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
Let’s face it. When it comes to what we put in our bodies, sometimes we take calculated risks. Sushi for example. Sushi can carry foodborne illnesses and parasites. For many of us, it’s something we will indulge in occasionally, except … 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
When it comes to placenta encapsulation, many think that there is a special, lab-sterile space where the placenta is taken to be processed. You may envision an entirely stainless steel space. Perhaps a place like a restaurant kitchen. A place … 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