Pregnancy and Birth
The Hospital Bed Birth Trap | Don’t Get Stuck In Labor
It’s been normalized that people laboring in the hospital need to stay in the hospital bed. Don’t fall for what the media is telling you. I’ve been attending births for…
Read MoreThe Worst Part About The Hospital Bed | Birth Partners Don’t Be Fooled
One thing you need to know about is this big plastic bar that is on the left side of your screen. Do you see that? I call it…
Read MoreThe Truth About Fetal Monitoring You Won’t Find In A Book
If your baby needs continuous monitoring in labor, don’t let it get you down. I have been a birth doula for over 15 years. Birthing people have to work…
Read MoreBirth Is Wild, What You Can Do To Ensure It Is Not Out Of Control
You can’t escape this fact about labor. There is this moment where no one has ever been before. The unknown becomes the known. That is where the wild things are.…
Read MoreThe Great Equalizer aka the Postpartum Pad
Dripping and oozing is part of the postpartum process. No matter how a baby is born. It is an equalizer in the sea of judgment and comparisons. The…
Read MoreIs Bringing Baby Home Helpful for Couples Already in Counseling?
You and your partner are expecting a baby soon and are considering signing us up for the Bringing Baby Home workshop. You both like the Gottman methodology and want to…
Read MoreHang in There!
Parenting while pregnant is a big deal! Trying to balance all of the preparing and caring that is needed for everyone in a family can be so overwhelming! There…
Read MoreTips to support people you care about as they move through infertility
What do I say to a friend going through infertility struggles? I know a friend of mine is having trouble getting pregnant, and it’s a difficult time for both her…
Read MoreDo risks of still birth go up for people over 40?
The topic of birth parent’s age and need for induction is a can of worms and as with many topics surrounding birth, there are conflicting opinions and high emotions around…
Read MoreBehaviors That Can Help Your Birth Experience
Do these behaviors help or hurt? Apologizing for emotions Staying quiet when you have something to say Setting high expectations Planning ahead Self-exploration is one key to a positive…
Read More