We've all heard it, "at least you are both healthy", or "the goal is healthy mom and healthy baby". It's not that these things aren't important or the main goal, but those two things are not the only things that matter, but your emotional health is important too. Many women who do not have the birth they planned or desired, struggle emotionally with that fact. They feel disappointment or even grief over the loss of the birth they had envisioned leading up to their baby's birt

As a doula, I pride myself on providing nonjudgmental support to my clients. I don't have to understand with their choices or choose to make those same choices for myself to support them in their choices that they are making for themselves. But can I do the same with my children? I was watching a show last night called "Born This Way". If you aren't familiar with this show on A&E, it showcases young adults with Down syndrome living their lives and striving for independence. I

When parents welcome a new baby, many people want to help out by providing a meal. This is a great way to help the family adjust to their new normal, allowing them time to bond with their baby while also eating nourishing foods. Here are some tips to help make those meals even better. - Have those that signed up, record what they are planning on bringing and share with the rest of the group. I often hear from new parents that while they truly appreciate all of the meals they