Flagstaff DoulasJun 7, 20223 min readBest Questions to Ask When you Interview a DoulaIf you are considering hiring a birth or postpartum doula, we are glad you are thinking ahead-your future self will thank you for it....
Flagstaff DoulasMar 23, 20223 min readDoulas are InvaluableI talk to a lot of families about their experiences with doulas. As a doula and as part of a doula collective, I often am curious if...
Flagstaff DoulasFeb 3, 20214 min readGiving birth during Covid-19: what to expect at your birth placeIf you are birthing during this pandemic, you might feel your stress levels rising and your list of questions growing larger. You aren't...
Flagstaff DoulasOct 17, 20192 min readTop 10 Tips For Writing a birth PlanDo you need a birth plan? This is controversial....I've heard people say that a birth never goes according to plan so why bother? BUT a...
Flagstaff DoulasAug 16, 20191 min readTips for staying relaxed and loose during LaborThe uterus is the muscle at the center of labor and the cervix acts as a passageway between the uterus and the vagina. Â The cervix is...
Flagstaff DoulasJul 8, 20191 min readA doulas favorite birth affirmations Birth affirmations can be a helpful tool to allow you to relax and feel confident during pregnancy and labor. These are some of my...
Flagstaff DoulasMay 8, 20192 min read D is for DatesHave you heard of eating dates as a natural induction method? Turns out several studies have found that eating 4-6 dates a day in the...
Flagstaff DoulasDec 1, 20183 min readSELFISH REASONS WHY I LOVE BEING A DOULAAs a powerful contraction finished washing over her like a wave, she looked at me with tired eyes and asked "WHY would anyone want to do...
Flagstaff DoulasMar 10, 20182 min readEtiquette for guests. 5 tips for visiting the family of a newborn.Before I was a parent I was pretty clueless and was the unhelpful one that just wanted to hold the baby, or tried to hang out and talk to...