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

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

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...

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...

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,...

Formula feeding is the right choice for many parents. Formula is marketed as an easy and convenient option for infant feeding. It is...

If you’ve heard the word “doula” before, you probably think of someone who supports women throughout labor and delivery. This is...

Buying gifts for pregnant friends and family members can be difficult, even for those of us well-versed in all things pregnancy and...

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...

Are you considering hiring a nighttime postpartum doula, but aren’t sure what this type of support looks like? This blog post is for you!...

Preparing for the postpartum period is just as important as preparing for the birth of a child. Lots of parents are ready to bring their...

The placenta is your baby’s first companion. The placenta is the organ that develops alongside your baby in your uterus. Over the course...

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

Are you overwhelmed just thinking about buying everything that your baby will need? Check out this list and see what the doulas recommend!

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