Better Than a Cup of Coffee
It may be shocking and I may be the only birth professional who feels this way, but I have to admit, I do not like the way coffee feels....
Ever Want to F*ck Everything And Run?
I share about myself and my path for many reasons. In part it selfishly helps me feel less alone and in part I consider it an act of...
The Power of Touch.
I read a book recently called The Boy Who was Raised as a Dog. It was written by a child psychiatrist about his experiences working with...
Between the First Candle and the Last.
Let’s start this one here with these inspired words posted on the first night of Chanukah by my friend Ketriellah Goldfeder. “You don't...
A Horse to Water
You know the phrase, “you can lead a horse to water but you cannot make it drink”? This metaphor came up recently with a doula colleague...
Let me help you stick your butt out.
"Let me help you stick your butt out"?! This will make perfect sense in a minute, I promise, and admittedly this one's primarily for you...
3 Great Ways to Use a Rebozo
A rebozo is the Mexican word that refers to a beautifully woven shawl used during pregnancy, childbirth, and baby wearing by women in...
Mindful Birth: Words Can Be Comforting Too
An article came out last month in the NY Times talking about the benefits of a mindful pregnancy. You can read the piece here. It...
How's IVF going? Don't Ask.
I can't believe that just 1 week ago I was thinking to myself, this IVF thing isn't THAT bad! Sure, there was some anxiety and...
Taking Nothing for Granted - Letting Love In
My mother was a specialist in finding coins on the street. She’d tell me, my older sister and younger brother to look down when walking,...
