by Ashli Crew Rodriguez | May 16, 2026 | Care Providers, Postpartum, Pregnancy
May is Maternal Mental Health Month, and it always makes me think about how much of this work is happening quietly, underneath everything people can see. Pregnancy and the transition into parenthood is often spoken about in terms of physical milestones and...
by Ashli Crew Rodriguez | Mar 18, 2026 | Care Providers
World Doula Week invites us to pause and recognize a role that has quietly existed for generations—one rooted in presence, trust, and support. A doula is often described in simple terms: someone who provides emotional, physical, and informational support during...
by Ashli Crew Rodriguez | Feb 1, 2026 | Care Providers, Caring for Baby, Labor, Postpartum, Pregnancy
It usually happens after an appointment. You walk out of the office, get into your car, and suddenly remember everything you meant to ask. Or maybe you did ask, but the answer felt rushed. Maybe you nodded along, trusting it would all make sense later — and later came...
by Ashli Crew Rodriguez | Jan 21, 2026 | Care Providers, Labor, Personal Stories
At some point in pregnancy — usually after the excitement settles — a quieter question shows up. Who can I really turn to through all of this? Not just when labor starts, but now. When your body is changing in ways you didn’t expect. When appointments feel rushed....
by Lacey Morgan | Jan 5, 2024 | Care Providers, Featured, Labor
One of the biggest concerns clients mention when hiring a doula is the desire for a short labor. Did you know there are things you can look into prior to labor that may help shorten your labor time? That’s right, you can help facilitate a potentially easier...
by Lacey Morgan | Jan 27, 2023 | Care Providers, Featured
Hire your provider: Did you realize you are hiring your provider to help YOU delivery your baby? You should take as much time in vetting your provider as you do in hiring a plumber, mechanic, DJ for your wedding or choosing paint color for your home. However, many...
