Long before baby arrives, many parents choose to take a breastfeeding class. For many, this will be their first exposure to the world of breastfeeding. These classes cover important topics like how to achieve a good latch, how to properly … Read More
Doulas don’t empower people. There, I said it. I bet the heads of quite a few doulas just exploded. Or maybe your head turned fully around like a bad scene out of The Exorcist. But hang in there, I’m going … Read More
Infant sleep can be like a magical, mythical unicorn in a new parent’s world. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked something like “How can I get my baby to sleep at night?” or “Is my baby … Read More
Comes to El Rio Birth and Women’s Health Center “It makes us feel as if we’re not alone. A lot of times we think, ‘I’m the only one going through this’, but then you go to group and you’re … Read More
Recovering from birth and learning to breastfeed can be a challenge. Even for the most experienced of parents. I’d been a doula, childbirth educator and breastfeeding counselor for the better part of 7 years when my youngest was born. … Read More
You might be wondering, what is “The Facebook Backup” I’ve sat on this post for almost a year. But a recent rise in posts in online doula communities searching for a Facebook backup has prompted me to open it back … Read More
I hear myself say this a lot to clients during labor and birth. Especially during pushing. “The only way out is through.” Through the sensation, through the pressure, the fear and yes, through the pain. There is almost always a … Read More
Someone recently asked me why I became a doula. Why did I choose this profession? Why would I choose to get called out at 3am? Leaving my warm bed in the middle of the night. To be gone for an … Read More
.. The Agency Model of Tucson Doulas When founding Tucson Doulas, we gave careful thought to the agency’s financial sustainability. As the first doula agency in southern Arizona, it was necessary for to us to build a solid … Read More
Tucson Doulas offers professional services to support clients during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Whenever you need support, let us be there for you day or night! We are confident that our team consists of the best doulas, massage therapists, and … Read More