This is an interesting time to be giving birth in Des Moines, IA (or really anywhere!). As a doula that…
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
Dads and Doulas
“As a first-time dad, I was very unsure what to expect during labor. Having a doula gave me a support…
