How To Afford a Doula

Whether a doula is on your list of must-haves or not, I implore you to invest in your birth experience to the best of your ability. I know it’s a privilege to be able to afford all the things that would bring you joy and make your life easier. But what I’m really trying toContinueContinue reading “How To Afford a Doula”

How a Chinese Finger Trap Teaches About Birth

I found a Chinese finger trap in my kids’ leftover party decorations the other day and, on a whim to avoid my present responsibilities, I felt drawn to playing with it. Naturally, my mind wandered to birth, which is pretty normal… but it seemed like the finger trap was trying to tell me something important.ContinueContinue reading “How a Chinese Finger Trap Teaches About Birth”

9 Things That Improve in Pregnancy

Everyone’s experience of pregnancy is different, but very often these 9 things get better  when carrying a baby. Which of these did you enjoy? Eating of All The Things While you might deal with aversions in early pregnancy (and beyond), it’s been shown that food can taste better than usual later in pregnancy as sensesContinueContinue reading “9 Things That Improve in Pregnancy”