I'm The Doula

08/26/2025

08/18/2025

Good morning!
There are 3 car seat check opportunities coming up.

September 20th from 8am to 11am at the Walmart in Nogales. The address is 100 W White Park Dr, Nogales AZ 85621. We will ask that you arrive around 7am for this event.
October 11the from 9am to 12pm in Rio Rico, AZ. The address is 822 Pendleton Dr, Rio Rico AZ 85648. I ask that you please arrive around 8:30am for this event.
October 26th from 9am to 12pm at United Way. The address is 320 N Commerce Park Loop, Tucson AZ. Please arrive between 8am and 8:30am.

CORRECTION! Change October 26th to the 25th.

05/09/2025

This is concerning.

If you are interested in cassava as a healthy option, you'll want to choose carefully. CR explains what to know about lead in cassava-based foods.

05/02/2025

I am excited to announce, I am the ONLY Doula in the state of Arizona who is credentialed to help during birth to patients who have United Healthcare - Community. I can help you at any of the hospitals in Pima County. Hoping to also have Banner-Community soon.

04/13/2025

Hey Rick, gonna pick us up a couple of hooks

02/05/2025

Babies and brain development. Fab free resources for parents and professionals!
https://online.flipbuilder.com/fihc/afim/

01/30/2025

Just, WOW!

New research from Taiwan finds being born by C-section significantly increases the risk of a child developing respiratory tract infections, asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis and obesity.

>>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39358115/

The Conclusion:
"This study indicated that children delivered by CS more commonly developed respiratory tract infections, asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, obesity than children delivered vaginally. Among these, obesity have a stronger association with cesarean section."

Chua WC, Chen YL, Yen CF, Chen HL. Long-term health outcomes of children born by cesarean section: A nationwide population-based retrospective cohort study in Taiwan. J Formos Med Assoc. 2024 Oct 1:S0929-6646(24)00444-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jfma.2024.09.024. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39358115.

My take-home message:
Cesareans can be life-saving, and it's great C-sections are available when needed.

But the impact of being born by C-section on long-term health outcomes need to be considered by both health professionals and parents - especially as research has shown C-section can alter the infant microbiome, and in turn, can impact the development of the infant immune system.

What do you think?

01/12/2025

Ok, another thought. What is it about cats and keyboards? I laugh at how many times I have to correct what I type if Midnite is around.

12/03/2024

DRUM ROLL!!!!!!!!
I am the first licensed doula in the State of Arizona to now become a Medicaid (AHCCCS) provider!!!!!!!! Who would have thunk it??!!!!

08/27/2024

https://maps.app.goo.gl/W3SEEBuHyjroCgw59

★★★★★ "Mona is a nice lady she went beyond and above to make sure I was satisfied. I recommend her service to anyone looking for the best doula."

07/27/2024

07/03/2024