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
Are you pregnant? Really pregnant? We know it can be tough to find something to do as your due date comes and goes, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite ways to pass the time when you’re 40+ … Read More
When it comes to the topic of certification, I speak loudly and clearly . . . it matters to me. There exists within the doula world at least two camps. One that values the process and accomplishment of certification. The … Read More
I came across a quote this morning that has had me ruminating about using it for a blog post all day. Fear and its impact on birth is a fascinating topic to me. As a doula, I’ve seen fear hinder … Read More
So I wanted to talk about language. Doulas, this one is for you. Why does the language we use matter? The medical community frequently boils individuals down to their disease, condition or diagnosis on a regular basis. The kidney stone … Read More
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
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