
Mar 1, 20224 min read
Choosing Your Birth Space
I wish I could give you magic crystal ball and tell you EXACTLY how your birth is going to go; however, I cannot. What I can tell you is...


Jan 11, 20223 min read
"I think I'm going into labor, now what?"
So here we are. You've been feeling Braxton Hicks contractions for possibly months now, but now these pains are different and are...


Dec 19, 20212 min read
Spring Reading List
I love a good book, and I also love books that get straight to the point when it comes to all things baby. If this sounds like you, then...

Nov 30, 20212 min read
My Christmas Wish List with a New Baby
This is your gift guide from your practical Doula who just wants to see you warm, comfy, and relaxed. Get a gift card for doula services...

Nov 1, 20212 min read
Why did having kids shape my career into the birth world?
As a small child I was drawn to the things that help enrich the lives of others, while also playing and doing only sport and...


Oct 26, 20215 min read
Birth Story: The Impact of Feeling Empowered
It is deeply rooted in the history of cultures and civilizations throughout the world of how story telling can help enrich, empower, and...


Oct 15, 20214 min read
Living Life with a Baby and a Job
Hello COVID, and working from home, and bOoM--baby!! You are not alone if suddenly within the midst of a pandemic you invited another...


Sep 30, 20212 min read
How to Survive Night Work aka New Parent Life
The baby monitor goes off again. The baby is crying. "This is my third time, tonight! (sigh) Ok, I'm coming." Sound familiar? Whether you...


Sep 22, 20212 min read
Packing Your Postpartum Bag
Hi there! It’s Maria here, your Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula here to help out with guidance on what to pack for your postpartum...


Sep 10, 20212 min read
But What Really Does a Birth Doula Help With?
Real labor support does not come in a pill container, or IV stick. It comes in the form of physical touch, guided movement, and verbiage.

Aug 1, 20215 min read
Plane Travel With a Baby
Plane travel tips from a Doula, Mom of 3, and Seasoned Traveler


Jul 8, 20211 min read
Birth Map vs Birth Plan
Often when working with a pregnant client the topic of 'birth plan' usually comes up. Many people don't want to use the phrase at all,...