Long before baby arrives, many parents choose to take a breastfeeding class. For many, this will be their first exposure to the world of breastfeeding. These classes cover important topics like how to achieve a good latch, how to properly … 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
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
I hear myself say this a lot to clients during labor and birth. Especially during pushing. “The only way out is through.” Through the sensation, through the pressure, the fear and yes, through the pain. There is almost always a … Read More
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
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 and I had arrived a bit early. I took a quick look around and … Read More
.. The Agency Model of Tucson Doulas When Tucson Doulas was founded, careful thought was given to the financial sustainability of the agency. As the first doula agency in southern Arizona, it was important to us to build … Read More
We are so excited to announce that Tucson’s most experienced doulas, Angela Horn and Kyleen Sherwood, have joined forces to create southern Arizona’s premier maternity services agency! Together they have more than 20 years of experience here in Tucson, and … Read More