Oct 302 min read
Out-of-Hospital Birth, is it safe?
Before knocking out-of-hospital birth, learn more about it! Homebirth or a free standing birth center could be the right choice for you!
Sep 7, 20233 min read
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,...
Jun 17, 20232 min read
Doula Consults: a two-way interview
As a doula, my goal is to provide comprehensive support, information, and advocacy during your birth experience. To ensure that I can...
May 6, 20232 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,...
Apr 22, 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...
Mar 15, 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...
Feb 27, 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 13, 20231 min read
Do I really need a doula?
No. You don't "NEED" a doula. But, could you and your partner and your baby BENEFIT from having doula support? Could a doula help you...
Feb 2, 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...
Jan 25, 20231 min read
Nutritious Postpartum Snack
Y'all should know I'm VERY passionate about snacks. All kinds of snacks for all occasions. Snacks for every reason or no reason at all....
Jan 19, 20232 min read
I want less.
Stress that is. I want less stress. Just like the next person. I think we can all agree that stress isn't anyone's BFF. But sometimes,...
Jan 12, 20231 min read
Interviewing providers: What to ask
So often, my preggo friends don't know what questions to ask at their prenatal appointments. And more often than that, the appointments...
Jan 4, 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...
Dec 27, 20222 min read
Gratitude overwhelm.
Every once in a while I get overwhelmed with what in the world to blog about. There are so many things I could say. So many topics to...
Dec 12, 20223 min read
Things to think about when planning for postpartum
Planning for the postpartum period is often forgotten about during pregnancy. There is so much emphasis on buying all the things,...
Dec 6, 20224 min read
Confession: I struggle with hoarding.
And I don't mean that I hoard things, trust me, I'm the first one to chuck things straight in the trash, which has been a point of...
Nov 28, 20222 min read
We don't do anything on Christmas....
'Tis the season y'all! Holidays. Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas and Thanksgiving...wow. All within a couple of months at the end of a...
Nov 22, 20222 min read
3 Things to do in early labor
It can be super tempting to throw the stuff in the car, call your bestie and run around like a complete lunatic screaming from the...
Nov 14, 20221 min read
3 things to remember when creating a "Birth Plan"
Before I get into it, let's change the word "plan" to "preferences" okay? Kgreat. The reason for this slliiiiggghhtt change isn't just...
Nov 9, 20222 min read
Doula say what?
What is a doula and how can having one help me? Find out more!