Childbirth Information
Open letter to family supporting laboring moms
This letter was one I wrote to my brother-in-law when my sister was expecting her first baby over a decade ago. I recently found it…
What to do if you think your water has broken
The first step is recognizing it. There are many ways it can happen: The second step is checking to see if there are any red…
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!…
Research the Research Headlines
Now, more than ever, there is so much misinformation out there about health. Falling for bad information about research studies can cause you to make…
The Mysterious Deteriorating Placenta
I once heard an OB say “Babies are like library books. They have a due date, and for every day past the due date, there…
VBAC stats: Apples and Oranges
Every single time I work with a mom planning a VBAC, they are told over and over that VBAC births have TWICE* the increased chance…
Client Privacy
I am a smart woman. I can put two and two together. And many times, I’ve been able to tell who a doula’s client is…
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…
Epidurals: Are they the only choice?
Lamaze International has a great new infographic out, this one addressed the best current research on epidurals, other options available, and how you can get…
Barbie Gives Birth!
A fellow Birth Photographer, Katie Moore of Beach Birth Photography, was lucky enough to document Barbie giving birth! Check it out, it is really well…
20 things I have learned in 20 years as a doula
It’s not about me. I am not the lead in this play. I’m not even a supporting lead. I’m a bit part in the ensemble,…
Looking for the ONE best?
We ALL want the best for our babies! That’s a good desire that can serve you well – or become a hard burden. Wanting the…