More exciting than amusement parks.
Ever since I began developing my curriculum for Comforting Touch for Doulas, I started spending a lot of time thinking about what...
What new parents need more than a baby shower.
A few articles have come out lately bringing attention to the many needs of the postpartum parent. Some of these voices have pointed out...
Self-Care Challenge.
It came up a lot during my recent Comforting Touch for Doulas trainings, the topic of self-care. I have A LOT to say on this topic...
Waiting, anxiously.
As my doula client hit 42 weeks with no signs of labor, I was looking for inspirational quotes on waiting. The first one that came up was...
The Case for Baby Massage.
Squish! Few things in my world rank better than a soft baby's bottom. Then the cheeks, the thighs, and so on! A couple of weeks ago I had...
What Comforting Touch for Doulas is REALLY About.
I hope this shot conveys my absolute love of teaching Comforting Touch for Doulas! It captures a moment in class when I was demonstrating...
5 Lessons from 4 failed IVF transfers.
On the other side of 4 failed IVF transfers I wanted to take some time to reflect and share an update with you. We are not at the end of...
Filling is not receiving.
I met a woman recently who changed my life. Not an exaggeration. The meeting was totally random but our conversation went deep, fast. She...
Shelf-life of a doula
Burnout rates amongst doulas are notoriously high. The shelf-life for many won't last more than a few years. Although I haven't found a...
12 Self-care tips for doulas with kids
Doula work is demanding for anyone, with or without children. Doulas with kids however do have the added challenge of needing to care for...
