I Wish I Had a Doula When I Was Going Through Infertility
It took my husband and I 5.5 years to become parents. Those were some of the most difficult years of my life. Years filled with pain,...
Staying Healthy During the Postpartum Period
The postpartum period is a challenging adjustment for many families. We bring these tiny humans into the world and very few are fully...
"Get undressed to your level of comfort..."
I say this to all of my clients before I leave the room so that they can get undressed in private and get settled on the table, but what...
How Often Should I Get a Massage?
This is one of the most common questions I get asked as a massage therapist. Clients go to leave my office, feeling better than when they...
It's Not Just About "Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby"
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...
What If My Son Wants a Tattoo?
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...
How to Create An Amazing Meal Train For New Parents
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...
Dear client, it's not your fault.
I don't blame you. You've been deceived. This morning I was made aware of an article that was posted in Parents Magazine. In this...
Sidelying Massage
Have you heard of sidelying massage? If you haven't, this may seem like a completely foreign idea to you. Sidelying massage is exactly...
My Partner Doesn't Think I Need A Doula...
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,...
