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 [...]
Intermittent Monitoring During Your Baby’s Birth
One thing that has surprised many of my clients over the years is the amount of time they are asked to spend on the baby [...]
How important is having a “nice nurse” at your birth?
How important is having a "nice nurse" at your birth? Thoughts from the video... What is evidence-based care? Evidence-based care is a data-driven, [...]
What is a Postpartum Doula?
What is a Postpartum Doula? A Postpartum Doula works with families in the first weeks/months after birth offering support, information, instruction, comfort, and resources as [...]
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 [...]
What to Really Register For: 5 Unusual, Must Have Items
It's no surprise that babies need stuff. Car seats, clothing, diapers, strollers, cribs, and on and on. However, I'd love to challenge expecting mothers to [...]