Someone recently asked me why I became a doula. Why did I choose this profession? Why would I choose to get called out at 3am? Leaving my warm bed in the middle of the night. To be gone for an … Read More
As a doula and placenta specialist, I have worked with growing families in Tucson for the past 6 years, and I’ve served hundreds of amazing people. This work is deeply rewarding and it has been not only a profession, but … Read More
My first Mother’s day as a single mom. Mother’s day is always a time of reflection for me, but this year just feels different. I got divorce papers yesterday, two days before Mother’s day. While I’ve known for some time … Read More
“When I met Mona, I was preparing to give birth to my first baby. I had my birth plan written out and I knew exactly how I wanted my baby’s birth to go. Mona was so encouraging and supportive, but … Read More
“I wish that I had Kyleen as a doula. I used her services strictly for placenta encapsulation. Even before birth she was always available to answer my millions of questions. She is very knowledgeable and didn’t hesitate to answer questions … Read More
“You are the least judgmental person I’ve ever met!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been told this and it bothers me every time. Don’t get me wrong – I am SO glad that I can be a … Read More
“Mona was my doula for the birth of my first son. Prior to his birth, she was immensely helpful in talking me through decisions leading up to his birth— I only wish I’d listened to her more! She was always … 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
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