08 Feb Pregnancy: Tell Me Everything!
When your mind is screaming tell me everything! about this pregnancy, how to pick an OB, what labor will be like, and all of the other parts of what to expect...
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21 Jan What If I Don’t Want To Breastfeed?
Breastfeeding is a big topic that is everywhere these days! Giving birth in the Pacific Northwest, you are very likely to be at a hospital that has or is pursuing a Baby-Friendly designation. Hospitals that want this designation are required to have policies in place that...
18 Dec Things Nobody Talks About: Postpartum Bodies Are Messy!
You did it! Your baby has arrived, and your heart has grown by 10 fingers and 10 toes. The next few days and weeks are going to be filled with many new experiences...
18 Nov Partners: 10 Things You Do Not Have To Do When You Hire A Labor Doula
There are many more than ten things you do not have to do when you hire a Doula for your birth! Did you know that? Things taken off of your plate. The overwhelm can get real, so check out this top ten list of things you...
15 Nov Childbirth: What Is Your Birth Philosophy?
You and I see it all the time. "Hi, my name is _____ and I am a doula. My birth philosophy is...
01 Aug Parenting: Decisions About Newborn Care
Things happen quickly once your baby is born. The moments right after you meet your baby may be chaotic or overwhelming, so let's talk now, about the decisions you'll be asked to make on behalf of this baby. There are 4 main newborn care procedures that are...
18 Jul Childbirth: It’s A Lot Like Flying An Airplane
Childbirth is a lot like flying a plane and analogies are fun, come on! BOTH INVOLVE MOVING PARTS Airplanes have a lot of moving parts like propellers, cylinders, tires, flaps, and rudders. Each part has an individual part to play in flight, yet are part of the...
04 Jun Parenting During Your Cesarean Recovery
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Picture it with me: You are home. Finally. The thing you have been dreaming about since finding out you were pregnant is finally your reality and the future is now. New baby, your partner, your favorite pillow and a hot shower...
06 Apr Best Post-Birth Energy Drink
After 10 years as a professional Doula, I have landed on the one post-birth drink that every pregnant person deserves to know about. I consider it a must have, or at least must-know-about. Pack the ingredients in your hospital bag. Make a note of them and...
07 Oct Pregnancy & Parenting: Impossible Information
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Information. Details. Being in the know. We crave these things. Most of the time, information helps us feel more in control, in charge, and prepared. Especially when plans have to change or something may be going wrong. This is invariably true when you are expecting...