Each client that has welcomed me into their circle of support has been so unique. Learning about them, their past, and their lives allows me to support them physically, emotionally, and spiritually (when desired). I often wonder if they realize that they do the same, for me.
One of my most cherished pieces of advice that I pass along to new families came to me from the wisdom of my Sister and her Mothering instincts. With bodies comprised of about 60% water (as adults), it makes sense to trust and utilize this essential element during pregnancy, birth, and life.
Before you burn me at the stake, please, let me explain. OFCOURSE I can’t resist the sweet coos and baby cheeks of a newborn. Love the babies. All of them. But for this Doula, it’s about the Mothers, the Parents, the entire Family. Healthy and… Read More »For Me, It’s Not About the Babies
While it may seem that jump-starting labor is as simple as revving an engine, the truth is that it carries increased risks for both Mum and baby…including racing towards a cesarean. More often than not, families are given non-evidence-based reasons that are laced with convenience… Read More »5 Reasons to Avoid Labor Induction
I used to believe that dreams, by definition, were unobtainable. It seemed foolish to have lofty goals with no clear path. Learning that inspiration is forged under flame and intensity is a lesson I hold close and share with my families. I was in my… Read More »When a dream is born
To be trusted with the deepest of human emotions and vulnerability while supporting pregnant and birthing women is a path laced with sharp edges and great reward. My personal reproductive experiences are quite vast and include an induction at 38 weeks gestation with a (failed)… Read More »Cloaked in Red; Living. Breathing. Birth.
Statistics, data, tests and machines are often higher on the decision making scale of importance when it comes to having a baby. But what are we replacing with these numbers on a chart? Have we lost sight of the things that actually promote safety during… Read More »Birth, Rainbows, and Daisies
With a body that never stops changing and being neck-deep in a culture that dictates everything from what clothing to wear and how to behave it’s understandable that as a Woman of the U.S. – It’s taken all of my life thus far to accept… Read More »Sitting in Sisterhood. Finally.
As a parent, I always knew I would be straightforward with my children about the human body and it’s capabilities. The proper terms for genitalia are used and often paired with giggling children. My goal is to keep them safe and healthy through knowledge without… Read More »The Littles