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 [...]
Midwife Options in Des Moines and Central Iowa
Did you know that the US is one of the only countries where midwives aren’t the primary care providers for a majority of low-risk birthing [...]
TENS Unit for Pain Relief in Labor
TENS = Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation I recently took a training on using a TENS Unit in labor as a non-medicinal pain relief option. I really wish [...]
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 [...]
My Secret to an Easier Postpartum–With a Free Postpartum Plan Printable!
I've been asked to be a speaker at the Des Moines Mom Blog Bloom Event tonight. With only 20 minutes to present to both [...]
Funny Doula Story #2: The Time I Walked Into The Wrong Labor Room
Since it's World Doula Week, I thought I'd share some of my doula stories. I won't share anything about the births I attend--those are sacred [...]