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...