Doulas or Midwives: Who’s Your Best Birth Companion?
Spoiler alert: BOTH doulas and midwives are your best option! When expecting parents prepare for childbirth, they often think about who will be on their [...]
5 Reasons to Hire a Doula in Des Moines, Iowa
This is an interesting time to be giving birth in Des Moines, IA (or really anywhere!). As a doula that has been working in Central [...]
Pregnant During The Holidays–5 Must-Know Tips!
I was pregnant over Christmas with my first son. He was officially due December 20th, but decided to stay put for another week. (That's another [...]
Laboring at Night
So many of my clients go into labor, or begin having contractions in the middle of the night. If this is your first baby, you [...]
Switching Providers in Pregnancy
We hear all kinds of birth stories from the women around us. When I was pregnant, I was an elementary school teacher and my colleagues [...]
Is Your Mother Going to Be At The Birth? — FREE PRINTABLE
One of the questions that I always ask during a prenatal appointment with my clients is, "Who is going to be attending this baby's birth?" [...]