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,...

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...

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

Advocating for yourself during your labor and delivery can be difficult! One of the main reasons that families choose to hire doulas is...

Hospitals are not often lauded as the most comfortable places to stay. It can be difficult to rest well in a hospital room, thanks to the...

Hi there! I hope that everyone has had a great start to this New Year thus far. I’ve been looking forward to writing this blog post for a...

One of the most important aspects of preparing to give birth is preparing yourself mentally for the challenge of labor. Unfortunately,...

When I first started learning about plants, I was eager to get my hands on herbs that I had never heard of before- the big names like...

As a doula, and general birth nerd, I have read stacks and stacks of books pertaining to pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period....

The roles of doulas and midwives overlap in many ways, but there are some key differences between these two career paths!