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We believe our mothers & parents make better decisions when they’re informed and confident. Our blog is here to help you do just that. Along with our candid point of view and personal stories, our blog has helpful information no matter what stage of parenting you’re in.

Why You WANT To Hire a New Doula

by Lacey Morgan | November 27, 2019 | Featured, Pregnancy | 0 Comments

Don't be afraid to hire a new doula. They are REALLY awesome! Just imagine: It’s 2am and the phone rings. The doula who has recently taken her training, hears it. She rolls over, sees it is you, clears her throat and cheerfully answers. She’s been anticipating your...

Find Your Bishop Score Before Induction

by Lacey Morgan | August 31, 2019 | Featured, Pregnancy | 0 Comments

When it comes to pregnancy, the only thing predictable is unpredictability. For example, you are given a “due date” and set your whole life for the next nine months based on that single day. Did you know, only 5% of women deliver on their due date? 80% will deliver...

Setting Intentions for your Reproductive Journey

by Lacey Morgan | February 6, 2025 | Featured, Pregnancy, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Embarking on a reproductive journey is deeply personal. Whether you're preparing for conception, navigating pregnancy, giving birth, or settling into postpartum life, this season of transformation is as unique as you are. Setting clear intentions during this time can...

A Public Display of Affection I Won’t Hide

by Lacey Morgan | January 10, 2016 | Caring for Baby, Featured | 0 Comments

When I had my first daughter I had a strong commitment to breastfeeding and an even stronger network of support which helped me to overcome the difficulties we had early on. She had a very hard time latching to nurse. We ended up being given a...

The Self Care Lie

by Lacey Morgan | November 19, 2019 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

Look around, you’ll see it everywhere- Engage in self-care! Fill your own cup! Do something for you. You know what I’m talking about right? The pretty picture and moving quote that comes up on your social scroll with the message that you DESERVE to do something for...

5 R’s to Help In Labor

by Lacey Morgan | February 6, 2016 | Featured, Labor | 3 Comments

Relaxation, Rhythm, Ritual, Relinquish control, and Respect can help a mother during labor.

5 Tips to Managing the Ring of Fire

by Lacey Morgan | July 13, 2016 | Featured, Pregnancy | 2 Comments

Just when you think you know what you are in for, someone tells you about the ring of fire. Discussed here is an explanation and ways to help.

Nitrous Oxide For Labor

by Lacey Morgan | July 27, 2020 | Featured, Labor | 0 Comments

A beautiful part of birthing in the twenty first century is our ability to choose the pain management tool that works best for us. For some, this is massaging hands of their partner and doula, heat and cool packs, electrical stimulation, epidurals or narcotics. For...

Sex After Baby

by Lacey Morgan | April 13, 2019 | Featured, Postpartum | 0 Comments

“I don’t want my husband/partner to look” is something I hear a lot when clients are hiring our birth doulas. It’s totally understandable. They want to preserve their partner’s interest in them as a sexual-being post-baby. They don’t want the image of a baby crowning...

The benefits of Skin to Skin After Birth

by Lacey Morgan | July 21, 2019 | Featured, Labor | 1 Comment

This article discusses the importance of Skin to Skin immediately after birth. Discover the effects for mom, baby and the other parent.

The Benefits of Therapy for the Journey into Motherhood

We live in a society where motherhood is an expected ideal for a woman. The unfortunate truth is that these visions in our minds and expectations from society (and often ourselves) are not reality. There is great power in talk therapy. Find out how therapy can help you or those you love.