A Labor of Love Doula Care

01/18/2017

Such a loaded topic for many people and something that many people don't think about before birth. Do your research and know what you are consenting to/refusing.

“Circumcise/Keep Intact” Short Description: Circumcision is the peeling back and removing of the fo****in at the tip of a baby boy’s p***s. A hot button issue, parents may wonder what is the function of the fo****in and what are the ramifications of removing it? Long Description: Function and...

11/11/2015

Babymoon. In my experience as a doula and educator, I see more people focus on the lovely things that they'd like to have at their births and less on what the days and weeks afterward will look lik...

09/27/2015

Your birth story is your story alone

My story story of preparation, loss, and return...a common thread among mothers.

09/23/2015

Mark Harris has advice for men on how they can help their partners: don’t panic and help her relax

08/30/2015

All the yeses!

Nice work on this, The Adventures of Captain Dad.

07/27/2015

Did you encapsulated your ? How did it benefit you?

Northern Colorado Placenta Services, LLC

07/13/2015

Did you find out? Would you want to do it differently?

Can’t decide if you should find out the s*x of your baby? Here are 8 reasons why some parents decide to wait before finding out their baby’s s*x.

06/17/2015

Let the magic unfold...

06/09/2015

Breast milk aka liquid gold should be handled carefully by mothers and caregivers. Here's how and why.

06/05/2015

With so much media interest in placentophagy lately, I thought I'd share the UNLV anthropological study.

While there aren't definitive answers about clinical effectiveness of placenta consumption by the mother, one thing that stands out is that the mothers that do consume their placenta in the postpartum period report an easier transition and are happy with the experience. Thoughts?

UNLV anthropology survey examines why women consume their placentas after childbirth.

05/12/2015

Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes and Vitamin C

Preterm premature rupture of membranes is a serious perinatal event that leads to premature birth, morbidity, and mortality.

05/10/2015

Tomorrow is Mother's Day and I just wanted to take a moment today to acknowledge those who will struggle with sadness and pain instead of (or mixed with) joy. My own feelings are a complex mix of grief and happiness having experienced miscarriage and several years of secondary infertility after birthing my two.

05/08/2015

Consider this: If you've had a child within the last decade, you might still be suffering some consequences—lethargy, memory disturbances, and poor energy levels, among other symptoms. And according to Dr. Oscar Serrallach, a family …

05/04/2015

Any one on this list surprise you?

You might be surprised at these celebrity homebirth dads - many of them major film stars, from all walks of life. Here are 10 celebrity homebirth dads.

03/06/2015

Wondering about Vitamin K?

What is the evidence for the vitamin K shot in newborns? What can happen if a baby does not have enough Vitamin K?

02/28/2015

Wondering if a 3yr+ gap between children is right for you? We love having 3 yrs between each of our kids!

If you're wondering if big age gaps between your children are for you, here are 10 reasons why big age gaps can be beneficial.

02/14/2015

She shares a sentiment that I hear from many of my placenta clients. While a little unconventional, placenta encapsulation can support you and ease the transition in your postpartum.

The Keeping up with the Kardashian older sister has decided to share why she ate her “ýummy” placenta pills.

02/12/2015

Doulas are more than a replacement for a partner, they provide support to the whole family as they transition into parenting this new life

Why the NY Times Article Gets it all Wrong About Doulas