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...

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,...

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

I get a lot of questions about the process of placenta encapsulation, and I understand why. Placenta encapsulation is one of those things...

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...

We may be biased, but we think Northern Virginia is one of the best places in the country to live. Katya was born and raised here, and,...

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!