You’re pregnant; congratulations!! Whether planned or not, pregnancy can be an extremely overwhelming time. Below are some questions to ask a potential doula to take the stress out of the planning process. Less…
Affirmations for Dilation, Labor & Delivery
Failure to progress. This is one of the most common reasons for a cesarean section and augmentation of labor in the United States. What does it mean? It means your apocryphal…
The Top 25 Things NOT to Say to a Pregnant Woman
Pregnancy is a time of many things. Joy, peace, wonderment, angst, and so many other emotions rolled into one. What it is also, is a time of realization that people…
When Dads Hit the Deck
I specify dads in this situation because, as to date, my only experience with people fainting, or nearly fainting, in Labor & Delivery has been with expectant fathers. So far, there…
Birth Without Fear Boston Meet-Up Recap
Last Saturday I attended the Birth Without Fear Boston Meet-up, featuring January Harshe. I wanted to attend the conference to gain insight as to how to be a better support to…
A Story of Friendship, Loss, and a Sweet One Year Old Baby Boy
While I met Lauren about six or seven years ago through our, then fiancés (now hubbys), it was really a tragedy that brought us so close together. I reached out to Lauren…
A Year in Review
Today is my first MCMaternity baby’s first birthday. Where the HECK has the time gone?! I can’t believe I am lucky enough to have been doing what I love for a year. And,…
What Does a Doula Actually…Do?
Recently, I was able to meet up with my brothers for lunch in Boston. It was a beautiful spring day, and amongst the lively conversation, my business came up. We discussed how…
That Time I Cut the Umbilical Cord
(First of all, I am breaking blogger rule 101: this entry has no images. Just words; just my story.) Take a second and think about the most memorable thing you ever…
What I Wear for Labor & Delivery…and Why
Let me start this entry by saying this: I have the best family and friends. In the world. Period. Through this journey so far, the support, encouragement, and overall “you can…