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 [...]
Funny Doula Story #1: The Parking Garage Incident
I recently read that when you've been awake for over 24 hours, it's equivalent to a BAC of 0.10. I found that interesting as it [...]
Ancient Wisdom and Traditions are Missing for New Moms
I have been very blessed to provide doula services to Iowa State University faculty members over the past few years, and typically these faculty members [...]
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 [...]
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 or have the nurses collect [...]