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What You Should Know About My Birth Biases

Yes, I have biases. Do I consider myself a non-judgmental birth worker? Also yes, but judgments are not the same as biases. All human beings operate with inherent biases. So, how much do biases actually matter in the birth space? The answer is, I think, as much as you want them to. My agenda isContinueContinue reading “What You Should Know About My Birth Biases”

What’s In My Doula Bag?

First, I would like to preface by saying I firmly believe in a birthing person’s ability to bring a baby into the world without a whole lot of (or any) “stuff.” I never use all the contents of my bag, I often rely on one or two things, and I sometimes even forgo all ofContinueContinue reading “What’s In My Doula Bag?”

Top 10 Things You Need Postpartum

Here are my suggestions for things a freshly postpartum person may find quite handy, in no particular order… Organic EVOO Apply organic extra-virgin olive oil to your newborn’s bottom; this keeps meconium from sticking to skin and makes for much easier cleanup. Peri Bottle If you birthed at a hospital, they will let you takeContinueContinue reading “Top 10 Things You Need Postpartum”

Care Provider’s Disposition in Pregnancy vs. Approach to Birth

What does your care provider’s bedside manner in prenatal appointments say about their disposition in the birth room? Well, it can give hints, or it can say nothing at all… When you meet in pregnancy, you’re clothed, you usually meet one-on-one, you have your head on relatively straight, you’re not in pain (hopefully!), and you’reContinueContinue reading “Care Provider’s Disposition in Pregnancy vs. Approach to Birth”

Book Review: “Breastfeeding Made Simple” by Kendall-Tacket & Mohrbacher

I’ll start with this: baby-feeding questions tend to be high on a new parent’s priority list! Breastfeeding is an important part of the baby-making continuum that includes pregnancy and birth and is extended with the growing of baby outside the womb. Understanding how to feed your baby is crucial to learn during pregnancy, and knowingContinueContinue reading “Book Review: “Breastfeeding Made Simple” by Kendall-Tacket & Mohrbacher”