
Infant massage: Building connection through touch
Building a strong bond and connection with your baby comes through a variety of different ways, and massaging your baby meets two of them: Skin…
Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Doula
We’re launching into World Doula Week and if you’re expecting a baby you might be thinking “Should I hire a doula?” I think the answer…
Exploring Head Down Positions
Yay! Your baby is head down! That’s a good thing. But did you know there is still 360 degrees of variation once head down? Take…
