That 4 letter word – PAIN!

by Tori Montoya, labor doula Let’s talk about pain.  Yes, I said it, that four-letter word. PAIN. When you are pregnant and you occasionally stop and look down at that belly and think, ok…this baby has to come out! YIKES! That, for most women is when the...

Expectation Versus Experience

A Doula’s Story of Her Own Birth Journey Everything was a haze. It wasn’t like I didn’t know what was going on or who was present. At the moment I was pretty aware of everything and everyone around me. The haze I felt was more like my senses were...

Ten Quick Tips for Labor!

Are you preparing for the birth of your baby? Here’s a handy list of tips that you and your support people can use to help you feel more comfortable! 1. Is music a part of your daily life, does it influence your emotions and help you relax ? If so, make 2 playlists on...

Five great Reasons to Hire a Doula!

Hiring a doula can be a new idea to many Moms and not everyone understands or appreciates the value we bring. I have had people say to me “Well the hospital has nurses, don’t they take care of me?” or “But that’s the dad’s job!” and even “I wouldn’t pay someone to...