Childbirth Information
Postpartum Snack Basket
With so much to juggle in the care of a new baby, and partners often going back to work earlier because they don’t have leave,…
The very best parenting method is…..
As I work with a lot of expectant families, one of the most common questions I get is “which parenting method do you recommend?” The…
What is Trisomy?
Normally humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes. These chromosomes contain the DNA that are the “instructions” for how to build our bodies. The egg and…
Busting Birth Myths: Dels of Pain
I see it all the time. Friends and family share it with me, fellow birth professionals share it on their pages, people text it to…
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…
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…
What’s TERM anyway?
In 2017, ACOG and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine revised the definitions of what it means to have a “term pregnancy”. Before this change, all…
What’s in a hospital birth room?
Many people have never been in a hospital labor and delivery room, and with the pandemic happening, tours are not even an option. Take a…
Book Review: Deliver!
Deliver! A concise guide to helping the woman you love through labor. This book is a short read – I finished it in about an…
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…
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…
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…