To push or not to push? What are your options in labor? The second stage of labor, commonly known as the ‘pushing stage’ (you know the one, it gets all the airtime in Hollywood labors). There is a lot of information floating around, for different methods of pushing, or no pushing at all. So I...

If you read part 1 of my blog, “How to Rock Natural Birth” – you’re already going to do so well with those simple and basic preparations! Part 2, the pro tips are for the moms that go the extra mile, and basic info isn’t enough. “Give me every tip you have!”  That’s what this...

Labor and delivery can be extremely daunting. We are counting down the days from the beginning, dreading the labor, but excited to meet our little one. But the thing is, it doesn’t have to be. Honestly, you can rock your birth so well that the fear doesn’t resonate with you anymore. As a midwife, I...

“I don’t need a doula, I’m getting an epidural.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that, and I’ve had to bite my tongue. An epidural is not suddenly going to make this an easy DIY experience. Let’s get real here for a few minutes. Don’t worry I am not going to talk...

One issue that many mothers will face, especially towards the latter stages of their pregnancy is staying relaxed until it is time to give birth. Lowering the stress and anxiety is important when it comes to delivering a healthy child. The first trimester is actually the most important time to stay stress-free. Mothers who are...

How is a Mexican shawl (rebozo) helpful for pregnancy and labor? A rebozo is one of the more underutilized birth items that doulas rave about. This thing single-handedly has changed many people’s birth so drastically that they won’t even try going into birth without one. You’re going to want to bookmark this on your computer...

Choosing The Perfect Doula For Your Birth Is Important For every would-be parent, bringing a new life into the world is a crazy but very special experience. To make the pregnancy and labor leading up to the birth great, it is so important to find the right birth doula to fit your needs and desires....

What is a Doula? Doula comes from the Greek word doulē meaning ‘female slave.’ It has come more modernly to mean a woman who is trained to effectively assist another woman in childbirth. A doula in a more expansive form is a person trained to help mothers (and fathers!) in the preparation, delivery, and postpartum...