With the rise in popularity of placenta encapsulation in Tucson, we often get questions about what we use in our encapsulation process. We are always happy to answer these questions. We are also equally excited to share why we have … Read More
The top two priorities in my life are serving and supporting my family, and serving and supporting growing families in southern Arizona. The choices I make day to day I measure against that vision. Does this serve my family? Will … Read More
Did you know that up to 80% of women experience what are called the “baby blues” in the weeks following pregnancy? Feeling a little down, having difficulty sleeping, and even crying for seemingly no reason are all normal parts of … Read More
. . . most who hear it think postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is a very real mood disorder that affects up to 20% of new mothers. However, today we focus on something different, the postpartum period. This period begins when … Read More
Ask any doula, and they’ll likely tell you that the skills we use as doulas also come in handy in other areas of our lives. Encouragement, support, compassion and innate skill of soothing fears. Some of us even excel at … Read More
For many, childbirth is a time of great happiness and celebration. Welcoming a new baby is often a time of excitement, exhaustion, joy and brings great hope for the future. But what happens when birth is traumatic? It’s easy … Read More
Doula work is heart work. I see this a lot in the doula community. There’s no doubt that doula work is a passion for many. Some would even call it a calling. For many years in our industry, individuals have … Read More
Childbirth Education for the Modern Family You have a desire to learn about the options available for your birth. Yet with the demands on your busy family, attending childbirth education classes can be especially difficult to fit into your schedule. … Read More
Among clients and the doula profession alike there are often questions about doulas who have not had children of their own. These doulas are often referred to as the childless doula. The Childless Doula As a doula of almost 20 … Read More
Last month I took a lot of personal heat when I spoke out against the assumptions against the movie Tully. A few bloggers had offered up their negative opinions, sight unseen, as had many friends and fellow doulas on Facebook. … Read More