This spring, I had the pleasure of sponsoring and participating in the Miracle Milk Stroll for Baltimore. If you don’t know, the Miracle Milk Stroll is a nationwide walk to raise awareness of and access to human milk for premature and fragile NICU babies. One major focus of this walk is the hundreds of premature babies born […]
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After having a baby there are so many things to rush off to do. Many mothers, fathers, and/or partners head back to work soon after the birth. Some return the very next day, some wait until after a few weeks. The financial stress of a new child can add pressure to bring home the bacon. […]
Rumor has it that the Duchess of Cambridge wanted a homebirth, but the Queen would not have any part of it. This morning Kate gave birth naturally to a healthy baby girl! What do you do to have a natural birth in the hospital? Here are 5 things Kate did to help her reach her goal. […]
Maryland Families for Safe Birth put on yet another awesome gathering in support of our local homebirth midwives today. What started out as a 5k Run/Walk or 1 mile family stroll, Miles for Midwives quickly turned into a celebration full of music, raffle prizes, face painting, and bubbles! Maryland families have more reason than ever […]
1. A doula can help you come up with a birth plan for your cesarean birth. Having a c-section does not mean you surrender all choice in how you will birth. Your hospital-based birth team will be focused on making sure you have a successful surgery, meanwhile there may be other things you desire for […]
Can you be my nurse and my doula? No. As your doula, I will not act as your nurse. I will provide doula care, not medical care. There are some things about the two career paths that do merge, such as providing emotional support, education, and comfort measures. As a paid and contracted doula it […]
This spring I will be hosting a workshop on rebozo use for pregnancy and childbirth, lead by Certified Rebozo Connection: The Gena Kirby Method Instructor, Bridgette Becker. Bridgette has been a Massage Therapist since 2006, and a Mother and Doula since 2011. She is also a Placenta Alchemist (2012), Hypnobirthing Certified Infant Massage Instructor (2013), Reiki Master […]
Alcohol consumption while breastfeeding does not expose nursing children to clinically relevant amounts of alcohol. In the spirit of the holidays, I’d love to touch a little bit on the science behind breastfeeding and alcohol. This is a subject that has put my own parenting habits in a place of scrutiny since the birth of […]
Unsure what a doula does? Still in the early stages of your decision? Here are the basics: A doula provides emotional support A doula uses comfort measures: breathing, relaxation, movement, positioning A doula provides education with information grounded in research. A doula continuously reassures and comforts the mother A doula never leaves the mother’s side A doula helps […]
When choosing a doula, the most important consideration should be how much you like them. The birth of your child will be one of the most memorable and cherished days in your life. It’s essential to follow your intuition when selecting a doula. Is there a connection? Do you share similar philosophies? Do you vibe […]