During prenatal appointments, our conversations inevitably turn to my opinions on which are the best baby products expecting families should purchase/register for. I…
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…
Laboring at Night
So many of my clients go into labor, or begin having contractions in the middle of the night. If this…
Switching Providers in Pregnancy
We hear all kinds of birth stories from the women around us. When I was pregnant, I was an elementary…
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…
Is a Postpartum Doula Right For You?
The word “DOULA” is getting to be more mainstream in Central Iowa. I even had a lady at our chiropractic…
7 Tips You Should Know About Triage
If you are having a hospital birth, chances are you’ll have to spend some time in either a “triage” room…
Making the Most of Your Hospital Birth–FREE PRINTABLE
As a local birth doula, I’ve attended many hospital births. I also had wonderful hospital birth experiences for both of…
