

Things no one tells you
There are so many things that happen in the birth space (the hospital birthing space specifically) that no one talks about. So here I am,...
Sep 7, 20233 min read


Is Mindfulness just a buzz-word?
One of the things I like to bring attention to for all of my doula families is the importance of mindfulness in preparing for labor,...
May 6, 20232 min read


Your provider is on YOUR birth team
If you're pregnant and seeking prenatal care, it's important to know that you don't have to go to the doctor you've been seeing for your...
Apr 22, 20232 min read


Use your BRAIN.
I'm usually not one for acronyms or those cute little poems that we once made in elementary school where you chose a word and create a...
Mar 15, 20232 min read


Planning for postpartum help: how to, when to and how to not feel bad about it.
Most people who love you truly do want to help when you bring that newborn baby home. Some of these people, although very...
Feb 27, 20232 min read


Newborn considerations
One of the things I often see missing from birth plans are considerations for your newborn. There is so much emphasis on coping with...
Feb 2, 20232 min read


No one can "let you"...you're not four anymore.
There are so many things people say around pregnancy and birth that make me cringe, but topping the charts are phrases or questions like...
Jan 4, 20232 min read