Oh, the woes of pregnancy sleep. Let’s face it. While pregnancy can be a time of excitement and joy, it can also be a time of lack of sleep. As your baby grows, often your inability to catch a good night’s … 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
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
As you prepare to give birth to your baby, it’s common to sit down and examine your options. You may decide to put it in writing in what is known as a birth plan. But there is another type of … Read More
If you know anything at all about me you’ll know that cooking never was my thing. In fact, in the first 23 years of my marriage, my husband cooked dinner. A few years ago we had some life changes … Read More
About 20 minutes ago, my son officially passed the moment of being alive, whole and separate from me, for FIVE YEARS. As a doula, I talk a lot about people’s “birth experience”. What they want to happen, how they hope … Read More
Dear Community, My heart aches today for the people in Las Vegas. Just last night I was at a music festival with my entire family. We were up close by the stage. It was a beautiful night. The music was … Read More
Pregnancy is such a magical time. Your body goes through amazing changes as you prepare to bring new life into this world. Through chiropractic care, we are delighted to help ensure that your body adjusts optimally to the changes you … Read More
Because I have been asked by several doulas and clients why I’m leaving an organization I’ve been certified with for nearly 15 years I feel compelled to share the letter I sent today to DONA’s Board of Directors and Regional … Read More