Childbirth Information
Annual Gift Guide for Pregnant People
It’s true, there are lots of pregnancy gift guides out there. The difference here is that I’ve chosen to focus on items for the one…
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!…
Know When to Go
Knowing when to go to the hospital reminds me a bit of the Goldilocks story. If you go too early, you risk being sent back…
2012 Birth Photo of the Year Competition
The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers is hoping their annual “Birth Photo of the Year” competition. This year, they have over 150 entries! There…
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…
Musings on Doula Certification
I started attending births as a doula in 1999. I attended two doula trainings, did the required reading and studying, attended three evaluated births, and…
Finding the right care provider
Finding a care provider who is a good match can be a tricky thing, and sometimes it’s hard to pin down what exactly makes for…
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…
Hyperemeis Gravidarium: Not just morning sickness!
“Just drink some ginger ale!”“Sea bands will fix you right up!”“Just keep some saltines by your bed.” If you have hyperemesis, you probably heard these…
The ABCs of Labor Support, part 2
N is for Nutrition Giving birth takes a ton of energy! It can be hard to do when you’re fasting! There’s no physiological reason why…
When birth does not go as you’d hoped…
Can you think of anything worse to say to a mom who is opening up about feelings of disappointment or pain after a difficult birth?…
A doula funny
Saw this on the internet and it made me laugh! How many doulas does it take to change a lightbulb? None. We don’t actually change…