As a doula and Certified Lactation Counselor I find that the number one question on parents’ minds is whether their baby is getting...

Skin-to-skin contact is incredibly important for the newborn's transition from the womb to the outside world, and has numerous benefits...

You've decided you want to hire a doula to your birth and/or postpartum team. Now what? How do you figure out which of the 100s of doulas...

As a doula and holistically minded individual I firmly believe nourishing foods are one of our most powerful healing tools. We know...

The first thing to know about baby bottles is that some are better than others! Every baby has unique oral anatomy, which means that a...

A common misconception is that bottle-feeding is easier than breastfeeding. This isn’t always true! No matter how you feed your baby, you...

Let's discuss what happens during your baby’s first hour of life and the choices you can make when planning newborn care. So let's get...

A potential postpartum client who was interviewing me this past week asked an important question: "Why did you choose to start supporting...

and the reason I make sure to set the mood in every hospital room Picture a hospital room. What words come to mind? Sterile, efficient,...

I spent this summer working my way through the Healthy Children Project’s CLC Certification program. It has taken me roughly six months...

If you know me, you know that I love soup! Making soup and stews is one of my favorite hobbies. My friends know that they can count on me...

What is a birth ball? A birth ball is simply an exercise ball used by a mama-to-be prenatally for exercise and optimal pelvic...

There are many reasons that people choose to have an epidural. The biggest benefit of the epidural, is, of course, the effective pain...

It doesn’t happen often but sometimes birth plans change before we even get into the delivery room. Here are some tips I give my clients...

Have you ever heard of Castor Oil? If you have and are wondering if it is something that could benefit you this blog post will outline a...

Hi there! Mary here. I have been working as a postpartum doula for two years, so I have hands-on experience with the majority of baby...

Doulas are becoming more mainstream, but a lot of people still don’t completely understand what exactly doulas do. Frequently, when I...

Doulas provide a myriad of services including prenatal education, labor and birth support, lactation education and postpartum support....

Friends and family can be a huge blessing following the arrival of a new baby. After all, it takes a village to raise a child. However,...

1. Carefully Consider Your Provider and Birthing Location Your choice in provider and birthing location can make or break your birth...