Core Values
January 20, 2021
Want to know what I’m really all about as a doula? Let me keep it simple….these are my top three core values, that everything I do aligns with: … More Core Values
The #1 Pregnancy and Birth Complication
October 19, 2019
Can you guess what the most common complication is when having a child? Hemorrhoids? Nope. Elevated Blood Pressure? Not it, either. Blood loss? Could be likely, but no. When having a baby, the most common complication is a PMAD. If that’s a new acronym for you, it stands for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder. Google … More The #1 Pregnancy and Birth Complication
More Good News!
September 25, 2019
Quite often, when I meet with new families to see if we might be a good fit for each other, they come with a list of great questions. (Like this one) I love that; the best conversations get started with those questions, and between the two of us, there is a lot of information being … More More Good News!
I’m ready!
September 11, 2019
Years ago, I realized that I was spending nearly one-quarter to one-third of my time in prenatals discussing postpartum plans. I had families–in plural–tell me of the pressure they felt after their firstborn to “bounce back” and “have it all together” within a week of giving birth. I would say things like “if the body … More I’m ready!
A New Word For The Day (Or Year)
August 12, 2019
I may be dating myself a wee bit here, but one of the movies I got a huge kick out of when I was a teen was “Clueless.” There’s this one scene where Cher (the main character who really has no idea what she’s doing) is trying to “improve” her new friend Tai, and sets … More A New Word For The Day (Or Year)
Things I learned on Whidbey…
July 22, 2019
My husband and I recently had the chance to escape to Whidbey Island for a day, and while we enjoyed the beauty of the beaches just for their own sake, in my head everything relates right back to birth. I wanted to share a few of my musings and pictures with you. … More Things I learned on Whidbey…
A Doula’s Faithful Companion
June 19, 2019
While I love my dog, my most faithful companion is, honestly, my birth bag, and I want to show it off a little bit. This gorgeous thing was actually crafted for me by my mother. She is an incredible seamstress who has taken up bag creation in the past few years, and she knew that … More A Doula’s Faithful Companion
Pain, pain, go away….
April 28, 2019
I burnt my hands today. It was totally stupid–I had nuked up a cup of tea a bit overmuch, and as I was carrying it into the living room, I banged my shin on the woodbin. Somebody had left it sticking out into the doorway a little bit, and the handle really got me. But … More Pain, pain, go away….
“Why Not Home?”
February 8, 2019
As a doula, I kind of get to exist with my feet in all the birthing worlds….I see how things work in home births, at birth centers, and in hospitals. I’ve had times where I was beyond glad that medical intervention was available, and times when I was grateful for calm midwives who let a … More “Why Not Home?”
The Angel in the Waiting Room
January 12, 2019
“I realized that I never even opened my eyes to look at him, but I hope that I conveyed my very real gratitude enough.” … More The Angel in the Waiting Room
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