Big changes are coming for this little heart-centered business of mine. You know that feeling when there’s one thing in your life that just keeps pulling you back in? You have plenty of interests and passions, but every time you put your energy elsewhere, that...
This weekend I was teaching a childbirth education class and we were talking about breastfeeding. One of my students asked if it was true that breastfeeding moms should stay away from broccoli because it would make their babies gassy and fussy. When she asked, she...
I get asked so often by expecting families what to pack in their birth bag. And the question pops up all over Facebook groups as well! I remember being pregnant with my first and feeling overwhelmed, wondering the same thing. What if we forget something? What if...
The other day, somebody noticed my very favorite tote bag from Doula Trainings International that I carry with me everywhere. She asked me about it and we got to talking about my work as a birth doula. She was interested and curious about what I do, but prefaced the...
Now that we’ve established that birth doulas are beneficial for all types of birthing parents, I’d love to share some of the many ways hiring a birth doula can be beneficial. Reasons to Hire a Doula Pre-birth planning to relieve stress and fear: Doulas...
Are you curious about what a birth doula can offer you? Maybe you’ve heard of doulas, and think it’s a nice idea, but probably not necessary. Or maybe you think doulas are right for some people, but just not your thing. The truth is, birth doulas are...
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