Is Home Birth Safe

Is Home Birth Safe

We hear stories from women who dream of all the things that come with home birth, yet they are planning a hospital birth. When asked why they chose the location the chose, they often tell us it is because they want to deliver in the safest place possible....
Should I Eat My Placenta?

Should I Eat My Placenta?

Many people reach out to us to ask, “Should I eat my placenta?” They want more information, or they want to talk about how their friends or family made them feel about the idea. Think consuming your placenta is weird? Here’s a doula confession- so do I,...
Nipple Shield to help Breastfeeding?

Nipple Shield to help Breastfeeding?

So you’ve found yourself breastfeeding a newborn. Like many, you may have learned it is not as easy or as natural as you expected it to be. Don’t worry, you are not alone! Many women and new babies struggle with breastfeeding. This is a new relationship and your...
5 Tips for Successful Breastfeeding

5 Tips for Successful Breastfeeding

Going into a new breastfeeding relationship, many women are excited and focused on the bonding time they will experience with their new baby. However, a few days, weeks, or months in, the whole repetitive experience starts to wear on new moms. They find themselves...
Making the Most Out of Your Hospital Stay

Making the Most Out of Your Hospital Stay

Hospital deliveries can be expensive, but did you know you can get more out of the experience than just the delivery of your baby? Your hospital can be a very helpful place when it comes to stocking you with supplies. Think of me as your hospital-stay-freebie guru....