A Natural Hospital Birth
Just saying the words Natural childbirth and hospital in the same sentence seems absurd. What the heck is natural about giving birth in a hospital? Well, let me tell you
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Birth Photography, Birth Films, and Doula Support
An End of the Year Wrap-up! Oh my goodness! The last quarter of 2024 has been a whirlwind—like trying to catch confetti in a windstorm! I must apologize for my
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What is a newborn baby exam?
Hello and welcome to July 2024 “ask your doula”! I have had a few questions from clients recently about why their baby needs a newborn exam and what they consist
An Orange County Birth Story
While the story itself is not mine to tell, I can tell you that labor can be a hurry up and wait game. Its not like you see in the
Moxie Birth Center in Pasadena
These lovelies messaged me about a week before her due date. They were looking for a doula but hadn’t found one. The ones they did find were already booked. This
Is Birth Photography Worth the Cost?
Okay. Okay. It has been seriously a hot minute since writing. I do like to write. Really I do! This year has been a blessing with many births and several
What is an Umbilical Cord Knot?
An umbilical cord knot is exactly what the term sounds like — a knot in the baby’s umbilical cord. Some knots form during pregnancy as baby flips and turns in
Cedars Sinai Birth Photography
I was hired by this beautiful family to be their birth photographer and doula. I love doing both as I can slip into each mode pretty seamlessly. That being said,
Are Birth Plans Reliable?
In a word no. Birth plans are not reliable. Birth can go exactly as you imaged or go off the rails at any point. When I help clients prepare for
Optimal Position for Labor
Is there really just one optimal position for labor? No way Jose! However; if you follow the acronym U.F.O. you should be on your way to your optimal position for