I’ve been a doula for 12 years. I’ve attended and supported many births, and these days, there aren’t many "firsts" for me. But recently, I had the honor of experiencing something truly unforgettable — a powerful moment that reminded me why I do this work. After...

As a doula, I am always prepared to support the momma in labor—that’s to be expected.What I didn’t expect, though, was what was about to unfold. And I will never forget it. The birthing room was set up beautifully. The bathroom glowed softly with candlelight, and the...

If you have ever had the Momofoku Milkbar Cornflake cookies then you know how incredible they are! Well I've made them lactation friendly! A couple baking tips for these. Use room temperature eggs and butter. Cream the butter and sugar for 3 minutes, all that air...

Read the article of Aly Michalkas amazing home birth! https://people.com/aly-michalka-welcomes-son-jack-francis-husband-stephen-ringer-exclusive-8654845

Hiring a doula is self care and self love. You deserve it. It’s a gift you give yourself (Or others give you). The future you will thank the current you for thinking ahead and caring enough for yourself. The number one thing I hear most from moms is “I wish I had met...

While reading the book "The First Forty Days" this quote jumped out to me. "How you are cared for and nourished in those very vulnerable first few weeks postpartum can make or break your next 40 years. I look back to my postpartum weeks after my babies and I had zero...

I had the opportunity to speak and present to the new Labor and delivery nurses at Los Robles Hospital this past week. I told them about the roles of a doula and how we work with nurses to help our clients have a dream team of people to help their birth go smoothly. I...

Bengkung Belly Binding-an ancient postpartum tradition. Usually done a couple days after birth, it aids the new mama from excessive blood loss, incisional reopening or infection, anxiety, diastasis recto, shortened postpartum bleeding, improved posture, stronger core...

✨Closing of the Bones✨done when a mama is 4-6 weeks postpartum  This takes the mom back to the womb, we wrap her up tight, so she is safe and secure. From her head, to her shoulders, hips, knees and feet. We then seal up her hips, which have been open for 10...

Today we’d like to introduce you to Mary Skinner. Hi Mary, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.Well, my story started back in 1859 with my great-great Aunt Hilda, she immigrated here from Sweden and...

My third baby, Beau, was born on July 9th, 2018. This picture says it all! 😂😂 His pregnancy was easier in some ways because I wasn’t working full-time, but being older, I could feel it in my bones. Prenatal yoga helped me immensely, especially as I stayed busy with my...

My second birth, to my sweet baby Riley, took place on October 10th, 2015. At the time, I was running a very stressful and busy business while pregnant. I found my midwife, Robyn from Push Midwifery, through a friend’s birth where I served as the doula. Contractions...

The birth that bridged me from a girl to a mom. I dreamt of being a mom since I was a little girl—it was my greatest wish. But when we started trying, nothing happened for three long years. The constant questions like, “Are you pregnant yet?” or “Do you know how to do...

This is Hilda Anderson, my great great Aunt on my moms side, born in Sweden in 1859, she immigrated to America at 7 yrs old. She later became a midwife and helped deliver thousands of the Paiute Indian babies in Southern Utah. She lived to be 108 years old. She was a...