Life as a labyrinth.
You never know when one of life’s greatest teachings will come to you, then again labyrinths are made for these kinds of reflections. ...
What's the point of acupuncture for labor?
I wanted to write this post to help people understand how acupuncture can be used to support or encourage labor. Let’s start with the bad...
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...
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...
Constructive Rest
I learned this restorative practice in a psoas workshop with my teacher, Liz Koch. Since then this has been a lifesaver for me on many...
Bubbling Spring
One of my all time favorite acupressure points, Kidney-1. Also named "Bubbling Spring" this point is located on the sole of each foot...
What if she doesn't like what I'm doing?
A great question came out in last month's survey, asking how to deal with something every birth support person worries about at some...
Sustaining Energy During Labor: 4 Tips for Doulas and Partners
One of the most important things about providing support for a laboring woman, whether it’s your partner or client is knowing how to...
Rhythm, Routine, & Consistency
Rhythm, routine, consistency. Three loves of our nervous systems. I was reminded of this in a recent yoga class. We started with slow...
Comfort Measures
Last week I posted a simple question to my facebook page. “If you’ve given birth, what was one of your favorite comfort measures?” The...
