March 6, 2018
In addition to being a labor doula and postpartum doula in DC, Maryland and Virginia, I am a trainer for ProDoula. This is a controversial choice, […]
October 11, 2017
I fangirl for Tracee Ellis Ross. Hard. And I’ve loved Blackish for the last few years. On the show, she plays Rainbow Johnson, an upper middle-class […]
October 4, 2017
Welcome to October! It’s finally beginning to feel like fall outside, and folks who hate our summer humidity are relieved. The leaves are starting to put […]
September 27, 2017
When I tell the average person what I do for a living, their face lights up. I hear their birth story, we gush about how strong […]
September 11, 2017
You’ve had an epidural for a previous birth. But this time you want a different experience. You’re planning a natural birth- a vaginal delivery without pain […]
August 4, 2017
Hey. I see you. Literally, I see you because I sit with you at 2:30 am, while you feeding your baby for the 3rd time tonight. I […]
June 8, 2017
“Oh it’s just gas. That’s not his first smile. Babies that age can’t smile yet.” Every parent who has ever squealed at the sight of their […]
June 5, 2017
Since becoming a postpartum doula, there’s been an explosion of new mothers in my life. Whether clients or close friends, I spend a LOT of time […]
May 4, 2017
It can be hard to imagine while pregnant, but there will come a time when you are no longer pregnant. Your little one will be here! […]
April 27, 2017
I tend to be a fairly black and white person, and I have to consciously work toward living more in the grey. Feeding my second baby […]
April 21, 2017
Maybe you’ve heard of a postpartum and infant care doula. All the cool kids have, these days. But if you’re like a lot of families in […]
April 19, 2017
Whether it’s your first, or fifth time, birth is unpredictable. We don’t know how long it will take, we can’t guarantee when it will happen, and […]
April 8, 2017
Doulas are some of the most fun people. The more of them I meet, the more I realize what awesome humans this profession attracts. And our […]
March 31, 2017
Dear clients, I don’t ask you for many favors. But I’ve noticed a way that some of you are making more work for yourself after a […]
March 28, 2017
Bringing a child into the world is quite a feat! It deserves respect, and much of my job as a doula is to help with whatever is […]
March 23, 2017
It’s World World Doula Week! And now that you know why you might want a doula, you have to find the right one. So you’ll probably […]
March 22, 2017
It’s World Doula Week! To celebrate, I’ll be publishing posts on some basics about doula support, and things you may want to know. Today, I’ll start […]
March 10, 2017
Today in postpartum recovery, let’s talk hair. Or, since we’re in the habit of being honest, let’s talk about something that can be unsettling- hair shedding […]
March 8, 2017
This International Women’s Day, I’m pausing to thank the women in my life. Thank you to my mother, and to those who have mothered me. Thank […]
March 7, 2017
I’ve started a postpartum recovery series. And I had plans to write several posts about bodies before getting into what MOST people think of when they […]
March 6, 2017
Postpartum is a sensitive time, so we’re going to dive into the sensitive subjects. Last time in our postpartum recovery series, we talked about your uterus, […]
February 27, 2017
One thing that I miss about school is that in class, you always know when you’re doing it right. You get a grade, or a check […]
February 20, 2017
The popularity of placenta encapsulation is growing in DC & Maryland. And I’m invested in ensuring that my clients receive reliable, safe placenta encapsulation. You only […]
February 16, 2017
I really like upgrades. There’s something about spending my money on things that make me feel fancier and make my life easier that is incredibly satisfying. […]
February 13, 2017
Honest moment? The last days of pregnancy don’t seem that fun to me. I don’t think I’m supposed to say that, as a doula, but just […]
February 10, 2017
If you’ve not yet had your baby, you may not know that breastfeeding is a skill you have to learn. It’s natural, yes. But so is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]