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 | Dec 18, 2023 | Featured, Labor
We know, hospital labor and delivery beds are not known for their comfort. In fact, they have a huge break in the mattress where the lower half of the bed can be removed. This definitely contributes to the discomfort. However, the functions of the bed, often hidden to...
by Lacey Morgan | Dec 11, 2022 | Featured, Labor
We know you’ve heard that labor can be long–we’re talking 24-48 or more hours for some. You may have also heard that eating in labor is sometimes restricted by hospital policy. By that logic, birthers could be going multiple days without food! Sound unappealing? Let’s...
