Today would have been my grandparent’s 70th wedding anniversary. But Grandpa isn’t here. On October 20, 2011 at the age of 87 Papaw Charley was struck while crossing the road by an SUV and died almost instantly from his injuries. … Read More
There’s a buzz happening on the doula community, a buzz that doulas offering free services hurt other doulas. There is no doubt that for many doula work is heart work. Historically most doulas seem to enter the profession from a … Read More
“When you hear hoofbeats behind you, don’t expect to see a zebra.” Dr. Theodore Woodward (1940) When doulas hear the word “posterior” or OP during labor, often they immediately think “problem that needs fixed”. It is essential for doulas and … Read More
My Client’s Body is Broken It happens all the time in doula forums. A doula comes to the group and is desperate for ways to help make a client’s labor efficient. The breakdown goes a little something like this: “My … Read More
What we do as professional placenta specialists isn’t that unbelievable. But for the person who has never explored or researched the idea of placenta encapsulation, it can seem pretty confusing, overwhelming, and even a bit scary. Let’s be honest, the … Read More
I’ve tweaked a few things since I first wrote the article on being a paperless birth professional, so I’ve created a fresh post that contains all the changes here. This post is focused on the Apple iOS platform for mobile. … Read More
Metamorphosis: any complete change in appearance, character, circumstances, etc. The other day I was at a coffee shop for an interview with a prospective client. I had arrived a bit early. I took a quick look around and didn’t … 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
There are a few statements that I often hear that have been bouncing around in my head today. “Buy the hospital ticket, and you buy the hospital ride.” “You can’t go to McDonald’s and order a steak. “You can’t plan … Read More
I stumbled across a post a few years ago that really seemed to sum up the evolution that my practice style as a doula has taken. You can read it here: Holding the Space: A Doula’s Best Gift. The author, … Read More