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
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
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
“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
“When my first child was born, I endured every medical intervention under the sun and ended up with terrible complications. So when I became pregnant with my second, I was determined to have a natural childbirth and new I needed … 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
There’s a buzz happening on the doula community, a buzz that doulas offering free services hurt other doulas. There is no doubt that for many doula work is heart work. Historically most doulas seem to enter the profession from a … Read More
“When you hear hoofbeats behind you, don’t expect to see a zebra.” Dr. Theodore Woodward (1940) When doulas hear the word “posterior” or OP during labor, often they immediately think “problem that needs fixed”. It is essential for doulas and … 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
What we do as professional placenta specialists isn’t that unbelievable. But for the person who has never explored or researched the idea of placenta encapsulation, it can seem pretty confusing, overwhelming, and even a bit scary. Let’s be honest, the … Read More