February 8, 2017
You’ve heard about placenta encapsulation. It’s the process of preparing the placenta to be ingested after birth- specifically putting it into pills. And you’re curious, but […]
February 7, 2017
Everything is different with a baby, and you’ve got a lot on your mind. Let me add one more thing: connect with your partner. I believe […]
February 1, 2017
In the DMV area, people have gotten used to the idea of a birth doula. They hire me as an expert to help them prepare for […]
January 30, 2017
I hear a consistent desire when I ask why a client is looking for a doula: I want my partner to be involved in this birth. It makes […]
January 28, 2017
After bringing home their new baby, you might want to bask in the joy of their little one. Everything is new and taking time to learn […]
January 27, 2017
Olivia Pope needs a doula. Kerry Washington has had her baby, and so goodness Scandal is back! But follow this metaphor with me: Shonda Rhimes is […]
January 21, 2017
It’s been an intense weekend. My newsfeed is full of pictures of women at their local Women’s March. And here in DC folks of various political parties […]
January 18, 2017
I’m a labor doula. And I think that epidurals are invaluable. These sentences together surprise many people. But, I want to remind them of what my […]
January 13, 2017
Showers are amazing. If I’m having a bad day, where things are slow to start, or when I just need a reset, I find that taking […]
January 9, 2017
Last night, Tracee Ellis Ross won a Golden Globe. She was the first black actress to win Best Actress in a Comedy since 1983, when Debbie […]
January 6, 2017
Did you know that becoming a new mom comes with super powers? No really! Some of them are less great and involve soaking through your shirt […]
January 3, 2017
I’m someone who loves the beginnings of things. The possibilities of a new page, a fresh start, and a new goal all appeal to me. And […]
December 30, 2016
As we’re growing up, most of us make friends by convenience. Children become besties because they live on the same apartment floor, having next door cubbies […]
December 29, 2016
Having a doula is a growing trend among mothers in the United States. According to Childbirth Connection, the use of doulas doubled from 2005 to 2012. […]
December 28, 2016
Good news, DC (non city or federal) workers! On December 20th, DC Council voted to increase paid parental leave, giving DC one of those most generous […]
December 23, 2016
Christmas is my favorite holiday. I like how decorative it is. The ornaments and lights and tinsel, and the way that things seen as gawdy all […]
December 19, 2016
Placenta encapsulation is becoming increasingly popular among women after they give birth. As a Postpartum Doula and Postpartum Placenta Specialist, I’ve been getting a few questions regularly, […]
December 17, 2016
I spend a lot of time thinking about and talking about the beautiful parts of birth. I think that the human body is amazing, and birth […]
December 12, 2016
The hardest thing about pregnancies, especially the first ones, is they’re so unpredictable. You’re doing this whole new thing, and the stakes feel so high. And […]
December 8, 2016
I’m really good at growing my nails out. Maybe it’s my diet, or the fact that I’ve never had a job that requires working with my […]
December 5, 2016
Since becoming a doula, the nature of networking has changed for me. Instead of figuring out who I know, folks now are trying to figure out […]
November 30, 2016
As a postpartum doula, my job is to ensure that you are adjusting to life after birth, and your baby is adjusting to this brave new […]
November 24, 2016
Today is Thanksgiving, the start of what many call the most wonderful time of the year! Yay! And if you’re pregnant, or have a new baby, […]
September 10, 2016
When asked what exactly I do as a doula, one of the phrases I immediately reach for is that I “hold space.” But I hesitate to […]
September 9, 2016
People have a lot of ideas about the kind of folks who have a doula (if they’ve ever heard of my profession!) They tend to think […]
September 9, 2016
Afterbirth. Ew no I don’t want to see it! Root of Life. An amazing example of the miracle of our bodies. You mean something else has […]
September 9, 2016
Since I was a teenager, when I’m having a bad day, my mother has encouraged me to fix myself up and put on some lipstick. She […]