The two top reasons I hear for not hiring a doula are money and lack of partner support. A lot of partners, particularly male partners, don't understand why the birthing mother desires the support of a doula. The don't understand the role of a doula and how a doula can actually help them better support the mother. When a mother brings up the idea of hiring a doula, her partner may wonder why? He or she may feel as though they are not "enough" or that the mother doubts their a

I hear this often as a massage therapist. Here are some things you should know about massage therapy: - You're right, massage therapy doesn't always work. Massage addresses soft tissues in the body. If your pain is caused by a structural issue such as bones being out of alignment or a herniated disc, massage can't fit that and it may not feel as effective. You may need to see a chiropractor or a physician. Also conditions that cause pain such as fibromyalgia or chronic pain d

You may have heard that a doula will advocate for you on your behalf. That information is incorrect and outdated. As doulas, we want to maintain positive relationships with birth professionals. If we are interfering, contradicting their medical advice and advocating for clients, we can't do that. So what can we do? We can help facilitate conversations between you and the medical staff. We can help you put words to the questions that you have and we can bridge the gap between