Read MoreIt’s so important to address your emotions- especially during pregnancy as sometimes things that feel dormant can pop up during labor and even seep into postpartum. One fantastic way to do this is through journaling.
Read MoreWe often have certain ideas of what parenthood should look like. These are modeled by family, friends, social media and popular culture. This is not dissimilar to what we expect birth to look like and be like.
Read MoreYou’ve confirmed that your pregnant, you’ve wrapped your head around the fact that you’re having a baby (or at least starting to), and you’re starting to think “now what?!”
Read MoreNothing encourages you to listen to your body quite like pregnancy. Some folks notice things pop up right from the start while others don’t notice it until their body has made significant change (although isn’t it all significant?).
Read MoreLooking back I wonder, why did I rely on luck? Why didn’t I look into my options? What could I have done to make my births even better?
Read MoreIt's easy to say “I just want to be a good parent, a good partner, and a good friend.” That sounds lovely. It’s a wonderful goal. Really though, you have to break that down, because those are very broad terms!
Read MoreWhat if instead of aiming for unattainable goals, we define what’s important and then get to the rest if we can or even let the rest go by the way all together? How would that feel? Can you imagine the impact this can have on your life?
Read MoreI can't adequately express how important it is to educate yourself about your options. When we find out we're pregnant, it can be exciting and sometimes a little scary.
Read MoreWhile I already check in with my clients after birth and do a postpartum visit, I felt like I need to be doing more. This is part of the reason that I started offering fourth trimester planning sessions.
Read MoreMy baby was born. My clothes didn’t fit. There was extra skin in the place where my baby once was, and I had so many growth marks. Yet, I loved my body.
Read MoreWhat if your holiday involves something more difficult feelings? What if you need to opt out all together? My “aha” moment would send me into a little self reflection about holiday values.
Read MoreMy breastfeeding journey came to a sad and frustrating end because I didn’t have knowledge or resources. I didn’t have someone telling me that this was just a hurdle, not a dead end.
Read MoreIt's easy for people to simply view you as a vessel for this new life, to forget that you're not just a belly, and that you might actually value your privacy and personal space.
Read MoreAs excited as everyone was to meet my babies, the last thing I wanted to do right after I’d given birth to my children was to hand off my baby before we even had time to bond
Read MoreMy wife bonded with our doula, Cristina, immediately and we decided we would appreciate having an advocate in the form of a doula. At that time, I had no idea how integral a part she would play in our labor.
Read MoreCan you picture THIS labor? You and your partner are alone in the room. Your doula has stepped out to give you a little private time. The lights are low. There's music quietly playing in the background.